
As-Built	As-Built - Revit	As-Built - AutoCAD	VirtuSurv - VirtuSurv 2018	As-Built - Modeler	VirtuSurv - VirtuSurv 2019
BuildIT	BuildIT - Projector	BuildIT - Construction	BuildIT - Metrology
CAM2	CAM2 - SmartInspect	CAM2 - 2018	CAM2 - Measure 10	CAM2 - Measure Q	CAM2 - Measure X	CAM2 - Measure 3/4	CAM2 - AnthroCAM	CAM2 - 2019
Cobalt 3D Imager	3D Imager - Cobalt
Computers	Computers - All Computers
FARO Aras 360 & CAD Zone	FARO CAD Zone - Fire & Insurance	FARO CAD Zone - Crime & Crash	FARO CAD Zone - CZ Point Cloud	FARO CAD Zone - First Look Pro	FARO 360 - Reality	FARO 360 - HD	FARO 360 - Blitz	FARO 360 - Genius
FARO Zone	FARO Zone - 2D	FARO Zone 3D - 2018	FARO Zone 3D - 2019	present4D - present4D
FaroArm/ScanArm	FaroArm/ScanArm - Quantum S	FaroArm/ScanArm - Quantum M	FaroArm/ScanArm - Quantum E	FaroArm/ScanArm - Edge	FaroArm/ScanArm - Fusion	FaroArm/ScanArm - Prime	FaroArm/ScanArm - Platinum	FaroArm/ScanArm - Legacy Quantum	FaroArm/ScanArm - Titanium	FaroArm/ScanArm - Advantage
FaroArm/ScanArm	FaroArm/ScanArm - Digital Template
Gage	Gage - Bluetooth	Gage - Plus	Gage - Standard	Gage - Power
Hand Held Scanner	2D Hand Held Scanner - ScanPlan	3D Hand Held Scanner - Freestyle3D	3D Hand Held Scanner - Freestyle3D X	3D Hand Held Scanner - Freestyle3D Objects
Language Quality	HT	MT	AT	NT	INT - Internal
Languages	Language - English	Language - Japanese	Language - German	Language - Chinese	Language - Spanish	Language - Italian	Language - Portuguese	Language - French
Laser Projector	RayTracer - RayTracer	Laser Projector - Tracer M	Laser Projector - Tracer SI
Laser Radar	Imaging Laser Radar - VectorRI
Laser Scanner	3D Laser Scanner - Focus S	3D Laser Scanner - Focus M	3D Laser Scanner - Focus3D	3D Laser Scanner - Focus3D X	3D Laser Scanner - Focus3D X HDR	3D Laser Scanner - Focus3D S	3D Laser Scanner - Photon
Laser Tracker	Laser Tracker - Vantage	Laser Tracker - ION	Laser Tracker - Vantage S	Laser Tracker - Si	Laser Tracker - X	Laser Tracker - Xi	Laser Tracker - Vantage E	Laser Tracker - Vantage S6	Laser Tracker - Vantage E6
Legacy Software	Legacy Software - CAM2 Gage	Legacy Software - Gage Software	Legacy Software - Insight
Photonics	Scan Head - Digi-Cube	Scan Head - Xtreme	Scan Head - 3D-Contour	Scan Head - 3D-Ultralight	Scan Head - 3D-XB	Controller - LEC Series	Controller - Maestro 3000	Nutfield - Nutfield Hardware	Nutfield - Nutfield Software	Scan Head - Blink Focuser
Photonics	WinLase - Pro	WinLase - LAN	WinLase - 6
PointSense	PointSense - Basic	PointSense - Pro	PointSense - Building	PointSense - Plant	PointSense - Heritage	PointSense - Revit	CAD Plugin - TachyCAD Building	CAD Plugin - TachyCAD Archeology	CAD Plugin - TachyCAD Interior	CAD Plugin - PhoToPlan Basic
PointSense	CAD Plugin - PhoToPlan	CAD Plugin - PhoToPlan Pro	CAD Plugin - PhoToPlan Ultimate	CAD Plugin - DisToPlan	CAD Plugin - MonuMap	CAD Plugin - hylasFM	CAD Plugin - VirtuSurv
RevEng	RevEng - RevEng
ScanArm	ScanArm - Design ScanArm 2.0	ScanArm - Design ScanArm	ScanArm - Forensic ScanArm	ScanArm - Design ScanArm 2.5C
SCENE	SCENE - Capture and Process	SCENE - WebShare Server and 2Go	SCENE - WebShare Cloud	SCENE - WebShare 2Go App	SCENE - 2018	SCENE - 7.x	SCENE - 6.x	SCENE - 5.x	SCENE - 4.x	SCENE - LT
SCENE	SCENE - 2019
Serial FaroArm	Serial FaroArm - Silver	Serial FaroArm - Gold	Serial FaroArm - Bronze
Structured Light Scanners	Cobalt Design - M	Cobalt Design - S	Cobalt Design - Dual
Visual Inspect	Visual Inspect - App	Visual Inspect - CAD Translator

Release Notes for CAM2

Last updated
Save as PDF
Share
1. Share
2. Share
3. Tweet
4. Share

This article lists the Release Notes for each version of CAM2^® Software to date. The current version release notes are displayed at the top of the article. Previous revisions are contained in expanding sections below.

Navigating this article:

Use the Table of Contents block in the upper right hand of this article to jump to a release.
You can expand a version section by clicking the + button
To search all versions, click the Expand All Versions button and then use the Ctrl+f search feature in your browser. Sections must be “expanded” to be searched.

CAM2 2019.4 Release Notes

This is the fourth maintenance release for CAM2 2019 and includes the following Enhancements, Improvements, Experimental Features and Fixed Issues for CAM2, Device Center and RPM.

Enhancements

Feature Panel: Identification of feature types

To assist users to identify feature types, CAM2 now displays the icon from the operation used to create the feature, rather than the generic icon for that feature.

At a glance, users can now easily distinguish between ‘Measured’ features and features created by other operations:


CAM2 2019.3 and earlier	2019.4

Circle Center Position using Maximum or Minimum Solver

When applying the maximum or minimum solver method to a circle, both diameter and position are recalculated.


Maximum Solver	Minimum Solver

In previous version of CAM2, when applying the maximum or minimum solver method to a circle, the diameter would be recalculated, however the center point position would remain constant between the two methods.

Note: Standard solver method remains unchanged.

Improvements

Shortcut usability

To improve the usability of Shortcuts, several changes have been made to the gallery:

Single Click execution – single click left mouse button to execute.
Gallery reformatted – to provide a clearer display of icons. Hovering the cursor over an icon, will display the icon name tooltip.
Right Clicking on an icon will access the Edit, Delete and Export options.

Dynamic Zoom During Measurement

To further improve the Dynamic Camera during measurement, we have now implemented a Dynamic Zoom approach:

Features with nominals: if an alignment exists, and features containing nominals are measured, the zoom will dynamically adjust based on the probe distance from the feature, to ensure that both probe and nominal feature are visible during the guidance and measurement process.
Features without nominals or via Auto Recognize: if nominal features don’t exist or auto recognize is used to measure the feature, the zoom will dynamically adjust to display both probe and the captured readings
In addition, once all measurement steps have been competed, CAM2 will automatically reset the view to display all features.

Experimental Features

Experimental Features can be activated via File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features where users must first opt-in to the FARO Customer Experience Program.

Remark: The Features exposed are intended for experimentation. FARO recommends that all are disabled if working with production inspection files.

Vector Point Measurement Experience

In this version we continue to provide early access to the improved Vector Point measurement experience, with further improvements made based on user feedback:

Vector Point visibility - during measurement, only the vector point being measured is visible, and all other features will be hidden.

Dynamic Zoom on target – the dynamic zoom onto the vector point zone has been improved, to better support capture zones smaller than 1mm.

Reset view upon completion - once all measurement steps have been competed, CAM2 will automatically zoom out and reset the view to display all features.

