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I recently did what you need. See attached image. Create a point at the center of the part (Theoretical, intersection, projection, etc). Scan the radius. Drop in a "Tangents" ----Construction, Tangents Select the Point and the Circle of your radius. P.s. I have an alignment that allows me to create the radius in the correct geometry location. (Trihedron showing =Z axis to center of Circle21). It seems like we are doing the same type of slot, my dims are quite similar to yours.

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Can they make PiWeb show the entire report when re-opened instead of just the characteristic(s) you looked at. I collect data after each CMM run; many times, I have to review data from the PiWeb report (Anything OOT). doG forbid, I view or edit a characteristic and PiWeb magically closes, or perhaps I accidently closed PiWeb, or saved my program which forces PiWeb to close. When you try to re-open the report, you get the last characteristic(s) viewed/edited instead of the entire report. Forcing a user to cycle through the program to generate a new report generates new files and changes the part counter (Which I use as a part counter and or Serial number identification). The current activity forces me to go to the storage locations, remove all the older files that were previously generated and keep the new ones, so I do not get duplicate information. This is really a pain in the back. Some of my programs are quite large, run times can be up to 4 hours and thousands of characteristics in a single report. Depending on conditions (Using graphics from CAD Evaluation) regeneration of reports can take half an hour or more. Instead of having a single selection to view the PiWeb report add a second selection. 1. View the last generated report in its entirety. 1a. Show the report last generated regardless of any changes. 2. View the last characteristic(s) viewed or edited. This would greatly aid in file management.

I browsed a few posts but could not find a clear method to find the tangent angle for the characteristics shown in the screenshot. It's for a family of parts so I'd like to have a repeatable method. What's the best way to find report this?

I wonder if you can modify this inside PiWeb template. Then you would use condition based on comment or some character in characteristic's name to change output units. Otherwise you can change units only for whole program. Units are not stored individually inside character/feature block ( inside "inspection" or "inspset" file

Unfortunatelly in older Calypso it was via Basic reporter, which is not used in newer versions. So i am using CAD presentation, where i have shown deviation labels or PiWeb curve, where i have to put it manually.

We recently got a new Duramax and was trying to run 6.8. We were told we had to go to at least 7.4. No big deal, except for....I can't figure out how to make form plots like I could in 6.8. We use Curve and scan a "cam" shaped ID and the operators and engineers use these form plots as good visuals of their process. I know that in 7.4 "Presentation" pdf for reports is gone although it still works with the programs that were created in lower versions of Calypso. So yesterday I was creating a program that I was able to do a "save as" to and adjust some things as needed. I couldn't get the image(form plot) of the "Curve Form or even Graphic Element to work. I eventually got to point to where an image/plot would show up, but when I ran the program all that popped up was the data("presentation pdf") I did a file save as and switched to using PiWeb reporting which I am not really familiar with, I have trouble making reports save to network location desired. Still got no images or plots. #1 What needs done for form plots to populate or show at the end of a run in 7.4? #2 What took the place of Graphics Element in 7.4 like in older versions of Calypso, looking to have data and images saved into one pdf. #3 What is the trick to getting pdf reports in/using PiWeb type to save to a network location even though in Resources>Name for output files>...for this measurement plan, I have given the correct file path for the data. Lincoln

Hello, this thread could help.

Um mal ein Beispiel aus der Praxis zu nennen: In der stark veralteten Version unseres bestehenden CAQ-Systems, das demnächst abgelöst werden soll, gibt es eine Importmöglichkeit für eine Calypso Sammeldatei. Das Importmodul erwartet z.B. die Positionsnummer im Kommentarfeld und sucht dieses in der Tabellenspalte 14. Mittlerweile hat Zeiss aber das Tabellenformat verändert, wodurch die Kommentarspalte an die Position 15 gerückt ist. Somit konnten wir dann diese Importmöglichkeit für Calypso nicht mehr nutzen (es gab aber zum Glück noch eine zweite für das Kompaktprotokoll). Einstellbar war da leider nichts. Und genau so einen Fall möchte ich beim Umstieg auf das neue System vermeiden, zumal wir hier das Importmodul auch noch kundenspezifisch programmieren lassen müssen. Also brauche ich entweder die Möglichkeit, die Position einer zusätzlichen Tabellenspalte selber in Calypso festzulegen, oder das Importmodul muss konfigurerbar sein. Aber jeder zusätzliche Wunsch kostet hier natürlich auch zusätzliches Geld. Darum würde ich die PCM-Variante bevorzugen.

I cant create distance between two planes, it isnt as opposite. Is possible inspect GG distance?

Hallo Norbert, wir benutzen genau diesen Befehl für unser CAQ- System (CAQ AG). Im Importmodul haben wir die Lage der Daten in der TXT genau definieren können. Wir haben Prüfer, Auftragsnummer, Arbeitsgang, Datum und Uhrzeit mit generateTabelColumn() in die TXT geschrieben

Taking this off course. Can you assign different evaluation methods for angles in one program? We sometimes get mixed angle report requirements on blueprints, typically older prints. Sometimes we will have 25° 30' +/- 30', then we will have 25.5° +/-.5° If I report these can each have its own setting to report the same as the blueprint shows?

There's something wrong with Smart Services for me too (free version). At the beginning (2-3 years ago) our two Conturas showed up in the dashboard without issues, but for some time now the data only updates very sporadically or not at all. As of now, the last entries of one machine are from August, for the other one it's October. I already sent a service request months ago, but no one seems to care at all. I don't bother much since it's free and we don't really need it, but it doesn't come across as a very reliable service, so right now I wouldn't even consider paying for it.

Is anyone else having issues extracting features or adding points to a feature on a CAD model? It's like the mouse cursor isn't lined up with the part how it appears in Calypso. I'm clicking to add points and they're appearing like I clicked somewhere else on the model. Also, there is a place on the right side of the screen where if I drag my model over it, the CAD model cuts off. The Mouse cursor is where I clicked, but the point shows up way off to the left Full Model Model when dragged to the right towards the toolbar

Sounds like an IT department that doesn't know what it's doing. My IT department gave me local admin rights, because they didn't want to support the Calypso updates. IT only gets involved with my PC's, when it's something I am not quite able to solve, which is usually network related.

@Daniel Scott I have some expertise in this area! I have completely disassembled and scrapped two coordinate measuring machines in my life. There isn't much to them. Things you will need: Work gloves Diagonal cutters Hex key set (probably metric) Large trash can Socket set with ratchet (probably metric) A place to stack scrap metal Start by removing every panel you can see/access. Plastic goes in the trash, metal to the scrap pile. Do not try to nicely remove air lines or electrical connections/bundles. Cut them, its all going in the trash. You will run into some nuts along the way, remove them. Work from the top down. The drive side of the bridge can be a little tricky. At some point you will need a hoist or another person to remove the bridge and granite due to weight. Scrap the bridge, send the granite to a place that accepts clean fill (block, brick, concrete, granite). Load up the metal in a truck or trailer and enjoy your $60 worth of scrap metal money.

I have access, I already got the approval for SS but no machines show up.

Well that pretty much sucks. Make sure you check the exhaust fan on the Micura control box. I have two Micura's and both fans stopped working less than a year after install. If your fans went out and you didn't notice it will run hot and could fry electronics. On that same note, don't buy the fan Zeiss quotes you. You can buy the exact same fan online for 10x cheaper. Its super easy to install.

Have you tried a little filtering?

Just following up for anyone in the future whom might come across this. A Zeiss tech was able to remote in to the system and pulled up some diagnostic software. That reported there was a blown fuse on F4 or a bad amplifier FET. Unfortunately it was not the fuse, and the entire control module had to be replaced.

I tried using one once, it never really made the stylus near the capability, like when I indicate to .001" (previous post). Granted, not all stylus tips can be indicated to within .001" on any axis, the assembly allows too much variation.

Most places I have worked part the CMM out, many also have kept the CMM Granite and stand to be used for layouts. Look on eBay, lots of CMM parts.

Okay now i really now what you meant, i will try it and let you know if it has worked for me. Thanks for the help of you two

@Daniel Scott, thanks for sharing. Multisensor metrology is an outstanding pairing to the part geometries you mentioned. As far as LineScan and ATOS, I encourage you to carefully investigate their ability to scan steel and aluminum, especially if you don't want to have to spray your parts before measuring them. You may also want to consider a DotScan sensor mounted on a Contura or similar CMM. The chromatic confocal sensor handles shiny parts well and scans very fast. It excels at surface profiles.