(This item pertains to the Analysis dialog box, accessible through Insert | Report Command | Analysis.)
The Analysis area of this dialog box allows you to choose to view the dimension(s) selected from the Dimension List box in either a graphical or a textual readout.
By default the check boxes in the Analysis area are not selected. When you select either the Textual or Graphical check box and click Apply, PC-DMIS will show the selected dimensions in a textual format or a graphical image. It will not display any CAD data.
It is helpful to have either the Graphical or Textual Analysis option on when having a problem with a feature whose cause needs to be determined.
Suppose you are inspecting a plane for flatness, and you find it is out of tolerance. Using the Graphical Analysis option will allow you to examine the plane and determine if a specific area is bad or if the entire surface is irregular.
Graphical - If the Graphical check box is selected, PC-DMIS stores the dimension information in a format to be viewed graphically.
Textual - If the Textual check box is selected, PC-DMIS stores the dimension information in a format to be viewed textually.
Multiplier - The value in the Multiplier box is a scaling factor that magnifies the arrow and tolerance zone for the graphical analysis mode. For example, if a value of 2.0 is entered, PC-DMIS will scale the arrow two times the graphical image. This option is used for viewing purposes only, and is not reflected in the text printout.