GEO CENTER

Online help

Version: 1.0
Edition: 10.2017
Part No.: DOC 13.204.EN
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Contents

Contents 3

Introduction 7
Welcome to GEO CENTER 7
What is GEO CENTER 7
Starting GEO CENTER 7
Activating trial version to full version 9
Trial version 9
Activation and registration 9
Proceed with activation 10
Proceed with online activation 11
Proceed with email activation 11
Activation with electronic license 13
Select "Activate elctronic license" option 13
Requesting license 15
Select "Request license" option 15
Using GEO CENTER online help 17
Support 18
Copyright 18
Data security 19

Settings 20
Application icon menu item "Options" 20
Setting up language 22
Setting the units 24

Measurement settings 26
sensALIGN system 27
Averaging 27
INCLINEO system 27
Static clock mode settings 28
Automatic static mode 28
Static mode 28
Auto-routing 30
Primary and secondary directions (Routing direction) 31
Alternating direction 31
Measurements per point 31

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 Results settings 32
2D settings 32
3D settings 34
sensALIGN sensor brackets 39
Multipurpose adapter with smaller offset 39
Multipurpose adapter with larger offset 39
User defined offset 40

The ribbon 42
Dimensions ribbon tab 42
Measurement ribbon tab 42
Results ribbon tab 43
Application icon drop-down menu 44
Dimension ribbon commands 45
File 45
Points 45
Groups 45
Dimensions 46
Manage files 46
View 46
Measurement ribbon commands 48
Measurements 48
View 48
Measure 48
Results ribbon commands 50
Display mode 50
Edit points 51
Groups 51
Measurements 52
Measure 52

Creating, opening and saving measurement files 53

Creating a new measurement file 53
Saving a measurement file 54
Opening a measurement file 55
Exporting a measurement file as a CSV file 56
Deleting a measurement file 56
Working with measurements 57
Opening a measurement file 57
Importing a measurement file 57
Modifying measurement values manually 57
Details on selected measurement 59

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 Calling up details on measurement values 61
Creating and saving a new template 63
Working with templates 63
Creating a new template 63
Saving a template 63
Opening a template 64
Deleting a template 65
Setting up templates and measurement files 66
Adding and deleting measurement points 66
Selecting measurement points and dimensions 68
Changing the dimensions 68
Hiding measurement points 68
Fixing/unfixing measurement points 69
Grouping and ungrouping measurement points 70
Setting tolerances 72
Entering a comment on the file 73
Naming a measurement point 73

Establishing communication between measurement

system and GEO CENTER 75
Testing the connection 76

Line measurements 77
Typical line applications 77
Measurement methods 77
Line method 79
Options for displaying measurement values for line measurement 79
Bore method 81
Multipoint measurement 81
Static mode measurement 84
Spindle method 87
Multipoint measurement 87
Spindle-bore method 90
Multipoint measurement 90
0° and 180° measurement mode 93

Measurements using INCLINEO 96

Reporting 99
Defining the report contents 99
Report preview 100
Printing the report 100
Saving the report 100

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 Tolerances 101
Setting the tolerance value 101
Selecting a tolerance display 101
Working with differences in height and unevenness 102
Using Presets 102
Entering Presets 104
Using Presets in the result calculation 104
Measuring large surfaces 106
Splicing measurement files 106
Working with planes 111
Available reference planes 111
Selecting the reference plane 114
Displaying plane through group of measurement points 114
Specifying color and transparency of the plane 116
Displaying roll and pitch of a group 116
Comparing measurement surfaces 118
Comparing similar measurement surfaces 118
Comparing counterparts 120
Dimensions view 123
View elements 123
Adjusting the view 125
Direction labels 127
View elements 128
2D results view 130
View elements 130
Adjusting the view 132
3D results view 133
View elements 133
Adjusting the view 134
Tabular results view 137
View elements 137
Adjusting the view 137

Index 139

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Introduction

Welcome to GEO CENTER

What is GEO CENTER

GEO CENTER is a software application used to measure and analyze geometric shapes. Meas-
urement and analysis are based on Straightness and Flatness applications.
GEO CENTER measurements are made using the application and one of the following hardware
combinations:

sensALIGN LEVALIGN expert INCLINEO ALI

sensor ALI sensor ALI 6.940 18.200
4.900

sensALIGN laser
ALI 4.910

LEVALIGN expert
laser
ALI 6.930-LIB /
ALI 6.960-LI

LEVALIGN laser
ALI 6.910-IS

Long range laser

ALI 4.100

INCLINEO ALI
18.200

Starting GEO CENTER

After installation, the application may be started by by double-clicking the

GEO CENTER icon (if available as a desktop shortcut) or accessed via the Start menu. On start-
ing the application, a blank unnamed file opens.

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Click the application icon then select the menu item "New..." from the drop-down
menu. Create the desired file using the "Template Assistant" wizard which opens. Altern-

atively, click to start the "Template Assistant" to create a new file.

The wizard offers the following shapes for measurement:

>> Line (uses Straightness application)
>> Rectangle / Tracks (uses Flatness application)
>> Circle / Ring (uses Flatness application)
Select desired shape then click "Next" and proceed to define the object to be measured or ana-
lyzed.

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Activating trial version to full version

Trial version
On installation, GEO CENTER runs in a trial version until the software is registered and activ-
ated. The trial version does not allow saving of measurement files.

Activation and registration

1. After starting GEO CENTER, click application icon [ ] then the menu item "Regis-
tration" from the drop-down menu.

2. The license assistant opens offering three options that may be used to activate the full ver-
sion of GEO CENTER software.

The three options are:

>> Activate software — This is the default option and should be selected if the software
has been delivered via the purchased USB thumb drive. In this case, the activation code
required for activation is printed on the packaging of the supplied installation USB thumb
drive.
>> Request licence — This option should be used when no activation code is available.
This could be the case if the software is downloaded via the PRUFTECHNIK website.
>> Activate electronic license — This option is used if a license request has already
been made and the electronic certificate received via email.

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Proceed with activation

1. Select the option "Activate software" then click "Next". The following window appears.

2. Enter the activation code in the provided box then tap "Next".

Note
The activation code is printed on the supplied USB packaging.

3. Enter all necessary company details in the "Contact" window that appears then click "Next".

Note
All fields are mandatory except "State".

4. In the screen that appears, there is a choice between "Online activation" and "Email activ-
ation".

>> Online activation — If Internet connection is available this option may be used to
activate the software online by automatically downloading the license file.
>> Email activation — If no Internet connection is available, this option may be used to
later send via email, the software activation request ( which includes user information
and address) to PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring This information may also be saved
then printed and sent to PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring via post. After the inform-
ation is processed, PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring will send an electronic license via
email.

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Proceed with online activation

1. Select the option "Online activation" then click "Next". The "Activation status" window
appears.

2. Click "Next" to complete activation.

Proceed with email activation

1. Select the option "Email activation".

2. Click "Next". The "Software activation request" window appears.

Two options are available for requesting the activation via email.

>> Send software activation inquiry — When using this option, click .

GEO CENTER tries to automatically send an email message containing the user inform-
ation and address previously entered.

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>> Save software activation inquiry — When using this option, click . Windows

Explorer will open, and then the activation inquiry file is saved in the desired location.
This .txt file is then sent to the given email address: [email protected].

Note
After sending the activation inquiry, a license to complete activation will be
received via email.

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Activation with electronic license

After sending the activation inquiry via email, an electronic license will be received via email.
Save the electronic license file in the desired location. This file will now be used to complete
the software activation.

Select "Activate elctronic license" option

1. Start GEO CENTER by double-clicking the GEO CENTER icon.

2. Click the application icon then select the menu item "Registration" from the drop-
down menu.

3. Select the option "Activate electronic license" in the license assistant then click "Next".

4. Click the folder icon to browse for the location where the electronic license file was

saved. Select the file then click "Next".

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5. The license overview will appear. Click "Next" to proceed.

6. Click "Finish" to complete the activation.

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Requesting license
For full functionality, GEO CENTER measurement software must be registered and activated. If
neither the activation code nor an electronic license are available, then a license must be
requested.

Select "Request license" option

1. Start GEO CENTER by double-clicking the GEO CENTER icon.

2. Click the application icon then select the menu item "Registration" from the drop-
down menu.

3. Select the option "Request license" in the license assistant then click "Next".

4. Enter the requested company details in the "Contact" window that appears then click "Next".

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5. The "License inquiry" window provides two options with which the license request may be
made.

>> Send license inquiry — When using this option, click . GEO CENTER tries to auto-

matically send an email message containing the information previously provided.

>> Save license inquiry — When using this option, click . Windows Explorer will

open, and then the license inquiry file is saved in the desired location. This .txt file is then
sent to the given email address: [email protected].

Note
After sending the license inquiry, PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring will contact you
via email.

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Using GEO CENTER online help

Comprehensive information regarding operation of GEO CENTER measurement software may
be found in its online help. The online help contains the complete user documentation. The
online help may be called up at any time by pressing the F1 key on the keyboard. Altern-
atively, click the application icon [ ] then use the drop-down menu item "Help".

All help topics can be accessed via the table of contents. Click on an entry in the tree structure
to display the content. Use "Back" and "Forward" to navigate in already opened help topics.
Topics may also be located using the "Index" and "Search" tabs. Within the help topics, links
and cross-references lead to relevant information or related topics.

A PDF file of the complete online help and separate software installation instructions are to be
found on the GEO CENTER USB thumb drive. If necessary, both files may be printed out.

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Support

The application icon [ ] drop-down menu item "About" is used to access the following
information:
>> Manufacturer's physical and online address
>> Conatct to PRÜFTECHNIK Sales department
>> Contact to Technical Support
>> Information on the measurement software
>> License information.

Click "About..." to open the "About" window.

Copyright
sensALIGN®, LEVALIGN®, and INCLINEO® are registered trademarks of PRUFTECHNIK Dieter
Busch AG. PRUFTECHNIK products are either patented already worldwide or respective pat-
ents have been filed. The content is subject to change without notice, in particular in the

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interest of further technical development. Any reproduction, in whatever form, only with
express written approval by PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring GmbH.
© Copyright 2017 by PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring GmbH

Data security
All rights reserved. This online help is the intellectual property of PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Mon-
itoring GmbH.
The information and data in these instructions are exclusively for informational purposes and
subject to change. PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring GmbH assumes no liability or warranty.
Although these instructions have been prepared with utmost care, errors cannot be excluded.
PRÜFTECHNIK Condition Monitoring GmbH accepts no responsibility for consequential damage
arising from errors or inaccuracies that can occur in these instructions.

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Settings

Application icon menu item "Options"

The application icon [ ] menu item "Options" is used to select the language for the user
interface and the online help. It is also used to set the units to be used.
Other items that may be set under the "Options" menu item include:

>> Laser measurement settings

>> Results settings

These settings can be changed at any time, and become available immediately.

Access the item Options by clicking .

Click the item "Options" to access the "Options" dialog window.

Note
The two measurement options "Measurement mode" and Static cloke mode" are only
available when the selected measurement plane is "Line".

Click desired item to change the settings as required.

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Note
The "Options" dialog window may also be accessed anytime by clicking (the

options icon) that appears in the "Measurement" screen.

