You can use the ClearanceCube Settings window to set ClearanceCube motion for each feature in the measurement routine.
ClearanceCube Settings window
PC-DMIS displays the ClearanceCube Settings window automatically when you activate ClearanceCube for the measurement routine.
From the ClearanceCube toolbar, you can use the ClearanceCube Settings Window icon to show or hide this window. Also, you can select View | Other Windows | ClearanceCube Settings.
You can dock the ClearanceCube Settings window at the top or bottom of the Graphic Display window. To float the ClearanceCube Settings window, press the Ctrl button and then click and drag the window to the desired location.
Feature ID(s) - This list displays one or more feature IDs based on your selection of features in the Edit window. To do this, follow these steps:
Place your cursor on a feature in Command mode or select a feature in Summary mode to display or edit ClearanceCube Settings.
To edit ClearanceCube Settings of more than one feature at the same time, select them in the Edit window and then make the necessary changes.
The Feature ID(s) list shows all the features you selected in the Edit window.
If you position your mouse cursor over a command in Command mode or select a command in Summary mode that does not require ClearanceCube settings, PC-DMIS displays the message “ClearanceCube is not required for the selected commands”.
Activate ClearanceCube Moves - This switch determines whether you want to use ClearanceCube motion for the features you selected in the Feature ID(s) list.
Starting Face - This determines the ClearanceCube face that PC-DMIS moves to before it measures the feature. You have these options:
Select a face
Use Tip Vector
Set the Starting Face to OFF if you only want the ending motion to occur for the feature.
Ending Face - This determines the ClearanceCube face that PC-DMIS moves to after it measures the feature. You have these options:
Select a face
Use Tip Vector
Set the Ending Face to OFF if you only want the starting motion to occur for the feature.
The feature vector determines the default setting for the ClearanceCube Starting Face and Ending Face options. PC-DMIS marks the ClearanceCube uses Tip Vector for Start/End Face check box in the General tab of the Setup Options dialog box (Edit | Preferences | Setup) by default. It is recommended to use the tip vector.
Based on constraints set in the Constraints tab, the selection of some axes for the starting and ending faces may not be available.
The ClearanceCube Shortcut Menu
In addition to the ClearanceCube Settings dialog box, PC-DMIS provides a right-click menu. To access this menu, follow these steps:
If you are in Command mode, place your cursor on a feature. If you are in Summary mode, click a feature to select it.
Right-click the feature and select the Path | ClearanceCube option.
From the Starting Face and Ending Face list, select the face to align the ClearanceCube to. The available options are -X, +X, -Y, +Y, -Z, +Z, Use Tip Vector, and Off.