DOS to Windows

  1. Using DOS, start up PC-DMIS for DOS. The Active Parts list displays.

  2. From the menu list, click the POST button.

  3. Select the measurement routine to be translated. PC-DMIS displays the Post Options menu.

  4. Select the DIMS CMDS button (DIMS commands) from the menu list. PC-DMIS prompts for the Output File name.

  5. Type the appropriate file name, followed by the three-character extension. It is suggested (but not mandatory) to use the .dim file name extension.

  6. When PC-DMIS is post processing the measurement routine, it prompts you to enter the name of a PC-DMIS probe file. Type the appropriate name.

  7. Make sure that it is a probe file being used in the Windows-based version of PC-DMIS.

  8. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.

  9. When the post processing is complete, PC-DMIS displays a message that prompts you to press any key to continue. PC-DMIS then returns to the Active Parts list.

  10. Exit out of PC-DMIS for DOS.