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The unit I have works very well thus far. I have a Dell 5770 with the i7 2400Mhx 14 core/ 32GB ram / NVIDIA RTX A3000-12GB graphics card. Works great. I am often programming in Calypso offline, which is open on my computer 99% of the time, while also modifying or creating CAD with SolidWorks simultaneously. The rare occasion I need to look at a CT scan/zeiss inspect program offline, it powers through with all 3 software/programs open. I do use it for some super-basic editing of GoPro/Cambox videos. Mostly to cut the dead time off the front and back of recordings and to splice longer recordings together when the camera makes more than one file out of a video. It does get the job done for me. I haven't used it for any real editing, nor would I know how to do any real editing. LOL.

Only documentation is this ( depending on your version of Inspect ) Inspect 2026 Inspect 2025 List of other versions

Eric Moberg wrote a program that list tons of PCM commands. This one is in there. http://mimir-project.asuscomm.com/ Password is in the readme file.

Hi All, I am after a laptop to be able to run Calypso 2023, edit 4k videos and edit / create Cad Models. What do you reckon ? I have heard that the gaming Nvidia Geforce is even better that Quadro...

We have recently version gearpro. Pre version(gearpro) has fha(helix error). I don't understand why the ANSI B92.1 specification released before 2000 has been changed to after 2025. This is a sudden development. Fa represents the total profile error and is an absolute value. Fa, which has a vector value, does not align with higher-level theories. In other measuring instruments, the Fa value is an absolute value. The Zeiss Gear Pro is the only exception. We managed it using fha (helix error). This is because fha (helix error) is the only parameter that possesses directionality.

Create a secondary alignement with Zero on datum B, and planar rotation on what you want, then create a bestfit of your 12* Ø4.5 with the previous second alignement, uncheck translation (B will stay at zero ) and chech rotation (planar rotation will take the 12* Ø4.5 at the same time) . You can use this besfit like an alignement

Hello I’m looking for guidance on scripting in ZEISS INSPECT + Kiosk, specifically around the inspection execution lifecycle. I’m trying to understand the correct scripting/API approach for the following: setting the parameters for an inspection identifying the exact point where the actual inspection/evaluation starts determining exactly when that process has finished collecting/extracting the resulting inspection values More specifically, I want to know: What is the recommended entry point in ZEISS INSPECT scripting for starting an inspection or evaluation? Is the start call synchronous or asynchronous? If asynchronous, what is the recommended way to detect completion: polling status callback/event hook kiosk workflow hook other mechanism What API objects/functions should be used to read the final results after completion? Are there example scripts or documentation pages that demonstrate this full flow: set parameters start inspection/evaluation wait for completion read/export results If there is official documentation, API reference material, or example scripts covering this workflow, I’d appreciate being pointed to them. Thank you, Neta

@Keith Forche Can you share the steps on how to take the XYZ coordinates from the tooling balls and plug them into the 3D Best Fit Base Alignment characteristic? I have never encountered this situation, so I am uncertain of the proper steps.

Hi Apfelbach. I use the Zeiss machine for serial measuring and the autorun pallet system for 4 pieces. The problem for us is that it actually closes the previous protocol after each measurement. An extra eye-catching warning is required on the screen for 1-2 very important characteristics that need to be followed among dozens of characteristics. Thank you for the information you gave, but it is not a feature that works for me in my situation.

Your problem is that you have not correctly defined primary plane ( not sure if it's your Z axis ) - look for A1/A2 on your circles. You have to either measure 2x circle per bushing to gain cylinder like data or get your primary plane elsewhere. If your part fits somewhere, then you can make start alignment by manualy obtaining that plane - then use RPS as base alignment. Main part here: in start parameters select you wont to run base alignment, but in list of alignments select that start alignment. That should help you keep your primary plane.

