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There are times when we get a drawing with a dimension callout of, for example, .17 MAX or .17 MIN. I can figure out several ways of doing this with bilateral tolerances, but I wanted to know if there's a more intuitive or straight-forward way of setting this kind of tolerance in Zeiss Inspect. Thanks!

Please see this article as well if you plan to upgrade to v2026 https://carl-zeiss-industrial-metrology-llc.helpjuice.com/zeiss_inspect/-inspect-codemeter-license-update-workaround-inspect-2023-and-older-→-2026-upgrade-path-/version/1?kb_language=en_US

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If you have PCM licence, than you can use pcm file which automatically runs after report. "report_end_pcm.txt" stored inside inspection folder.

Thank you Martin, Now would I need to put that PCM code in the part program or is there somewhere I can add inside of autorun with the pallet?

For PiWeb -> no. For PDF -> can be used PCM or BAT file with correct code.

Hello all, I feel it is very easy to find the answer to this, but I'm unsure how to figure it out. I've checked other posts on here and can't seem to find anything. Does anyone know how to keep each report up after each individual run? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Well i'm naming those dimensions with numbers - so "01; 115" and so on. I also write into keywords "qdas_k2001" and number of dimension for QDAS export. This value of keyword i then placed into this table as new column. Bad thing is that this change is more complex than it should be - you have to do it for XYZ, distances, gd&t and others. I am not sure if you can click on column to sort it ascending/descending - but it's alphabetically sorted.

Can You help me. We learnig Inspect and has a problem with raports. We sort dimension with numbers on drawing but in INSPECT we cant sort as we'd like for example: circles is a top, next leght and angle is on bottom. How to sort it in order numers 1,2,3 etc? We try to create in order 1>2>3 but when nr.3 is a circle is autmoatic on first place, or angle had nr.4 and is on the bottom. Is the way to sort on principle drag and drop, or similar? See attachment. I hope You understand me. Sorry for language but I learn english 20 years ago 🙂 Thanks for help. 623-46AA.pdf

Once you have your offline seat you should be able to update the stylus system offline to reduce false simulated collisions. So, even if you don't have the exact components offline you'll have the real world numbers from the qualification for that stylus system online. You can export the .pcf file from your online seat to a flash drive and then import it offline. After that, import the .ssc file to your planner and update the stylus system so that you have the graphics from the .ssc and the actual numbers from the .pcf

i've donwload the : handbook ISO-GPS dimensionning (16/10/2025) (english or french) at https://cetiso.fr/livret-iso-gps/ updated about ISO 5459 2024 and ISO 14405-1 2025, may be not exhaustive but 92 pages of knowledge I wish i have had some years ago there is one line about datum tangential, and nothing about gauss on feature, but some pages about the differences beetween ISO and ASME, wish is often asked on this forum. good reading

I would also make sure that your graphics card settings are configured according to the recommendations outlined in this article - https://portal.zeiss.com/knowledge-base?id=1596796

Jack, Do you have the latest service pack? Are you seeing any specific errors?

Just wondering - Is anybody else having a problem with your latest version Calypso off-line seat crashing when running a sim? Mine will close completely at random points during the execution with only a second or two of freeze up before crashing.

Hello Mike, If what Norbert suggested doesnt work, make sure you are at the latest service pack / patch for your version. I remember something like this to be a bug that was corrected.

Thanks Richard for the assistance. Your lightning responses are much appreciated!

Just add a formula for you points i, j & k. getActual("Plane1").normVector.x /.y /.z Or switch to show vectors if you only wish to see it once?

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Hi Yohan, you could define a secondary alignment with your plan on spatial rotation, and use this alignment for you point, so your point will be a i j k 001 in relation to your alignement/ plan

Hallo, Ich kann Ihren Unmut gut nachvollziehen. Gerade ein angemessenes System-Feedback ist essenziell, um effizient und angenehm mit einer Software arbeiten zu können. Dazu gehört auch eine kontrastreiche und gut lesbare Benutzeroberfläche. Im Zuge der Anpassung unserer Anwendungen an den globalen ZEISS Style Guide sind an einigen Stellen leider Unstimmigkeiten entstanden. Auch wenn wir neue Entwicklungen grundsätzlich unter Berücksichtigung der WCAG-AA-Kontrastanforderungen umsetzen, werden in einer so umfangreichen Software vereinzelt Bereiche übersehen. Umso wertvoller ist Ihr Feedback für uns. Das Thema Barrierefreiheit hat bei uns bereits einen hohen Stellenwert. Wir haben hierzu eine entsprechende Initiative gestartet und arbeiten kontinuierlich daran, die Darstellung und Nutzbarkeit unserer Software weiter zu verbessern. Dazu gehören auch Optimierungen hinsichtlich Kontrast, Lesbarkeit und allgemeiner Benutzerfreundlichkeit. Vielen Dank, dass Sie uns auf diesen Punkt aufmerksam gemacht haben. Viele Grüße Aileen Teamleiter User Experience

Moin Jochen, Willkommen, diese "Tolle Messaufgabe" wirst Du wohl noch öfter haben!?😎 Kannst Du die Radien als Lienen-Form messen und auswerten, bzw. die ganze Innenkontur ist ja durch die ganzen Toleranzen so eng bemaßt.?

Hallo Herr Gallasch, Bei dem von Ihnen beschriebenen Verhalten handelt es sich tatsächlich um einen Fehler in der Software. Ich kann Ihre Einschätzung nachvollziehen, denn der Dialog sollte selbstverständlich nicht in dieser Form dargestellt werden. Ich habe das Thema bereits intern weitergeleitet und mit den zuständigen Kollegen besprochen. Wir werden den Sachverhalt prüfen und an einer entsprechenden Korrektur arbeiten. Vielen Dank für Ihren Hinweis. Viele Grüße Aileen Blechner Teamleiter User Experience

(Editieren nicht mehr möglich...) Diese Tatsache wird inzwischen auch explizit in Normen aufgegriffen. Beispielsweise DIN ISO 20457: Wobei 90° immer noch wenig sind.

It depends on how much space is left between the probe and the part during actual measurements. Simulation does exctly 2 things: Move the probe along the ideal (!) paths as defined by the strategies in the measurement plan Check for collisons between the probe and the part on the way It does NOT take actual measurements, which means, if it "scans" a 360° circle and the model has a gap or a bulge in the circle, it won't move into the gap or scan over the bulge (like a physical CMM would). It just follows the path defined by the strategy. In the case of the bulge it would then (falsely) detect a collision. So you see that the realism of Simulation leaves a lot to be desired. That's why I wouldn't overrate the importance of a 100% correct stylus model. Of course it is best to use the correct elements, but I have more than one stylus where I use custom-made styli that are not even always 100% identical on repeat orders. I also put them together from generic elements and they work well. After all a programmer usually leaves a certain amount of safety space between probe and part if possible, so small deviations shouldn't matter most of the time.

Den Hernla zitier ich da auch immer gerne 🙂 Je kleiner der Kreisauschnitt desto geringer muss die Formabweichung sein, damit da noch sinnvolles rauskommen kann. Auffällig ist, dass die Kreisauschnitte noch weiter eingeschränkt werden, als die Geometrie es ohnehin tut. Schau dir das mal genau an, eventuell gibt es da auch "Einflüße", die durch diese Einschränkung eigentlich nicht miterfasst werden sollten, aber trotzdem dabei sind. Grat, Bearbeitungsspuren etc...