Plane AutoTrigger

The PLANE AUTOTRIGGER command tells PC-DMIS to automatically take a hit when the probe passes the plane defined by the surface normal of a supported feature at the level of the defined depth. For auto features, this defined location is adjusted based on options such as sample hits or RMEAS features. As the probe center passes from one side of the plane to the other, the probe triggers and the hit is taken.

You can use this command with manual machines; instead of pressing a button to take a hit, you can place PLANE AUTOTRIGGER commands at any standard location within the Edit window.

You can add a PLANE AUTOTRIGGER command from the Insert Command button on the Plane AutoTrigger area of the Probe Trigger Options tab on the Parameter Settings dialog box (press F10 to access this dialog box). You can also do this with the Plane Auto Trigger Mode button () from the Probe Mode toolbar.

This command only works in Online mode. If you use the AUTOTRIGGER command, it takes precedence over the PLANE AUTOTRIGGER command.

Plane AutoTrigger area on the Probe Trigger Options tab

As defined above, PC-DMIS automatically takes a hit when the probe passes the plane. However, if you are using a Faro or Romer machine, the probe does not trigger again until you press the Accept button (or Release button). You must press this button after each registered hit to continue.

On - Select this check box to activate the PLANE AUTOTRIGGER command. Commands in the Edit window that follow the inserted PLANE AUTOTRIGGER command use the plane auto trigger functionality as defined.

If you clear this check box, and you click the Insert Command button, PC-DMIS inserts the command line into the Edit window but doesn't activate the command. The PLANE AUTOTRIGGER command does not function until the option is turned on.

Beeping on - Select this check box to activate a beeping sound associated with your PLANE AUTOTRIGGER command. As you approach the target with the probe, the beeps become more frequent.

Insert Command - Click this button to insert the PLANE AUTOTRIGGER command into the Edit window.

This command line reads:

PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ TOG1,TOG2

TOG1 - This toggle field corresponds to the On check box. It displays either ON or OFF.

TOG2 - This toggle field corresponds to the Beeping On check box. It displays either ON or OFF.