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FARO Edge
September 2012
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Chapter 1: Introduction
You may also see a few new words. It is important that you understand the
meaning of these words before proceeding.
Warning
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in personal injury or death. Do not proceed beyond a WARN ING
notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Caution
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like that, if not correctly performed or adhered to,
could result in damage to the product or loss of important data. Do not proceed
beyond a CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions are fully understood
and met.
Note
A N
OTE notice denotes additional information that aids you in the use or
understanding of the equipment or subject. Specifically, they are not used when a
WARNING or CAUTION is applicable. They are not safety related and may be
placed either before or after the associated text as required.
digitize Indicates the recording of XYZ coordinates of a point
or location in 3D space. The word digitize is the same
as the term measure when referring to points.
choose or select Indicates that you are initiating an action. For
example, “Select FILE < INSERT < CAD PARTS.”
left-click, right-click,
click, or press
Indicates that you press and release the corresponding
mouse button or keyboard key. Also used when
referring to the hardware device buttons. For
example, “After selecting a file from the O
PEN FILE
dialog box, click OK to open the file” or “Press ESC
at anytime to cancel a command.”
drag Indicates that you press and hold the LEFT MOUSE
button down and move the mouse. Release the mouse
button to finish. This word is often used when
changing the size of a window or toolbar.
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