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Hello! I would like to check the transformation deviation of each reference point in each measurement, but I can not find this value in the element dialog. Preferably the "T DEV" shown in the Reference points tab in the Edit Creation Parameters of the measurements. Whenever I have a problem, the deviation of some of the points is high. I think the deviation shown in the Edit Creation Parameters for the Measurement Series would work too. The reasons I want to check this are 1) to check if a reference point sticker on our external reference plate has moved, 2) to catch when the measurements don't properly align to each other and creates a bad mesh with offset piece or multiple layers as shown below. Thank you for your help!! Matt

Got it thanks. I think I like the transparency for showing the internals.

That typically points towards an issue with the graphics. I would recommend checking the settings outlined in this knowledge base article if the issue comes back or continues: https://portal.zeiss.com/knowledge-base?id=528774

I am using what i have posted - just that colored line. This can be found in tree -> Inspection -> Curves -> Inspection Sections on Actual ( or CAD ) -> select that one curve and press "E" It will show only that colored line. But if you want to show CAD or Mesh, you can select CAD or Mesh in the tree and press "V" - then press TAB to show properties - select Display tab and use transparency. Then for report just press "camera" button at top left corner

I will get with IT and see if they can help. On the main screen there are other links that seem to open up fine. I was messing around with this issue today. The thing just seems to be acting funny. Every month on usually a Friday all the PC on the shop (floor PC's and personal) have security files installed. This is forced by corp IT. I'm not sure if anything happened over the last two weeks of December IT wise because a lot of people were off including me. Monday was our first day back and to my knowledge this is the start of our issue with this one CMM PC. I'll make a new "quick" Autorun and see if it has any issues. Regular Calypso works just fine. I did try an older version of this CMM's Autorun file (backed up from 5/2025) and it didn't act right either, still froze up when trying to open up an Icon. That's what makes me think something was recently changed by some sort of forced IT security packet or update.

Thanks. I have that now. How do I show it sectioned in my report? Or sectioned in the main graphics area. Sorry I'm new to the software and not sure on term.

Also, if you have a dialog defined with a list named "partlist" once the dialog is loaded you can add a list of items. part_list = ['nut','bolt','washer','lock washer'] DIALOG.partlist.items = part_list

You can do section in a way that you slice it in half in axis direction ( to get two half-cylinders ) To do so you can do inspection section and select either Plane Z or any other element - this way is the easiest. You will get this + you can place some deviation flags

If you haven't made a change to Calypso/your Calypso setup, then I would start with asking IT what changed since the last time you know for sure it was working. Even if they didn't make the changes themselves, they should be able to look at log files and find out if there is that level of monitoring and security, and possibly have you try running the autorun to see if they see any security flag or block it. If there was nothing changed on that side, then start digging into the autorun related items like programs, filepaths, harddrive space, etc. You could also make a backup of the ARN file, and try dropping a copy of the ARN from the working machine to the nonworking one, if they are identical, or try making a new simplified autorun just to test if opening a few layers deep like your old one works, in which case it may just be your old autorun being busted somehow, or if autorun is being jammed up by something at the pc level.

I want to do a section view to show the internal geometry in my report.

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@TIM MCKAY We don't use our CT as hard as you guys, and it is humming right along. Warms up to full 225kv no problem. The hours on your cathodes will get less and less.. Please use the contact info I gave you to get them out there to service those tubes. It will literally pay for itself in a few cathodes. We went from 80hrs to 405 hours after the visit. You will be the hero at your workplace!

I'm retiring soon and would love to do this part-time. Is there no option for you to provide a lap-top with planner/simulation? I don't have this.

Yes you can, you just need to use the proper variables (Items). diag={ "content": [ [ { "columns": 1, "default": "A", "items": [ { "id": "", "text": "A", "translatable": True }, { "id": "", "text": "B", "translatable": True } ], "name": "list", "rows": 1, "tooltip": { "id": "", "text": "", "translatable": True }, "type": "input::list" } ]... .... I wrote out a taught script to a json file, edited it Notepad++, read it back in, and it worked fine.

@DWC Good info, thank. Our camera don't work, but only my co-worker really like using it. We just leave it as is now. It was nice when we were learning the motion of the table, but don't see the need anymore. I may back up those files you mentioned in case it proves useful. Where are you at with cathode hrs now. We have one CT with 40k hrs, and one with 30K. We have been in a steady decline with the hrs. We are seeing cathode breaks on one CT at 80 and the other beast that used to go past 220 is at 130ish now. I don't know how are CTs are not melting at this point with how much we run them.

Me, watching from a distance: "wow, now I don't have to figure that out on my own." Thanks, Shawn and Kyle.

Just come up with some idea. So what you could do is to output the stylus data in the multiple output menu and then use either chat gpt or the excel macro to combine and create one table with list of all of your probes.

I don't know what you are asking. You can do section on CAD or Mesh - i do often selecting one of them and presing "E" key to show only that and with selection tool you are selecting part of CAD or Mesh. In a same way you can do inspection section with a selection. It would be helpful to post a screen or better explanation to gain better help.

So yesterday I was called out to one of the CMM's because the operator in the cell said the CMM is locked up (screen). There are two icons on the main/home screen. Each for the two machines that are in the cell. Each "Mazak" machine icon opens up to all the parts that specific machine runs. So, we are running into an issue where we can't get past the home screen of Autorun. We pretty much need to go to task manager and kill Calypso all together. Currently we just have Calypso open, the programs are open and showed them how to switch programs between programs from the "window" drop down. I will say that I have noticed that sometimes clicking autorun icons there has been an extended wait time, but they eventually open. On other CMM here they are all pretty fast, instantly opening. I don't know if this is a PC issue because we do need to have many security features/additions on all our PC's (Aerospace/DOD) or is this a Calypso issue. I have older versions of the Autorun saved just in case they get wiped out or deleted on a Network location. I do this on all the CMM's, I've had one completely deleted before, how I don't know. On this specific PC the Autorun lives in the Inspection folder with the programs. On some I just have it in Windows "Documents" What are some things I can look into, or have IT check out? I don't want to recreate a new Autorun. UGH!!!! I don't think that would be the fix. I created a new one who's to say that will open as it should, per part number needing inspection.

I have some internal geometry of a scanned mesh cylinder I'd need to inspect. How do I section it so I can show the section in the report?

Hello, You are correct, the tool is not installed alongside the 2025 version of CALYPSO. For future reference, there is a download link embedded in this Knowledge Base article. https://portal.zeiss.com/knowledge-base?id=965301

Unfortunately if you are using the RDS system, this macro isn't working as Calypso does not save the probe names in the program folder. It only uses a binary information so when you open the program it grabs a data from the master stylus database.

Still available ? I own Calypso 2023 full

Thank you Kyle. I happened to forget about this post and ended up figuring out the exact solution you've proposed. It works when you use the Fixed Plane option and switch to the button with the "X" and manipulate the vector the feature is in.

Everything is a la carte'. It might be an option someday, but at an additional cost