Fixed Issues

Device Center

CAM2M-6950: Range Finder Window: Displayed Algorithm, Scan Rate, Scan Density incorrect
CAM2DC-3248: CAM2 crashes after specific device connection/disconnection sequence
CAM2DC-3161: After PC recovers from sleep mode, the active probe changes to LLP

DRO

CAM2M-962: DRO values are incorrectly relative to features that are grouped and hidden

Installer

CAM2M-7127: Missing .dll files when upgrading from 2019.1

Measurement

CAM2M-3918: Plane of Coordinate System is used in Clipping plane for Point Cloud
CAM2M-7076: An exception is displayed when measuring vector points
CAM2M-7126: Is not possible to modify Tube before saving file

Measurement Data

CAM2M-7087: It is not possible to edit the probe value on the measurement data tab.

Move Device

CAM2M-161: When using automatic method, the max error and std dev are incorrect

Point Cloud

CAM2M-6975: Not able to Measure Point Cloud after opening a specific fcd file

Reporting

CAM2M-6981: Labels cut off in report
CAM2M-7117: Using both Group Capture View Data & Capture View affects report formatting
CAM2M-7120: Report isn't updated correctly
CAM2M-7144: Is not possible to import the exported document header

Tracker

CAM2M-7125: Is not possible to measure CSS with tracker device

UCX

CAM2M-7165: Release Notes, Customer Experience Program etc. windows appears empty.

CAM2 2019.3 Release Notes

This is the third maintenance release for CAM2 2019 and includes the following Experimental Features and fixed issues for CAM2, Device Center and RPM.

Experimental Features

Experimental Features can be activated via File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features where users must first opt-in to the FARO Customer Experience Program.

Remark: The Features exposed are intended for experimentation. FARO recommends that all are disabled if working with production inspection files.

Vector Point Measurement Experience

In this version we continue to provide early access to the improved Vector Point measurement experience. This version contains additional improvements:.

Vector Point measurment prior to alignment:

Without an alignment, when picking vector points from CAD, the view at the time of picking is stored and this will be displayed, to guide the user where to probe.

Dynamic Zoom during guidance:

With an alignment present, the camera view is poisitioned at the midpoint of the probe and vector point, and the zoom will dynamically adjust to always display both probe and vector point, regrdless of proximity.

Dynamic Zoom on target:

When close to the vector point, the camera will dynamically zoom into the zone, as the probe gets closer.

Fixed Issues

Analysiss

CAM2M-283: It isn't possible to compare the points data with CAD

Crash Report

CAM2M-7072: Unable to send the Crash Report when the FIPS is enabled

Device Center

CAM2DC-3224: Gage not detected in Device Center

Feature Extraction

CAM2M-7053: Issue with the Extraction of Square Slot from Point Cloud

Feature Information

CAM2M-6784: The value of the Form is not recalculated when the worst points are unchecked

Labels

CAM2M-7114: Missing Front Facing and Reset Scale operations on the ribbon

Licensing

CAM2M-7105: After an upgrade is not possible to launch CAM2

Measurement

CAM2M-1678: Option activated for 1 circle stays active for next one
CAM2M-5372: Pattern update takes too long

Performance

CAM2M-6917: Lag when selecting or/and measuring features

Point Cloud Alignment

CAM2M-6844: CAM2 freezes during Point Cloud alignment.
CAM2M-7025: Unable to perform the Point Cloud Alignment (OpenCL error code ….)

Polyline

CAM2M-7030: Exception displayed when modifying "Polyline Group 1"

Preferences

CAM2M-7041: Preference window not displaying correctly with Windows recommended settings

Ribbon

CAM2M-7098: The user is not able to add the Measure operation to the ribbon.

CAM2 2019.2 Release Notes

This is the second maintenance release for CAM2 2019 and includes the following Enhancements, Experimental Features and fixed issues for CAM2, Device Center and RPM.

Enhancements

FARO Gage Support

Device Center and CAM2 now supports the FARO^® Gage, providing existing Gage users measurement to CAD capability, which was only previously possible via 3^rd party software.

Experimental Features

Some versions may include Experimental Features which provides early access to in-development features, allowing users to trial and provide feedback. This feedback may be used to further development such features, enabling FARO to provide the best solutions in the most useful way.

Experimental Features can be activated via File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features where users must first opt-in to the FARO Customer Experience Program.

Remark: The Features exposed are intended for experimentation. FARO recommends that all are disabled if working with production inspection files.

Vector Point Measurement Experience

In this version we provide early access to the improved Vector Point measurement experience. The Dynamic Camera behavior has been enhanced, to provide a smoother visualization to better guide the user to the probing zone.

If the vector point is hidden by CAD, CAM2 will automatically apply transparency to the obstructing surfaces, to reveal the Vector Point and surface.

Once with range of the surface, the view will fix perpendicular to the surface, aiding the user to guide the probe to the required location.

Fixed Issues

Alignments

CAM2M-7045: Unable to select coordinate system (Manage Alignments)

Constructions

CAM2M-1677: Bisection line is created in wrong place

Cross Section Scans

CAM2M-6668: Not being able to create a height where the selected points are ‘in line'

Device Center

CAM2DC-3144: Fault Exception when measuring Point Cloud connected via Wi-Fi to an Edge Arm

Devices

CAM2M-6414: FARO Laser Line Probe settings available in Devices tab when LLP is disconnected.
CAM2M-7037: When measuring a point cloud and LLP is set active, the active probe changes.

Feature Information

CAM2M-7029: Angle shown out of tolerance, when it is within tolerance.

File

CAM2M-7044: Unable to open file (Unable to find assembly 'DevExpress.Printing.v13.1.Core, Version=13.1.7.0)
CAM2M-7046: Is not possible to open a file when the interval (in minutes) value is too large
CAM2M-7048: Exception when trying to open a customer file

Measurement

CAM2M-328: Option to compensate a polyline is available
CAM2M-3584: Surface can only be selected for the first polyline measurement
CAM2M-6809: ‘Back Probing’ Home-in Points is compensating using probe vector and not surface.
CAM2M-6992: Solver method statistics aren't recalculated when changing, if whiskers are on.
CAM2M-7047: Changing the solver method of a cylinder, is not maintained and disappears. disappear.
CAM2M-7058: Measuring a CSS with LLP, the 6mm probe is displayed, and it is not possible to measure
CAM2M-7054: Point Cloud - LLP Movement Filter is now disabled with Apply Defaults Option
CAM2M-28: Filter CAD Edges in Point Cloud Properties is not working correctly

Measurement Data

CAM2M-1766: Polyline Group Enable/Disable points is not working in Measurement Data panel

Reporting

CAM2M-1833: If you set a background color, anytime the report is updated the color is lost.

RPM Control Station

RPM-2609: Error when executing a program after disconnecting the arm on the previous program

Start-up

CAM2M-7017: CAM2 application crash when opening

TrackArm Wizard

CAM2M-6194: Tracker does not reset to the 0.875" SMR Home position

View Data

CAM2M-6964: CAD parts visibility when captured is not being maintained.

Viewer

CAM2M-196: CAD: Customer STP file is not being rendered correctly in CAD viewer.

CAM2 2019.1 Release Notes

This is the first maintenance release for CAM2 2019 and includes the following fixed issues for and Device Center, CAM2 and RPM.

Fixed Issues

Device Center

CAM2DC-3076: Unable to execute external trigger with Vantage trackers

Licensing

CAM2M-6970: Upgrade Hasp driver to 7.92 version

CAD Translator

CAM2M-6900: The CAD is not correctly translated (Surfaces on 'hidden' layer not shown). (IGS)
CAM2M-6943: The application takes excessive time to import specific CAD file

Constructions

CAM2M-6985: Actual and nominal dimension values are both displayed after first alignment.

GD&T

CAM2M-6625: Surface Profile is incorrectly being calculated as form when no datums applied

Import/Export

CAM2M-6617: Euler Angles are reversed when using the File > Export > Transformation Matrix option

Installer

CAM2M-5775: The CAM2 install fails after the first restart

Measurement

CAM2M-6011: Unable to measure with the USB Arm driver 6.2.0.26

Measurement Data

CAM2M-11: ISP not being recalculated when saved CAD isn’t found / loaded then manually imported.

