There are three methods for calculating laser surface points:
Planar
Spherical
Extended Surface Point
To change the calculation method, do one of the following:
Select the PLANAR, SPHERICAL, or EXTENDED option in the Advanced measurement options area in the Probe Toolbox.
Modify the Algorithm_Surface Point Laser registry entry in the AutoFeatures section of the PC-DMIS Settings Editor. For information about this registry entry, launch your PC-DMIS Settings Editor and press F1 to open its Help file. For more information, see the PC-DMIS Settings Editor documentation.
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Planar Surface Point Calculation Method
Spherical Surface Point Calculation Method