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CNC Video Measuring System NEXIV

NEXIV VirtualMeasure

Ver. 11.4

Instruction Manual

(Off-line Software)
 Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Nikon product.

This instruction manual is written for users of the “CNC Video Measuring System NEXIV VirtualMeasure” software.
To ensure correct usage, read this manual carefully before operating the product.

Introduction
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 Contents

Contents

(1) Selecting a Part of CAD Data ...........4-12

Introduction .............................................. i (2) Selecting Whole CAD Data...............4-12

1 Overview of Functions.................. 1-1 4.8 Creating Profile Measurement Tools

Contents

by Referring to CAD Data ............................ 4-13

2 Preparation .................................... 2-1
2.1 Starting and Terminating
NEXIV VirtualMeasure ................................... 2-1
(1) Starting NEXIV VirtualMeasure .......... 2-1
(2) Terminating NEXIV VirtualMeasure .... 2-2
2.2 NEXIV VirtualMeasure-Specific Functions ..... 2-3
(1) Automatic Measurement
from CAD Features ............................. 2-3
(2) Automatic Profile Measurement
from CAD Features ............................. 2-4
(3) Displaying System Information ........... 2-5

3 Basic Operations........................... 3-1

3.1 Creating Teaching Data ................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Loading CAD Data............................... 3-1
3.1.2 Displaying CAD Data ........................... 3-2
3.1.3 Setting the Local Coordinate System .. 3-2
3.1.4 Creating Measurement Tool ................ 3-3
(1) Manually Creating
a Measurement Tool ........................... 3-3
(2) Automatically Creating
Measurement Tools ............................ 3-4
3.1.5 Saving Teaching File ........................... 3-5
3.2 Editing and Executing Teaching Data ............ 3-6
3.2.1 Loading Teaching Data ........................ 3-6
3.2.2 Editing Teaching Data .......................... 3-6
3.2.3 Executing Replay ................................ 3-6

4 Advanced Operations ................... 4-1

4.1 Creating Point Tool from CAD Feature .......... 4-1
4.2 Disassembling the CAD Feature to
the Point Tool ................................................. 4-3
4.3 Creating a Measurement Tool from
the CAD Feature with Macro Code ................ 4-5
4.4 Creating the Key Input Tool
from CAD Feature ......................................... 4-6
4.5 Creating a Measurement Tool
by Copying Macro Code ................................ 4-7
4.6 Collectively Creating Measurement Tools
with Macro Code for Each D-code/T-code
Number ........................................................ 4-10
4.7 Performing Scan Laser Measurement
by Using CAD Data ..................................... 4-12

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 1. Overview of Functions

1 Overview of Functions
NEXIV VirtualMeasure is an off-line software program to create a teaching file without using hardware.

A teaching file can be created by using the CAD data of work pieces in the same procedure as NEXIV AutoMeasure.
The created teaching file can be edited and executed by reading it by the NEXIV AutoMeasure.

The NEXIV VirtualMeasure can be run while the NEXIV AutoMeasure is running. 1

Overview of Functions
Restrictions
• The NEXIV VirtualMeasure cannot perform the modes such as Run measurement starts mode, Confirm results
mode and Calibration mode, and hardware settings ([Settings] on the menu bar).
• The user cannot log in to this software with the Operator privilege.

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Overview of Functions

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2 Preparation
To run the NEXIV VirtualMeasure in a computer environment where the NEXIV VirtualMeasure is not connected to the
hardware unit, the NEXIV.cfg file that contains the hardware’s calibration information is required.
Copy the NEXIV.cfg file from the hardware’s host computer, and then run the NEXIV VirtualMeasure.

Copy source: C:\NEXIV3\INIT\NEXIV.cfg in the host computer

The NEXIV.cfg file need not be copied when the NEXIV VirtualMeasure is connected to the hardware unit in a computer
environment. 2

Preparation
2.1 Starting and Terminating NEXIV VirtualMeasure

(1) Starting NEXIV VirtualMeasure

1. Start the NEXIV VirtualMeasure.

Start the NEXIV VirtualMeasure from the Start menu or by clicking the icon on the desktop.

A login screen is displayed.

2. Log in to the NEXIV VirtualMeasure.

Enter a user name and password for login.