Preferences

CAM2M-6916: Probing - All the preferences related to the Imager3D (Point Cloud) should be disabled

Reporting

CAM2M-5707: Active Alignment Error not displayed in Report
CAM2M-6499: All capture views have the same name in the picture template report.
CAM2M-6886: The Operator and the Company Name do not populate correctly in Pictures report
CAM2M-6991: An exception is displayed if the user clicks in a new property. (Document Header)

RPM

RPM 2586: Update HASP SRM Run-time to 7.92

Experimental Features

Some versions may include Experimental Features which allow our users to have visibility of in-development features and allow them to provide feedback based upon their usage. This feedback will be used to assist further development of such features, enabling FARO to provide the best solutions in the most useful way.

If Experimental Features are available within this version, details will be included below, and these can be accessed from:

File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features window, where you can opt-in to the FARO Customer Experience Program, and then enable Experimental Features of interest.

Remark: The Features exposed are intended for experimentation. FARO recommends that all be turned off if working with production inspection files.

CAM2 2019 Release Notes

This is the first release for CAM2 2019, refer to the What’s New Document for a more detailed explanation of new enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

CAM2 2018.10 Release Notes

This is the tenth maintenance release for CAM2 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

Improvements

Updated CAM2 Workspace Icons

The workspace icons below the Features panel have been updated.

DRO Icon Added to the Home Ribbon

Users can now activate a DRO for a selected feature, using the DRO icon in the Home ribbon.

Universal CAD Translator Set as Default

The Universal CAD Translators which were previously available via Experimental Feature, are now incorporated fully into CAM2 and become the default CAD Translators.

Note: For a limited time, the previous CAD Translators will be available via the Experimental Features.

Translated CAD Format Changes to x_b

With the implementation of the Universal CAD Translators, the translated format will now be a Parasolid binary format (x_b). This format reduces files size compared to Parasolid Text format (x_t), which remain supported for import into CAM2.

Align My Part – Alignment Results Updated

When using Align My Part, the alignment results shown in the wizard have been updated to display Alignment Accuracy, making it consistent with other alignment results shown in CAM2.

Fixed Issues

CAD Translator

CAM2M-6068: Unhandled exception occurs in CAD Translator
CAM2M-6609: Unable to exclude constructed lines

Experimental Features

CAM2M-6718: Unable to run QuickTool when created using Create from Features and device is disconnected.

File

CAM2M-5258: CAM2 2018 stopped working when tried to open an fcd file in a network folder without signing in
CAM2M-5840: If the barcode reader is plugged after CAM2 Measure 10 is launched the FCD doesn't open.
CAM2M-6567: Unable to open customer file
CAM2M-6810: Is not possible to open the fcd file

Hoops

CAM2M-6783: Exception is thrown when starting CAM2 in DE culture

Imager

CAM2M-6657: Remove target data option didn't remove the targets

Measurement

CAM2M-6782: CAM2 crash after measuring plane
CAM2M-6789: Exception thrown after stopping measurement

Performance

CAM2M-6549: Lag when selecting and / or measuring features

Point Cloud

CAM2M-6778: The user is not able to see the point cloud after open the fcd file.

Point Cloud Alignment

CAM2M-329: The alignment isn't performed even after 30 minutes
CAM2M-6807: Pick Deviation option is available on Point Cloud Alignment | Home tab

Polyline

CAM2M-257: Polyline group whisker colors are incorrect when using nominal calculation mode

QuickTools

CAM2M-6452: System.ArgumentNullException when selecting a QuickTools step

Reporting

CAM2M-6684: CAM2 stopped working when attempting to export measurement data

Ribbon

CAM2M-6614: When scrolling down/up in the device list, the application navigates in the ribbon tabs.

Shortcuts

CAM2M-6796: Feature added to Features panel / exception is thrown when double-clicking a ribbon operation

Experimental Features

The goal of Experimental Features is to allow our users to have visibility of in-development features and allow them to provide feedback based upon their usage. This feedback will be used to assist further development of such features, enabling FARO to provide the best solutions in the most useful way.

The list of Experimental Features that are available with each version can be accessed from the:

File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features window.

Here you can opt-in to the FARO Customer Experience Program, and then enable Experimental Features of interest.

Remark: The Features exposed are intended for experimentation. FARO recommends that all be turned off if working with production inspection files.

Point Cloud Scanning Profiles

The Point Cloud Scanning Profiles are intended to simplify selecting the correct settings for a component by offering a set of out-of-the-box profiles for the common types of parts that our end users scan. These Scanning Profiles describe the types of components rather than the specific settings needed to scan them, making the operator’s life much easier when a part must be scanned.

The biggest change that can be observed is in the Measure > Point Cloud command window and the Point Cloud Properties. The complete section where users would previously see several Point Cloud related capture settings now displays four buttons representing four common scanning settings. Hovering the mouse over each button will display the settings that compose the setting.

Legacy CAD Translators

This version provides access to the legacy CAD translators via the Experimental Features. These translators have been superseded by the Universal CAD translators, and are no longer required, however, for a limited period customer may still activate and utilize these.

Uniform Curvature Filter

This Experimental Feature introduces a new Curvature based algorithm in replacement of the existing Curvature filters.

Turning on this Experimental feature does not introduce any change in the User Interface. Instead, when choosing a Curvature-based filter in the Point Cloud Editing workspace, a new algorithm will be used to filter the Point Cloud. The new method uses the new Grid Filter in combination with an improved curvature calculation that results in a better and more uniform distribution of data.


*New Uniform Curvature Filter*	*Current Curvature Filter*

CAM2 2018.9 Release Notes

This is the ninth maintenance release for CAM2 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

Improvements

Shortcuts

Icons have been updated, and the gallery now expands fully, showing all Shortcuts.

Scan Profiles (Experimental Feature): Last used Scan Profile set as default

When a user selects a Scan Profile, CAM2 will set this as the session, and application default. Therefore, when restarting CAM2 this selection is persisted, and becomes the default.

Scan Profiles (Experimental Feature): Fine Detail activates LLP High Accuracy

When a user selects Fine Detail profile, CAM2 now automatically activates High Accuracy mode within the LLP settings. The High Accuracy mode is also automatically deactivated when selecting another profile type.

High accuracy mode reduces the laser line length but maintains the line point density. This significantly reduces the point to point spacing, allowing finer detailed to be captured during scanning.

High Accuracy Mode Detail	Standard Mode Detail

Device Center: Laser Tracker - Connect via Serial Number

It is now possible to connect to a laser Tracker, using the serial number (minimum last 4 digits).

Should the device not be found automatically, the user can select New Device in the Search menu, to access the manual connection options. Here the user can connect to a Laser Tracker using the IP address, and now the device’s serial number.

Device Center: Laser Tracker SDK updated

The Laser Tracker SDK has been updated to version 5.1.5.

Fixed Issues

Alignments

CAM2M-2143: Nominal values changes when insert the X, Y and Z values

Constructions

CAM2M-6508: Is not possible to construct Point by Projection in template mode

Cross-Section Scans

CAM2M-6689: Multiple Cross Section Memory Leak

Devices

CAM2M-6649: When invoke Measure | Plane the active probe change from 6mm to LLP probe

Device Center

CAM2DC-2786: When invoking Measure – Plane, the active probe changes from 6mm to LLP
CAM2DC-2812: Device Center won't start in a clean state OS
CAM2DC-2569: Quantum Arm Probes aren’t being updated when selected in FaroArm Manager
CAM2DC-2736: Unable to Set LLP Colour mode

Experimental Features

CAM2M-6687: Angle of Incidence option doesn't respect Decimal places

GD&T

CAM2M-40: GD&T true position call out - red border when selecting the datums
CAM2M-6386: Can’t Set a Datum for Profile of a Polyline

Import/Export

CAM2M-1680: Is not possible to Import Construct-point-plane-project from Learn files
CAM2M-184: After exported and re-imported CAD, some faces of CAD part disappear
CAM2M-185: After exported and re-imported CAD, some faces of CAD part disappear
CAM2M-186: After exported and re-imported CAD, some faces of CAD part disappear
CAM2M-6507: Is not possible to import from learn files when using lines from World

Measurement

CAM2M-1303: Delay after finishing a measurement of a feature until the next feature can be measured
CAM2M-4341: Software creates a second point while intersecting cone with a line.

