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@Richard Stanich, I used the triangle mesh CAD presentation settings. This was generated in simulation mode using dispersion, so the deviations are simulated. Mario wouldn't sit still long enough to get a decent scan.

@Piotr_PawlakAll good ideas. I've yet to find a difference in function between .bat files and pcm.txt files. I use them interchangeably depending on what mood I'm in. I find it funny, the Calypso_basic_cnc documentation references the .bat files, but the PCM documentation references the pcm.txt files. I like having the .txt file editable. I've trained my operators to add notes they think will be helpful to other operators who run the parts less often. Its grown to be much more than just a change log; a words of wisdom/change log in one so to speak. I'm trying to get out of the habit of just using "call someRandomVbsScrips.vbs" or "python someRandomPythonScript.py" because my current programmers aren't really familiar with vbs or python scripts. I try to tell them that with AI everyone is a programmer now, but they won't really listen and it just makes more work for me. However, I really like how you can make the vbs and python scripts run in hidden shells.

Hi Nicholas, we are using cheap filter, as they are just for catching dust. Just dont choose way thicker ones as that can change how much air gets through. Something like this.

Thank you, Charlie. Much appreciated. 🙂

Another option would be to use PCM Start files to define and set reports in a more global manor vs on an individual program to program basis. For example - CALYPSO: PCM - How to Make a Script work for many Plans. If you pair this with "PCM functions: Report commands" in section 1-134 of the attached PCM Manual Calypso_02_pcm.pdf you can get a very similar end result to what you are looking for.

What is everyone using for filter material to replace the air filters on their CMMs? We just had our 2 Duramax CMMs serviced, and they didn't replace the air filters. I have a pack that we purchased from Zeiss that I can use for the time being, but I have had a few service technicians tell me that they don't need to be anything special. I know the pack I have from Zeiss was like $200 for 10 or 12 filters which seems a bit excessive. I'll use these until I run out, but am looking for a cheaper option. Thanks,

For the sake of simulation you don't have to create a MasterProbe at 90/0 to "locate" the holders. You can create any stylus at 90/0 and just make sure to type in a radius value of 2.5mm and use this to locate the holder. However if you really wish to set the MasterProbe back to non-CAA just simply perform another "Ref Sphere Position" and it will turn back to Qualify Passive mode.

Hi Dustin, I think easiest way would be this function: https://techguide.zeiss.com/en/zeiss-inspect-2026/article/cmd_manage_alignment_replace_initial_alignment_with_best_fit_by_reference_points.html this might also help: ZEISS Quality Tech Guidehttps://techguide.zeiss.com/en/zeiss-inspect-2026/article/cmd_cad_transform_reference_points_to_fixture.html The reference points are transformed together with the mesh, so depending on the alignment they might be not on the fixture when the part mesh is aligned to the CAD. Nanno

We have a REFXML but when we import it to our system, it is no where near our 0,0 on the 300mm plate. is there a way to align that REFXML to the frame CAD model in the ATOS project?

Hello everyone, Does anyone know this problem and have an idea how to fix it? Only in AutoRun for probably three weeks now, the park position in every program—even ones that are three years old—with the rotation table has been shifting between 0.05° and 0.15° with each run. Over time, this adds up until my start position, for example, ends up at 9°, and the run fails or crashes. If I run the measurement in the Calypso software, the position at the end is always exactly at 0°. It started while I was on vacation, so my guess is that someone may have changed something they shouldn’t have. However, I couldn’t find any option related to this.

Attached is a text file I use for data retention. Use as you wish. Sample PCM for file saving.txt

What settings do you use for this type of surface coverage on a graphic?

done it both ways... also created nominal points 6 ways... it appears that when joint tow "radius" curves together .. it starts adding points along the "straight" portion of the curve... so if the radius point ends say at 2.5" X and the original curve no matter if i filter the two ends out or not ... when recalled back into 1 curve using several methods... the recalled points now extend to say 3.5" X .... its really weird. Zeiss tried filtering, not filtering, recalling to get nominals, importing nominals (3 ways) and creating nominals from the sectioning of the model.... everyone got almost the exact same reading....but random..... they think it may have to do with the original points are in a pattern... but they do not know. they are dissecting the program

or Then Choose what you need. Just remember to use variables otherwise you will be overwriting the same file over and over.

Did you tried to use PCM file not *.bat but *.txt? inspection_post_load_pcm.txt in that file you can try to use command called systemCall if you have PCM module and then your command would look like (as example) systemCall("C:\Program Files\Notepad++\Notepad++.exe Q:\CMM Programs\Change Log.txt") systemCall("C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\Acrobat.exe Q:\CMM Programs\CMM Bubble.pdf") you can try to test this on *.bat file but I'm not sure if those commands will work in *.bat file this txt file you can placed inside each specific inspection plan folder this way it can be customized per program. The only downside is that txt file you are opening can be edited, so I would recommend to use PDFs for all files. To open PDF files in separate windows you need to change option in Adobe settings Or to try to add extra command /n in the systemCall command systemCall("C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\Acrobat.exe /n Q:\CMM Programs\Change Log.pdf") systemCall("C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\Acrobat.exe /n Q:\CMM Programs\CMM Bubble.pdf") when both files would be used as pdf file type. I hope that will help.

Hi all, When I created my MasterProbe on a new machine tab for my offline seat it created it as RDS-CAA. I want to add an angle of 90/0 to the Masterprobe to qualify a virtual XXT rack, but I can't figure out how to change the MasterProbe to passive. I can't add any angles to it as long as it's CAA.

Here is a Zeiss resource on the topic of probe types: The Styli Handbook https://portal.zeiss.com/knowledge-base?id=1113662

lol as an instructor myself i refer to it as "the most powerful window in all of CALYPSO." it turns you from a good programmer into a good AND FAST programmer.

Hi, i was able to do that like this. have a CAD model of that frame ( to be able to do alignment ) scan that frame with ref. points on that frame do an alignment in which you will export data export all ref. points ( it's a xml so you can easily remove unwanted ref. points ) now you can import that fram in setings. All you have to do is correctly set temperature and material in export and import.

I would look into building an enclosure for the machine. They are small enough that it shouldn't be too expensive.

I have an ATOS Template setup, recently we had our frame have photogrammetry. Is there somewhere i can read over the steps to import that ref frame points and align it to the current location of the scan?

Sorry guys, classic case of not googling my question before I post. This easily achieved by using the start command start "" "Q:\CMM Programs\Change Log.txt" start "" "Q:\CMM Programs\CMM Bubble.pdf"

Simple question, but does anyone have a good strategy to allow inspection_post_load.bat to open two files at the same time? Current state: I use this to open a change log/comment log text file. I also want it to display the pdf bubble print. It works, except the operator must close the text file before the bubble print opens. Desired state: I want both the text file and the pdf to open at the same time. I know I could use inspection_post_load.bat to call another script that will open both at the same time, but I'm trying to make this simple for the guys I'll be training to do this.

It is a little late. But if you want to have features measured regardless your conditions inside inspection plan you can add "dummy" extra alignments and placed then on top of the program and if require add them to the miniplan. This method will "enforce" measurement features that are "excluded" later by conditions. If you still have issues with this even when you are 100% sure that you made measurement - try to check your filters and outliers as they might "kill" to many points. If you working with cones then you might re-think measuring strategy as in specific situations you might have issues with very short cones, or with cones with huge/very small cone angles. I hope that can help.

A little late - but If you have PCM module. You can create CSV file the way you want by creating file and adding lines in it by PCM command with all data you need. This way you will be able to open CSV as comma/semicolon separated file.