When the NEXIV VirtualMeasure is installed, the following types of user categories are set by default: Manager
(NEXIV3-MGR), Engineer (NEXIV3-ENG), and Maintenance (Nikon). Enter the user name and password to log in
and click the [OK] button.
The login operation will be skipped if the [The software is started automatically by current login user after next
time] checkbox is selected in the User Registration dialog box.

Display Items Description

Version Version information of the application is displayed.

User name Enter a login user name in this text box.

Enter a password in this text box.

Password
This item can be omitted when password setting is not required.

Click this button to log in to the NEXIV VirtualMeasure with the entered user name and password.
[OK] button
This button is disabled when no user name has been entered.

[Cancel] button Click this button to close the window and terminate the NEXIV VirtualMeasure.

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3. Display the main window.

Upon successful completion of the login, the NEXIV VirtualMeasure main window opens.

2
Preparation

(2) Terminating NEXIV VirtualMeasure

1. Terminate the NEXIV VirtualMeasure.

Perform one of the following methods to terminate the NEXIV VirtualMeasure.

• Click [File] - [Exit application] from the menu bar (recommended).

• Click the [Close] button ( ) in the upper right corner of the main window.

• Click the icon at the right end of the title bar in the main window to display the system menu. Select [Close] in
the menu.

• Press the [Alt] + [F4] keys on the keyboard.

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2.2 NEXIV VirtualMeasure-Specific Functions

The windows (functions) of the NEXIV VirtualMeasure are essentially the same as those of the NEXIV AutoMeasure
except for the NEXIV VirtualMeasure-specific functions in the following two windows.
This section describes the functions that are displayed only by the NEXIV VirtualMeasure.

For other functions on the relevant windows, see “NEXIV AutoMeasure (Reference).”

(1) Automatic Measurement from CAD Features 2

From the menu bar, select [CAD Graphics] - [Automatic measurement from CAD features] to open this window.

Preparation
Display Items Description Control

Select this checkbox to create a tool with the set conditions without
entering measurement points by using the probe.
When this checkbox is selected, probe measurement on the video
[Without enter point] checkbox -
panel can be skipped.
When this checkbox is not selected, probe measurement for at
least one point on the video panel is required.

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(2) Automatic Profile Measurement from CAD Features

From the menu bar, select [CAD Graphics] - [Automatic profile measurement from CAD features] to open this window.

2
Preparation

Display Items Description Control

Select this checkbox to create a tool with the set conditions without
entering measurement points by using the probe.
When this checkbox is selected, probe measurement on the video
[Without enter point] checkbox -
panel can be skipped.
When this checkbox is not selected, probe measurement for at
least one point on the video panel is required.

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(3) Displaying System Information

Click [Help] - [About NEXIV AutoMeasure] on the menu bar to check the system information.

System information

Application version
information

Preparation
Display Items Description Initial Value

This field displays the system information (VMZ-R/VMA) for the NEXIV
System information -
VirtualMeasure.

Application version information This field displays the NEXIV AutoMeasure version information.

Configuration of application

Related software This field displays the names and versions of the related software
programs.

Option This field displays the names and license information of optional functions.

System configuration

Controller version This field indicates the system controller version.

Equipment status This field displays whether the equipment is connected.

• Zoom
• LED Up/Down
• Laser AF

End-user license agreements This field displays the license agreement.

[Close] button Use this button to close the dialog box.

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2
Preparation

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3 Basic Operations

3.1 Creating Teaching Data

Create teaching data based on the CAD data of work pieces.

3.1.1 Loading CAD Data

Read the CAD data of work pieces from the file to create teaching data.

Select the Start teaching mode on Function selection pane.

3
Click [CAD Graphics] - [Open CAD file] on the menu bar to open dialog box below.

Basic Operations
Select file and click the [Open] button.

The following six CAD file types are readable:

 IGES File (*.IGS)

 DXF File (*.dxf)

 GERBER File (*.GBR)

 NC File (*.NC)

 CSV File (*.csv)

 NCD File (*.NCD)

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3.1.2 Displaying CAD Data

After the CAD data has been read, CAD drawings are displayed on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

Tool bar

Reference coordinate
system of CAD features

3
Red rectangular frame
Display
Basic Operations

The range in the red rectangular frame shown on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel is displayed as CAD drawings on the
video panel.
CAD drawings are shown on the video panel at the magnification of the real machine. Changing the zoom magnification
enlarges or reduces CAD drawings in the video panel.

