With the Plane AutoTrigger area, you can insert a PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command into the Edit window. 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.
This command only works in Online mode. If you use the POINT AUTOTRIGGER/ command, it takes precedence over the PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command.
As defined above, PC-DMIS automatically takes a hit when the probe passes the plane. However, if you are using a Faro or a Romer machine, the probe does not trigger again until you press the Accept or Release button. You must press this button after each registered hit to continue.
On
Selecting the On check box activates the PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command. Commands in the Edit window that follow the inserted PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command and require you to take a hit then have the hit automatically taken when the probe center passes the plane defined by the surface normal and depth of the feature.
If you do not select 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
Selecting the Beeping On check box activates a beeping sound associated with your PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command. The closer the probe gets to the target, the computer emits the beeping sound more frequently.
Insert Command
Clicking the Insert Command button inserts the PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command into the Edit window for the current measurement routine.
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.