QuickTools

CAM2M-6353: Imager Creator - Readings are being marked outside the image area

QuickTools Player

CAM2M-6674: Is not possible to launch Quick Tool Player

Reporting

CAM2M-5058: The customer is not able to generate reports when Inspect Surface is added to the report.
CAM2M-609:"Inspect Surface" and "Point cloud" didn't appear on report
CAM2M-6569: Some options are greyed out after making changes
CAM2M-6699: Report / Session information has wrong information
CAM2M-6709: The chart is not being generated for Inspect Surface
CAM2M-6730: Active Alignment error displays an incorrect value on reporting

Tracker

CAM2M-6121: The Backsight toggle button does not change when sending the tracker Home

Experimental Features

The list of Experimental Features that are available with each version can be accessed from the:

File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features window.

Here you can opt-in to the FARO Customer Experience Program, and then enable Experimental Features of interest.

Remark: The Features exposed are intended for experimentation. FARO recommends that all be turned off if working with production inspection files.

Universal CAD Translators

In this version we provide time limited access to the new CAD tranlsators, where all major CAD file formats can be translated and imported. This delivers confidence knowing that any file from any proprietary source can be read directly into CAM2.

CAM2 2019 will provide import support to the formats detailed below:

In addition, the ability to directly load the native CAD file also improves the fidelity of the resulting CAD that is used in CAM2 as it eliminates a common double translation to and from open CAD formats, which can be the cause of many surface issues.

Note: Access to this experimental feature will be automatically expire on April 19^th 2019

Point Cloud Scanning Profiles

Uniform Curvature Filter

This Experimental Feature introduces a new Curvature based algorithm in replacement of the existing Curvature filters.


*New Uniform Curvature Filter*	*Current Curvature Filter*

CAM2 2018.8 (Ver. 11.8.267) Release Notes

This is the eighth maintenance release for CAM2 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

Enhancements

Export Point Cloud to Mesh - Profiles

To improve CAM2’s meshing capability, new meshing algorithms have been implemented to provide esthetic metrology grade mesh. In addition, the Export Mesh Wizard has been simplified, to guide users to select the correct meshing profile for their data.

The user can export Point Cloud to mesh via File > Import/Export > Export Point Cloud to Mesh

The wizard now offers 3 meshing profiles to assist the user to select the correct meshing parameters for their component:

Smooth: for larger parts with flat or large curved surfaces, and no detail. e.g. car door panels

Curvature: for medium sized parts, with curved and small radiused surfaces. e.g. molded parts

Detailed: for smaller parts with small / fine detail. e.g. coins

Create Nominal Mesh

By utilizing the new meshing algorithms and profiles, it is now possible to create a nominal mesh, directly within CAM2, after selecting the highlighting the required Point Cloud:

Method 1: from the Home ribbon select the meshing profile that best suits the scanned component.

Method 2: from the contextual menu (right click), select Create Nominal Mesh.

This will create a nominal mesh with CAM2 and save the mesh .stl file to the default location.

Shortcuts Library

In this version we have provided a gallery of over 20 Shortcuts, which are automated basic measurement commands, which allow the user to define quick composite measurement commands, such as the length between two circles or a bolt-hole pattern.

The Shortcuts gallery is found in the Automation tab, and the user can scroll down the gallery, using the arrows to the right-hand side of the window.

Shortcuts can be utilized by double clicking the icon.

Improvements

Improved Point Cloud Visualization and Performance During Scanning

A new approach to improve the visualization of Point Cloud during the scanning process, has been implemented which also improves the scanning performance.

In addition, the colorization of data outside the Point Quality value, has been adjusted to provide a less aggressive appearance.

Fixed Issues

Alignments

CAM2M-5772: Aligning points are not Highlight during measurement. (Align My Part)
CAM2M-5799: It is displayed an exception in the log file when deleting coordinate systems.
CAM2M-6188: An exception is displayed when deleting a coordinate system
CAM2M-6473: Is not possible to measure (align my part) after measuring with LLP

Constructions

CAM2M-1780: Software allow to key in negative value for diameter
CAM2M-3508: Cylindrical Coordinates - deviation for features with nominal of 180 degrees

Cross-Section Scans

CAM2M-6387: Group Folder with Cross Section Scan: CSS dimensions visible when folder is hidden
CAM2M-6594: Is not possible to solve CSS with Hard probe

DevExpress

CAM2M-5007: Unit Format and Coordinate Format buttons doesn’t show comprehensive tooltip
CAM2M-6435: Unable to cast object of type 'DevExpress.Xpf.Docking.TabbedGroup' …

Device Center

CAM2M-6244: Clear readings/add readings to Surface Edge, should set active probe to hard probe
CAM2DC-2553: Connected Device doesn't show up in DC Available list
CAM2DC-2679: Unstable wireless connections to the old Vantage model
CAM2DC-2698: Unable to keep a Tracker available when connected via Wi-Fi in a non-English OS
CAM2DC-2265: Unable to perform the TrackArm with Vantage via Wi-Fi and Quantum S via Bluetooth.

Devices

CAM2M-6454: After measuring third Point Cloud the active probe doesn't revert to hard probe
CAM2M-6559: Unable to measure Point Cloud after accessing LLP Settings

Document History

CAM2M-6412: AccessViolationException when saving file on Windows 7

FaroArm

CAM2M-5829: After PC sleep the active probe changed to LLP

Feature Extraction

CAM2M-330: Points cannot be used to create a circle

Feature Information

CAM2M-5873: In tolerance features, status icon tooltip states ‘out of tolerance’

File

CAM2M-6442: Crash occurs when navigating to different folders in the attached .fcd
CAM2M-6443: The system cannot find the drive specified

Imager

CAM2M-6368: Unable to set up the angle with a non-integer value

Imager-Rotary

CAM2M-707: Incorrect terminology in movement detection dialog in 3D Imager wizard context

Import/Export

CAM2M-4741: It is not possible import points without "Feature Name"

Installer

CAM2M-6558: Wrong message is showing when trying to install CAM2 in invalid operating system

Labels

CAM2M-3302: Callout labels for Inspect surface doesn’t change colour when changed tolerance

Licensing

CAM2M-5518: Add readings/Add measurements options available in Offline licensing
CAM2M-6448: It is possible to measure using offline licensing.

Measurement

CAM2M-3396: Measurement Window should not be docked.

Point Cloud

CAM2M-1130: Point cloud is deleted, but still visible in viewer
CAM2M-297: Export Mesh Progress bar: long delay before seeing progress

Point Cloud Alignment

CAM2M-5105: Incorrect translation to German of Align Point Cloud operation

QuickTools

CAM2M-6212: Unable to measure features after measuring a Cross-Section

QuickTools Player

CAM2M-6537: Is not possible to open QuickTool Player.
CAM2M-6543: QuickTools Player doesn't recognize the fcd files with QT programs.
CAM2M-6561: Incorrect version displayed to QuickTools Player

Reporting

CAM2M-5890: Creating report that includes Inspect Surface, creates empty pages
CAM2M-5899: Unable to create a report using a specific customer file

Ribbon

CAM2M-6394: The Tooltips don't have proper text.

Shortcuts

CAM2M-6444: Could not find a part of specific path for image in xml.

Viewer

CAM2M-6432: UCEERR_RENDERTHREADFAILURE (Exception from HRESULT: 0x88980406)

Experimental Features

The list of Experimental Features that are available with each version can be accessed from the:

File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features window.

Here you can opt-in to the FARO Customer Experience Program, and then enable Experimental Features of interest.

Remark: The Features exposed are intended for experimentation. FARO recommends that all be turned off if working with production inspection files.

Universal CAD Translators

CAM2 2019 will provide import support to the formats detailed below:

Note: Access to this experimental feature will be automatically expire on 15/03/2019

Point Cloud Scanning Profiles

Capturing the right amount of data can be challenging. It becomes even more so when there are a multitude of device, part and filter specific setting that need to be set to guarantee the best trade-off between obtaining enough data for part coverage without taking too much data that then can affect the usability and performance of CAM2.

