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I don't have experience with PCM. Do you think, it will be possible with this option? Do you have some idea for this?

Yes, both parts are identical. The program works together with a robot. The robot’s task is to load the appropriate program and place the vise with the part onto the measuring table. There are 36 such vises in total, so placing another part in the vise increases the measurement capacity to 72 parts. Unfortunately, we cannot use the Auto-Run option because of the robot software, which must have the standard program implemented.

You indicated that the second part is identical? Is it a different operation? What about adding a programmable stop to remove the first part and load the second one?

Unfortunately, no..

Do you have PCM?

Hi Guys, I would like to measure two identical parts in a single setup using Mini-Plan (the first part – main base, the second part – Mini-Plan). I know that this way I will get one report containing the results from both parts, but in our case we cannot use the Auto-Run option (it’s a longer story). Maybe I’ll explain how I’m doing it now: I load the second model into the program, offset by the required value. Then I copy all the elements and create a local coordinate system for the Mini-Plan from them. Finally, I copy the characteristics and assign the new elements to them. It’s a bit of a time-consuming process... Is there any way to quickly copy all the elements into Mini-Plan and automatically create characteristics from them? Thanks in advance

Hi, i would like to continuously export the current positions of the kinematics used for measurement with Atos Q to another computer in the network in order to create a digital shadow of the system. The idea is that this export runs in the background while the Atos Q and Zeiss Inspect are used usually. Currently I am using the command: gom.app.sys_automation_controller_current_position However, as far as i know Zeiss Inspect is not thread-safe and this command can only be executed in the main thread. Because of this, I cannot access the joint positions from a background thread that handles the network communication. My questions are: 1. Is there another way to access the Atos Q joint positions (e.g. via another API or interface)? 2. Is there a recommended workaround to continuously read these values without blocking the main thread? Any suggestions or experience with similar setups would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! I am using Inspect 2025

I am using Zeiss Inspect professional 2022. This is a section of a 3D deviation (actual section) it is highlighted. Is there a way to calculate the area of this section? Thanks.

Gaussian and least squares in metrology In the context of metrology, Gaussian refers to the mathematical representation of the Gaussian function, which is used to model the behavior of many natural phenomena and industrial processes. Least squares is a statistical method used to estimate the parameters of a model, such as the Gaussian function, from observed data points. While they are not the same, they are often used together in metrology to fit observed data and model the behavior of processes. The least squares method is particularly useful for estimating the parameters of a Gaussian function, which can be applied to various metrological applications, including fitting observed data points and modeling the behavior of processes. ZEISS Group

It can be found on Page 18 of ASME Y14.5.1-2019. 4.7.11 Alternate Stabilization Procedures In accordance with ASME Y14.5-2009, if irregularities on a datum feature are such that the part is unstable when brought into contact with the corresponding datum feature simulator, the default stabilization procedure is per the candidate datum set as outlined in this Standard. ASME Y14-.5-2009 does allow for different stabilization procedures to be specified. When a single solution that minimizes the separation between the feature and the simulator is specified the default procedure is a constrained L2 for datum features of size and the constrained L2 applied to the external envelope for planar datum features. While it does not explicitly say to use the L2 (which is just the Gaussian shifted outside), it gives you the option to for stability, so I believe most softwares are just defaulting to that. I'm onboard with it either way because the OTE just isn't robust enough.

Richard, Thank you for input do you know of any documentation in asme that says we should default to a Gaussian Plane.

@MatthiasPrinke Hi Matthias, currently I am using 2025.3. Previously I downloaded ZEISS-Quality-Suite_Installer_7.0.2778.0.exe and import gom was working initially righ after I connected with the visual studio and then stopped working. Now I change to 2025.3 because the license is 2025.3. The VS code import gom just stopped being recognized suddenly. Thank you.

But how do I add the information?

Resources - File output Resources - Name for output files

The Suggestion will follow whatever standard you have set. In 2025+, the ASME standard for a Plane is the Guassian Plane - Shifted Outside. I believe for ISO it should be a Minimum Zone Plane - Shift Outside. In the Loose, it will follow whatever settings you it set to in the Feature side. You can always change the evaluation, regardless if it is abiding by a standard or not.

In the characteristic window, near the bottom, there is a light bulb icon. Click it and it will tell you how things are being evaluated. Unlike how it's done in the Classic GD&T, in the evaluation window. Normally, parallelism requires a datum feature which is traditionally Outer Tangential. In my way of thinking, I would either create 2 characteristics, swapping the roles of the considered features and datum features. But the more I think about it, maybe there is a way to evaluate both planes as LSQ by using the "loose" option, which I am not able to explain how. @Richard Shomaker is a big fan of this option.

Hi, i got no clue about Calypso, but least square method is by Gauss.

I was looking to edit some PiWeb data and noticed that "Results to File" is no longer found under Resources in 2025. Where did it go?

Hello, I am looking for some clarification on what is different between the new GD&T engine parallelism and the old method. I have a part that is checking parallel of two flanges on a round part that need to be 0.002” parallel. When I check it using the old parallelism characteristic, I am getting .0039” ( Using LSQ for the evaluation methods and the standard filter and outlier settings from the cookbook for planes of that size.) I wanted to compare with the new gd&t characteristic I am getting .0041” with the evaluation methods set to suggestion. If I set the evaluations to Gaussian for both the datum and the feature checked the error drops down to .0007” My first question is what is calypso suggesting for the evaluation method? Secondly why is Gaussian showing so much better than LSQ I was under the impression that do to how Gaussian worked it was much more susceptible to outliers meaning it normally would read a larger value not a better one? Also why does the new GD&T engine not list LSQ as an option for evaluation? Thank you for all the input I am using Calypso 2024 with service pack 1 on and ACCURA 2 with a VAST XTR

Space Points are vector comped back to nominal, so IMO they aren't very useful unless your points are fixed to a normal direction. In most cases, Plane Point is the more appropriate choice for single point measurements, especially for Profiles. The only other one that is useful is Mid Point, but it's very limited in uses (primarily nesting into a thread, spline/gear).

You can store measurement sequence information and test plan comments. Images can be added to the measurement sequence information, and a forced start parameter can be set for CNC startup. Test plan comments are displayed on the right side of the Auto Run section when a program is selected. Measurement sequence information can be entered in the open test plan under the CNC tab, and comments can be entered under the Prepare tab.

I had found a work around, all you have to do is enter a legitimate part number in the search bar, then proceed to the portal home page.

I think you can do this with BAT file in inspection folder. Can be found in manuals 02_PCM - Reference: Names of external PCM files