Laser Surface Point

Three methods exist to calculate the laser surface point: Planar, Spherical, and Extended Surface Point. For more information on these methods, see "Calculation Methods".

Auto Feature dialog box - Surface Point

To measure a laser surface point with a laser sensor:

  1. Access the Auto Feature dialog box (Insert | Feature | Auto | Point), and click Surface Point.

  2. Do one of the following:

  1. Enter the necessary information in the Probe Toolbox tabs. Cycle through the Laser Scan Properties, Laser Filtering Properties, and Laser Clipping Region Properties tabs to enter the information.

  2. If desired, click the Test button to test the feature.

WARNING: When you do this, the machine moves. To avoid injury, stay clear of the machine. To avoid hardware damage, run the machine at a slower speed.

  1. Click Create and then Close.

More:

Surface Point Command Mode Text

Auto Surface Point Path

Calculation Methods

Extracting a Laser Auto Surface Point from a Mesh