Circle Basic Scan - Measured Point Method

To generate a circle without the use of CAD data, take three hits in the hole (or on the stud). PC-DMIS calculates the circle using all three hits.

You can take additional hits. PC-DMIS uses the data from all of the measured hits.

• The Centroid that appears in the BASICSCAN dialog box (Insert | Scan | Circle) is the calculated center of the hole (or stud).

• The CutVec is automatically calculated from the plane defined by the three hits.

• The InitVec of the circle is calculated based on the first of the three hits that are used to calculate the circle.

• The Angle is calculated as the angle of the arc from the first hit to the last hit.

For more information about the BASICSCAN dialog box and the circle basic scan, see "Performing a Circle Basic Scan".