Precautions
If the display magnification on the video panel is not appropriate, the calibration information may not have been set
correctly.
Check whether the NEXIV.cfg file is correctly set.

Use the tool bar on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel for operations such as enlarging/reducing CAD data.
For details of tool bar, see 1.6, “Graphics Panel” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference)”.

To display a position of the CAD data on the video panel, double-click the position you want to display on Graphics
(CAD mode) panel or select [Stage position setting area] on the DRO panel to move the stage. After the stage moves, a
red rectangular frame appears at the destination position.

3.1.3 Setting the Local Coordinate System

Set the local coordinate system as needed for CAD data.

For setting the local coordinate system, see 2.4, “Setting Coordinates” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual
(Tutorial)”.

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3.1.4 Creating Measurement Tool

Create a measurement tool based on the CAD data of work pieces.

(1) Manually Creating a Measurement Tool

Manually create a measurement tool.

Values of each feature can be referenced to be used for measured values and design values by selecting a feature to
be measured and manually measuring it. Note that correct result is not obtained if a different feature is selected.

Perform manual measurement on the video panel in the same way as probe measurement by using the real machine. 3
This also applies to recall measurement.

Only point, circle, line, and arc features can be used for measurement tools.

Basic Operations
Operation procedure

1. Display the feature to be measured

Select the [Stage move] checkbox on the video panel, and then double-click on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel
to display the feature to be measured on the video panel.

2. Select the feature to be measured

Select a CAD feature on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

Confirm that no other feature is selected.

3. Select the measurement tool

Select a measurement tool suited for the feature to be measured.

The target feature turns orange on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel. If the feature color remains unchanged, there
is a discrepancy between the feature and the measurement tool.

4. Select the probe to be used for measurement

5. Set the measurement conditions

Set the zoom magnification, illumination, and probe size to meet actual measurement conditions.

6. Create the measurement tool

Measure input points necessary for the measurement on the video panel using a probe, and then create a
measurement tool.

The created measurement tool is added to the list panel.

For measured values and design values, refer to the values of each feature.

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(2) Automatically Creating Measurement Tools

Automatically create measurement tools collectively for features to be measured.

Only point, circle, line, and arc features can be used for measurement tools. Even if these features are present in
mixture, measurement tools can be collectively created because measurement tools are automatically determined
depending on features.

The following operation procedure is used when [Same measurement as feature] is selected as creating method of
feature.
For other procedures, see Chapter 4, “Advanced Operations.”

3
Operation procedure
Basic Operations

1. Select the feature to be measured

Select CAD features on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

2. Display the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane

Selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Automatic measurement from CAD features] on the menu bar displays the [Create
Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane.

For the functional description of [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane, see 2.4.15,
“Automatic Measurement from CAD Features” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference)”.

3. Select the probe to be used for measurement

4. Set the measurement conditions

Set the zoom magnification, illumination, and probe size to meet actual measurement conditions.
Use the measurement conditions verified in the actual machine.

5. Check the [Without enter point] checkbox on the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD
Features] pane

For details of the [Without enter point] checkbox, see 2.2, “(1) Automatic Measurement from CAD Features”.

To execute AF at the beginning of the measurement, clear the [Without enter point] checkbox, enter one point with
the AF probe, and then enter one point with the probe used for measurement.

6. Set conditions for [Condition of point measure creation], [Inside offset from CAD line], and [AF offset
amount]

To set conditions, click the [Detail setting] button on the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features]
pane and then set conditions on the [Automatic Creation of Measurement] pane.

For the functional description of [Automatic Creation of Measurement] pane, see 3.19.2, “Automatic Creation of
Measurement” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference).”

7. Create the measurement tool

Click the [OK] button on the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane creates
measurement tools for all selected features with the set conditions.

Measurement tools are added to the list panel in the order of feature numbers.

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Measurement tools are created for line, circle, and arc features as shown below.

1) Line feature (Line tool)

The orientation of the probe is the left side of the travel direction from line’s starting point to ending point.
The travel direction of features can be checked by selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Show CAD feature direction] from
the menu bar.

Ending point for

Inside offset from
CAD line
3
Starting point for

Basic Operations
Inside offset from
CAD line

2) Circle feature (Circle tool)

The orientation of the probe is the radiation direction from the circle center.

Center Diameter

3) Arc feature (Arc tool)

The orientation of the probe is the radiation direction from the arc center.

Starting point for Ending point for

Inside offset from Inside offset from
CAD line Radius CAD line

Center

3.1.5 Saving Teaching File

Save created measurement tools in the teaching file.

Select [File] - [Save as] from the menu bar to save measurement tools in a desired folder.

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3.2 Editing and Executing Teaching Data

Execute (replay) or edit the teaching data created by the NEXIV VirtualMeasure by using the NEXIV AutoMeasure.

3.2.1 Loading Teaching Data

The teaching data loading procedure varies depending on whether the local coordinate system has been set.

When the local coordinate system has been set

3 When the local coordinate system has been set, perform the following procedure to load the teaching data:

 Select [File] - [Open] from the menu bar to load the teaching file created by the NEXIV VirtualMeasure
Basic Operations

 Select [Coordinate] - [Initial coordinate setting] from the menu bar to set the initial coordinate system at the same
position as CAD data

When the local coordinate system has not been set

When the local coordinate system has not been set, perform the following procedure to load the teaching data:

 Select [Coordinate] - [Initial coordinate setting] from the menu bar to set the initial coordinate system at the same
position as CAD data

 Set the local coordinate system

 Select [File] - [Append teaching file] from the menu bar to load the teaching file created by the NEXIV
VirtualMeasure

3.2.2 Editing Teaching Data

Select [Edit] from the menu bar to change illumination, zoom magnification, etc. as needed.

Save the edited teaching data as needed in the teaching file.

Precautions
Note that executing [Retry measurement] changes design values from feature values to re-measured values.

3.2.3 Executing Replay

Select [Replay] - [Run] from the menu bar to run the replay measurement for the teaching data.

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4 Advanced Operations

4.1 Creating Point Tool from CAD Feature

Create a measurement tool for line, circle, or arc feature by using point measurement.

Perform the following operation procedure.

Operation procedure

1. Select the feature to be measured

Select CAD features on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

2. Display the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane 4

Selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Automatic measurement from CAD features] on the menu bar displays the [Create
Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane.

Advanced Operations
For the functional description of [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane, see 2.4.15,
“Automatic Measurement from CAD Features” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference)”.

3. Select [Center point from feature] from each [Creating method of feature] drop-down list

4. Check the [Without enter point] checkbox

For details of the [Without enter point] checkbox, see 2.2, “(1) Automatic Measurement from CAD Features”.

5. Create the measurement tool

The measurement tool is added to the list panel.

Performing point measurement for the selected feature

Clicking the [OK] button on the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane starts point
measurement for the selected feature.
A measurement tool is created as follows.
(a) For circle feature, perform point measurement at the circle center.
(b) For line feature, perform point measurement at the mid position between starting point and ending point of the
line feature.
(c) For arc feature, perform point measurement at the arc center.

Performing point measurement on the circumference of a circle or arc

To perform point measurement on the circumference of a circle or arc, click the [Detail setting] button to display the
[Automatic Creation of Measurement] pane.
Select the [Create points on arc feature] checkbox of [Condition of arc feature creation].
A measurement tool is created as follows.
(a) For circle feature, perform point measurement at the point on the circumference in the specified axial direction.
(b) For arc feature, perform point measurement at the center on the arc.

Obtaining the distance between line feature and point measurement as a result

To obtain the distance between line feature and point measurement as a result, select the [Construct from distance
between point measure and line feature] checkbox of [Condition of line feature creation].
A measurement tool is created as follows.
(a) Perform point measurement at the mid position between starting point and ending point of the line feature.
(b) Create a line feature that is the same as the feature to be measured.
(c) Create the Point to Line tool.

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 4.1 Creating Point Tool from CAD Feature

Measurement tools (points) are created for line, circle, and arc features as shown below.

1) Line feature

i. For line feature, perform point measurement at the mid position between starting point and ending point of the
line feature.

ii. Obtain the line feature that is the same as feature to be measured and the distance between line feature and
point measurement as a result.

Ending point

i.
4 ii.
Advanced Operations

Starting point

2) Circle feature

i. Perform point measurement at the circle center.

ii. Perform point measurement at the point on the circumference in the specified axial direction.

Center i. ii.
Diameter

3) Arc feature

i. Perform point measurement at the arc center.

ii. Perform point measurement at the center on the arc.

ii.

Starting point Ending point

i.

Center

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4.2 Disassembling the CAD Feature to the Point Tool

Disassemble a line, circle, or arc feature into point tools as many as the number set by [No. of point entered], and recall
the created point tools by the original line tool, circle tool, or arc tool to create them.

Perform the following operation procedure.

Operation procedure

1. Select the feature to be measured

Select CAD features on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

2. Display the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane

Selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Automatic measurement from CAD features] on the menu bar displays the [Create
4
Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane.

Advanced Operations
For the functional description of [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane, see 2.4.15,
“Automatic Measurement from CAD Features” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference)”.

3. Select [Center point from feature] from each [Creating method of feature] drop-down list

4. Check the [Without enter point] checkbox

For details of the [Without enter point] checkbox, see 2.2, “(1) Automatic Measurement from CAD Features”.

5. Disassemble the CAD feature to the point tool

When the [OK] button in the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane is clicked, the
selected feature is disassembled into point tools as many as the number set by [No. of point entered], and the
created point tools are recalled and created by the original line tool, circle tool, or arc tool.

A measurement tool is created as follows.

(a) A circle feature is disassembled into point tools as many as the number set by [No. of point entered], and the
created point tools are recalled and created by the original circle tool.

(b) A line feature is disassembled into point tools as many as the number set by [No. of point entered], and the
created point tools are recalled and created by the original line tool.

(c) An arc feature is disassembled into point tools as many as the number set by [No. of point entered], and the
created point tools are recalled and created by the original arc tool.

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 4.2 Disassembling the CAD Feature to the Point Tool

Measurement tools are created for line, circle, and arc features as shown below.

1) Line feature (when entering a line feature with three points)

i. Point measurement

ii. Point measurement

iii. Point measurement

iv. line tool (i to iii are recalled and created)

iii. Ending point for

ii. Inside offset from
CAD line
4 i.

Starting point for

Inside offset from
Advanced Operations

CAD line

2) Circle feature (when entering a circle feature with three points)

i. Point measurement

ii. Point measurement

iii. Point measurement

iv. Circle tool (i to iii are recalled and created)

ii.

i.

iii.

3) Arc feature (when entering an arc feature with three points)

i. Point measurement

ii. Point measurement

iii. Point measurement

iv. Arc tool (i to iii are recalled and created)

ii.

i. iii.

Starting point for Ending point for

Inside offset from Inside offset from
CAD line CAD line

Center

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4.3 Creating a Measurement Tool from the CAD Feature with Macro Code

Copy the measurement tool in the macro code for all features selected on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel to
automatically create a measurement tool.

When the local coordinate system has not been set, an origin setting tool is automatically created at the origin point of
the CAD initial coordinate.

Perform the following operation procedure.

This procedure is provided on the assumption that the macro code has been created.
For details of creating macro code, see 3.18, “Macro” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference).”

Macro code example 1

i. i. Circle
ii. Circle 4
iii. ii. iii. Point to point distance

Advanced Operations
Macro code example 2
ii. i. Point (Search)
ii. Origin
iii. Point (AF)
i. iii.

Macro code example 3

vi. iv. i. Point
ii. Point
v. iii.
iii. Point
iv. Point
v. Point
i. ii. vi. Rectangle

Operation procedure

1. Select the feature to be measured

Select CAD features on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

2. Display the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane

Selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Automatic measurement from CAD features] on the menu bar displays the [Create
Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane.
For the functional description of [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane, see 2.4.15,
“Automatic Measurement from CAD Features” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference)”.

3. Check the [Without enter point] checkbox

For details of the [Without enter point] checkbox, see 2.2, “(1) Automatic Measurement from CAD Features”.

4. Check the [Use macro code] checkbox and then use the [Browse] button to select a macro code

5. Create the measurement tool

Clicking the [OK] button on the [Create Measurements Automatically from CAD Features] pane creates a
measurement tool with the selected macro code.
The measurement tool is added to the list panel.

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4.4 Creating the Key Input Tool from CAD Feature

Add all features selected on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel to the list panel as teaching data.

