Introduction The M2 Software User Guide describes the operation of the M2 precision measuring software. The M2 software supports manual part positioning and feature measurement under user control, and CNC part positioning and automated measurement under program control. While it is likely that this Guide includes some material that doesn’t apply to your specific M2 system, the concepts explained here can easily be applied to all M2 systems. The concepts explained in this Guide are necessary for the operation of any M2 system. Operators and supervisors will find the contents invaluable in conducting measurements, programming automatic functions and reporting results. A few user setup functions are also described that will help users and supervisors customize the M2 measurement tools, user interface screens and report formats. Prerequisites Operators and supervisors are assumed to understand dimensional metrology theory and practice, and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system use and conventions. Conventions & Terms The term “M2 system” refers to the M2 software and the measuring hardware connected to it. Icons This guide uses the following icons to highlight information: CAUTIONS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION The exclamation point icon indicates important information regarding equipment operation or maintenance, or a situation or condition that can lead to equipment malfunction or damage. Do not proceed until the information is read and thoroughly understood.
NOTE The question mark icon indicates important supplementary information about an activity or concept.
M2 Display Versions The M2 software is provided to the user in either the horizontal or vertical display version and cannot be changed in the field. With a few minor exceptions, the user interface screens, toolbars, menus and function buttons of horizontal and vertical versions are identical. Once the user interfaces for the horizontal and vertical versions
are described in this section, screen images shown in the remaining sections will be oriented horizontally. The horizontal and vertical user interfaces are described in detail in Section 2: User Interface.
Vertical version
Horizontal version
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