Hallo Christian, habe eben deine Methode mit den Ebenen getestet, und wenn ich nicht irgendwo einen Fehler habe, komme ich mit deiner Version auf ein Maß von 55.967 und mit meiner Version 55.968. Ich möchte halt nur wissen, ob mein vorgehen und die Ergebnisse Plausibel sind. Aber Danke noch mal für deinen Denkanstoß

Guten Morgen Christian, wie gesagt darf ich leider auch keinen ausschnitt vom Modell hier zeigen. Ich werde dein Vorschlag später noch mal testen, da ich im Moment kein Teil zum Messen da habe. Melde mich aber sobald ich mehr weis. Danke nochmal für deine Hilfe

Hi, thanks for your reply! This is my first time using inspection software, so I don't understand everything yet, haha. The measurement principles are set up, and I can create my datum points, but I can't seem to get the results I want. Specifically, I need to compare a surface profile against a reference system. As you can see in the photo, I can check the surface profile without a reference, but once I have my reference point, the surface profile function in the GD&T Quick Creation menu no longer appears. I have something more to do ? Maybe my datum points are not right ?

clever, well done. I think there may be other ways including 'formula then pattern', as well as LOOP.

unfortunately i dont have tooling spheres its cylindrical bushings on the fixture.

You are missing a feature for main axis - in your case Z. If you would have spheres instead of circles, then it would be fine, but circles won't give you correct Z reading in your case. I would implement additional 3 touch points for Z as plane

Solution: Working more on option two I was able to get the desired result by setting the "Angle of rotary table" under Resources > Features settings editor to each specified angle around my pattern. Used in conjunction with the defined alignments at the same angles, the program is now keeping the point grouping as the part rotates and adhering to the sub-clearance planes I specified.

Hello everyone, I have a cad that is aligned to the circular bushings. created manual run first then auto run cnc using RPS free form method. However when trying to probe feature like circle true position looks good on the fixture, but by probing the deviation is too much is it because: 1) Cad is not aligned using circular bushings? 2) should i set base alignment to zero? I am new to Zeiss Calypso. I have also attached my RPS Free form alignment. Just adding images of the circle bushings created result after auto mode. Thank You

Solution: I had remembered that you can duplicate the measurement run window to create a modified routine.

This makes sense. Can you share the steps on how to take the XYZ coordinates from the tooling balls and plug them into the 3D Best Fit Base Alignment characteristic? I have never encountered this situation, so I am uncertain of the proper steps.

Hi Dominik, it is possible with create cluster -> copy cluster ZEISS Quality Tech Guide I created the first point as an offset point of the circle (offset = radius). The circle is then used as rotation axis for the cluster copies. If it's a more curved surface, an approach might be to create a surface curve first and then create 12 intersections from plane-curve for example. Nanno

@Jack Nelson.2 If the upper tier had MMB on any of the datum features, then it would need it's own sim req attached to all 6 holes. The lower tier refers to the pattern of holes, if you don't use sim req, each position will best fit each independently.

The CMM fixture(s) that I had to use that had tooling balls also had XYZ coordinates for those tooling balls, and I used those in a 3D Best Fit Base Alignment. For those parts, the results were reported "in-body position" (automotive), so the datums themselves did not need to be measured... I suppose that if the tooling balls do not have xyz coordinates, you can measure the fixtures simulated datum features as the Base Alignment and then report the xyz of the tooling balls, yourself (definitely need to be sure of your measurements/repeatability). However, I would think that the fixture manufacturer should be able to provide those tooling ball coordinates for you(?)

Hi all, I seem to be having trouble setting Gearpro to only measure certain aspects of a gear. I want to have the option via mini-plans to run either a full gear inspection (Profile, Lead, Pitch) or a Lead only check. I created another gear macro in characteristics and selected the appropriate gear file, making sure the deactivate the profile and pitch, but they still appear in the gear macro after selection. Am I missing a step in the process or will Calypso skip the profile and pitch when it reads the file?

Hello everyone, I would like to figure out, if its possible to create 12 uniformly distributed points on a surface along a circle of Ø75,5mm. I'd be very happy if there is anyone, who can help my finding a solution. Best regards Dominik Walle