The Point Cloud Scanning Profiles are intended to simplify this particularly complex configuration step by offering a set of out-of-the-box profiles for the common types of parts that our end users scan. These Scanning Profiles describe the types of components rather than the specific settings needed to scan them, making the operator’s life much easier when a part must be scanned.

Uniform Curvature Filter

The new method uses the new Grid Filter in combination with an improved curvature calculation that results in a better and more uniform distribution of data.


New Uniform Curvature Filter	Current Curvature Filter

CAM2 2018.7 (Ver. 11.7.143) Release Notes

This is the seventh maintenance release for CAM2 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

Enhancements

Removal of Planar Grid Filter

The Planar Grid Filter option has been removed from the Point Cloud Scanning filter as well as from the Point Cloud editing mode. When opening files that have been saved with these Filters, they will display the None filter instead. It is recommended to use the improved Grid Filter which provides a better point distribution and overall performance. More information on the Grid Filter can be found below.

Improvements

Improved Grid Filter

A significant change has been made to the Grid Filters to improve the overall point distribution while maintaining the performance of the previous Grid filter. The improved results have supported the decision to deprecate the Planar Grid Filter.


Planar Grid Filter	Grid Filter

Point Cloud Properties, Set Grid Normal as Default Filter

Building on the previous improvements and given the benefits obtained from the new improved Grid Filter, CAM2 2018.7 will, by default, set the Point Cloud Scanning filter to Normal Grid (0.250mm).

Change STL Color to Gold

When importing STL files, these will now be displayed in a Golden color by default.

Fixed Issues

Alignments

CAM2M-6291: The nominal Length value changes to an incorrect value when changing the active Coordinate System
CAM2M-6302: Alignments are not automatically recalculated after deleting the readings and remeasuring all features
CAM2M-6316: Alignment is not created when the Align with World option is checked in the Create Coordinate System Wizard
CAM2M-5756: The Align My Part Wizard aborts during measurement when using 3 spheres for the alignment
CAM2M-5814: The CTE values are always in Fahrenheit
CAM2M-6261: The Device Position is not displayed in the correct location in the CAD View
CAM2M-6255: The Material name column is empty running in a language different from English

CAD Viewer

CAM2M-34: Performance of CAD View deteriorates when displaying whiskers on a file with many features

Cobalt Array Imager

CAM2M-163: The Total Angle value is not rounded correctly when setting the number of scan positions
CAM2M-5842: A System.NullReferenceException error is displayed when re-scanning a Point Cloud
CAM2M-6332: The Scanning Filter is set to Planar when Measuring a Point Cloud and an Imager Array is set as the Active Device

Constructions

CAM2M-5357: Matching actual construction is not created when adding readings to a Nominal construction Point between 2 lines
CAM2M-5897: The construction of a Point by intersection of a Line and Cone fails
CAM2M-6152: The construction of a Point by intersection of a Coordinate System Axis and Cone fails

Device Center

CAM2M-6136: Laser Line Probe cannot be selected in Device Management window

Feature Information

CAM2M-6362: Diameter value of measured circle changes with different alignments in saved file
CAM2M-2104: Position values disappear and New Nominal Point is created when users override the diameter value in the Feature Information Panel

File

CAM2M-6050: Is not possible to open a customer file
CAM2M-6065: Export Point Cloud as Mesh takes up to 1 hour to export on very dense Point Cloud
CAM2M-1192: Imported Reference Points are in different location than is defined in text file
CAM2M-5874: Cannot Preview, Apply, or Export a User Profile unless a new profile has been created previously.

Languages

CAM2M-5880: Some texts are not translated in certain languages

Laser Tracker

CAM2M-5802: Remove Last Point command does not work when measuring with the Stable Point Trigger mode

Measurement

CAM2M-162: Offset value being applied when using the Cross Section from Screen option
CAM2M-6027: Cannot edit the properties of a Coordinate System if the active Coordinate Format is different than the one set at creation time (cartesian, cylindrical, spherical)
CAM2M-6028: Multiple planes are created after pressing End Measurement when the Coordinate Format is set to Cylindrical
CAM2M-6119: Measured features do not solve when Coordinate Format is set to Cylindrical
CAM2M-5985: Export Measurement Data to Text File is not exporting the correct X, Y, Z values

Point Cloud

CAM2M-6227: The actual value for the form is calculated incorrectly for a Point Cloud in a given customer file
CAM2M-6294: Changing the Scanning Filter to Planar takes a very long time
CAM2M-6295: The Filter CAD Edge option is always applied even when this option is unchecked
CAM2M-6299: The grid size set in Preferences is not being set as default when creating a Point Cloud
CAM2M-6304: The Scanning Filter applied to an imported Point Cloud is incorrect
CAM2M-6216: The Lock Viewers button is disabled in Point Cloud Registration mode
CAM2M-6378: The lighting is not being applied correctly on Point Clouds
CAM2M-5337: The Form statistic has an incorrect value

Preferences

CAM2M-303: Apply to All for GD&T Tolerances page does not change tolerance visibility

QuickTools

CAM2M-324: Multi-selection of QuickTools steps may become slow
CAM2M-5242: The Create from Features option doesn't work properly for Offline licenses
CAM2M-6254: An error message is displayed when running an Activate 6Probe step
CAM2M-6276: An error message is displayed when the user is using 6Probe but chooses to override the Target and Adapter to SMR (Properties | Tooling)

Reporting

CAM2M-5898: Slow performance when creating a report for the first time
CAM2M-6124: Choose Background on report doesn't work correctly

Setup

CAM2M-6366: Unable to upgrade version 2018.6 to 2018.7

Shortcuts

CAM2M-6118: Certain Row's / Columns of shortcuts not working

Experimental Features

Experimental Features are new software capabilities that, while are still in development, FARO chooses to make available to our end users. The goal of such a program is to allow our users to get visibility into what is in development as well as provide feedback that can be appropriately be integrated as the Features are still in development. Customers participating in our Experimental Features are helping FARO to provide the best solutions in the most useful way.

The list of Experimental Features that are available with each version can be accessed from the File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features window. Here you can enable the Experimental Features of interest and, in doing so, will also be required to participate in the FARO Customer Experience Program.

Remark: The Features exposed are intended for experimentation. FARO recommends that all be turned off if working with production inspection files.

Point Cloud Scanning Profiles

The biggest change that can be observed is in the Measure > Point Cloud command window and the Point Cloud Properties. The complete section where users would previously see several Point Cloud related capture settings now displays four buttons representing four common scanning settings. Hovering the mouse over each button will display the settings that compose the setting.

Uniform Curvature Filter

This Experimental Feature introduces a new Curvature based algorithm in replacement of the existing Curvature filters. Turning on this Experimental feature does not introduce any change in the User Interface. Instead, when choosing a Curvature-based filter in the Point Cloud Editing workspace, a new algorithm will be used to filter the Point Cloud. The new method uses the new Grid Filter in combination with an improved curvature calculation that results in a better and more uniform distribution of data.


Current Curvature Filter	Experimental Grid Filter

CAM2 2018.6 (Ver. 11.6.88) Release Notes

This is the sixth maintenance release for CAM2 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

Enhancements

Removal of Planar Grid Filterr

The Point Quality filter, previously only available with Planar or Grid scanning filters, is now available when applying the ‘None’ scanning filter. This enables users to identify the scan quality and remove or replace areas deemed of a lesser quality.

Improvements

6Probe™ - Very Low Battery State

To further support 6Probe users, another battery state ‘Very Low’ has been implemented into the Measurement Window. The battery icon will show a red border when this state is reached.

3D Imager Tangential Points Converted to Point Quality

The 3D Imager tangential point option is the equivalent of the Laser Line Probe Point Quality option.

When using an Imager, the ‘Tangential points’ option within the Point Cloud properties, has been replaced by ‘Point Quality’, to aid users by providing consistent terminology and functionality regardless of the scanning device type being used.

