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  • Sending Textual Analysis of Profile of a Section Scan to Stats AND/OR Excel Form Report

    Is there a way to get the "Report textual analysis" option for profiles to export to an excel sheet / stats file? Most of my prints use multiple profiles, and we realized in our SPC system that the profile data is basically processed as pass/fail…
  • Displaying ref length.

    I have a projected tol zone and am using legacy dim. Is there any way to add the length used for both position and perp to the report? I realize I could do a report command, but want to future proof it in case someone comes in and changes my code…
  • Profile vs T-value vs Colormap

    Hi, Another day, another question Today i had to check a profile callout (0.5 max - form only), but i find the results a bit strange, maybe i'm missing something but here is what i got : - Profile is reporting OOT while point cloud colormap shows…
  • If statements in custom reports

    Hello, all I'm currently trying to have my comment yes/no output a check mark on a field on a custom report. example C6 =COMMENT/YESNO,NO,FULL SCREEN=YES,AUTO-CONTINUE=NO,OVC=NO, Are there any Blisters on the part? ASSIGN/B1=C6.INPUT IF_GOTO/C6.INPUT…
  • Help with auto email code

    Hey there, I'm not all that familiar with writing code but have been messing with it a bit more lately. I started a code to send an email to myself if a report has a feature that is OOT. The reason for this isn't critical, i just don't get to be out…
  • Question about field labels in Excel report

    Currently using PCD 2018 R1. We output Excel reports for each part inspected. This report has a label at the top of each column (DIMENSION, DESCRIPTION, NOMINAL, MEAS, etc) We would like to add a column at the end of the current labels with 1-2 new…
  • Can I turn off "Report Datum Size" by default?

    There are two things that I have to change every single time I create a GeoTol dimension. Is there any way to have "Report Datum Size" turned OFF by default. And is there any way to have "Iterate and RePierce CAD" unchecked by default?
  • 2017 R2 Vs 2020 R2

    I just recently converted a 2017 R2 program to a 2020 R2 Program. I have a few diameters .128 inches that i'm checking with a 1.5mm scanning probe. I'm taking 6 hits on 180 degrees of the holes due to the probe angle not being ths same as the hole angle…
  • How is concentricity calculated on pc-dmis?

    So I've read multiple post on this same question, but nothing really explains what PC-Dmis is doing that i saw. I have a print for basically a cup. Its calling out concentricity of the outside of the part to a cylinder on the inside of the part( datum…
  • Trace Fields Input Variable Into Report Header

    The last company I worked for would make create trace field commands to require inputs from an operator to be displayed in the report to actual custom file header template. It is a little tricky for me to navigate the label template header. I haven't…
  • Custom Form Parameter to Variable

    We are developing a programming and reporting template based on user needs. I am working on the reporting aspect of this project, with a goal of automatically saving PDF's, XLS, and Point Cloud data to multiple locations, and using the variable input…
  • The measurement output changes automatically

    Hi. I have a weird problem with reporting my measurements. In 90% of my programs I report my measurements in rtf (txt mode - first picture ) .Last 2 weeks when I open my programs the default reporting changes, not always, to not txt mode (second picture…
  • M-QIS

    Proven as an efficient management tool, M-QIS processes quality information and increases the transparency of workflows, processes and business operations. The knowledge gained forms the basis for decisions and measures that lead to continuous process…
  • Change Names of Dimension Names

    I need to change the names of any dimension with name like INSP_16_1X to INSP_16A. I wanted to do this programmatically. I'm most of the way there, but I think I'm using the wrong Enumeration value to get the NAME of the dimension. (So that I can…
  • Diametric clearance and GD&T default measurements

    Hello PC-DMIS forum, I have a question regarding Diametric clearance and how measuring a diameter with GD&T DEFUALT changes the measurement. we are machining 2 pieces for a welded ring the inner ring must fit into the outer ring. the tolerance…
  • editing the report from the edit window

    how do I make the edit window display the features I'm dimensioning and be able to edit the noms and tols from the edit window and the comments I put as well all show up on the report
  • using features from another program for dimensioning

    I need help with checking the true position of a circle using a datum from another program for mating holes. I have only used single variables on features and dimensions within the same program. I am new to programing with expressions and I am struggling…
  • Q-DAS Data Change/Update

    I have a couple of questions and just need verification. We made changes in a couple of pcdmis programs with a dimension when it transfers to q-stat the data from the update does not stay with the data it was output with. I have attached a screen shot…
  • Adding a printer new and PCDMIS will not starting up?

    Samsung printer XpressC430W shuts down system, when I change it back to a older printer it starts up again. Any input would be helpful.
  • Different readings between Location and GD&T

    Hello all, I am having a strange occurrence happening when I go to do my measurements and I was curious if it was something I was doing, something PC-DMIS is doing, or if I am just misunderstanding how GD&T effects measurements. I am doing a cylinder…
  • Touch Trigger probes on a scanning head

    Hello all, I am a new programmer who is helping build up my companies probe stock. We have an old touch trigger CMM that uses 2m threads and we have just bought a new 7,10,7 with a scanning head which uses a 3m thread. Looking through Hexagons…
  • need help loop and reports part in report per loop

    i created this loop program to run either 1 or 6 parts depending on how many they load into the machine in fixture they input 1 thru 6 in an operator input then i use that to see how many loops i need to run. i am having trouble with the report and trying…
  • New Summary Mode and Custom Reports

    My company has recently upgraded from the 2017 version of PCDMIS to version 2022.1 SP4, now this has been a pain free update as far as I can tell, that was until I started trying to create a new custom report Previously when using a custom report…
  • Report - Labels and 3D VIEW

    Hi, I'm new user at PCDMIS Software. I made a custom report with views from CAD and labels organized one by one. But when im going to print the report, the 3D views get random and labels are all mixed. Can someone tell me how i can fix the…
  • How to Insert Multiple Images Into the Report

    Hi All, A bit over a year ago I asked this question on how to have an image generated on the fly shown in the report. The very helpful answer provided by SABarber was to create a custom report label template and use an Events script to update…