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  • Free form scan w/out cad model

    I'm trying to perform a free form scan on a 6 inch tube with a contoured surface. I plotted my points manually with about 8-10 hits, and when i generate i get an error code and it does not input the scan. Not sure how to correct the problem and to…

  • Templates? Is it possible?

    Hi Everyone, I work with a few orthopedic customers with patient specific geometry. Currently we are programming every part as the CAD files come in. Is there a way to set-up a rough template with the dimension code then enter the points that I want…

  • Programming offline while running program online

    Our shop does not have any offline license, so to get around this I have tried opening a second PC-DMIS window in the background. The first program I open is online and I can run parts with it. The second program I open is offline and will not communicate…

  • Pierce point

    I have dealt with these a few times, but when programming, how exactly do you measure a pierce point? I have a part now that has a pierce point to a plane, that is at a slight angle off of my datum -b- hole. How would I go about figuring out exactly where…

  • Alignment Issues

    I'm having some trouble getting my Graphics Window view, and part execution alignments to match up. After I'm finished manually measuring, the program goes into DCC mode, and completely forgets where the part is. I'm not sure why this is happening or…

  • Newb question: Understanding DMIS language and common logic, format etc

    I'm a darn good CNC programmer or so I've been told but now I must learn instead of how to speak NC machine language to speak the dmis language. Right now if I was in the land of dmis I wouldn't know how to ask where the restroom was. I can see that on…

  • Discussion> Implement colors for easier adjustment?

    Hello! Im quite new here to the forum and this is my first official post. I've been thinking quite alot about how to make the PC-DMIS program easier for operators and users who are not to educated in the program itself. In my type of work area…

  • Program Run time??

    Hello all...yay for first post...I have a question (obviously) I was wondering if there is any way for PC-DMIS to automatically register than report run-time of a program once said program enters DCC? Also, if there is such a feature how, would I…

  • Step by Step DMIS Programmers Book

    I am looking for a good reference for DMIS code. Has anyone ever used the Step by Step Dmis Programmer book offered through DMSC? What can I expect from this book and is it worth the cost? Thanks

  • Pure PCDMIS Automation - anybody else do this?

    I've been an observing member for not quite 6 years and have learned much from other members of the forum. I've made a few contribution to various topics on the forum and would like do more. The problem for me is that I have seen very little interest…

  • Need some help

    I am new to using PC-DMIS and trying to write a program. I have aligned the part and taken my measurements. What do I need to do so that when I move the part and put a different(butsame) part on my table it will be able to automatically run the program…
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