Fixed issues

Alignments

CAM2M-39: The ISP values change when "Modify" is selected, even without any alteration
CAM2M-6138: Exception displayed after measuring a CSS and is not possible to perform the alignment

Bundle Adjustment

CAM2M-187: Bundle Adjustment Solution window: unable to see all the Device positions or targets

Devices

CAM2M-6206: Device Center does not detect devices when FIPS is enabled
CAM2M-6238: Point Cloud operations not available after arm is powered on

Feature Information

CAM2M-32: DIN and DIN ISO tolerances in feature information panel for Length Measurement is zero

General

CAM2M-6025: The apply button is not available on the measurement data panel
CAM2M-6155: Is not possible open a specific file
CAM2M-6182: Surface Edge operation is not available when using a FARO Arm with LLP attached

Imager

CAM2M-5843: Exception shown when scanning a Point cloud that is compared to a surface different from CAD Assembly
CAM2M-6093: It is not possible to select and delete folders on Imager Array Phases Configuration
CAM2M-6151: Imager Array operations are not available when Imager Array is active device.

Import/Export

CAM2M-157: Is not possible to import XLN files

Labels

CAM2M-6154: Label readings not shown when picked form Inspect Surface

Learn Files

CAM2M-6157: Iterative alignment is not imported from learn files

Pick From CAD

CAM2M-4367: Pick From CAD-function does not work when CAD is mirrored around X axis

Point Cloud

CAM2M-6242: Unable to perform the Fine Registration (The application locks up)

Preferences

CAM2M-5989: Unable to save preference changes after performing a move device position

QuickTools

CAM2M-5795: Selecting more than one ChangeAdapter Step does not block different combos
CAM2M-6170: Is not possible to change 6probe adapter during a QuickTools Program
CAM2M-6179: ‘Lag ‘observed when measuring Vector Points or Cross Section Scan within a QuickTool
CAM2M-6212: Unable to measure other features after measuring a Cross-Section with a QuickTool

Shortcuts

CAM2M-6221: Keyboard shortcuts do not work

Tracker

CAM2M-6030: Parts of the customization window are cut off
CAM2M-6086: FaroLaserTrackerBusyException when turn ON/OFF the Motor using 6Probe buttons

Tubing

CAM2M-6172: CAM2 freeze with automatic Tube Alignment
CAM2M-6175: It is not possible to key in a tube after File>New

Experimental Features

In CAM2 2018 we may expose experimental features to our users, these can be accessed through the File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features window. You can toggle them on or off. These should only be used for experimentation and should all be turned off if working with production inspection files.

Remark: While using Experimental Features, it is required that you participate in FARO Customer Experience Improvement Program.

CAM2 2018.5 (Ver. 11.5.163) Release Notes

This is the fifth maintenance release for CAM2 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

Enhancements

Minor enhancements for FARO^® Laser Tracker 6Probe^™

We have continued to improve CAM2 support for 6Probe in this version, with several minor enhancements based on feedback received from the launch of 2018.4.

Improved Left vs Right Hand Visual Feedback

Instead of switching left to right we now highlight the chosen hand configuration.

Improved Operation List Accessibility for 6Probe Configuration Window

To enable easy verification of which operations are already mapped to 6Probe buttons, from within the combo box, operations that are already assigned to a button are shown in bold.

Allowing to Turn ON/OFF the "Follow Me" Command Using 6Probe Buttons

The Turn ON/OFF the “Follow Me” command, has been added to the 6Probe button configuration UI.

6Probe Related Button Icons Have Been Updated

The 6Probe command icons shown in the Devices ribbon, have been updated based on feedback collected, to clearly identify the commands.

Label Readings - Support to add Callouts to Readings.

We have enabled support to manually attach deviation callouts to readings of specific features: Surface Edge, Polyline, Polyline Group, Inspect Surface. This function has been made available under the Labels ribbon group on View Tab.

Improvements

Improved Cross-section from STL Support

Cross sectioning of Point Cloud and STL has been improved to support partial and non-manifold STL sections.

Improved Consistency of TrackArm Alignments Result

To improve the consistency of how TrackArm relocation results are reported within CAM2, we have now aligned the displayed information shown in Device Manager > Device Position window, to those that are shown at the end of TrackArm wizard routine.

Fixed issues

Alignments

CAM2M-5718: Alignment inconsistent in several program executions
CAM2M-5778: First alignment is always bad comparing to the next ones in RPM
CAM2M-6088: It's not possible to re-solve an alignment after including a surface edge on report

Crash Report

CAM2M-6131: Unable to authenticate on crash data server

Installer

CAM2M-6058: Unable to install CAM2 2018.5 from command line using certain parameters

Measurement

CAM2M-6070: Feature readings shown in World coordinates, when a different alignment is active.

Pick From CAD

CAM2M-5888: Text error in 'Pick From CAD' ribbon for Inspect Surface Point

Ribbon

CAM2M-5598: "Motor On" and "Set Backsight" commands have opposite behavior

Tracker

CAM2M-5958: The Tracker is unavailable after Start-up Checks
CAM2M-5979: During 6Probe measurement, battery status alternates between 0 and actual value
CAM2M-5983: The highlighting of 6Probe configurations between right and left hand is incorrect
CAM2M-5987: Motor On/Off icon in ribbon is not updated when selecting using the 6Probe buttons
CAM2M-6006: Error message shown if Probe Management is open / hidden, and icon is pressed.
CAM2M-6060: The measurement interval is not constant when using the "long press" button

Experimental Features

Remark: While using Experimental Features, it is required that you participate in FARO Customer Experience Improvement Program.

CAM2 2018.4 (Ver. 11.4.139) Release Notes

This is the fourth maintenance release for CAM2 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

Enhancements

FARO^® Vantage^S6, Vantage^E6, and 6Probe Support

CAM2 2018.4 now supports the new FARO 6Probe, which when used with the new Vantage^S6 and Vantage^E6 Laser Tracker provides a complete 6DoF measurement solution.
The newly designed 6Probe functionality can be easily accessed from the Devices ribbon, within the 6Probe group.

There are 2 new 6Probe functions:

Probe Management
Probe Customization

Probe Management

Selecting Probe Management icon, will provide access to the Probe Management Window. From this interface, the user can setup, compensate and check the 6Probe:

Probe Configuration

Whilst the 6Probe has 4 buttons, CAM2 provides the user the ability to program up to 12 different commands by utilizing Single Click, Double Click or Long Press actions.

This additional functionality and intuitive interface, will provide users additional freedom to do more with the 6Probe.

Export Point Clouds with Color

CAM2 2018 now allows for exporting point cloud data with colour information. From the export dialog, you can select the option Colour to include the colour information on the exported file.

Translation of .asm and .prt (ProE / Creo ) CAD Files

CAM2 is now supports the import of asm.* and prt.* files directly into CAM2 2018. This is a seamless improvement in the software and the import CAD workflow is not affected.

Improvements

Improved Scanning Performance when Using a Clipping Plane

When defining a clipping plane prior to scanning point cloud data, CAM2 will now ignore any data the LLP captures, that is being clipped by the plane. This change allows for higher scanning performance and smaller file sizes.

Change Operator to Read-Only Using Current Windows User

The operator name is now populated using current windows logon account and is shown as a read only field on the Document Header and Report. This was added to provide secure user traceability, as requested by several customers.

Should the user wish to have a manual entry for the operator name, this can be achieved by simply adding a custom field to the Document Header.

Measure All Workflow Improvement to Prompt User for Measured / Unmeasured Features

To further support workflow simplification in CAM2 2018 we have expanded the capability of the Measure All function, to now automatically recognize when measured and unmeasured features are present. When the feature panel contains a mix of features with and without readings, the user will be asked whether they wish to re-measure previously measured features, i.e. those that already have readings.

If the user selects ‘yes’, all features in the Features panel will be measured, replacing any existing readings. If the user selects ‘no’, only the features without readings will be measured, skipping those features that already have readings.

The default behavior can also be determined from within the preferences:

OOC (Keep Raw Data) Support Improvements

Our out of core technology has been improved to handle removal of point cloud data. When Keep Raw Data is checked, all the data captured by a FARO Laser Line Probe will be saved directly to a separate file (PBS) without data loss, allowing for later processing of point cloud data.

CAM2 will now permanently remove saved data, when applying a ‘Clear Readings’ and create a new PBS file when applying ‘Add Readings’.

When in editing point clouds, deleting data will now detach the point cloud from the PBS file.

Fixed issues

Alignments

CAM2M-3630: Poor Alignment result (even after using an aligning point)
CAM2M-5042: Alignment Statistics change each time you perform "Apply/Solve" (Three Feature Alignment/Inspect Surface Point Alignment)
CAM2M-5794: CS, 'Align with' World is checked, however after creating the CS, the World is not aligned.
CAM2M-5827: You can't delete points with the button "delete last point" while doing Surface point Alignment using Align My Part Wizard

Cross-Section Scans

CAM2M-5859: Wrong title from Cross-Section Scan Window

Devices

CAM2M-5825: The encoders window not displayed when connecting an arm post software installation.
CAM2M-5846: After turning Arm off/on, it is not possible to measure

File

CAM2M-5817: System.NullReferenceException is raised when closing CAM2 2018
CAM2M-5839: An exception is displayed when opening a FCD file using barcode reader
CAM2M-5861: Time to revert the active alignment to none is too long

Import/Export

CAM2M-5809: Buttons for adding/removing individual deviation markers to export are not available (Export Deviation Markers Wizard)

Installer

CAM2M-5838: When opening CAM2 2018 from an FCD a window is displayed to install the barcode reader drivers

Measurement

CAM2M-5591: It is not possible to Edit Probe Settings in the Measurement Data panel.
CAM2M-5788: The list of adapters on the measurement window is not the same as in Device Center

Point Cloud

CAM2M-5824: Is not possible to measure point cloud

QuickTools

CAM2M-5747: Change Adapter button should be disable on QuickTool Panel when not in record mode

Tracker

CAM2M-5822: Exception occurs in step Add Readings on a specific FCD
CAM2M-5848: Inability to connect to Laser Tracker with CAM2 2018 on Windows 1803
CAM2M-5879: RMs value is not calculated for Laser Tracker

Experimental Features

Remark: While using Experimental Features, it is required that you participate in FARO Customer Experience Improvement Program.

CAM2 2018.3 (Ver. 11.3.111) Release Notes

This is the third maintenance release for CAM2 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

Enhancements

Prizm™ Laser Line Probe Support

CAM2 2018.3 now supports the Prism™ Color LLP, enabling the capture and display of colored point clouds in CAM2.

Import Point Cloud Wizard

A wizard has been provided supporting the import of Point Cloud from .asc, .ptx, .txt and .xyz formats. The Point Cloud option has therefore been removed from the Import Points wizard. The import / export of colored point cloud is also supported.

Improvements

Disabling Point Cloud Raw Data storage during editing.

When capturing Point Cloud, the ‘Keep Raw Data’ option stores data captured at the full resolution of the LLP to the hard drive, regardless of the filter used.
To improve performance and to avoid unwanted data being retrieved from the raw data, when performing certain point cloud editing operations the ‘Keep Raw Data’ will be now disabled. Users will be notified when an operation will disable the ‘Keep Raw Data’, since once applied data can no longer be retrieved.

Fixed issues

Measurement

CAM2M-3976: Exception when closing the Measurement window for Point Cloud
CAM2M-5687: Measuring a Plane with 3 Points using auto- recognize shows Form greater than 0
CAM2M-5744: The Stable Point Trigger requires user to manually press G key to start.
CAM2M-5755: If a LLP is detached from a connected arm, Point Cloud buttons are still active.

Extraction

CAM2M-5711: Circle extraction when less than 3 points are selected causes exception

Alignment

CAM2M-5745: Iterative alignment using 4 circles does not solve.

GD&T

CAM2M-5721: GD&T calculations for Parallelism and Perpendicular incorrect.

QuickTool

CAM2M-5780: CAM2 freezes when executing "Aim at" step in a QuickTool.

CAM2 2018.2 (Ver. 11.2.192) Release Notes

This is the second maintenance release for CAM2^® 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, and fixed issues.

Enhancements

Extraction of Rectangular and Round Slots Using Minimum Fit

It is now possible to change between Minimum (maximum inscribed) and Standard Fit (best fit) solver methods on extracted rectangular or round slots on the feature properties window.
rnotes_11.2.192_fig1.png

Improvements

Improved Performance by Reducing Number of Alignment Resolves

Continuing the improvements on the alignments of point clouds, we have improved performance in several cases by reusing the same alignment to avoid unnecessary recalculations.

Fixed Issues

Alignments

CAM2M-44: Alignment result is empty after selecting ‘Apply/Solve’ sequentially several times.

ARM_SDK

CAM2M-5580: Alignment fails using partial scan and full CAD model, on customer fcd.

Cross-Section Scans

CAM2M-3294: Unable to measure Cross-Section-Scan when "keep raw data" is checked.

Device Center

CAM2M-5578: Unable to connect to a specific Vantage Tracker using custom IP address
CAM2M-5582: Unable to restart Device Server in a specific scenario
CAM2M-5597: Device Center ‘stops working’ after completing Tracker Self Compensation
CAM2M-5648: Probe display orientation incorrect in Align My Part wizard.

Devices

CAM2M-5465: When Measuring a Point Cloud, prior to taking readings, the active probe switches between LLP and 6mm probe

DRO

CAM2M-5305: DRO background tolerance colors not being displayed

Import/Export

CAM2M-5662: Unable to import device position via Manage Devices

Point Cloud Alignment

CAM2M-4222: Exception shown when Point Cloud Alignment does not solve, when incorrect clipping plane hides all points.
CAM2M-5115: Unable to solve point cloud alignment with customer file /CAD.

Reporting

CAM2M-5346: Tabular Pass/Fail Template: Status shown as ‘Pass’ when no actual value is present.
CAM2M-5362: Detailed Template: Status shown as ‘Pass’ on a GD&T callout, even though it fails

Ribbon

CAM2M-5607: Devices Ribbon: Laser Tracker commands not available when Device Centre is open.

TrackArm

CAM2M-5630: Silent exception executing Locate TrackArm using Tracker (not visible to user)

Experimental Features

CAM2 exposes experimental features to our users. These can be found and ‘toggled’ on / off via File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features window. These features should only be used for experimentational purposes and are not intended to be used for regular component measurement or inspection.

Note: To enable the use of Experimental Features, the user is required to participate in FARO Customer Experience Improvement Program.

CAM2 2018.1 (Ver. 11.1.467) Release Notes

This is the first maintenance release for CAM2^® 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, obsolete features and fixed issues.

Enhancements

Add Show Feature Window (DRO) to Feature List Context Menu

In the previous version of CAM2 2018, the option to display the Feature Window (DRO) was only accessible through a shortcut key. Users can now display a DRO through the feature selection context menu (right click menu).
rnotes_11.1.467_fig1.jpg

Allow the user to change Solver Method for Hard Probe Slots

Users are now able to choose between Standard (Best Fit) and Minimum (maximum inscribed) solver methods for Hard Probed Rectangular and Round Slots in CAM2.
rnotes_11.1.467_fig2.jpg

Improvements

CAM2 Start-up Time Significantly Improved

In this first maintenance release for CAM2, the start-up time has been reduced on average by 50% depending upon the computer specifications being used.

Open CL Support for Hardware Acceleration

In this version, to remove the dependency on Nvidia graphics cards, we have migrated from Nvidia CUDA to Open CL for hardware accelerated calculations. This makes CAM2 2018.1 compatible with a wider range of graphic card brands.

Historically customers with non-Nvidia graphics cards would constantly see a warning prompt and border around the 3D viewer, indicating the graphics card driver was outdated. This will now cease to be required and our hardware accelerated calculations will still run using graphic cards supporting OpenCL version 1.1 or higher.

Improved Fine Registration of Point Cloud Data

We have considerably improved our fine registration algorithms to provide more consistent results, improved accuracy and better registration in overlapping areas.

Improved Feature Extraction Repeatability

Significant improvements have been made to the extraction of circles using the Thin Material option, to provide highly repeatable results.

Obsolete Features

Feature Creator Panel

This has been removed to improve start-up time, and to eliminate incompatibility issues.

Fixed Issues

CAD

CAM2M-1635: CAM2 poor performance when Loading large CAD
CAM2M-5057: Unable to import CAD when FIPS compliance policy is enabled
CAM2M-5239: After export to IGES file and importing back into CAM2, the measured features do not exist

Cross-Section Scans

CAM2M-4546: Cross section dimensions are lost when unused points are deleted.

