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, do the following:
Open the Auto Feature dialog box (Insert | Feature | Auto | Point), and click Surface Point.
Do one of the following:
Click the CAD in the Graphic Display window to give the point a location and vector. Manually enter any remaining information.
From the Graphic Display window,
use the Laser tab to move the machine to
the point location. Next, from the Feature Properties
area, click the Read Point from Position
button (
). Manually enter any remaining information.
Manually enter the theoretical information for X, Y, Z, I, J, K, and so on.
Enter the necessary information on the tabs in the Probe Toolbox. Cycle through the Laser Scan Properties, Laser Filtering Properties, and Laser Clipping Region Properties tabs to enter the information.
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.
Click Create and then Close.
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