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Setting up language

The user interface and report langauge is set under the application icon [ ] menu item
"Options". The 'Options' window may also be accessed by clicking in the 'Measurement'

screen.

When the 'Options' window opens, click "General" then use the "Select language" drop-down
menu to select desired language.

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Click "Apply" to confirm selection.

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Setting the units

The units of length, temperature and angular measurement used in GEO CENTER are set under
the application icon [ ] menu item "Options". The 'Options' window may also be
accessed by clicking in the 'Measurement' screen.

When the 'Options' window opens, click "Units" then select desired units for dimensions, tem-
perature and angular measurement.

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Click "Apply" to confirm selection.

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Measurement settings
Depending on the measurement system used, the "Options" window allows the setting of spe-
cific system related items such as type of bracket to be used, measurement averaging, type of
filter, auto-routing and measurement method and mode.

The "Options" window may be accessed via the application icon [ ] menu item "Options"
or by clicking in the 'Measurement' screen.

The "Options" window may be used to set specific items for sensALIGN system, INCLINEO sys-
tem, auto-routing and measurement modes and methods.

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sensALIGN system

With the "Options" window open, click "sensALIGN" then use the 'Sensor bracket' drop-down
menu to select desired bracket.

Note
The sensor offset is calculated automatically for the listed brackets. If a user defined
bracket is used, then the corresponding sensor offset must be measured and entered in
the "Sensor offset" value box.

Averaging
Averaging is the process of combining several individual readings at any measurement point
so as to attain the desired accuracy.
The "Averaging" drop-down menu is used to set desired averaging time.
After selecting desired sensor bracket and setting the averaging, click "Apply" to confirm selec-
tion.

INCLINEO system

With the "Options" window open, click "INCLINEO" then use the 'Filter' drop-down menu to
select desired type of filter. Filters are used to smoothen the readings taken.
Click "Apply" to confirm selection.

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Static clock mode settings

Static clock measurement mode is available for "line" measurements. The mode is used to
measure line applications in both horizontal and vertical orientation. Settings for static clock
mode are accessed via the application icon [ ] drop-down menu item "Options". With
"Options" window open, select the category "Static clock mode".

Automatic static mode

When the "Automatic static mode" box is checked, vertical orientation measurements for bore
and spindle methods are taken in static clock mode. In this case, when "Take point" is selected
in the "Measurement" pane, the corresponding line method static mode window opens.

Static mode
When using static mode, rotational angle information from both laser and sensor is not auto-
matically available and therefore must be provided to facilitate measurement. The "Static
mode" drop down-menu displays the three methods which may be used to provide angular
information for measurement using static mode. The three methods are:

Static angle – With this method, measurement is possible in any of the eight 45° pos-
itions ((i.e. 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 or 10:30 o’clock position viewed

from sensor towards laser). Click or to position the on-screen

element at the same angular position as the rotated component — which could be sensor

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or laser or both.

Manual angle entry – In this method, the angular position of the rotated component is
entered in the "Position in degrees" box. The on-screen element will then be displayed at
the entered angular position.

Tape measure entry – When using this method, the outer circumference of the bore to
be measured is entered. The first measurement is taken at the reference position (this
position has the reference value 0 mm). The component is then rotated to the next meas-
urement position. The length of the arc (distance from the reference 0 mm position to the
current component position) is then entered in the "Position in mm" box to determine and
display the current angle of the rotated component.

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Auto-routing
The auto-routing function enables the intelligent and automatic selection of the next meas-
urement point. Auto-routing is accessed via the "Options" window.

The "Options" window may be accessed via the application icon [ ] menu item "Options"
or by clicking in the 'Measurement' screen.

With the "Options" window open, click "Auto-routing" then use the three drop-down menus to
set the desired auto-routing parameters.

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The turn-by-turn navigation is determined by the selected primary and secondary directions,
and the selected alternating direction item.

Primary and secondary directions (Routing direction)

This drop-down menu offers four options. The primary direction of taking measurements on a
grid is either left to right and vice versa. The secondary direction is either downward or
upward.

Alternating direction
This drop-down menu offers two options.
"Unidirectional" – measurements on a grid are taken in the selected primary direction.
"Alternating rows" – measurements on a grid are taken consecutively from row to row.

Measurements per point

This drop-down menu is used to set the number of measurements to be taken at the grid
points. If auto-routing is enabled, the next measurement point will be highlighted auto-
matically only after the set number of measurements has been attained. The "Take point" but-
ton on the measurement screen must be clicked for every set number of measurements.

Note
The auto-routing settings are valid only when auto-routing is enabled.

Click "Apply" to confirm selection.

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Results settings
Specific 2D, 3D and INCLINEO results view settings are made via the "Options" window.

The "Options" window may be accessed via the application icon [ ] menu item "Options"
or by clicking in the 'Measurement' screen.

2D settings
With the "Options" window open, click "2D" then select the desired 2D view settings.

Menu item Function

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Font size Set to the desired fonst size by using the arrows or typing in the
value.
Small font:Large font:

Hide over- Measurement values are hidden if the values in the display overlap
lapping results and become illegible.

Hide over- Dimensions are hidden if the values in the display overlap and become
lapping dimen- illegible.
sions

Dimensions / The displayed distances indicate the distance between the columns
Relative display and rows.

Dimensions / The displayed distances are measured from the measurement point at
Absolute display the top left of the field.

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Change dimen- If a given dimension is changed, the adjacent dimension changes to

sions / Change accomodate the new change resulting in NO change to the total dis-
adjacent tance of the object.

Change dimen- If a given dimension is changed, the adjacent dimension remains

sions / Move unchanged resulting in a change to the total distance of the object.
adjacent

3D settings
The 3D view can be adjusted by showing or hiding various elements. You can also specify the
color of the bordering surface and background. In addition, the X-Y ratio of the view can be
adjusted.
With the "Options" window open, click "3D" then select the desired 3D view settings by check-
ing or unchecking the respective checkbox.

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Hide Show

Bordering surface Bordering surface

Color: You can set the color of the bordering sur-

face. Click on the button next to the menu item.

Surface Surface

If the surface is shown, you can also select whether it

should be in color or in shades of gray.

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Measurement grid Measurement grid

Contour Contour

The contour lines connect points of equal height. The

height difference between the lines corresponds to the
coordinates grid and thus depends on the scaling.

Measurement points Measurement points

Coordinates grid Coordinates grid

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Coordinate labeling Coordinate labeling

Coordinates background Coordinates background

Color: You can set the color of the background.

Click on the button next to the menu item.

Selection Selection

The selected measurement points are highlighted if the

checkbox is activated. The measurement points are
selected in the Dimensions view or in the 2D view.

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Planes Planes

If the checkbox is activated, the planes though groups of

measurement points are displayed, provided that this
function is activated. See Displaying plane through group
of measurement points. In this example, the plane is
light green (light gray).

XY aspect ratio XY aspect ratio

If the checkbox is activated the XY ratio is changed. The

Y-axis (depth) shrinks in relation to the X-axis (width).

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sensALIGN sensor brackets

For straightness and flatness measurements, sensALIGN sensor may be mounted on a bracket
assembly consisting of the following items:
Magnetic base adapter ALI 4.501-IS
Plunger holder ALI 6.773
Multipurpose adapter ALI 3.194-IS
The multipurpose adapter ALI 3.194-IS may be used in a variety of ways resulting in different
offsets between the measured palne and the sensor plane. This offset is entered in the
"Bracket offset" box.

Multipurpose adapter with smaller offset

The following image shows a typical sensALIGN sensor mounting with "ALI 3.194-IS (shorter
offset)" selected from the "Sensor bracket" drop-down menu.

Note
In the above configuration, sensALIGN sensor is mounted on the rear holes of the mul-
tipurpose adapter ALI 3.194-IS.

Multipurpose adapter with larger offset

The following image shows a typical sensALIGN sensor mounting with "ALI 3.194-IS (longer
offset)" selected from the "Sensor bracket" drop-down menu.

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Note
In the above configuration, sensALIGN sensor is mounted on the front holes of the mul-
tipurpose adapter ALI 3.194-IS.

User defined offset

The following image shows sensALIGN sensor mounted on the magnetic base adapter ALI
4.501-IS using a different type of adapter. In this case, the type of mounting slected from the
"Sensor bracket" drop-down menu would be "User defined".

Note

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In the above configuration, the value entered in the "Bracket offset" box would be 0
mm.

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The ribbon
The GEO CENTER user interface uses a ribbon layout. The ribbon layout consists of the applic-
ation icon [ ] drop-down menu with common tasks such as creating new measurement
files, as well as opening and saving measurement files. This is followed by the "Dimension",
"Measurement" and "Result" ribbon tabs. Each tab contains the most frequently used com-
mands in the selected view.

Dimensions ribbon tab

This tab is used to access Dimensions view to view the dimensions, columns and rows of the
measurement points and set them up.

The dimensions ribbon contains commands for the following topics:

>> File
>> Points
>> Groups
>> Dimensions
>> Manage Files
>> View
The commands appear as icons. Active commands are colored while inactive ones are grayed
out. By placing the cursor over any command icon, a hint text that explains the function of the
command appears. Active commands are dependent on the type of action being taken on the
current measurement file. For example, if a measurement point has been "fixed" and the point
selected, the command "Fix" is inactive but the command "Unfix" is active. The status of the
relevant command icons may also be seen in the right click context menu.

Measurement ribbon tab

This tab is used to access Measurement view. In this view, measurement values of the indi-
vidual points are displayed. The values may also be changed manually in this view.

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The measurement ribbon contains commands for the following topics:

>> Measurements
>> View
>> Measure

Results ribbon tab

This tab is used to access Results view. Here the measurement values are evaluated and dis-
played in the form of tolerances. 2D and 3D views are available.

The results ribbon contains commands for the following topics:

>> Display mode
>> Edit points
>> Groups
>> Measurements
>> Measure

Note
To hide the ribbon commands in order to gain space on any particular view, double-click
the corresponding ribbon tag. The commands may be shown again by double-clicking
the ribbon tag once again.

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Application icon drop-down menu

The following items are to be found in the application icon [ ] drop-down menu.

New Creates a new document. See "Creating a new measurement

file".

Open Opens a previously saved document. See "Opening a meas-

urement file".

Save Saves a template or measurement file under the same name. This
button is only active if the file was modified. See "Saving a meas-
urement file".

Save As Saves a template or measurement file under a specified name. See

"Saving a measurement file".

Options Used to adjust GEO CENTER settings. See "Settings".

Registration Starts the license wizard. See "Activating trial version to full
version".

Help Used to access the online help and information about the version of
the software.

Print Used to print the report.

Last opened Shows the last five files recently opened.

Exit Used to exit GEO CENTER. A hint to save current file appears.

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Dimension ribbon commands

File

Command Function

New Creates a new document. See "Creating a new measurement file".

Open Opens a previously saved document. See "Opening a measurement

file".

The following commands are to be found under the topic "File".

Points
The following commands are to be found under the topic "Points".

Command Function

Fix Fix the selected measurement point. This command is only active if an
unfixed measurement point is selected. See Fixing/unfixing measurement
points.

Unfix Unfix the selected measurement point. This command is only active if a
fixed measurement point is selected. See Fixing/unfixing measurement
points.

Hide Make the selected measurement point invisible. This command is only act-
ive if a visible measurement point is selected. See Hiding measurement
points .

Show Make the selected measurement point visible. This command is only active
if a hidden measurement point is selected. See Hiding measurement points
.

Groups
The following commands are to be found under the topic "Groups".

Command Function

Add Join points together in a group. This command is only active if a meas-
urement point is selected. See Grouping and ungrouping measurement
points.

Remove Remove points from a group. This command is only active if a meas-
urement point is selected. See Grouping and ungrouping measurement
points.

Color Set group colour. This command is only active if a defined group is selected
and highlighted.

Delete Deletes selected group. This command is only active if a defined group is
selected and highlighted.

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Dimensions
The following commands are to be found under the topic "Dimensions".

Command Function

Edit Used to edit selected dimension. This command is only active when a
dimension is selected.

Show angle Shows angles of measurement points on circular surfaces. This command
is only active when the shape of the surface to be measured is circular.

Background Adds a background image to the "Dimension" screen for only rectangular
and circular object shapes

Plane offset Applies the desired offset at point A1

Flip Used to flip measured surface in either the horizontal or vertical plane, or
rotate surface through 90°.

Manage files
The following commands are to be found under the topic "Manage Files".

Command Function

Merge (Splice) Combine several separate measurements to one large measurement file.
See Splicing measurement files .

Import CSV Import measurement data available as raw data. You can choose between
CSV Flatness... and CSV Raw Values.... See Importing a measurement file.

Export CSV Export measurement data to the CSV format.

View
The command "Zoom" is found under the topic "View". The following four zoom options may
be accessed via the "Zoom" command drop-down menu.

Command Function

Zoom in This command enlarges the size of the measurement object on the screen.

Zoom out This command decreases the size of the measurement object on the
screen.

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Fit screen This command scales down the size of the measurement object to fit the
window.

Auto scale This command scales the size of the measurement object to automatically
to window size when the window changes.

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Measurement ribbon commands

Measurements
The following commands are to be found under the topic "Measurements".

Command Function

List of meas- Used to dispay the measurement method(s) used at the selected
urements point. This command is only active when a measurement point is
selected. See Measurement list.

Manual Used to enter the measurement value at the selected point manu-
ally. This command is only active when a measurement point is
selected. See "Modifying measurement values manually" on
page 57.

Delete Used to delete the value at the selected measurement point.

View
The following commands are to be found under the topic "View".

Command Function

Measure Calls up the measurement screen where the sensor is connected and
measurement taken. This command is always active.

Point list Displays measurement values in tabular form. The command is

always active.

Inclination list Displays INCLINEO measurements in tabular form. The command is

only active when INCLINEO is connected to the measurement soft-
ware. See Measurements using INCLINEO.

Zoom The command 'Zoom' in the measurement ribbon is found under the
topic 'View', and has four zoom options which may be accessed via
the 'Zoom' command drop-down menu. The command is always act-
ive. See Adjusting the view .

Zoom in This command enlarges the size of the measurement object on the
screen.

Zoom out This command decreases the size of the measurement object on the
screen.

Fit screen This command scales down the size of the measurement object to fit
the window.

Auto scale This command scales the size of the measurement object to auto-
matically to window size when the window changes

Measure
The following commands are to be found under the topic "Measure".

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Command Function

Take This command is used to take measurement at the selected point on

the grid and is only active when the measuring sensor is connected
to the measurement software.

Move This command is used to reposition the measured point if desired

and only active when the measuring sensor is connected.

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Results ribbon commands

Display mode
The following commands are found under the topic "Display mode".

Command Function

2D Displays results in 2D. The command is always active.

3D Displays results in 3D. The command is always active.

Table Displays results in tabular form. The command is always active.

3D – Skewed Positions the object at the best possible angle to enable all the three
views – front, side view and plan – be viewed with ease. The com-
mand is only active when '3D' is selected.

3D – Front Displays the front view of the object. The command is only active
when '3D' is selected.

3D – Top Displays the plan view of the object. The command is only active
when '3D' is selected.

3D – Side Displays the side view of the object. The command is only active
when '3D' is selected.

Screen size The command 'Screen size' in the results ribbon is found under the
topic 'Display mode', and has seven zoom options which may be
accessed via the 'Screen size' command drop-down menu. The com-
mand is always active. See Zooming in/out of the dimensions
view.

Increase Increases scaling; available in 2D only; zooms the view in

Decrease Decreases scaling; available in 2D only; zooms the view out

Screen size Fits screen; available in both 2D and 3D

Automatic Fits screen automatically; available in 2D only

Enlarge Display object as a model; available in 3D only

Flatten Flattens object; available in 3D only

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Default scale Scales to twice the tolerance value; available in 3D only

VH Displays vertical and horizotal views in 2D in "Line" measurements

only

H Displays horizotal view in 2D in "Line" measurements only

V Displays vertical view in 2D in "Line" measurements only

Edit points
The following commands are to be found under the topic "Points".

Command Function

Fix Fix the selected measurement point. This command is only active if
an unfixed measurement point is selected. See Fixing/unfixing
measurement points.

Unfix Unfix the selected measurement point. This command is only active
if a fixed measurement point is selected. See Fixing/unfixing
measurement points.

Hide Make the selected measurement point invisible. This command is

only active if a visible measurement point is selected. See Hiding
measurement points.

Show Make the selected measurement point visible. This command is only
active if a hidden measurement point is selected. See Hiding meas-
urement points.

Auto naming Assigns a name to the selected point automatically. The name is
based on the position of the selected point on the grid. See Naming
a measurement point.

Select all Select all measurement points.

Groups
The following commands are to be found under the topic "Groups".

Command Function

Add Join points together in a group. This command is only active if a

measurement point is selected. See Grouping and ungrouping
measurement points.

Remove Remove points from a group. This command is only active if a meas-
urement point is selected. See Removing measurement points
from a group.

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Color Set group colour. This command is only active if a defined group is
selected and highlighted.

Delete Deletes selected group. This command is only active if a defined

group is selected and highlighted.

Measurements
The following commands are to be found under the topic "Measurements".

Command Function

Manual Used to enter the measurement value at the selected point manu-
ally. This command is only active when a measurement point is
selected. See Modifying measurement values manually.

Delete Used to delete the measurement value at the selected measurement

point. This command is only active when a measurement value
exists at the selected point.

Show angle Shows angles of measurement points on circular surfaces. This com-
mand is only active when the shape of the surface to be measured is
circular.

Combine Merges the selected point with the reference.

with ref-
erence

Measure
The command 'Move' is found under the topic "Measure".
This command is used to reposition the measured point if desired and only active when the
measuring sensor is connected.

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Creating, opening and saving measurement files

Creating a new measurement file

1. Click the application icon then select the menu item "New..." from the drop-down
menu. Create the desired file using the "Template Assistant" wizard which opens. Altern-

atively, click to start the "Template Assistant" to create a new file.

2. The wizard "Template Assistant" opens.

3. Select desired shape – "Line"; "Rectangle/Tracks"; "Circle/Ring" – then click "Next". In this
example, "Rectangle/Tracks" has been selected.

Note
If "Line" is the selected plane for measurement, an additional window to select the
desired measurement method appears.

4. Enter the required dimensions:

>> When you click in a particular field, the respective dimension is shown in the diagram
in the window on the left.
>> For "Line": Enter the total length of the object, then specify the desired interval
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automatically displayed. Altering either the interval or the number of measurement points
alters the total length automatically.
>> For "Rectangle / Tracks": Enter the total width and length of the surface, then specify
the desired interval between the measurement points in each row and column. The total
number of rows and columns will be automatically dispalyed. Altering either the number
of rows or columns, alters the total width or length automatically. If you want a single line
of measurement points, enter a one under "Number of rows" or "Number of columns".
>> For "Circle / Ring": Enter the inner diameter ("Min. Diameter") and the outer diameter
("Max. Diameter"). These dimensions remain constant. Specify either the interval
between circles or number of circles. The dimension not set adjusts automatically to the
appropriate value when its value field is clicked. Altering points per circle alters the angle
between points automatically. If you want a single ring of measurement points, enter a
one under "Number of circles".

5. Click "Finish". The Dimensions view appears.

Saving a measurement file

1. After creating the measurement file, save it using the application icon [ ] drop-down
menu item "Save as...".

2. Specify the location where the file is to be saved then enter the desired name in the "File
name" box, or select an existing name from the specified folder.

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Note
When saving the measurement file, note the file name extension for measurement files
is .geof.

3. Click "Save". The measurement file is now available at the sepcified location.

Opening a measurement file

1. Click the application icon then select the menu item "Open...". Alternatively, click

to browse for the required folder.

2. Use the "Open file" window to browse for the appropriate folder then select desired file.
Click "Open".

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Exporting a measurement file as a CSV file

The measurement data can be exported as a CSV file. This format can be read by database pro-
grams such as Microsoft Excel.
1. After opening file to be exported, click "Dimension" to change to the Dimensions view.

2. Click the "Export CSV" command.

3. Specify the location where the file is to be saved then enter the desired name in the "File
name" box, or select an existing name from the specified folder.
4. Click "Save". The .csv file is now available at the sepcified location.

Deleting a measurement file

Browse for the file in Windows Explorer, then right-click its name or icon. Click "Delete" in the
pop-up menu that appears.

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Working with measurements

This section contains the following topics:
1. Opening a measurement file
2. Importing a measurement file
3. Modifying measurement values manually
4. Entering measurement values manually

Opening a measurement file

Importing a measurement file

Measurement data that is only available as raw data must be imported to be able to use it. It
must be stored in CSV format (character separated values). Importable data is a .CSV meas-
urement file.
1. If you already have a file open, save it before continuing. The imported data will overwrite
existing data.
2. Click "Dimension" to change to the Dimensions view.

3. Click the "Import CSV" command.

4. Use the "Open file" window to browse for the appropriate folder then select desired .csv file.
Click "Open".

Note
As an option, you can activate "Read-only" in file properties. This will protect the file
from being overwritten unintentionally. You will be able to make changes but must then
store the file under a different name.

Modifying measurement values manually

The result values of a measurement point consist of one or more individual measurements.
These measurement values are either generated by the measuring device or can be entered
manually.
Manual entry of measurement values can be useful for following reasons:

l The measurement profile is only available in printed form. The measurement val-
ues of the profile can be entered manually and compared with the current meas-
urement.

l A surface is imprecisely measured with the tape measure. The measurement val-
ues can then be entered manually.
Entering measurement values manually

1. Click "Measurement" or "Results" to change to the desired view.

2. Select the measurement point to be edited.
3. Right-click the selected measurement point.
4. Select "Manual measurement .." from the context menu that appears.
5. Enter the measurement value into the field. The measurement value is interpreted with
respect to the laser plane.
6. Click "OK".
For measurement points that have been changed manually, the entries are shown in the
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It is possible that the displayed result value is not be equal to the entered value. Possible
causes are:
1. The active reference plane is not the laser plane. The measurement point already has addi-
tional measurement values. The average is taken of the older values and the new value. See
""Details on selected measurement " on page 59".
2. The new measurement value is automatically activated and included in the calculation of
the result value, unless it is deactivated. See ""Details on selected measurement " on
page 59".

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Details on selected measurement

1. Click "Measurement to change to the Measurement view.

2. Click the measurement point that you would like to edit. Then click the "List of meas-
urements icon. Alternatively, right-click required measurement point then select "List of meas-
urements".

The Measurement List window appears.

All measurement values for this point are displayed in the Measurements field.
You can now view and perform the following:

Menu item Function

Position / Row Row that contains the measurement point

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Position / Column Column that contains the measurement point

Position / Name Measurement point name – A name only appears if it was
previously entered in the "Dimensions" screen. See Nam-
ing a measurement point.
Measurements The field displays all measurement values of the point.
Measurements / Valid You can activate the measurement value so that it is
included in the calculation of the result value.
Measurements / Y Measurement value with respect to the laser plane
Measurements / Average Average of all activated measurement values
Measurements / Std. dev. Standard deviation of the activated measurement values
Measurements / Details Details on the selected measurement value — Click on the
desired measurement value to activate this button. See
"Calling up details on measurement values" on page 61.
Measurements / Manual Manually enter a new measurement value — See Entering
measurement values manually.
Measurements / Delete Delete the selected measurement value — Click on the
measurement value to activate this button.
<< Previous Click to call up the data on the previous measurement point
Next >> Click to call up the data on the next measurement point

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Calling up details on measurement values

1. Click "Measurement" then "Measurement view" to display measured plane.
2. Right-click the point that you would like to view.

3. Click "List of Measurements..."

4. From the "Measurement list" dialog window that appears, select the measurement value
whose details are desired.

5. Click "Details". The Details window opens.

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You are given the following information:

Position / Row Row that contains the measurement point

Position / Column that contains the measurement point
Column
Position / Name Measurement point name — A name only appears if it was previously
entered in the "Dimension" screen. See Naming a measurement point.
Position / Position of the measurement value in the list of measurement values
Meas.no.
Sensor read- Information: Indicates whether the laser beam hits the middle of the sensor.
ings / X1
Sensor read- Measurement value with respect to the laser plane
ings / Y1
Sensor read- Information: Indicates the angle of the sensor with respect to the laser
ings / Phi beam, i.e. whether the sensor is vertically positioned.
0° indicates that the sensor is vertically positioned.
Advanced / ID of sensor used for measurements
Sensor ID
Temperature Ambient temperature during measurement.
Averaging Averaging of measurement values during measurement
State The setting of the select measurement value, e.g. “Valid” and “Manual”
Time of meas- Date on which the measurement value was recorded or entered manually
urement / Date Format: Day.Month.Year
Time of meas- Time at which the measurement value was recorded or entered manually
urement / Time
<< Previous Click to call up the data on the previous measurement point
Next >> Click to call up the data on the next measurement point

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Creating and saving a new template

Working with templates

A template is a file in which the measurement grid of the object has already been set up. It
contains the dimensions and any relevant preset values. Every time you measure the object,
you can use this file as a template. This is useful for the following reasons:
>> The measurements are always taken at exactly the same measurement points.
>> Using a template saves time because you do not have to set up a new measurement file
every time you measure the same object.
To be able to work with a template, it is first necessary to create a template.

Creating a new template

Templates are created in the same manner as creating a new file. The only difference being
that templates are saved uisng the file extension .geofT.

Saving a template

1. Save the template using the menu item "Save as..." from the application icon [ ]
drop-down menu.

2. Specify the location where the file is to be saved then enter the desired name in the "File
name" box, or select an existing name from the specified folder.

Note
When saving the template file, note the file name extension for templates is .geofT.

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3. Click "Save". The template is now available for future use.

Note
When saving the template file, note the file name extension for templates is .geofT.
If a measurement file with actual measurement data is saved as a template, a hint
appears advicing that the measurement values will be deleted. If the measurement val-
ues are still required, then the file must first be saved as a measurement file.

Opening a template

1. Click the application icon then select the menu item "Open...". Alternatively, click

to browse for the required folder.

2. Use the "Open file" window to browse for the appropriate folder then select desired tem-
plate. Click "Open".

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Note
The file name extension for templates is .geofT.

Deleting a template
Browse for the template in Windows Explorer, then right-click its name or icon. Click "Delete"
in the pop-up menu that appears.

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Setting up templates and measurement files

This section contains the following topics:

l Adding and deleting measurement points

l Selecting measurement points and dimensions

l Changing the dimensions

l Hiding measurement points

l Fixing/unfixing measurement points

l Grouping and ungrouping measurement points

l Setting tolerances

Information on specifying presets is found under Working with differences in height and
unevenness.

Adding and deleting measurement points

The arrangement of the measurement points and the size of the measurement surface can be
set up as required.
Rectangle/tracks: adding rows/columns

Adding a row/column in the middle between existing rows/columns:

1. Right-click a point next to which you want to insert a new row/column.
A context menu appears.
2. Click "Add row" or "Add column".
An additional row is added below the selected point, or an additional column is added to the
right of the selected point.
Adding a row/column at a defined location:
1. Right-click on the measurement surface.
A context menu appears.
2. Click on Add row or Add column.
An entry window appears.
3. Enter the position of the new row/column. It is measured from measurement point A1.
In split measurement files, the new row/column is likewise inserted with respect to meas-
urement point A1.
Adding a row/column at the end:
Increase or decrease the number of rows or columns in the "Plane settings" tool bar. To do so,
click the up or down arrows.

Rectangle/tracks: deleting rows/columns

Deleting the selected row/column:

1. Right-click a point in the row/column that you want to delete.

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A context menu appears.

2. Click "Delete row" or "Delete column".
The selected row/column is deleted.
Deleting a row/column at the end:
Increase or decrease the number of rows or columns in the "Plane settings" tool bar. To do so,
click the up or down arrows.

Circle/ring: Adding circles/angles

Adding a circle/angle in the middle between existing circles/angles:

1. Right-click a point next to which you want to insert a new circle/angle.
A context menu appears.
2. Click on "Insert circle" or "Insert angle".
An additional row is added outside of the selected point, or an additional angle is added clock-
wise of the selected point.
Adding a circle/angle at the end:
In the "Plane settings" tool bar, increase or decrease the number of circles or number of points
in a circle. To do so, click the up or down arrows.

For the circle, enter radius X of the new circle.

For the angle, enter the angle Y of the new row of points measured clockwise from 0°.

Circle/ring: deleting a circle/angle

Deleting a selected circle/angle:

1. Right-click a point in the circle/angle that you want to delete.
A context menu appears.
2. Click "Remove circle" or "Remove angle".
The selected circle/angle is deleted.
Deleting a circle/angle at the end:

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In the "Plane settings" tool bar, increase or decrease the number of circles or number of
points in a circle. To do so, click the up or down arrows.

Selecting measurement points and dimensions

To edit measurement points or dimensions, they must first be selected.
Selecting a measurement point or dimension

Click on the point that you want to edit.

Selecting several measurement points or dimensions

1. Press the left mouse key and drag the mouse over the desired points
or
2. With the <Ctrl> key pressed, click on each of the desired points.

Changing the dimensions

Changing individual dimensions

1. Double-click on the dimension that you want to change.

An entry window appears.
2. Enter the new dimension.
The diagram is refreshed to show the new distance.
Changing several dimensions at once

1. Select the distances that you want to change. See Selecting measurement points and dimen-
sions.
2. Double-click on one of the selected values.
An entry window appears.
3. Enter the new dimension.
The diagram is refreshed to show all of the new distances.

Hiding measurement points

This function can be used to hide areas that cannot be measured. These can arise where
objects such as pillars or machine parts prevent the collection of measurements.
Hidden measurement points cannot be measured with the equipment and are skipped when
moving to the next measurement point.
A gap appears in the 3D view where the hidden measurement points are located.

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Hidden measurement points are replaced by a plus

Area that was not measured is hidden.
sign.

1. Click "Dimension" to change to the Dimensions view.

2. Select the point/points that you want to edit (see Selecting measurement points and dimen-

sions), then click the "Hidden" command.

3. The selected measurement points become invisible or are replaced by a plus sign.

4. To view the hidden area in 3D click "Results" à .

Fixing/unfixing measurement points

Measurement points must be fixed for the following operations:

l For finding the best possible plane through the fixed points. See ""Working with
planes " on page 111".

l For comparing measurement files: If there are points on the measurement sur-
face that cannot be modified, these measurement points can be fixed in the
measurement file. The fixed measurement points then define the zero plane. See
""Comparing measurement surfaces" on page 118".

In 2D fixed measurement points are indicated In 3D fixed measurement points are also
by a black arrow head. shown in black.

1. Click "Dimension" to change to the Dimensions view.

2. Select the point/points that you want to edit (see Selecting measurement points and dimen-

sions), then click the "Fix" command.

Alternative: If you only want to edit a single point, double-click the point to fix or unfix it.
3. A selected measurement point may be fixed by checking the "Fixed" box in the "Point set-
ting" tool bar.

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Grouping and ungrouping measurement points

Measurement points can be grouped for the following purpose:

l Splitting measurement templates into several sections. See ""Measuring large

surfaces " on page 106".

l Displaying the best possible plane through a group of points. See "Displaying
plane through group of measurement points".

l Displaying the roll and pitch of a group. See "Displaying roll and pitch of a
group".
Creating a new group

1. Click "Dimension" or "Result" to change to the respective view.

2. Select the points that you want to edit (see Selecting measurement points and dimensions),

then click the "Add group" command.

Alternative: After selecting points to be edited, right-click and one of the selected points.
Select "Add to group" from the context menu that appears.

A new group is created. The group is identified by a number.

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Adding measurement points to a group

1. Click "Dimension" or "Result" to change to the respective view.

2. Select the existing group by clicking it on the outside border.
3. With the <Ctrl> key pressed, click the points to be added.
4. Right-click any one of the selected points.
5. Select "Add to group" from the context menu that appears.
The group is extended by the additional point/points.
Removing measurement points from a group

1. Click "Dimension" or "Result" to change to the respective view.

2. Click on the outside border of the group.
3. With the <Ctrl> key pressed, click on the points to be removed.
4. Right-click any one of the selected group points.
5. Select "Remove from group" from the context menu that appears.
6. The points are removed from the group

Note
The points will only appear to have been deleted if an entire column or row of points is
being removed. Otherwise, the point will continue to be shaded as part of the group,
although it has in fact been deleted.

Deleting a group

1. Click "Dimension" or "Results" to change to the Dimensions or Results view.

2. Select the desired group by clicking it on the outside border or dragging the mouse pointer
over the whole group.

3. Click the "Delete group" command.

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Setting tolerances
You can enter a tolerance with which the measurement points will be displayed. Enter the tol-
erance value in the Tolerance tool bar. To automatically set the tolerance to the largest meas-
urement value (plus or minus), activate the Auto checkbox.
For more information on tolerances, see ""Tolerances" on page 101".

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Entering a comment on the file

You can add a comment to help identify the file.
Enter a comment in the "Notes" field of the "Plane settings" tool bar. Use the arrow keys on
your keyboard to scroll up and down.
This comment will appear in the measurement report.

Naming a measurement point

To help with orientation, each measurement point can be assigned a name. Points with a name
are identified by a red triangle (refer to previous screen). The names of points appear in the
Measurements view under "Table view.

Naming individual points

1. Click "Dimension" to call up the Dimensions view.

2. Select the point/points that you want to edit. See Selecting measurement points and dimen-
sions.
3. Enter the name in the "Name" field in the "Point settings" tool bar under Selected Point(s).
Naming several measurement points automatically

1. Click "Dimension" to call up the Dimensions view.

2. Select the point/points that you want to edit. See Selecting measurement points and dimen-
sions.
3. With the point/points highlighted, right-click any one of the points.
4. In the context menu that appears, click "Auto name".

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Alternative: Click the "Points" command "Auto name".

All selected points are automatically assigned an ID that identifies the column and row of the
point. If a point already has a name, the new ID is placed in front of the name, e.g. “A1:
Center”.

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Establishing communication between measurement sys-

tem and GEO CENTER
Measurement is established in the measurement screen.
With the measurement system switched on, click on the measurement pane. The "Sensor
connection" window opens.

The name of the Bluetooth functionality used appears on the screen. This could be either the
built-in Bluetooth functionality, or a compatible Bluetooth USB dongle, or the PRÜFTECHNIK
USB RF dongle.

Click "Search for devices..." to make the measurement system discoverable. Once the meas-
urement system is discovered, it is displayed in the window.

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Select the measurement system from the window then click "OK". You may now click "Con-
nect" on the measurement pane to finalize connection, and proceed to take measurements.

Testing the connection

If desired, the connection between the measurement system and the measurement software
may be tested before connection is finalized. After searching and selecting measurement sys-
tem, click "Test the connection". If the connection is tested "OK", a corresponding hint
appears.

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Line measurements

Typical line applications

These include:

l Measuring straightness of long machine beds

l Checking for runout on moving slides, tables and stages
l Measuring bend and straightness in tracks and guide rails
l Aligning shafts and drive trains
l Positioning bearings and shaft supports over long runs
l Monitoring surface deflections and bending in long structures
l Aligning long rail and track sections
l Measuring deflections on rams, actuators, and extrusion presses
l Measuring bore alignment such as diesel engine journal bearings
l Measuring linear deflections
l Checking roll flatness and crown profiles

Measurement methods
Depending on the application, GEO CENTER provides the following four measurement meth-
ods:

Line With this method, when measurement is taken using

"2 points, 180°" method, only the sensor is rotated.

Bore With this method, only the sensor is rotated.

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Spindle With this method, only the laser is rotated.

Spindle and bore With this method, both sensor and laser are rotated.

Note
The desired measurement method is selected when creating a template of the line to be
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Line method

Click "Measurement" to open the measurement screen. Once in the measurement screen, click
"Measurement view", then proceed to connect the measurement system to GEO CENTER. Click
to establish communication.

If desired, after establishing communcation, the laser measurement parameters may be set
by clicking or using the application icon [ ] menu item "Options".

Options for displaying measurement values for line measurement

Displayed values Measurement system

X and Y values sensALIGN sensor

Y values only sensALIGN sensor, LEVALIGN expert sensor, INCLINEO

X values only sensALIGN sensor

Y as X values LEVALIGN expert sensor

Y values only (for 2 sensALIGN sensor, LEVALIGN expert sensor

points, 180° meas-
urement)

Y as X values only (for LEVALIGN expert sensor

2 points, 180° meas-
urement)

Once communication has been established, click the first measurement point. Both the com-
mand "Measure" and the "Take point" pane become active, and either may be clicked to take
measurement at the selected point.

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Take all measurement points on the grid or line by moving the measurement system to the
desired position, allowing the reading to settle then clicking either the "Measure" command or
the "Take point" pane.

Note
The command "Measure" and the "Take point" pane are only active, when the reading
has stabilized.

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Bore method
This method is suitable in determining the centreline of bores. Measurement may be carried
out using one of the following three modes:

l Multipoint
l Static mode
l Two points at diametrically opposite positions ("2 points, 180 degrees")

Multipoint measurement
After creating a new file, click "Measurement" to access the measurement screen.

Once in the measurement screen, click "Measurement view", then proceed to connect the
measurement system to GEO CENTER. Click to establish communication.

If desired, after establishing communcation, the laser measurement parameters may be set
by clicking or using the application icon [ ] menu item "Options".

Once communication has been established, click the first measurement point. Both the com-
mand "Measure" and the "Take point" pane become active.

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Click either "Measure" or "Take point" to start measurenment at the selected point. The "Bore
Multipoint" screen opens. In 'Multipoint', measurement must be taken in at least 3 points over
a minimum rotation of 90°.

Click the "Take" button to record first measurement point at the selected position. Take as
many measurement points, through as wide an angle, as possible.

Note
Observe the on-screen hints and the necessary expertise for such measurements.

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After taking enough measurement points through as wide an angle as possible, at the selected
grid position, click "Done", then proceed to take measurement at all positions on the grid or
line as described above.

Note
After completion of the static laser setup, the laser must never be touched during meas-
urement.

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Static mode measurement

In the following example, a new file has been created, communication established, and
'Static mode' measurement selected.

Once in the measurement screen, click "Measurement view", then proceed to connect the
measurement system to GEO CENTER. Click on the measurement pane to establish com-
munication.
If desired, after establishing communcation, the laser measurement parameters may be set
by clicking or using the application icon [ ] menu item "Options".

Once communication has been established, click the first measurement point. Both the com-
mand "Measure" and the "Take point" pane become active.

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Click either "Measure" or "Take point" to start measurenment at the selected point. The "Bore
Static mode" dialog window opens. In this example, the selected static mode method is "Static

angle" (

In "Static mode", rotational angular information from both laser and sensor are not auto-
matically available. The on-screen sensor must therefore be positioned to correspond with
actual sensor angular position. This may be done using any one of the following static mode
methods:

Static angle
Manual angle entry
Tape measure entry

To select desired static mode method, click in the "Bore Static mode" dialog window to

access the static clock mode settings. After selecting the desired method of determing the
rotational angular position of the measuring components take measurement in at least 3
points over a minimum rotation of 90°.
Click the "Take" button to record first measurement point at the selected position. Then pos-
ition the on-screen sensor at the next angular position using the method selected previously.
Refer to "Static clock mode settings" and take as many measurement points, through as
wide an angle, as possible.

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Note
Observe the on-screen hints and the necessary expertise for such measurements.

After taking enough measurement points through as wide an angle as possible, at the selected
grid position, click "Done", then proceed to take measurement at all positions on the grid or
line as described above.

Note
After completion of the static laser setup, the laser must never be touched during meas-
urement.

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Spindle method
This method is used to analyse the geometry of lathe machines, spindle beds, and other
spindle-spindle applications with respect to a rotational axis.

Note
In this method, only the laser is rotated. The sensor must never be touched during meas-
urement.

Measurement may be carried out using one of the following three modes:

l Static — This method is the same as described for the bore method with the difference
being that only the laser is rotated in the spindle method.
l Multipoint
l Two points at diametrically opposite positions ("2 points, 180 degrees")

Multipoint measurement
After creating a new file, click "Measurement" to access the measurement screen.

Once in the measurement screen, click "Measurement view", then proceed to connect the
measurement system to GEO CENTER. Click to establish communication.

If desired, after establishing communcation, the laser measurement parameters may be set
by clicking or using the application icon [ ] menu item "Options".

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Once communication has been established, click the first measurement point. Both the com-
mand "Measure" and the "Take point" pane become active.

Click either "Measure" or "Take point" to start measurenment at the selected point. The
"Spindle Multipoint" screen opens. In 'Multipoint', measurement must be taken in at least 3
points over a minimum rotation of 90°.

Click the "Take" button to record first measurement point at the selected position. Rotate the
laser to next angular point then click "Take" to take measurement. Take as many meas-
urement points, through as wide an angle, as possible.

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Note
Observe the on-screen hints and the necessary expertise for such measurements.

After taking enough measurement points through as wide an angle as possible, at the selected
grid position, click "Done", then proceed to take measurement at all positions on the grid or
line as described above.

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Spindle-bore method
This method is used to analyse the geometry of CNC and lathe machines as well as other other
spindle-bore applications with respect to a rotational axis.

Note
In this method, both the laser and sensor are rotated.

Measurement may be carried out using any one of the following three modes, but paying atten-
tion to the hints on respective measurement mode dialog window.

l Static — This method is the same as described for the bore method with the difference
being that both laser and sensor are rotated in the spindle method.
l Multipoint
l Two points at diametrically opposite positions ("2 points, 180 degrees")

Multipoint measurement
After creating a new file, click "Measurement" to access the measurement screen.

Once in the measurement screen, click "Measurement view", then proceed to connect the
measurement system to GEO CENTER. Click to establish communication.

If desired, after establishing communcation, the laser measurement parameters may be set
by clicking or using the application icon [ ] menu item "Options".

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Once communication has been established, click the first measurement point. Both the com-
mand "Measure" and the "Take point" pane become active.

Click either "Measure" or "Take point" to start measurenment at the selected point. The
"Spindle & Bore Multipoint" screen opens. In 'Multipoint', measurement must be taken in at
least 3 points over a minimum rotation of 90°.

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Click "Take" to record first measurement point at the selected position. Rotate both laser and
sensor to next angular point then click "Take" for measurement. Take as many measurement
points, through as wide an angle, as possible.

Note
Observe the on-screen hints and the necessary expertise for such measurements.

After taking enough measurement points through as wide an angle as possible, at the selected
grid position, click "Done", then proceed to take measurement at all positions on the grid or
line as described above.

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0° and 180° measurement mode

This measurement mode involves taking two measurements at diametrically opposite pos-
itions. The normal measurement positions being at 0° and at 180°. This measurement mode is
available in the following three measurement methods:

l Line – With this method, only the sensor is rotated when taking measurements.
l Bore — With this method, only the sensor is rotated when taking measurements.
l Spindle — With this method, only the laser is rotated when taking measurements.
l Spindle and bore — With this method, both laser and sensor are rotated when taking
measurements

In the following example, a new file has been created, "Measurement view" selected, com-
munication established, and the line method "Bore" and the measurement mode "2 points,
180°" (0° and 180° measurement mode) selected.

If desired, after establishing communcation, the laser measurement parameters may be set
by clicking or using the application icon [ ] menu item "Options".

Once all necessary settings have been applied, click the first measurement point. Both the
command "Measure" and the "Take point" pane become active.

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Click either "Measure" or "Take point" to start measurenment at the selected point. The "Bore
2 points, 180°" dialog window opens.

Note
The measurement mode dialog window provides the necessary hints for measurement
using either a rotating laser, or a static laser, or where both laser and sensor are rotat-
ing.

With the sensor at the 0° position, click the "Take" button to record the measurement at this
position. Rotate the sensor assembly such that it is diametrically opposite to its original pos-
ition, then click "Take" to take measurement at the 180° position.

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Note
The sensor must be rotated through exactly 180°+1° otherwise no further readings will
be recorded. In such a case, a hint indicating "wrong angle" appears on the dialog win-
dow.

After taking the two measurements at diametrically opposite positions (0° and 180°), click
"Done", then proceed to take measurements at all desired positions on the grid or line as
described above.

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Measurements using INCLINEO

In the following INCLINEO measurement example, a rectangle surface measurement file
has been created and communication established between INCLINEO and GEO CENTER.
In the following example, communication between INCLINEO and GEO CENTER has been estab-
lished using the PRUFTECHNIK USB RF dongle.

Once INCLINEO has been connected, INCLINEO measurement points icon ( ) appear on the
grid.

Place INCLINEO on the grid marked on the surface to be measured. Place INCLINEO so that
the red tip of the handle points in the direction that measurement will be carried out with the
display in view. The direction of measurement is clearly shown in GEO CENTER.
With INCLINEO correctly placed on the location to be measured, click the corresponding pos-

ition on the GEO CENTER measurement grid. An INCLINEO icon appears on the
GEO CENTER grid.

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Click the "Take point" button to take measurement at current grid position. The recorded value
takes the two adjacent points within an axis into consideration.
The direction of INCLINEO on the grid may be changed using a right mouse click.

Note
Using right mouse for direction change in INCLINEO measurements is not recom-
mended. If at all used, measurement should be only in absolute measurement mode.

Note
If the option "Check for deviations" has been activated in INCLINEO results settings,
measured values will be automatically checked to see if they deviate from the should
the defined "Maximum deviation". Should such a deviation be detected, all adjacent
measurement points will turn red.

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Repeat the steps above and take all necessary measurement points progressing through the
grid in the specified direction.

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Reporting
You can create reports that contain all data available on a measurement: file information,
dimensions, statistics, measurements and results. You can define which content should be
included in the report and in what order.
The report can be viewed, saved and printed out.
In addition, the window can be stored as a graphic or placed into the clipboard.
This section contains the following topics:
1. Defining the report contents
2. Report preview
3. Printing the report
4. Saving the report

Defining the report contents

The application icon [ ] menu item "Print" is used to adjust all necessary report set-
tings.
Access the item "Print" by clicking .

Use the "Report content" and "Properties" windows to adjust all desired settings.

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Note
Each section in "Report content" has its own specific properties. Click each item indi-

vidually to view its related properties. You may use the navigation bar to
scroll through the "Report content" sections. is used to add new sections to the
report. is used to delete section higlighted in "Report content".

Report preview
Before you print or save the report, you can view it in a preview.
Viewing a preview of the printout

1. Click "Print".
The report is displayed. You can use the following options to adjust the preview:

Function Purpose
Scroll bar on right Scroll through the pages using the scroll bar on the
right.
Print... The Print menu opens and you can print out the doc-
ument. This is the standard Windows® print menu.
For information on using this menu, please turn to
your Windows® manual.
Next Page The preview changes to the next page.
Prev Page The preview changes to previous page.
Two Page Two pages appear in print preview.
One Page One page appears in print preview.
Zoom In Zoom in to print preview.
Zoom Out Zoom out of print preview .
Close The preview is closed.

Printing the report

Before printing the report, you can view it in a preview. You can also print out the report from
the preview.
1. Click "Print" à "Print".
The Print menu opens and you can print out the document. This is the standard Windows®
print menu. For information on using this menu, please turn to your Windows® manual.

Saving the report

The report may be saved as a PDF file by setting the local printer settings to PDF (refer to the
local printer user guide).

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Tolerances
The Flatness application is able to determine how far a measured surface deviates from a ref-
erence plane. The maximum acceptable deviation between the two surfaces is known as the
tolerance T. This value is adjustable.
Measurement points on the measured surface that lie above the reference plane are identified
by a +. Those that lie below the reference plane are identified by a –.

measured surface
reference plane
tolerance point

Example
The following example shows the tolerance values if the maximum permissible deviation
between the reference plane and the measured surface is equal to 0.016 mm.

Tolerance point Designation Tolerance range Tolerance value

(T=0.016 mm)
T Outside of tolerance > 0.016 mm
>½T Greater than 50% up to 100% 0.008 – 0.016
>¼T Greater than 25% and up to 50% 0.004 – 0.008
+/–¼T +/–¼T < 0.004

Setting the tolerance value

1. Click "Dimensions" or "Results" to change to the Dimensions or Results view.
2. Enter or change the tolerance T in the Tolerance field on the left in the tool bar.
Alternative: To automatically set the tolerance to the largest measurement value (plus or
minus), activate the Auto checkbox.

Selecting a tolerance display

You can specify whether the tolerances should appear in color or as a symbol. If you intend to
print out the report on a black-and-white printer, the tolerances should be represented as sym-
bols, since it would otherwise be difficult to differentiate them.

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Tolerances in color: Tolerances as icons:

1. Select "Options..." à "Results"

2. Click the "Tolerances" drop-down menu then select desired tolerance display type.

Working with differences in height and unevenness

Some surfaces have a large intentional difference in height, or are very uneven, so much so
that they can only be measured with certain aids. In this case, plates or pipes are placed
under the sensor to raise it. These plates or pipes are referred to as shims and their height is
given as presets.

Using Presets
Presets are used in a number of applications, examples of which are given below. The
required settings are described at the end of this topic.
The following arrangement and grouping of measurement points is used in the examples:

Intentional height difference between two surfaces

If there is an intentional difference in height between two objects, e.g. between a pump and a
motor, shims are placed beneath the sensor to compensate. Enter the height of the shims as a
preset value in the Flatness application.

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The Flatness application now assumes that the height difference is present but is not relevant
for the result. The tolerances are displayed as if both surfaces were on a single plane. The
height difference is still displayed, both in the 2D and 3D view. However, the tolerance colors
are set as if the surfaces were on the same plane.
Measurement points in groups or reference planes with a preset value are treated as if they
were located on the same plane as measurement points without shims.
Example A:

This example shows two surfaces of differing height. The height difference is intentional,
which is why both surfaces appear in the same tolerance color. The light green (light gray)
plane shows the plane that passes through the group of points. All measurement points of the
group are treated as if they were at the same height.
Extending an uneven measurement range

If a surface is so uneven that the laser no longer hits the sensor at some measurement points,
shims can be used to extend the measurement range. The shims raise the sensor to a height in
which its position is again measurable.

laser beam shims sensor

In this application, the height difference at various points is a significant value and is incor-
porated in the display of tolerances. For example, if a shim of 20 mm is placed under the
sensor, the result is a value that lies 20 mm lower than the measured value.

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As well, the preset value is included in calculations involving groups and reference planes.
Example B:

This example shows two surfaces of different height. The surface on the right is too low and
cannot be measured unless the sensor is raised using shims. The tolerance, however, is of
interest and is therefore displayed in color. The light green (light gray) surface shows the
plane that passes through the group of points. The measurement points of the group are
included in the calculation with their actual height.

Entering Presets
Manually enter the height by which you raised a surface prior to measurement.
1. Click "Dimensions" to change to the Dimensions view.
2. Select the point/points that you want to edit. See "Selecting measurement points and dimen-
sions" on page 68.
3. In Preset under Selected Point(s) on the left, enter the preset value.
Measurement points with preset values are identified in both the Dimensions and the Results
View as follows:

à Actual à Actual – spec (or extend)

result view result view

Presets not used Presets used

Using Presets in the result calculation

Specify whether or not the presets should be included in the result calculation.
1. Click Options
2. Click Results in the navigation window on the left .
3. Select one of the following options:

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l Actual
The preset values are not included in the results. The actual measurement values
are displayed without the presets.

l Actual - Spec
The preset values are included in the results calculation. The actual height of the
measurement plane is displayed and appears in the 3D view. However, the pre-
set values are not included in the tolerance calculations. Also, they are not
included in calculations of the best possible plane and the reference plane.

l Extend
All preset values are used for extending the measurement range. In the cal-
culation, the preset values are added to the measurement values.

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Measuring large surfaces

Splicing measurement files

Conditions for splicing split measurements

To be able to splice split measurements, the following conditions must be met. If not, it will
not be possible to join them in some cases.
At least three overlapping points
At least three points that are not in a straight line must overlap. A message appears if this is
not the case.

Can be spliced. Cannot be spliced.

Same number of columns and rows

The number of columns and rows must agree. Otherwise, the measurements will shift as
shown in the following example. There is no warning message.
Split measurements prior to being spliced
Row 4 has been added to split measurement 1.

new row
Measurement after being spliced
The measurement values are shifted. Therefore, the number of rows/columns must be cor-
rected prior to being spliced.

new row points without measurement value

Same distance between overlapping columns/rows
The distance between the overlapping columns/rows must be the same. Otherwise the meas-
urements will shift as shown in the following example. There is no warning message.
Split measurements prior to being spliced

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In split measurement 1, the distance between columns C and D is larger than in split meas-
urement 2.

Measurement after being spliced

The measurement values are shifted. Therefore, the distance between the rows/columns must
be corrected prior to being spliced.

Same distance between columns/rows

The distance between the columns/rows that cross into both split measurements must be the
same. Otherwise the measurements will shift as shown in the following example. There is no
warning message.
Split measurements prior to being spliced
In split measurement 1, the distance between rows 3 and 4 is larger than in split measurement
2.

Measurement after being spliced

The measurement values are shifted. Therefore, the distance between the rows/columns that
cross over into both split measurements must be corrected prior to being spliced.

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Splicing split measurements

In the following, “xxx” stands for the file name.

1. Open the first split measurement, xxx-1. To open measurement files, see Opening a meas-
urement file.

2. Click the "Merge" command. The Open file window appears.

3. Select the second split measurements, xxx-2. The combined surface is displayed.

l The file name in the bar at the top of the window has a *.

l The overlapping points are fixed.

l If the hint "The dimensions of the two surfaces do not agree" appears, the two
split measurements do not fit together.

l There are no overlapping points OR

l The overlapping points are in a straight line. At least three points that are not in a
straight line must overlap, i.e. the points must lie in at least two rows or columns.

4. Repeat step 3 if there are additional split measurements.

5. Now save the file under the file name xxx.
Making split measurements coincide

If the wrong template was inadvertently used for a measurement, the measurements do not
have to be repeated. Instead, the dimensions of this split measurement can be adjusted to
match the other measurements.

1. Click the application icon then select the menu item "Open...", then open the file to
be adjusted. The second measurement, i.e. xxx-2, should always be adjusted to the first.
2. Click "Zeropoint offsets..."
3. Enter the following values. See also the next examples.

Element Function
Offset / Number of rows from the top left measurement point of the split measurement
Row to the top left measurement point of the total measurement.
Offset / Number of columns from the top left measurement point of the split meas-
Column urement to the top left measurement point of the total measurement.
Dimensions Horizontal distance from the top left measurement point of the split meas-
/ Row urement to the top left measurement point of the total measurement.
Dimensions Vertical distance from the top left measurement point of the split measurement
/ Column to the top left measurement point of the total measurement

4. Now save the file under the file name xxx.

Example 1
In this example, there are two split measurements in which split measurement 2 does not coin-
cide with split measurement 1. There are no overlapping points.

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However, columns C and E are the same physical measurement points, as are columns D and
F.

Therefore, split measurement 2 is adjusted to coincide with split measurement 1 by entering a

value of 2 for Offset/Column.

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Example 2
In this example, there are two split measurements in which split measurement 2 does not coin-
cide with split measurement 1 because the distance between columns B and C in split meas-
urement 1 has changed.

However, columns C and D of both split measurements are the same physical measurement
points.

Therefore, split measurement 2 is adjusted to coincide with split measurement 1 by entering

value x for Dimensions/Column.

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Working with planes

To display the contours of a surface, each measurement point is compared to a reference
plane that passes through the measurement surface. The measurement point either lies
above, on or below this plane. You can select the type of reference plane.
This section contains the following topics:

l Available reference planes

l Displaying plane through group of measurement points

l Specifying color and transparency of the plane

l Displaying roll and pitch of a group

Available reference planes

Laser plane
The plane at the height of the laser.

: laser plane

The measurement values either lie above, on or below the laser plane.

measurement point

information on measurement value (tolerance point)

laser plane

measured surface

Laser plane, all positive

The plane is parallel to the laser plane but runs through the lowest point on the surface. All
other points receive a positive value.

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Laser plane, all negative

The plane is parallel to the laser plane but runs through the highest point on the surface. All
other points receive a negative value.

Best possible plane

This is the best possible plane through the fixed measurement points. Fixed measurement
points are points measured at locations that cannot be changed and thus cannot be corrected.
For more information on fixed points, see Fixing/unfixing measurement points.
(Optimization procedure: Gaussian principle of least squares)
1 or 2 fixed points: The plane runs exactly through the fixed points and is optimized for all
other points.
3 fixed points: The plane is exactly defined by three points.
> 3 fixed points: The position of the plane is optimized for all fixed points.
No fixed point: The position of the plane is optimized for all fixed points.

This principle is illustrated in the following diagram with an exaggerated scale. In the Results
view, the best possible plane is always shown in a horizontal position.

measurement point

fixed point

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information on measurement value (tolerance point)

best possible plane

measured surface

Best possible plane, all positive

The plane is parallel to the best possible plane but runs through the lowest point on the sur-
face. All other points receive a positive value.
This principle is illustrated in the following diagram with an exaggerated scale. In the Results
view, the best possible plane is always shown in a horizontal position.

Best possible plane, all negative

The plane is parallel to the best possible plane but runs through the highest point on the sur-
face. All other points receive a negative value.
This principle is illustrated in the following diagram with an exaggerated scale. In the Results
view, the best possible plane is always shown in a horizontal position.

Best possible plane, minimal corrections

The plane is parallel to the best possible plane but runs through the middle between the point
with the highest and lowest variation. Therefore, if seen absolutely minimal corrections are
necessary.
Reference measurement
The current measurement can be compared to a reference measurement. You must specify
the reference measurement to be used. It will then serve as the reference plane. This function
is identical to the Compare function described under File à Compare. For more information,
see "Comparing measurement surfaces" on page 118.
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The points of the inner circle will be used as reference. For every distinct angle, the points of
the outer circles will be displayed in reference to the inner point. This function is only available
with the circle template.
Outer to inner ( only Cirlce )
The points of the outer circle will be used as reference. For every distinct angle, the points of
the inner circles will be displayed in reference to the outer point. This function is only available
with the circle template.

Selecting the reference plane

Here you can select the plane with which the measured surface is to be compared.
1. Click "Results" to change to the Results view.
2. Select the reference plane at the top left in the Results tool bar. To do so, click on the arrow
to the right of the Reference field and select the desired plane from the list.
If you select Reference measurement, the Open file menu appears in which you can select the
desired file. See "Opening a measurement file". The files must have the same dimensions and
the same number of rows and columns. An error message will appear if they do not.
The selected file then appears in the Reference measurement field.
If you would like to select a different file after that, click on Load.

Displaying plane through group of measurement points

You can display the best possible plane through a group of measurement points. The displayed
planes can be used to clearly illustrate the inclination of different regions of the surface.
Example 1
In the following diagram, the left surface was grouped. The pink (light gray) surface is the
best possible plane through the grouped measurement points.

Example 2:
In the following diagram, the left and right surfaces were grouped and then hidden. The pink
(light gray) surface is the best possible plane through the left group, and the blue (dark gray)
surface is the best possible plane through the right group.

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Procedure
1. Group the measurement points whose planes you want to display. See Grouping and
ungrouping measurement points.
2. In "Options..." à 3D, activate the "Projection planes" checkbox. See 3D settings
3. Click "Results" to change to the Results view. In the Reference field on the left, select the
reference plane. See The points of the outer circle will be used as reference. For every distinct
angle, the points of the inner circles will be displayed in reference to the outer point. This func-
tion is only available with the circle template.
4. Selecting the reference plane.
5. In the Groups tool bar, activate the group whose plane you would like to display. Groups 1
and 2 are activated in the following example.

6. If desired, deactivate the surface and the bordering surface of the graphic to make the
planes visible. These settings can be made in " Options..." à 3D. See 3D settings
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Specifying color and transparency of the plane

1. In the Groups tool bar, double-click on the group whose appearance you want to change.
Alternatively you can perform these functions by clicking with the right mouse key.
The Select Color window appears.
Alternatively, click on the border of the group with right mouse key. The Select Color window
appears.
2. Click on the desired color in the Color field.
3. Enter a transparency value in the Transparency field. The lower the value, the more trans-
parent the plane.

Displaying roll and pitch of a group

Roll and pitch describe the inclination of the best possible plane through a group with respect
to a reference plane.
Roll:
The angle A between the best possible plane (pink/light gray) and the reference plane
(blue/dark gray). A positive angle denotes an ascending inclination along the axis.

Pitch:
The angle B between the best possible plane (pink/light gray) and the reference plane
(blue/dark gray). A positive angle denotes an ascending inclination along the axis. Note the dir-
ection of the axis for the pitch angle.

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1. Click "Results" to change to the Results view.

2. In the Groups tool bar, activate the groups whose inclination you would like to display.
Groups 1 and 2 are activated in the following example.

Roll and pitch are displayed for each group.

Delta Roll and delta Pitch appear in the lower part of the panel. These values represent the
maximum difference in roll and pitch between the activated groups.

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Comparing measurement surfaces

You can compare similar surfaces or surfaces on counterparts such as two objects that fit
together.
In the following explanation, the open file is referred to as the “Measurement file”. The file
used as comparison is referred to as the “Reference measurement” or “Reference file”.
This section contains the following topics

l Comparing similar measurement surfaces

l Comparing counterparts

Comparing similar measurement surfaces

Comparing similar measurement surfaces means measuring the same object twice for the pur-
pose of identifying changes in the object.
Preconditions for the comparison

l The files to be compared must have the same dimensions and the same number
of rows and columns. If not, an error message will appear.

l If there are any points on the measurement surface that cannot be changed,
these measurement points can be fixed in the measurement file. The fixed meas-
urement points define the zero plane.
Displaying the comparison

To display the comparison, all fixed points of the measurement are also fixed on the reference
measurement. Then the best possible plane is established for each. The difference between
these two best possible planes is displayed.

reference measurement

information on measurement value (tolerance point)

measured surface

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New measurement Old measurement

(reference measurement)

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The new measurement is opened and compared to the reference measurement.

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The comparison shows that all measurement results except for the measurement at the bot-
tom left are the same. The deviating measurement points of the new measurement are lower
than those of the reference measurement and are displayed as a depression. They receive a
negative tolerance value.
Procedure

1. Open the measurement file that you want to compare. See Opening a measurement file.
2. Click "Results" to open results view, then select the item "Reference measurement" from
the "Reference" drop-down menu.

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3. The compare wizard opens.

3. Follow the compare wizard instructions step-by-step.

Note
If the dimensions of the two files are not the same you will receive an error message.

Comparing counterparts
Counterparts are two surfaces that fit together, such as a base and a cover. Measurement files
of such surfaces can be compared to determine how well the surfaces fit together.
Preconditions for the comparison

l The files to be compared must have the same dimensions and the same number
of rows and columns. If not, an error message will appear.

l Two measurement points of your choice in the measurement file must be

assigned names. These names must also be assigned to the corresponding point
in the reference measurement. Please note that depending on how the cover is
opened, the points lie in a different location on the reference measurement than
on the measurement file.

l If there are any points on the measurement surface that cannot be changed,
these measurement points can be fixed in the measurement file. The fixed meas-
urement points define the zero plane.

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Displaying the comparison

To display the comparison, all overlapping locations are given positive values (appear as a
raised area). All hollow spaces are given negative values (appear as a depression).
In this example, measurement points A and B are fixed since these points should make con-
tact.

reference measurement, in this example the cover

-------measurement file, in this example the base

information on measurement value (tolerance point)

measured surface
Example of two counterparts

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Measurement points

Bottom
Top counterpart counterpart

Display of results

Overlapping surfaces Hollow space between surfaces

Procedure

1. Open the measurement file of one of the counterparts that you want to compare. See "Open-
ing a measurement file".
2. Assign names to at least two measurement points of your choice and save the file again.
See ""Entering a comment on the file " on page 73".
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other counterpart.
4. Click "Results" to open results view, then select the item "Reference measurement" from
the "Reference" drop-down menu.
5. The compare wizard opens.
6. Follow the compare wizard instructions step-by-step.

Note
If the dimensions of the two files are not the same you will receive an error message.

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Dimensions view
In this view, you can view and modify the arrangement of the measurement points. Also, vari-
ous settings can be made involving the measurement points.
This section describes the contents of the view and how to adjust them.
This section contains the following topics:

l View elements

l Adjusting the view

View elements

1 Dimensions and settings: Measurement surface settings

For rectangle and tracks:

Element Meaning
Total Length Total length of measurement surface (horizontal)
Total Width Total width of measurement surface (vertical)
Rows Interval Average distance between rows
Columns Interval Average distance between columns
No. Rows (1, 2...) Set the number of rows. Rows are added/deleted at the bottom of the dia-
gram.
No. Columns (1, Set the number of columns. Columns are added/deleted at the right of the
2...) diagram.
Tolerance Enter the tolerance.
Direction labels See Direction labels
Name Information on file

For circle/ring:

Element Meaning
Circles (A,B...) Set the number of circles. Circles are added/deleted on the inside.
Points per Circle (1, Set the number of points per circle. Points are added/deleted to the left
2...) of the top point.
Angle Between Average angle between points
Points
Min. Diameter Diameter of smallest circle.
Max. Diameter Diameter of largest circle

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Diameter Interval Average difference between circle diameters

Tolerance Enter the tolerance.
Direction labels See Direction labels
Name Information on file

2 Selected Point(s)

Element Function
Show Check to show the selected measurement point. See Hiding measurement points .
Fixed Check to fix the selected measurement point. See Fixing/unfixing measurement
points.
Preset Enter the preset value of the selected measurement point. See Entering Presets.
Name Name of the selected measurement point. See Naming a measurement point.

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3 Axes
The rows and columns are numbered on the axes. This numbering is used as a designation by
which each measurement points can be identified. See Naming a measurement point.

Measurement points can also be assigned a specific name. See Naming a measurement point.
4 Measurement points
Measurements are taken at the measurement points. Various settings can be made for each
measurement point and these settings are indicated by specific symbols. The symbols are
described under Measurement point symbols.
5 Groups:
How and why measurement points are grouped is described under Grouping and ungrouping
measurement points.
6 Dimensions:
The dimensions of the rows and columns and the total measurement surface are displayed. A
number of settings can be made.
7 Context menu:
Clicking the right mouse key anywhere in the window calls up a context menu that makes
important functions readily accessible. Many of these functions are also available in the com-
mands.