Customer Experience

CAM2M-5302: The customer experience window is shown in the device center even after accepting / rejecting in CAM2 2018.

Device Center

CAM2M-5071: CAM2 stops working after close version 11.1.0
CAM2M-5118: CAM2 2018 loses the active probe when using FARO Arm with LLP
CAM2M-5152: Unable to connect to the selected device.
CAM2M-5153: An exception is thrown when the user removes ‘unavailable’ Imagers from Device Center

Devices

CAM2M-5464: Is not possible to measure with LLP when 2 devices are connected

File

CAM2M-5205: Could not Load file or assembly "Faro.Cad" when opening fcd
CAM2M-5236: CAM2 2018 not recognizing fcd files when try to open using File | Open

GD&T

CAM2M-4350: GD&T | Labels | Software crash when trying to collect readings for first feature
CAM2M-4548: When applying MMC to a feature, CAM2 applies the bonus tolerance even when the feature size is out of tolerance

General

CAM2M-35: CAM2 slow start-up/load time
CAM2M-49: Filter editor does not work correct in "Measurement Data"

Imager Array

CAM2M-5519: CAM2 crashes when creating an imager array

Imager-Rotary

CAM2M-5066: 3D Imager wizard intermittently gets stuck in a scanning step

Import/Export

CAM2M-3317: Tube break points should be exported according to the created coordinate system

Labels

CAM2M-3961: Assigning or removing a datum from a feature also creates labels for every other feature
CAM2M-4173: The Label attached to a surface point is floating in space
CAM2M-5241: The values displayed in the labels detailed are difficult to see (greyed out) when nominal information is not present

Layers

CAM2M-4046: Layer color appears on PC and color coding

Licensing

CAM2M-5525: In Offline, when exiting template mode cannot ask to measure all

Measurement

CAM2M-3955: Auto-recognize features doesn't work when CAM2 starts for first time
CAM2M-5492: It is not possible to collect readings to Cross Section Scan using Hard Probe

Notification Center

CAM2M-4635: Notification exception when there is no Network connection

Point Cloud

CAM2M-5178: It is not possible see the point cloud when comparing with CAD
CAM2M-5441: When rescanning when ‘temperature out of tolerance’ is detected, scanning will not end

QuickTools

CAM2M-2126: Is not possible to run a Quick Tools from batch file
CAM2M-4037: Exception shown in measurement window, when running a QuickTool in QT Player.
CAM2M-4678: Quick Tools Date Not Properly Displayed

QuickTools Player

CAM2M-5021: QuickTools Player stops when a comment is added to the QuickTools program

Reporting

CAM2M-5172: No value for Inspect Surface Points shown in Detailed Report template (German Language).
CAM2M-5368: Exporting reports in pdf format in Polish has some fonts with special characters that are not printing out properly

Shortcuts

CAM2M-5235: The "New" option in Automation > Shortcuts is disabled
CAM2M-5327: Commands from a shortcut aren't included in a QT program when QT is in recording mode

Viewer

CAM2M-1437: CAD Colouring changes when switching units
CAM2M-164: Tooltip is displayed incorrectly for Coordinate Systems
CAM2M-50: Spheres do not display in the CAD view

Experimental Features

CAM2 2018.1 now exposes experimental features to our users. These can be found and ‘toggled’ on / off via File > Help > What’s New > Experimental Features window. These features should only be used for experimentational purposes and are not intended to be used for regular component measurement or inspection.

Note: To enable the use of Experimental Features, the user is required to participate in FARO Customer Experience Improvement Program.

Extraction of Rectangular and Round Slots using Minimum Fit

When activated the extraction of slots will be calculated using the Minimum solver method (max inscribed), rather than the Standard method (Best Fit). Using this method all readings will be on the outside of the calculated slot.

CAM2 2018.0 (Ver. 11.0.7) Release Notes

This is the first release for CAM2® 2018, and includes the following enhancements, improvements, obsolete features and fixed issues.

Enhancements

Refer to the What’s New Document for a more detailed explanation of how to use these new features.

C2MEAS-75 Reorganization of Home Ribbon
C2MEAS-22 Enhanced Graphics Experience
C2MEAS-35 Scan Data Quality
C2MEAS-84 Redesigned GD&T Workflow
C2MEAS-84-2 Improved Label Anchoring
C2MEAS-84-6 Custom Views and Report Images
C2MEAS-87 New Report Templates
C2MEAS-89 Device Center
C2MEAS-90 Repeat Part Management
C2MEAS-91 RPM Control Station
C2MEAS-80 Notification Center

Improvements

CAM2M-4820 PC alignment improvements
CAM2M-4819 Improve consistency of Feature Extraction
C2MEAS-28 Added multi path options for FARO® Cobalt Array Imager
CAM2M-1796 Separation of Point Cloud and Feature point sizes
CAM2M-2192 Feature labels point to perimeter rather than to the center of the features
CAM2M-2357 Removal of Quick launch toolbar
CAM2M-2385 Improved sound when measuring Point Clouds
CAM2M-2391 New Point Cloud selection command based on data quality
CAM2M-4181 Application splash screen displays version information

Fixed Issues

CAM2M-3873 Degradation of performance when rotate viewer, add measurements
CAM2M-179 Changes made on the ribbon are lost after closing the application
CAM2M-194 The device manager and the probe manager are always in foreground mode in Windows
CAM2M-252 The "Angular Accuracy Checks" and "Self Compensation" windows show up always in background
CAM2M-254 Message window title is incorrect when reconnecting an imager from an imager array
CAM2M-255 Italian texts are displayed when adding a Laser Tracker on a Japanese installation
CAM2M-2271 Probe disappears from CAD View after performing an automatic alignment
CAM2M-2734 Feature extraction inconsistencies observed running a QuickTool for a part that is not in its original orientation
CAM2M-2740 The Device Control Panel does not appear on primary monitor after disconnecting from a secondary monitor.
CAM2M-3705 Customer file cannot be opened in CAM2 Measure 10
CAM2M-3880 CAM2 Measure 10 stopped working after calibration of TrackArm probe inside "TrackArm" mode
CAM2M-717 Remove or reorder built-in ribbon operations are not persisted
CAM2M-1785 Change the order of the tabs and they do not get saved
CAM2M-2628 The Successful Connection dialog box appears behind the other windows.
CAM2M-3068 For a length measurement, there should be tolerances changed according to tolerance table ISO/DIN. And hole diameters should be changed also
CAM2M-3165 DCP shows invalid calibration information after selecting an LLP with no compensation
CAM2M-3166 DCP shows wrong calibration information for active LLP
CAM2M-3169 Empty contextual menu "Construct" is displayed
CAM2M-3246 Viewer freezes if autosave is triggered while mouse down event
CAM2M-3248 Round slots are missing straight segments in resulting image when exporting screen via the Export as Image command
CAM2M-3254 Issues when extracting a line using the method "Thin material" in a point cloud measure with LLP device
CAM2M-3304 Datums used in Datum Alignment are not visible in GD&T mode after it is solved.
CAM2M-3374 DCP selected probe calibration date is one hour behind
CAM2M-3512 When constructed circle has label shown and all the data is cleared the label remains despite no data to produce the circle
CAM2M-3515 The Point Cloud disappears (extreme zoom Out) after resetting the Cad View by pressing the ‘R’ key
CAM2M-3592 Changes made to a folder are not reflected in report. (Coordinate System/Type/Units)
CAM2M-3719 Display Color Gradient Labels preferences changing
CAM2M-3742 Detailed report option does not pull from all of the session information fields, nor does there appear to be an indication as to which text fields are available.
CAM2M-3771 Using Pick Features or Pick from CAD, it is not possible to auto- extract Round or Rectangular Slots
CAM2M-4167 Point Cloud Alignment cannot exclude all Point Clouds
CAM2M-4344 The value displayed for Height is not calculated correctly when we select two parallel segments.
CAM2M-4346 The dimensions added in the "cross-section analysis" mode only appears in the viewer for one cross section
CAM2M-3499 Isn't possible to save a cad file after fixing face orientations