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  • 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…

  • Creation of automatic elements

    I have a point cloud and i've to create two cylinders on it, the axis of the first one is the datum and the second is the measured one, the tolerance is parallelism. Is an auto cylinders creation the right starting point to do that, working offline…

  • Repeating data Output in Custom Report Form

    I made a custom report format using a copy of the PPAP template. When I run the report, the data just repeats over and over. I checked in the command mode on the print report command, and it is supposed to delete previous instances... can't figure out…

  • Connection to scanner faild

    Hello to all, I did all the connection and WIFI connected. In the control panel it showed that RS6 is valid but there is a message that Prone is not initialized . So I can't scan the part, please let me know How to fix the problem Thanks …

  • Excel Form Report Formatting

    I am in the process of setting up our company's machine on the floor for the purpose of automating our AQL process. I was trying to get the program to output an Excel report with the measured dimensions, tolerances, and if the piece was out of tolerance…

  • Issues importing STEP models

    I've used PC-DMIS on a 32 bit machine for years and recently updated to a new 64 bit Romer arm. I am having issues with importing models. They will start to tessellate the surfaces and freeze at 1% on large assemblies. The individual components will load…

  • Scanner won't connect

    Hey everyone, I'm pretty new to PC-DMIS so this is probably a simple fix. I'm trying to use our scanner for the first time (other than just playing around with it), and I can't get it to connect. I'm using an Absolute arm 7 axis and a AS1 scanner…

  • Common Zone tolerance on cylinders/holes

    How do I apply the “Common Zone” feature in PC Dmis software when applied to cylinders/holes? All 3 holes measured as cylinders and diameters evaluated but can’t figure out the CZ part, se attached picture.

  • Polar Points

    I have a simple part to measure that requires taking many multiple points in Polar coordinates. There are over thirty sections and I check each section with 3 points and must find the highest of the three points in that section. I was wondering if there…

  • Round (tube) parts alignment (Romer Arm)

    Dear forum members, does anybody can share his/her experience of round parts alinment when using a portable arm? I tried to align tube with two rounded slots and through holes but each time I faced with inversion of two coordinates after alignment - when…

  • Total indicated runout

    Could someone please tell me how is the best way to check the TIR on a tube appx. 4" OD X 30" lg. There is a conflict between indicator -vs- cmm ( Romer arm) eng. -vs- QA. Thank You JW

  • New Cmm/pc-dmis Guinea Pig

    HELLO ALL , I AM CALLED THE ROOKIE FOR OBVIOUS REASONS, I NEVER RAN A CMM/ PC-DMIS OR POSTED ON A FORUM BEFORE BUT I HAVE READ ALOT OF THE THREADS ON THIS SITE. I WILL BE IN DESPARATE NEED FROM THE PORTABLE PC-DMIS GURU'S. I,M THE ONE MY COMPANY CHOSE…

  • Cam2 software from FARO.

    Hi all: We have a FARO Titanium, and we are using the CAM2 software. All those who have tried Cam2 and pcdmis in the FARO arm which one is a better and friendly user software? Just want to know some peoples idea because we also have a DEA Gantry…

  • Faro/Romer Arm Threaded Base

    First I wanted to say hello as a noob to the forum. Does anyone know the pitch on the threads of the 3-1/2" base of a FARO Arm? Background: We are switching from an old Faro arm to a new Infinite 2.0 and I am trying to anticipate if I will have…

  • PC-DMIS connectivity issues with Romer Infinite

    I have a Romer Infinite arm connected to PC-DMI 4.1 through WiFi, and when I go to execute a program I can't get the arm to take any points. I have used PC-DMIS a ton, and arms with other software, but never the two in conjunction, and I was just wondering…

  • Accuracy? Does A Faro Arm Need Controlled Temp?

    Hi Everyone, Does a Faro Arm with a Scanning head on it need to be in a controlled environment to hold tolerances within .0005?

  • Mouse function 7 axis

    Has anyone been able to get the mouse function to work well with a 7 axis arm?

  • Offset line problem

    I am trying to create an offset line projected onto a plane. I select the plane that I want to project to as my work plane and then create the offset line. The line is raised up off of the plane by the offset distance instead of offsetting the line parallel…

  • PC-DMIS programs on a Faro arm

    V 3.7 MR3/4 What are the pitfalls of using existing programs written for a DCC CMM with a FARO arm. Is there a lot of conversion needed? Must the program be re-written to function in a manual mode? Can you just remove the DCC mode command…

  • Romer with Pcdmis & tube bender??

    Can the pcdmis software that is with a Romer hook up with a tube bender to reajust the tube bends. I was told this is a different software that is not compatible with pcdmis or can this be done????? Thanks for any feed back

  • 2 tubes welded together = 1?

    I am using Docs 2.2 with a non-contact probe to measure a tube. this tube has a small tube welded to it so it almost looks like a "T". I just don't know how to program it. The longer tube has 7 straights and the short tube has 3 straights. There are…

  • Adding a probe to your arm?

    We got a new 3mm probe for our Romer arm. Someone else here says that they calibrated the probe and that it was ready for use. I keep getting an error saying "Unknown probe file: Romer_Probe4. Check usrprobedat." This error occurs in PCDMIS. I've gone…

  • Computer Requirements

    Greetings all! I am looking for information on what upgrades anyone has found that will allow PCDMIS to run faster on a laptop we are using on a Romer Arm. We a faster processor help more than increasing the RAM? Would a graphics upgrade help? Any information…

  • Reporting

    We are using pc-dmis 4.2. When I add a dimension like distance or angle, the relationship can be set to feature, X axis, Y axis, or Z axis. The problem I have is that the Z axis is always grayed out. Do you have to do something special to make the Z axis…

  • Ellipse question

    We just got a new Romer arm running pc-dmis 4.2. Is there a easy way to mewsure an ellipse in pc-dmis? Thanks! Jeff
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