Creating QuickTools in CAM2

Program Name

Line options:

• Session Data: This refers to the information the user must enter at the beginning of the QuickTool that creates the header for the report.
  • Do not edit Session Data - Does not allow any user entered information into the Report Header.
  • Prompt for Session Data - Allows the user to enter required information into the Report Header.
  • Import Session Data - Automatically imports the required information from an existing text file in a set location.
  • Clear Existing Measurement Data - When checked, this deletes previous part measurement data from all Add Readings steps. features. This option is ‘on’ by default.
  • Maximize Measurement Window - This increases the measurement window to full screen. For use mainly when images are added to guide the user.
  • Re-use Open Feature Window - This allows the uses of a single DRO window to be re-used for multiple features. Otherwise the user may have multiple open DRO windows positioned on the screen.

Add Readings

This contains 2 tabs, one Basic and another for Advanced options.

• Basic Options:
  • Feature - Cannot be changed.
  • Device - If only one device is connected, this will be automatically selected. When more than one device is connected, the user can select which device must be used to measure the feature.
  • Measurement Data - Allow the user to determine the number of readings that must be taken.
    • If Use Range is unchecked, then the entered value is a fixed number of readings.
    • If Use Range is checked, the user can enter a minimum and maximum number of readings.
      
      
       

• Advanced Options:
  • Sample Mode - This related to how the measurement readings are taken:
    • Single Point - The user determines when to take a reading by pressing the ‘green’ button for FARO arm, or the ‘G key when using Laser Trackers.
    • Time Interval - The user starts the measurement using the by pressing the ‘green’ button for FARO arm, or the ‘G key when using Laser Trackers, however, points are then taken automatically at the entered millisecond frequency (ms)
    • Distance Interval - The user starts the measurement using the by pressing the ‘green’ button for FARO arm, or the ‘G key when using Laser Trackers, however, points are then taken automatically at the entered distance value.
    • Replace Existing Readings - When checked, this deletes previous part measurement data from this feature only.
       
  • Tooling - These options only apply to Laser Tracker measurements.
    • Override - Check to specify:
      Note: When using this option, the measurements will be compensated for the target and adaptor type set.
      • Target – Spherically Mounted Retroreflector (SMR) type and size
      • Adapter – type and size
         
  • Trigger
    • Auto
      • When unchecked, the user triggers the measurement.
      • When checked, the measurement is automatically triggered after the previous step.

Change Active Alignment

These options relate to which alignment or coordinate system is set active at this step.

• Alignment - The user can determine which alignment or coordinate system is set active at this step. Select from the pulldown list.
  • Control Alignment Error - This allows the user to enter a maximum alignment error value, and then choose what action occurs if this is exceeded.
  • Maximum allowed error - User can enter a value
  • Bad Alignment Action - If the alignment error is above entered value the user has 3 actions to choose from:
  • No Action - Do nothing, continue.
  • Ask User - User is asked to decide action.
  • Stop QuickTools Program - Terminates the QuickTool

Comments

These options relate to comment lines.
Note: When a comment line is show in a QuickTool, the user must select OK to proceed.

• Comment - User can enter text in the cell, which will be displayed at this step of the QuickTool
• Image - User can insert an image, which will be displayed with the comment.

Change Adapter

Inserts a prompt into a QuickTools program, to change the active probe of a Faro arm, or adapter of a Laser Tracker.

• Devices - Select the device.
• Probe Family - Select the type and size of probe / SMR
• Probe - Select the adaptor type
• Calibration Option (FARO arm only) - It is possible to force a probe calibration after the probe change. Check Use Probe Calibration then select the method to be used)

Move Device Position

Inserts a program step to move the device position. To enable a move device to be manually entered to a QuickTool, the user must first define the required position, and which feature are used, in Manage Devices in Devices tab.

• Devices - Select the device to move.
• Positions - Select the device Position to move to.
  Note: Device Position 1 is the start position, and does not need to be associated with features. All additional position must first be defined in Manage Devices.
• Options - Choose what action is needed:
  • Set Active - This sets the position active.
  • Solve - Calculate the position based upon the measured features
  • Edit - Allow the user to edit the features to be used to define the position.

Add Report

Inserts a step to create a report to the user’s specifications. The report must first be created using the Report workspace.

• Report List - Select the report to be created.
• Report Template - Select the template / layout
• Export Report - Select from pull-down:
  • Do Not Export Report
  • Prompt User: user will save the report manually.
  • Save to Folder: auto save to a specific folder.
  • Save to Predetermined File: auto save to a specific file