Adding Text to CAD Window in CALYPSO

[[Jo...]]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone knew how to add text to the CAD window in CALYPSO. Just like a simple instruction that is always displayed in a certain area in the CAD window (see image). I've seen it in CMM programs in CALYPSO before, but I've never done it myself.

Thanks!!

[[Ow...]]

Go to Cad and select "cad model control" and then at the bottom of the menu, select comment. 

[[Jo...]]

Thanks Owen!

 

[[Ri...]]

I use what Owen described all the time, it lets me and or operator know if the model is up to date or for "Visual Only".

Up to date model:

Color GREEN

Part No. and Rev level.

Out of date, or visual only:

Color RED

"Visual Only"

[[Da...]]

We put loading info on there , saves a lot of our greener operators from crashing an upside down part!😀

[[Za...]]

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to that point of providing operators with valuable fixturing instructions, there's also a way to have an image or document pop up before each run, ensuring that the operator has seen the instructions.

https://portal.zeiss.com/knowledge-base?id=1668687

[[Je...]]

I so wish we could edit the color of the text and that the font was scalable without pixelating.

On-screen CAD window text is a very useful and underutilized tool.  It can be a quick verification that the correct measurement plan is loaded.  Yes, setup instructions and other embedded methods can also be used, but the CAD window is instant and noticeable.

Yes, I know... My Voice (sigh).

Edited September 17, 2025

[[Ch...]]

Jeff, I agree. 

You can always load CAD letters, like I have done in the past ...  😁

[[Ch...]]

I think I know 'how' to do it.

Would require executeCode() and sending messages to the Acis window, which I've done, 

however the syntax gets a bit trick due to ' "quotes" '

Would be much easier for Zeiss.

[[Da...]]

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Yeah, we did that to a couple of programs. We run high production in process checks and the picture shows up every time you start it. After a bit we deleted the picture. 

[[Cl...]]

In addition to that, or as an alternative put all your programs in autorun.

There is a field on the right that displays written instruction and a button

below that which will open a picture to go with the instructions.

[[Je...]]

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   What is this sorcery?  Most impressive.

 

[[Ch...]]

Just some of the code that writes to the CAD window (Acis). From what I can tell they did not add into their code the option to change the font etc which is a normal function of the acis code as per above.

[[Je...]]

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 I see.  Thanks for sharing the code option.  Very helpful.


And hey... who's this guy?

 

Flying to Oberkochen and making it happen.  Nice work.

 

[[Ch...]]

my belly is not actually that big, they just fed me well, I actually lost even more weight after fasting.

but yeah you found me, with a couple brilliant Zeiss guys picking up the 1st Zeiss T/S for USA and my company Moog Aircraft.

Pretty versatile piece of equipment.

 

Wenzel is now offering something similar as well.

 

[[Ro...]]

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 That's Murtaza on the right! Great guy.

[[Je...]]

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Outstanding! That must have been a memorable trip.

I've seen that T/S device in marketing images, but I don't know much about it.

Is the top connecting point always a tapered center?  Interested to hear your thoughts after getting some miles in on it, per what you're allowed to share.

P.S. I've inspected plenty of Moog components upstream.  Historic company.  I remember being impressed by the quality of their drawings.

[[Ch...]]

Jeff,

 

 Yes usually a tapered center, however anything can be adapted via a standard Morse taper.

 

Same high accuracy, precision and quality of Zeiss , coupled with a new 5th axis to inspect part families. We got it to back up 2 machines, so kind of 2 for 1 deal. 

[[Ka...]]

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Hi Zak,

Will be great if all customers are able to access this knowledge-base. If I try to access the DB from Germany I get always an error 404 😞

[[No...]]

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You know that you can enter all that Scheme Extensions stuff directly in the ACIS window for test purposes.

Here's a somewhat outdated but still very useful resource: http://www-isl.ece.arizona.edu/ACIS-docs/

Click "List of..." then select "Scheme Extrensions"