Adjusting the view

Zooming in/out of the dimensions view

Adjustment Icon Menu item

Zoom in Screen size à Increase

Zoom out Screen size à Decrease

Scale view to window size Screen size àScreen Size

Automatically scale view to win- Screen size à Automatic

dow size when window changes

Showing angles on circular surfaces

Click the "Show Angles" icon. To return to the Diameter view, click the icon again.

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Direction labels
Direction labels are intended to assist in familiarizing with actual local conditions.
The four cardinal compass directions (North, South, East and West) may be designated as
appropriate.
The designated names will appear in both dimensions and results displays.

Further settings

Setting Menu item More information

Size Options à 2D "2D settings" on page 32

Hide overlapping results Options à 2D "2D settings" on page 32

Show relative or absolute dimensions Options à 2D "2D settings" on page 32

Units Options à Units Setting the units

Show and hide commands Double-click ribbon tag "The ribbon " on page 42
Refresh view Press F5

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View elements

1 Columns:

Header Meaning
No Index number of measurement point.
Point Designation of measurement point consisting of column and row
numbers.
Fix Information on whether or not the measurement point is fixed. See
Fixing/unfixing measurement points.
Comment Information on whether or not the measurement point has values
that were changed manually. See Modifying measurement values
manually.
h Height of the measurement point with respect to the laser plane.
The unit can be set in the Options menu. See Setting the units.
Preset Information on the preset value. See Working with differences in
height and unevenness.
Tilt angle
Name Name of the measurement point if assigned. See Naming a meas-
urement point.

2 Measurement points:
3 Status bar:
Adjusting columns

You can adjust the column width or fully hide entire columns.
1. The columns are separated by dividing lines that are visible in the table header. Hold the
mouse pointer over the dividing line whose position you wish to change. The pointer turns into
horizontal arrows.

2. Keeping the left mouse key pressed, move the dividing line to the left or right as required.
Hiding column: By moving the dividing line all the way to the left, the column to the left of the
dividing line disappears.

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Refreshing the view

To refresh the view to make changes visible, press F5.

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2D results view
This view shows the arrangement of the measurement points. Each measurement point
appears with tolerance information. Also, various settings can be made for the reference
plane and the measurement points. Instructions on this function are found under the section
"Functions".
This section describes the contents of the view and how to adjust them.

View elements

1 Results bar:
Reference plane settings — see ""Selecting the reference plane" on page 114"
If the shape of the plane is circular, the points of the outer circle will be used as reference. For
every distinct angle, the points of the inner circles will be displayed in reference to the outer
point. This function is only available with the circle template.
2 Group bar:
Activate the plane through the group, view the roll and pitch of the group. See Displaying
plane through group of measurement points or Displaying roll and pitch of a group.
3 Tolerance bar:
Set tolerance — see "Tolerances" on page 101.
4 Statistics bar:
All statistical values are in relation to the currently selected reference plane.

Size Meaning
Minimum Height of lowest measurement point
Maximum Height of highest measurement point
Peak – Peak Height difference between lowest and highest
measurement point
Average Average height of all measurement points
Standard Deviation Standard deviation of all measurement points

5 Status bar:
6 Axes:
The rows and columns are numbered on the axes. See “Axes” underDimensions view .

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7 Measurement points:
Measurements are taken at the measurement points. Various settings can be made for each
measurement point and these settings are indicated by specific symbols.

Symbol Meaning More information

Measurement point without settings

Selected measurement point Selecting measurement points

and dimensions
Hidden measurement point Hiding measurement points

Fixed measurement point Fixing/unfixing measurement

points
Measurement point with name Naming a measurement point

Measurement point with preset value, not used (left) Working with differences in
and used (right) height and unevenness

Measurement point with manually changed value Modifying measurement values

manually
Point above reference plane and outside of tolerance Tolerances
,

Point above reference plane and more than ½ tol-

, erance

Point above reference plane and more than ¼ tol-

, erance

Point within tolerance

,

Point below reference plane and less than ¼ tol-

, erance

Point below reference plane and more than ½ tol-

, erance

Point below reference plane and outside of tolerance

,

The value above the point is the height of the point

with respect to the reference plane.

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8 Groups:
How and why measurement points are grouped is described under Grouping and ungrouping
measurement points.

Adjusting the view

Zooming in/out of the 2D results view

Adjustment Icon Menu item

Zoom in Screen size à Increase

Zoom out Screen size à Decrease

Scale view to window size Screen size àScreen Size

Automatically scale view to window size when win- Screen size à Automatic
dow changes

In 3D view, the "Screen size" ( ) drop-down menu contains different settings for adjusting
the scaling only in the 3D view.
Further settings

Setting Menu item More information

Size Options à 2D 2D settings
Hide overlapping results Options à 2D 2D settings
Show relative or absolute dimensions Options à 2D 2D settings
Units Options à Units Setting the units
Include presets in the results Options à Results Entering Presets

Tolerance display, in color or black-and- Options à Results Selecting a tolerance dis-

white play
Show, hide commands Double-click ribbon The ribbon
tag
Refresh view F5

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3D results view
This view shows a three dimensional graphic of the measurement surface. The deviations of
the measurement surface from a reference plane are shown in color. Various settings can be
made for the reference plane. Instructions on this function are found in the chapter.
This section describes the contents of the view and how to adjust them, and contains the fol-
lowing topics:
1. View elements
2. Adjusting the view

View elements

1 Results bar:
Reference plane settings — see ""Selecting the reference plane" on page 114"
The points of the outer circle will be used as reference. For every distinct angle, the points of
the inner circles will be displayed in reference to the outer point. This function is only available
with the circle template.
2 Group bar:
Activate the plane through the group, view the roll and pitch of the group. See Displaying plane
through group of measurement points or Displaying roll and pitch of a group.
3 Tolerance bar:
Set tolerance — see "Tolerances" on page 101.
4 Statistics bar:
Statistics on measurement points, see “Statistics” under "2D results view" on page 130.
5 Status bar:
6 Scaling of lateral axis:
The total width divided by 10.
7 Scaling of the Z axis:
This scaling can be adjusted. See below.
8 Scaling of longitudinal axis:
The total length divided by 10.
9 Pitch:
Inclination of surface in the direction of the width.
10 Units in mm:
Units of height — see Setting the units.

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11 Roll:
Inclination of surface in the direction of longitude.
12 Empty area:
Here the measurement points have been hidden, see "Hiding measurement points ".
13 Measurement points:
Measurements are taken at the measurement points. Various settings can be made for each
measurement point and these settings are indicated by specific symbols.

Symbol Meaning
Fixed measurement point. See "Fixing/unfixing measurement points."
(black)
Unfixed measurement point
(gray)

Unmeasured measurement point

(white)
Selected measurement point. Change to one of the other views to deselect the
measurement point if desired.
(black-
white)

Adjusting the view

Changing the angle of view in fixed intervals

The angle of view of the 3D view can be adjusted.

Button View Menu item

Angle view

Angle view à Front view

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Angle view à Top view

Angle view à Print View

Changing the angle of view continuously

Place the cursor anywhere on the image window, then hold down the mouse button. Drag the
cursor back and forth to adjust the angle as required.

Adjusting the Z axis scaling

The scaling of the vertical axes can be changed using the following buttons in the button bar.
The scaling of the Z axis may not be smaller than the largest displayed measurement value. If
a smaller scaling is selected anyway, the value is automatically limited to the largest meas-
urement value.

Button View Menu item

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Increase the scaling. The contours Screen size à Enlarge

become more apparent.

Decrease the scaling. The contours Screen size à Flatten

become less apparent.

Reset the scaling to the standard set-Screen size à Default scale

ting.

The "Screen size" menu also contains additional settings that are only effective in the 2D view.
Further settings

Setting Menu More information

Show/hide elements in dis- Options à 3D 3D settings
play

Adjust color of background Options à 3D 3D settings

and border

Change ratio between lon- Options à 3D 3D settings

gitudinal and lateral axes
(XY ratio aspect)
Include presets in the res- Options à Results Entering Presets
ults

Units Options à Units Setting the units

Display plane through a Add group à Set group Displaying plane
group of measurement color through group of
points measurement
points
Show, hide commands Double-click ribbon tag "The ribbon " on
page 42
Refresh view F5

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Tabular results view

This view shows the arrangement of the measurement points in table form. Each meas-
urement point appears with colored tolerance information. Fixed measurement points are
marked with *. Also, various settings can be made for the reference plane and the meas-
urement points.
This section describes the contents of the view and how to adjust them and contains following
topics:
1. View elements
2. Adjusting the view

View elements

1 Results bar:
Reference plane settings — see ""Selecting the reference plane" on page 114". The points of
the outer circle will be used as reference. For every distinct angle, the points of the inner
circles will be displayed in reference to the outer point. This function is only available with the
circle template.
2 Group bar:
Activate the plane through the group, view the roll and pitch of the group. See Displaying plane
through group of measurement points or Displaying roll and pitch of a group.
3 Tolerance bar:
Set tolerance — see "Tolerances" on page 101.
4 Statistics bar:
Statistics on measurement points — see “Statistics” under "2D results view" on page 130.
5 Status bar:
6 Columns & Rows:
The rows and columns.

Adjusting the view

Further settings

Setting Menu item More information

Units Options à Units Setting the units

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Include presets in the results Options à Results Entering Presets

Show, hide commands Double-click ribbon tag "The ribbon " on page 42
Refresh view F5

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Index
E
Electronic license 9, 13
2 Email activation 10

2D 50
2D results view 130
F
2D settings 32 F1 key 17
F5 129
3 Full version 9

3D 50
3D results 133
G
Grid 96
A Groups 125, 132

Absolute measurement mode 97

Activation 9
I
Activation code 9, 15 Import CSV 57
activation inquiry 11
Auto-routing 26, 30 L
Auto name 73 Language 22
Automatic static mode 28 Laser measurement settings 20
Averaging 27 License inquiry 16
Axes 125 License wizard 44
Line 93
B Line applications 77
Bluetooth functionality 75 List of Measurements 61
Bore 93
M
C Magnetic base adapter 40
Circle 67 Manual angle entry 29
Circular surfaces 125 Measurement list 57
Command 45, 48 Measurement List 59
Comparing counterparts 120 Measurement points 66, 125
Context menu 125 Measurement system 79
CSV file 56 Multipoint measurement 81, 87
CSV format 57 Multipurpose adapter 39

D N
Direction labels 123, 127 New group 70

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O U
Online activation 10 units 24
USB RF dongle 75, 96
P
PDF file 100 W
Permissible deviation 101 wizard 8, 53
Presets 102
Z
R Z axis scaling 135
Rectangle 66
Reference measurement 118
Results settings 20
Ribbon 45, 48
Ribbon layout 42
ribbon tag 132
Ring 67

S
Saving the report 100
Screen size 50
sensALIGN sensor brackets 39
Spindle 90, 93
Splicing 106
Static angle 28
Static clock 28
Static mode measurement 84
Support 18

T
Template Assistant 53
Templates 63
Tolerance 101
Tolerances 72
Tracks 66
Trial version 9
Turn-by-turn navigation 31

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