338  Programming: Special Functions
11.3 Fixture Monitoring (Software Option)
Placing the fixture on the machine
U Call the fixture management
U Select the fixture: The TNC opens the menu for fixture 
selection and shows in the left window all fixtures 
available in the active directory. Fixtures have the file 
name extension CFX
U In the left window, use the mouse or arrow keys to 
select a fixture. In the right window the TNC shows a 
preview of the respectively selected fixture
U Load fixture: The TNC calculates the required 
sequence of measurement and displays it in the left 
window. In the right window it shows the fixture. 
Measurement points are marked with a colored 
datum symbol on the fixture. In addition, there is a 
sequence of numbers to show you the order for 
measuring the fixture
U Start the measurement process: The TNC shows a 
soft-key row with permitted scanning functions for 
the respective measuring process
U Select the required probing function: The TNC is in the 
menu for manual probing. Description of the probing 
functions: See “Overview” on page 484
U At the end of the probing process the TNC displays 
the measured values
U Load the measured values: The TNC ends the 
measuring process, checks it off in the measurement 
sequence and places the highlight on the subsequent 
task
U If input of a value is required in the respective fixture, 
the TNC shows a highlight at the lower end of the 
screen. Enter the requested value, e.g. jaw width of a 
vise, and confirm with the ACCEPT VALUE soft key
U When all measuring tasks are checked off by the TNC, 
complete the measuring process with the 
COMPLETE soft key
Insert a touch probe before you place a fixture!
The sequence of measurement is specified in the fixture 
template. You have to run through the sequence of 
measurements step by step from top to bottom.
With multiple setup you have to place each fixture 
separately.