The following list indicates the type of cylinder that PC-DMIS constructs when you select the specified inputs and choose the Auto method. The order of the selected features is not important. If you choose an incorrect input feature, PC-DMIS displays an error message and does not automatically construct the indicated feature type.
Be aware that certain patterns of points, such as two rows of three equally spaced points or two rows of four equally spaced points, result in multiple ways to construct or measure a cylinder. The Best Fit algorithm may then construct or measure the cylinder using an unexpected solution. For best results, measured or constructed cylinders should use a pattern of points that will eliminate unwanted solutions.
To allow PC-DMIS to automatically determine the best method of construction:
Open the Construct Cylinder dialog box (Insert | Feature | Constructed | Cylinder).
From the Method list, select the Auto option.
From the Feature list, select the desired feature or features based on the "Input Feature List" table below.
Select the In or Out option. For details, see the "In / Out Cylinder" topic in this documentation.
If you want to change the feature theoretical values, select the Feature theoreticals check box and type in the values. For details, see the "Specifying Feature Theoreticals" topic in the PC-DMIS Core documentation.
Click the Create button.
Input Feature List
Input Feature(s) |
Constructs |
Five or more Features = |
Best Fit Cylinder |
Any One Cylinder = |
Reverse Cylinder |
Any One Feature (except Cylinder or Set) = |
Cast Cylinder |
Any One Set = |
Best Fit Cylinder |
Plane + Any Feature = |
Project Cylinder |