Teaching data is created in ascending order of feature number as a key input tool.

Operation procedure

1. Select the feature to be measured

Select CAD features on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

2. Add the teaching data to list panel

4 Selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Paste CAD feature to teaching list] on the menu bar.
The same operation is obtained by right-clicking on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel and selecting [Paste CAD
feature to teaching list] from the pop-up menu.
Advanced Operations

Selected data is added to the teaching data as key input tool.

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4.5 Creating a Measurement Tool by Copying Macro Code

Copy the measurement tool in the macro code for all features selected on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel to
automatically create a measurement tool.

Select the [Apply macro to a series of CAD features] checkbox to sequentially associate each measurement tool in the
macro code with the selected CAD feature to create a measurement tool.
When the local coordinate system has not been set, an origin setting tool is automatically created at the origin point of
the CAD initial coordinate.

Creating a measurement tool is on the assumption that the macro code has been created.
For details of creating macro code, see 3.18, “Macro” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference).”

Examples of macro code

Example of creating a macro code - 1: macro code 001

4
Measurement features Macro code 001

Advanced Operations
Circle (1)

Circle (2)

Point to point distance

(Circle (1) and Circle (2) are recalled.)

Example of creating a macro code - 2: macro code 002

Measurement features Macro code 002

Circle (1)

Circle (2)

Point to point distance

(Circle (1) and Circle (2) are recalled.)

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When the [Apply macro to a series of CAD features] checkbox is not selected

 An example of automatic creation by referring to macro code 001

Selected CAD feature List panel Graphics panel

Circle (1)
Assign macro to
CAD features Circle (2)

Point to point distance (1)

Circle (3)

Circle (4)

4 Point to point distance (2)

Circle (5)
Advanced Operations

Circle (6)

Point to point distance (3)

Circle (7)

Circle (8)

Point to point distance (4)

 An example of automatic creation by referring to macro code 002

Selected CAD feature List panel Graphics panel

Circle (1)
Assign macro to
CAD features Circle (2)

Point to point distance (1)

Circle (3)

Circle (4)

Point to point distance (2)

Circle (5)

Circle (6)

Point to point distance (3)

Circle (7)

Circle (8)

Point to point distance (4)

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When the [Apply macro to a series of CAD features] checkbox is selected

 An example of automatic creation by referring to macro code 001

Selected CAD feature List panel Graphics panel

Circle (1)
Assign macro to
CAD features Circle (2)

Point to point distance (1)

Circle (3)

Circle (4)

Point to point distance (2)

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 An example of automatic creation by referring to macro code 002

Advanced Operations
The same result as macro code 001 is obtained.

Operation procedure

1. Select the feature to be measured

Select CAD features on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

2. Display the [Assign macro to CAD features] pane

Selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Assign macro to CAD features] on the menu bar displays the [Assign macro to CAD
features] pane.

For the functional description of [Assign macro to CAD features] pane, see 2.4.16, “Assign Macro to CAD
Features” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference)”.

3. Select the macro code to be referenced from the macro code list

4. Create the measurement tool

Clicking the [OK] button on the [Assign macro to CAD features] pane creates a measurement tool with the
selected macro code.

The measurement tool is added to the list panel.

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 4.6 Collectively Creating Measurement Tools with Macro Code for Each D-code/T-code Number

4.6 Collectively Creating Measurement Tools with Macro Code for Each
D-code/T-code Number

Classify features for each D-code/T-code number and set macro code to be used for each D-code/T-code number to
collectively create measurement tools for all corresponding features.

Creating measurement tools is on the assumption that D-code/T-code numbers have been set and the macro code
has been created.
For details of D-code/T-code number settings, see 2.4.11, “(3) Classification number” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure
Instruction Manual (Reference).”

For details of creating macro code, see 3.18, “Macro” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference).”

