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September 2012
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Chapter 7: Software
Plane
From the MAIN menu, touch MEASURE > FEATURES > PLANE. Use this
command to measure flat faces. You must record at least three points to solve the
plane.
• Measure the plane:
• Place the ball probe on the part and digitize points by pressing the GREEN
button. You must digitize at least three points for a plane. Hold the RED
button to remove any unwanted points.
N
OTE: Touch the SCAN icon to enable scanning. When enabled, press
and hold the GREEN button to collect points as you touch and move the
probe across the part. For more information, see “Application” on
page 151.
• Pull away from the face, and press the RED button to define probe
compensation and complete the measurement.
• Look at the plane results. Press the GREEN button to accept, or the RED
button to reject and remeasure. Touch the L
ABEL field to change the feature
name. Touch the NOMINALS icon to enter nominal values. See
“Nominals” on page 143.
You can continue and measure another plane, or press the RED button to cancel
the command.
See “Best Fit Plane” on page 167.
Figure 7-18 Measure Plane
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