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  • Is there a way to reduce the file size of the .CAD file?

    I have a parametric routine which can measure 4 different versions of a product. To help with the programing and to help the user visualize the part, I have loaded all 4 cad files (in STEP format) into the program. The routine displays the appropriate…

  • DESIGNER .VDF file import

    Hello PC-DMIS team, Do you have the plan the enhancement to import Hexagon's DESIGNER file (.VDF) directly? Best Regards, Aki

  • First time CAD alignment

    Hello, This is my cad model and coordinate system when I import it into pcdmis. My actual part is on CMM is placed as on the picture down left. How do I transform coordinate system to other point on my CAD model? How do I align it with my actual part…

  • CAD import and measurement

    Hello guys, This is the first time I'm importing CAD file into PCDMIS 2018 r2 and I have to check dimensions of part on machine to see if they are in tolerance. After I import my CAD file, how do I align it with the part that is on the machine so I…

  • Mastering Move Points

    The first job I programmed CMMs at it seems that when I inserted move points in my program that it worked great and exactly like I wanted it to. I could create move points in my programs OFFLINE and they would move to the exact coordinates relative to…

  • Help about Clearence Cube

    Hi, I have a problem. I changed the .prg file name of Cad data and then Cad data had a problem and I fixed it again and the problem went away. But ClearenceCube settings are closed. I'm trying to open it but it won't click, why did this happen?…

  • Where can I find the CAD model for my indexing probe head?

    It's not available under my graphic Items and this would be helpful for visualizing TIP angles in offline mode to check for clearance. I have a HH-AS8-T2.5

  • Optiv CAD Window Not Appearing

    I have a Optiv machine running PC-DMIS 2022.1 We haven't been using it in a very long time I opened PC-DMIS recently, started up the Optiv and homed it out, all that. When creating a new program, it loads forever until I select the Vision tab. …

  • No CAD data in PDF reports.

    PC-DMIS Version 2024.1 (Service Pack 2) CAD images are not displaying in reports when created on screen or saved as a PDF. This appears to be a local issue on the laptop connected to the AbsoluteArm, as reports generated using the same data on a remote…

  • Help in defining the database

    Good Day! I have problem with defining the database "E" like on picture below (marked on blue). (pic. 1) (section H (circle on pic. 1)) Below photo from PC-DMIS CAD My question is if I should make database "E" as constructed plane? All points…

  • How to do cad to part alignment

    I am trying to figure out just the start to finish method to align the cad model to the actual part itself in order for the cmm to know the true parts location. Can someone help break that down for me? Brand new to CMM and where I work just now started…

  • PC-DMIS 2023.1 storing CAD Crash

    Hello All, Recently on our shop floor CMM we have been having issues when closing programs, as it is saving the program and closing it stores the CAD. In our case while its storing the CAD, the program crashes and corrupts the CAD file. Program will…

  • Import scanned features into solidworks

    I am working with PCDMIS and a 7axis Hexagon roamer arm. Currently I have a fairly complex part and with several compound angles about the duct work on this part and do not have a solid model but need one. Is there a good method of probing planes and…

  • Updating GD&T nominals

    Good morning all, I have a question in regards to a true position stack up. I am using a CAD model to probe the part but my Z nominal is incorrect. which should be the nominal distance from plane A to the hole so it is throwing my tolerance off…

  • Manual alignment not "snapping" to cad geometry

    Hello all, I am hitting a major block in my programing for a cylindrical part. After importing the CAD model and establishing an alignment, my trihedron is right where I want it. using a top plane to level the part and establish translation in…

  • PC-DMIS giving bad results

    Need help!! Not sure why PC-DMIS keeps giving me bad results. I have created different alignments, different hits, different workplanes and views but PC-DMIS still gives me wrong numbers. Any suggestions on what is going on? On the blueprint I have…

  • Updating Nominals for Position without CAD in Vision

    Is it possible to update Nominals & Tol . same for some selected features according to my drawing ? I don't have any CAD model , and I need to call dimensions for 100 position dimensions. I'm using Legacy Mode , for that reason I need…

  • How to align/dimension this part

    Hello everyone! I am having trouble trying to figure out how to align and dimension this part. I am programming offline to a supplied CAD model from the customer (I can't upload the file but I took screenshots of what the part looks like). The only dimensions…

  • New to CAD Models

    Good Morning! I'm new to using CAD models. I only used them in class. I created a manual plane, line, point alignment to make the model aligned with the machine. The problem I'm having is when I change my alignment or workplane, my points are no longer…

  • CAD in report with multiple different section views and features

    Hi All, We're currently making (and measuring) a very complex part that, among other things, has 10 fin-like projections that other parts fasten to. I would post a screenshot, but sadly it's ITAR. These fins have a .001"/1x1 flatness tolerance that…

  • Dimension to Intersection Point and Dimension Angles

    Hello! I am having trouble trying to dimension to an intersection point created by two constructed best fit lines. The dimensions (.150 and .250) are not measuring at nominal even though it is programmed off the CAD model. I made the constructed lines…

  • Shift Home Position on Virtual Machine

    Hi Guys, We recently purchased a 9-12-8 Global S machine with a scanning head. The length of the indexing portion (scanning head + longer tip) kind of freaked us out, and we wanted to be able to simulate the machine offline in order to catch collisions…

  • Legacy Reporting Glitch

    Good day everyone, I have a problem with legacy reporting in that at times when PC-DMIS outputs to PDF the CAD is suddenly zoomed out, making it difficult to read the report i.e leader lines mashed up etc. Does anyone know how this can be fixed?

  • labels won't sjow up on model

    Hi My question is i always make a custom report with dimension labels showing deviation on cad model in report. To do that i mark my program then select the dimensions i took for that particular view- cut and undo them and they show up on CAD model…

  • Not able to add Move Points into code or by shortcut keys

    I am unaware of any option in the settings to turn off move points. I have tried Cntrl+M typing in move/ and hitting the move point button on the jog box. I have also been trying to make a clearance plane and I cannot add move/clearplane either. Does…
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