Welcome

You are about to discover the PC-DMIS user community.

Join us now to get access to all our awesome features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies, give reputation to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, and so, so much more.

Already a registered member but you forgot your password? Click Here!


+ Post New Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Threads 1 to 20 of 28

Forum: Tips & Tricks

You've Got Them, Now You Have a Place to Share Them

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Tips and Tricks Guidelines

    Post any tips/tricks you have for PC-DMIS here. Alert a moderator with a PM if there are threads that should be moved here, and we will. Try...

    Started by Brian Gudauskas, 10-19-2009 11:43 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,038
    Brian Gudauskas
    10-19-2009 11:43 AM Go to last post

  1. GD&T symbols

    Hello, I'm having a problem with the GD&T-symbols. When I create a Flatness or True Position, the symbol won't appear on the report. e.g....

    Started by Benito, 09-07-2010 11:16 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 47
    John Kingston
    Yesterday 10:39 PM Go to last post

  2. Quick 2 axis true position calculation.

    Here is a quick way of calculating TP in 2 axis. 1) Largest deviation of the two numbers x2 2) Smaller deviation of the two number /2 3) Add...

    Started by markcmm, 08-25-2010 11:25 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 94
    Ironhoe
    08-25-2010 11:56 AM Go to last post

  3. Firstaid I have Problem

    1. TR_FG014 WRIST EROR 2. TR_FG015 E-STOP RELAY OPEN I have 2 Problem in my CMM How to repair?:confused:

    Started by candra87, 08-19-2010 03:48 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 137
    candra87
    08-24-2010 09:39 PM Go to last post

  4. checking edge,holes,thread holes

    what's best to use when checking edge,holes,thread holes cylinder or ball probes?

    Started by quicklearner, 08-18-2010 01:35 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 87
    Matthew D. Hoedeman
    08-18-2010 01:44 PM Go to last post

  5. Modifying Headers

    I would like to add more info in my header so ir will show the info on my reports. Not sure how to go about this , can someone help me .

    Started by def5130, 07-23-2010 08:09 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 154
    Matthew D. Hoedeman
    07-23-2010 12:01 PM Go to last post

  6. Post Export data to a text file without Datapage

    I see a lot of questions about how to export data to a text file. I have a program that checks a golden part. I want to export certain measurments...

    Started by rsegriggy, 06-24-2010 08:15 AM
    export, text file
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 204
    rsegriggy
    06-24-2010 08:15 AM Go to last post

  7. Compound angle HELP!

    Refer to attachment of a component. having trouble obtaining the result. I need to check the compound angles 30° and 19°. Please advise on best way...

    Started by orion, 06-14-2010 04:37 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 319
    orion
    06-16-2010 03:53 AM Go to last post

  8. New Page Command

    Is there a command that tells the report to print starting on a new page to create breaks in dimensional reports? It would be nice to set a break in...

    Started by Slug Dawson, 05-05-2010 11:23 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 471
    CptNemo
    06-11-2010 02:06 PM Go to last post

  9. Question Start a program with potentiometer on 0

    I need a possibility to start a program even if the potentiometer is on zero. This will be helpfull for our automation line. Somebody can help me ?

    Started by hannsengl, 02-23-2010 04:37 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 703
    cmmguy
    06-10-2010 03:13 PM Go to last post

  10. ID's for "anything"

    Don't use anything BUT numbers, letters, and the underscore _ in any ID in Pcdmis. Most especially, do NOT use the minus sign - Also, don't use...

    Started by Matthew D. Hoedeman, 12-17-2009 09:32 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 1,371
    vpt.se
    05-19-2010 07:24 AM Go to last post

  11. Alignment/Recall align tip

    This is a technique I use while writing long programs when can have sometimes up to 30 different alignments or more to go through while...

    Started by zerotolerance, 05-11-2010 02:55 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 415
    vpt.se
    05-19-2010 07:22 AM Go to last post

  12. Question Compound Angles

    I noticed when I pick a feature in CAD that is on a non 90 degree angle or compound angle even through a depth has been selected. The probe does take...

    Started by FUBAR, 04-20-2010 12:55 PM
    4 Pages •
    1 2 3 ... 4
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 1,212
    Wes Cisco
    04-22-2010 03:09 PM Go to last post

  13. Question Rotating B inside a loop command

    I have a cylinder with 6 holes on the side, I program 1 hole and create a loop to do the other 5. My cmm head (Renishaw PH10M) starts at A90B-90. My...

    Started by robgs57, 03-19-2010 11:15 AM
    advanced programing, code, loops, macros
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 615
    vpt.se
    03-25-2010 09:36 AM Go to last post

  14. Clean out Datapage Database

    Clean up Datapage database Datapage does NOT even delete any data or parts that you tell it to. It simply hides the data and makes it unreadable....

    Started by Matthew D. Hoedeman, 02-16-2010 10:18 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 519
    Matthew D. Hoedeman
    02-16-2010 10:18 AM Go to last post

  15. Quick down and dirty Iterative alignment.

    Quick down and dirty Iterative alignment. 1) MANUAL MODE Select and measure quick and easy manual features. 2) Do a Iterative alignment ...

    Started by Tested, 02-06-2010 09:51 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 624
    Tested
    02-06-2010 09:51 AM Go to last post

  16. Storing stats by fixture, cavity, lot..

    First create a file for each of the fixtures in DATAPAGE. Then add a INPUT comment where you will enter the fixture number. The name for the...

    Started by Tested, 02-03-2010 05:33 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 385
    Tested
    02-03-2010 05:33 AM Go to last post

  17. Select all in CAD models

    Is there a way to select all holes in a CAD model, so as to automatically program all holes shown in the model?

    Started by Brucifer, 01-29-2010 06:17 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 724
    RCW52
    02-02-2010 04:00 AM Go to last post

  18. Probe compensation command

    I dont understande the probe compensation command like when or why it would be used or if it should ever be used if some one can help me out that...

    Started by Zebrim, 01-08-2010 01:13 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 835
    Addison Wood
    01-11-2010 03:20 PM Go to last post

  19. Translating/Rotating CAD

    I pulled this from a previous post of mine and added a bit to it. The following is all done through the transform window in the graphics menu. No...

    Started by Chally72, 12-16-2009 07:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 865
    Chally72
    01-07-2010 12:31 PM Go to last post

  20. Moved: In need of instruction

    Started by Geister, 12-18-2009 10:43 AM
    • Replies: -
    • Views: -
    Geister
    12-26-2009 02:15 PM Go to last post
+ Post New Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Forum Information and Options

Thread Display Options

Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.

Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.

Order threads in...

Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.

Icon Legend

Contains unread posts
Contains unread posts
Contains no unread posts
Contains no unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with unread posts
More than 15 replies or 150 views
Hot thread with no unread posts
Closed Thread
Thread is closed
Thread Contains a Message Written By You
You have posted in this thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules