A hard probe must be used to access the four measurement methods. Manual scanning provides four different measurement methods that can be used with a hard probe. PC-DMIS collects the measured points as fast as they are read by the controller during the scanning process. Once the scan is complete, PC-DMIS provides the ability to reduce the collected data based on the scanning method you select.
The four measurement methods with a hard probe are described below.
When a touch trigger probe is used, PC-DMIS requires individual hits be at each location. It does not offer the different measurement methods as described for a hard probe scan.
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Performing a Fixed Time / Distance Manual Scan
Performing a Fixed Time Manual Scan
Performing a Fixed Distance Manual Scan
Performing a Body Axis Manual Scan