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This is not a composite control frame, it should be treated as two separate DRF's. In this case the bottom DRF to no datums would just be FORM.

Edit: Missing files are labeled with MISSING in the protocols.log file: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Zeiss\CALYPSO\workarea\results\somtehing_2026_07_28_pwr.pdf MISSING By the way: Why can't I edit my posts anymore?

Hello Norbert, all generated files are logged in the protocols.log file located in the actuals directory (directoryPath("actuals")): baseSystem().machine.inspection.settings.protocollog settingGet("protocollog") remark: baseSystem().machine.inspection.settings.blabla is the "same" as settingGet("blabla") If the table file option is activated in the start window: baseSystem().machine.inspection.settings.resultToTableFileDialog settingGet("resultToTableFileDialog") settingGet("resultToTableFile") shows if table files are activated You can check custom path settings with baseSystem().machine.inspection.settings.protocolSettings.outputFileDefinition settingGet("protocolSettings").outputFileDefinition especially (returns nil if not) baseSystem().machine.inspection.settings.protocolSettings.outputFileDefinition.tableFileHdr baseSystem().machine.inspection.protocol.protocolSettings.outputFileDefinition.tableFileChr baseSystem().machine.inspection.protocol.protocolSettings.outputFileDefinition.tableFileFet

I was told, and it should still be on the forum (many years ago maybe 2015 or so), you turn off Stylus Update when you are re-qualifying a stylus. You have to reference the Master Sphere, but you do not change the Master Probe data to keep all of your styli matched as if they were all qualified together.

Should be possible with getActual(feature).error return value: 0 -> no error -5 -> 'Not enough points available for the feature calculation' (Every value characterizes a type of error as for instance -8 -> 'Error during iteration of the feature calculation')

Hello, you can start the software from C:\Program Files\Zeiss\INSPECT\2026\bin\ZEISS_INSPECT.exe or double click any project. It is also possible to create desktop shortcuts from the suite. Starting the software from the suite also works without a login. Nanno

Is there a way in PCM to find out at the end of a run whether a characteristic table file was generated and exported (i.e. if the table file option was activated in the start window AND if the custom path setting was set and activated) where (custom path and file name) it was exported to. I think this would need a few "undocumented" commands. Does anyone happen to know some? 🙂

Hello Nanno, I would like to use the FREE license, but if I cannot log in through the program, the software cannot be launched at all. Is there any other way to use the software without logging in through the program? Thank you.

@Joe Kerman, I'm wondering if perhaps there are performance upsides to the new design. The legacy XXT is prone to acting like a fulcrum, especially with longer stylus systems. I wonder if the newer design could mitigate some of this.

The way it was explained to me was that your main reference sphere should be set to "yes" and any additional sphere should be to "no". For example I have an additional 8mm sphere to calibrate small probes and on that one I have it set to "no". Is this correct? I remember I was trying to find an answer even on the old forums and it was never really clear to me.

Here is a KBA on the topic: https://portal.zeiss.com/knowledge-base?id=520864 Sometimes reteaching the chip ID can fix things: And a colleague of mine states that as a "long shot" attempt, you can try running the device activator: https://portal.zeiss.com/knowledge-base?id=1107375

The Update/Do not update stylus data at definition of sphere position means that when referencing the sphere’s position with the MasterProbe the Geometry of the MasterProbe will be updated based off this sphere. An instance where you may want to set this to Do not update would be if you are adding a sphere for an optical sensor. You don’t want the MasterProbe’s geometry to change based off this optical sphere instead you want the MasterProbe to tell the CMM the location of the sphere thus the optical sensor can be qualified but we want the MasterProbe to remain the same.

For the top tier, you need to create a sub-alignment with -CB- then create a geometry best-fit relative to the sub-alignment, enter the cone feature, then click evaluation constraints and apply the appropriate constraints. You would then use the Geometry best fit as your datum reference frame in the profile characteristic. For the bottom tier, Enter the Cone as the feature as well as all (3) datums but be sure to change the evaluation of the datums to "minimum feature".

In reference sphere management you probably have the "update stylus data" ticked off.

I have used this method many times. Always have a backup pf the original file.

Try cleaning the contacts with a soft Art Eraser. I have not tried this on one of these adaptors, but I have done this to memory cards that didn't work, and after, they worked. There are videos of cleaning gold contact surfaces.

If you have FreeForm, then recall measured data on that surface and select no datum reference. Otherwise you can use Form with doubled value.

i am sure i have seen this discussed here before,, but can not find the topic here is my issue drawing is asking for Profile tolerance regardless of any Datum the feature is a cone "Profile of line" has the option of "No Datum Feature", but you can't select a cone "Profile" doesn't offer to the same option I tried to use the same feature as Primary Datum, but it can not calculate it (purple) only thing that gave me any result was when i created "Geometry Best Fit" using the same feature (Cone) and use that as datum reference However, i am not certain if this is correct i was hoping someone here can either confirm or have a better solution

Seems like default value of not set - same like uncalculatable value of formula - it will fill maximum of a integer type.

Recently installed calypso 2025. They moved a few things around, and I can't seem to find the new location for the Results to file/ table file/ measuring points limit. usually set at 999999 anyone else having this issue?? below is a screenshot from our 2023 version

I don't have experience with these - never seen one on my eyes, but since it's auto-rotating plate, then movement of that rotation can push contact pin into contact area and do a little scratch with maybe a dirt. Perhaps manufactiring tolerances ... But that's only my assumptions. I think problematic will be that furthest to the left side of a red box.

agreed. picture got rotated when I downloaded it. This is the area where the head contacts are. I still can't believe that type of scratch would cause it to not get the signal it needs.

Isn't this used only for probe identification? Usage is show like that - but that doesn't mean that this one spot is faulty - it can be 2nd from top to left with darker spot, which can be faulty. Same this is on mobile covers - i use solder and microsoldering pen to fill that - gold is used because of material property - inertia. It won't corode. If it's not working, then try it out to cover it with solder - but you will face the same problems in a time again.

Does anyone know if the software will still function properly if you cannot login? (INSPECT 2026)

I have an XTR adaptor plate giving me trouble on my Micura. I'm getting the "88 Hardware not conform to specification" every time it picks up this adaptor plate. My first thought was scratches on the contacts, I do see a scratch I don't like; but this one doesn't look that bad. It looks better than other plates that work just fine. Does anyone have a good strategy to force thru this error. I've already replaced it with a new adaptor plate, so its not holding me up or anything. But I really don't want to scrap this $1200+ plate if I can help it.