Can I change resolution on ONE file???

[[Da...]]

We normally run to 6 decimal places on our program. A customer wants his reports in 5 decimal places. Can I change the resolution on the one report without it changing the resolution on ALL the reports? I'm running 2023.

[[Ma...]]

Some changes can be done in program - edit for characteristics -> units -> number of decimal places
Or you can edit PiWeb template and save it for this plan.

[[Ju...]]

Yes, to change the number of decimal places for an individual measurement plan, go to Measurement Plan Editor Features > Units > Number of decimal places.

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[[Ow...]]

Yes as shown above or you can create to have two reports output, one 5, one 6.
Question and opinion, maybe opening a can of worms 😜 :
When measuring the same part two or three times with absolutely zero changes (no movement or replacement of the part, no characteristics or evaluation changes) do you get repeatable reports when reporting in 6 decimal places?
Not sure what CMM you're measuring with but, my guess is, no.
In "inch" I never report past 4 decimal places and never more than 3 in MM because that exceeds the accuracy and repeatability of the CMM. So why add uncertainty?

[[Ju...]]

Whenever I use a tape measure, I read it to the nearest 1/64" to be the most precise my analog optical comparators can be.

[[Ma...]]

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This implies that you either never inspect to tolerances (or process capabilities) less than .001 inch or .01 mm, or you choose to ignore the 10 to 1 resolution rule that we all learn.

I would think that uncertainty would be reduced by increasing the resolution. We normally use 5 places inch, and 4 places metric. For gages we will typically output 6 places for inch measurements.