Video Inspection Software User’s Guide
Section 11: Programming
The M3 system records all the measurement activities that occur during a part inspection session. These activities can be saved at the end of the session as a part program to be played back later. All measurement activities are recorded and include: • Adjusting part lighting and camera magnification • Probe path data configurations (CNC systems with touch probe option) • Measuring, constructing and creating features • Stitching all or a portion of large images to fit within the field of view • Applying tolerances • Preparing and printing reports • Exporting data
NOTE The system supports direct recording of programs. This advanced recording mode can be enabled in Settings and activated by pressing the Advanced recording button.
Part program files are saved in the location: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\MetLogix\Parts
Part program file names are in the form: filename.mlxpart2
When part program files are loaded, all existing features are cleared from the Feature List making room for new features from the part program file and preparing the M3 software to repeat the sequence of recorded measurement steps. The database of previous measurement results is also loaded and is shown in the center window as a tabbed results database in one of four report formats. When a part program file is loaded that was never played back to collect feature data, the measurement results are shown as an un-tabbed report view of the original data collected as the program file was being created.
Program previously played to measure features Tabbed database of many run results shown
Program never played to measure features Report shows only original programming measurements
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