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Use theoretical alignments (Perfect rotations, locations), create the alignment from the part center relative to the slot, rotate to where the slot is built around the alignment.

How are you currently measuring the slots?

Is an MPE of 1.5+L/350 a high value for a Prismo 12/18/10 last calibrated in September 2026? I am under the impression a Prismo is capable of an MPE around 0.9.

I am dealing with several slots that are at odd angles to the X and Y axis. One is at 3.83 degrees from the Y Axis, another is at 43.62 degrees from the Y Axis, and yet another is 12.77 degrees from the X Axis. I have created the slot features from my solid model. Our customer print defines the slot widths as .145 inch, and the slot lengths as .197 inch. While writing the program, the slot width and slot length measurements of the model vary significantly from the nominals in the print. I am attributing this to the odd angles. Am I correct? How do I overcome this? The print also calls out True Position in the X Only and in the Y Only direction. I am concerned about the accuracy of these position callouts due to the odd angles. I have considered creating alternate alignments to use for these slots, but do not have features suitable for the angles that are causing me problems. Any tricks that would help me out? Ken Quast

I was trying that, but i ended up with python scripts. I got some errors which prevented me with even simple onesided scan. Perhaps you will be lucky and find a way.

I have a 16mm sphere that works fine for 0.5mm probes

certain features like circles allow you to put in a reference feature which will allow you to move faster without the air scanning. for those I do a 3 or four point circle as my reference then in a separate feature use the scanning option to go faster. this is helpful if you have a problem child, but doing it for every circle is not always faster.

Appreciate the suggestion @Richard Stanich. My one issue would be that it is such a complex program; it would be a bear to transfer and could risk corruption. The way I got around this issue was by updating one feature at a time and saving each time. It was a pain, especially since it took about 2 minutes to save each time.

Is it possible to use the Zeiss Inspect (Kiosk) from a Scanbox with a handheld system (Atos5)? What needs to be adjusted in the custom patch, or is this not supported? I would appreciate any suggestions for a solution. Best regards, Alex

Correct, I had asked a similar question in regard to Scanning Optimization with the XXT sensor. It can only be disabled program wide and is not recommended to disable.

Drawing a straw. If its one program, create a new program and move everything over to the new program.

Hi team , i solve this measurement for one customer , examples see below. - construct line / or points on surface - construct points from line - construct element group from points - evaluate element group (max/min) - it depents on datum system (i used plane as one of axis)

if you have too mutch air scanning warnings you should ajust the stylus on calibration and in program the force from standard to rubust

Así es, muchas gracias!

If an XXT probe is being used, I sometimes adjust the speed. For instance, if I’m scanning a bore at 10 mm/s and the operation is repeated continuously, I’ll reduce the speed to 8 mm/s—that usually helps. I also once came across a solution on the forum where a circle is probed using four individual points; then, within the scanning measurement element, the actual X and Y positions are retrieved via a formula.

Let's hope it's not just an optical gimmick 😜

Do you mean the rescan function of an XXT? It's in the compatibility options, but I don't remember what it's called. You'll know it when you see it. I think you can only enable or disable for the whole measurement plan. In older plans its off by default (backwards compatibility), in new ones it's on.

I would guess in features editor, but i never saw that option. I was only using a loop to remeasure feature on condition.

try check this youtube channel maybe will help you https://www.youtube.com/@learn-cmm

Good morning, colleagues, Where can I enable or disable the option to repeat the measurement of an item—for instance, in cases where it was processed too quickly or without the necessary force?

yes is the best solution in this case, i hope zeiss can develop a auto calibration routine for this kind of stylus

you can use addME("Feature1", "Feature2",etc) to predefine all needed Features. If you use this, you will have to run from feature-list.

Get yourself a nice cylindrical stylus that has a radius on the tip (instead of the flat end). Calibrate it like a standard stylus

If I had to choose between dark mode and proper slot handling, Id take the slot, but I do want dark mode. Its easier on the eyes

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