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Making 2 Part Programs into 1. One Graphic, One report

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I have a top half part program, and a bottom half. Is there a way I can merge the two? I want to run the top half, program A, then input a comment to the operator for them to flip the part, touch off, then measure the bottom half. All using one graphic, one report, one model. I don't want the features measured on the bottom half, program B, to be in space. I want the features to be pulled from the same model used in program A. Then dimension all 500 items in one report.

Can an equate alignment work? I thought those were used if the part moves laterally in any direction. But in this case, I need to flip the part to measure the bottom half.

Any advice?
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  • This method is not working for me Wolfman. I guess where I'm having my misunderstanding is the probe never corrects itself with relation to the model.
    I I also don't understand why we're offsetting if we're using equate.

    You say to drop down into the startup alignment then later you tell me to equate the new alignment with the first DCC alignment. Did I understand that right?
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  • This method is not working for me Wolfman. I guess where I'm having my misunderstanding is the probe never corrects itself with relation to the model.
    I I also don't understand why we're offsetting if we're using equate.

    You say to drop down into the startup alignment then later you tell me to equate the new alignment with the first DCC alignment. Did I understand that right?
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  • in reply to Pariah
    1st. I never said anything about equate. my method does not need an equate align at all. My method will NOT work if you need to have the same datums on both TOP and BOTTOM. It just like having two separate programs, only they are in one.


    2. With my method your CAD will not match to the Program 2. The only way to have CAD files match for both programs using my method is to MERGE the CAD from program 1 and program 2, and you will have 2 CAD files in one program, one CAD for the top, and one CD for the bottom. I have done this, BUT it could be confusing for someone with less experience.
  • in reply to Pariah
    Correct , , you need to import 2 models, one upright and the other flipped. Turn on/off the models you are not working with until you need them. The program will still run with the models hidden from view.

    Keep in mind the equate is only used if you need to relate features from both programs top/bottom. If you are just moving the part over/flipping without the need to relate the features from both programs, no need for equate alignment. just manual align, dcc align and go.
  • in reply to Pariah
    @ wolfman, Ahhh, I see. No, I need the single CAD graphic to equate. I appreciate your time though.

    @agarcia as well. The 2 models idea means 2 programs... with no ability to intersect dimensions from 1 to the other.

    Thanks fellas...
  • in reply to Pariah
    A little late but,.... 2 models does not mean 2 programs. You can hide the model you are not using until you are ready to work with it.
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