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QuestionThe graphical representation of the probe is getting in the way of my CAD model. How can I fix this?

AnswerLocate the "Lighting, Materials" dialogue in "Edit" -> "Graphics Display Window". Select the "Lighting" tab and then ...


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How do I configure PC-DMIS for Portable Use? (Making PC-DMIS easier to see at a distance.)

  

Configuration of PC-Dmis for Portable Use 

Enlarging the Menu's and Tool bars
 (Making PC-Dmis Easier to see at a distance)    

  • Start PC-Dmis
  • From the pull down menus select View -> Toolbars -> Customize.
  • Select the Toolbars tab and place a check next to Use Large Toolbars
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  •    Now select the Menu tab and place a check next to Use Large Menus.
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  • PC-Dmis will now warn you that it needs to shutdown and restart to implement the changes. Select OK to exit the Customize menu and then exit out of PC-Dmis.
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  •   PC-Dmis will now restart on its own and both the tool bars and menus will be larger and easier to read.
  
  • From the pull down menus select View -> Toolbars and place check marks next to the following:
    • Graphic View          
    • Graphic Items
    • Window Layouts
    • Settings
    • Probe Mode
    • Portable
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  • Viewing your program in Summary Mode 
    • From the pull down menus select View. Ensure that there is a check mark next to both Edit Window and Summary Mode.
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  • From the pull down menus select View ->Other Windows and place check marks next to Quick Start and Status Window.
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  •   Saving you Changes
    • Locate the Windows Layout tool bar that you earlier placed a check mark beside and select the diskette icon. You will be prompted for a name, enter “Portable1” and select OK.
CMM New and Used - 7   Note: You may also wish to create an icon to save your PC-Dmis window layout before making the above changes!

 

 

 


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