Example of creation
4 CAD data Drill (diameter) 1 Ø 0.5 mm: Set to the D-code/T-code No. 1

Drill (diameter) 2 Ø 0.8 mm: Set to the D-code/T-code No. 2

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Drill (diameter) 3 Ø 1.2 mm: Set to the D-code/T-code No. 3

Drill (diameter) 4 Ø 3.0 mm: Set to the D-code/T-code No. 4

D-code/T-code
D-code/T-code
D-code/T-code No. 1
No. 2
No. 4
D-code/T-code
No. 3

Macro code Macro code 1: Circle probe, zoom 3, tolerance setting ±0.05

Macro code 2: Circle probe, zoom 3, tolerance setting ±0.05

Macro code 3: Circle probe, zoom 2, tolerance setting ±0.10

Macro code 4: Circle probe, zoom 2, tolerance setting ±0.10

D-code/T-code number - macro code

correspondence table

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Operation procedure

1. Display the [Assign different macro to each T-Code] pane

Selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Assign different macro to each T-Code] on the menu bar displays the [Assign
different macro to each T-Code] pane.
All set D-code/T-code numbers are displayed in the D-code/T-code number - macro code correspondence table.
For the functional description of [Assign different macro to each T-Code] pane, see 2.4.17, “Assign Different
Macro to each T-Code” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference)”.

2. Set the folder that contains the macro code to be referenced in [Macro code folder]

Set the folder that contains the macro code to be referenced in [Macro code folder] as needed by clicking the
[Open] button. 4
3. Set the macro code setting for the D-code/T-code number

Advanced Operations
Setting the macro code setting for the D-code/T-code number.
Click the [D-code/T-code number] on the D-code/T-code number - macro code correspondence table then click
the [Modify] button.
The [Edit Assign Different Macro to each T-Code] pane appears. Select the target macro code from the macro
code list, and then click the [OK] button.
Set the macro code for all D-code/T-code numbers to be created collectively.

D-code/T-code number
The initial value of D-code/T-code numbers is set to 0 for all CAD data.
If D-code/T-code numbers are not applicable to collective creation, delete them from the [D-code/T-code
number - macro code correspondence table] pane by clicking the [Delete] button.

For the functional description of [Edit Assign Different Macro to each T-Code] pane, see 2.4.18, “Edit Assign
Different Macro to each T-Code” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference)”.

4. Create the measurement tool

Clicking the [OK] button on the [Assign different macro to each T-Code] pane creates a measurement tool with the
set macro code.

The measurement tool is added to the list panel.

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 4.7 Performing Scan Laser Measurement by Using CAD Data

4.7 Performing Scan Laser Measurement by Using CAD Data

Create a measurement tool to perform Scan Laser measurement on the surface of the selected CAD data area.

Scan Laser measurement is performed for CAD data that meet the following conditions.

(1) Selecting a Part of CAD Data

When the CAD data is selected, only the selected feature is used.

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Advanced Operations

(2) Selecting Whole CAD Data

When the CAD data is entirely selected, it must be configured only with the outer circumference profile line and the
inner hole profile line.

Operation procedure

1. Display the [Measure Surface Area with Laser Scanning] pane

Selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Measure surface area with laser scanning] on the menu bar displays the [Measure
surface area with laser scanning] pane.
Select a feature as needed.

For the functional description of [Measure Surface Area with Laser Scanning] pane, see 2.4.19, “Measure Surface
Area with Laser Scanning” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual (Reference)”.

2. Create the measurement tool

Clicking the [OK] button on the [Measure Surface Area with Laser Scanning] pane creates a measurement tool
with the set macro code.

The measurement tool is added to the list panel.

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4.8 Creating Profile Measurement Tools by Referring to CAD Data

Automatically create Profile Measurement - Normal to Profile Direction measurement tools for all features selected on
the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

A closed profile in which multiple features are connected is created as a single profile.

For the feature data shown below, nine Profile Measurement - Normal to Profile Direction measurement tools are
automatically created.

i.

ii.
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iii.

Advanced Operations
vi.
iv. vii.
v. viii.
ix.

Operation procedure

1. Select the feature to be measured

Select CAD features on the Graphics (CAD mode) panel.

2. Display the [Automatic Profile Measurement from CAD Features] pane

Selecting [CAD Graphics] - [Automatic profile measurement from CAD features] on the menu bar displays the
[Automatic profile measurement from CAD features] pane.

For the functional description of [Automatic Profile Measurement from CAD Features] pane, see 2.4.20,
“Automatic Profile Measurement from CAD Features” in the “NEXIV AutoMeasure Instruction Manual
(Reference)”.

3. Check the [Without enter point] checkbox

For details of the [Without enter point] checkbox, see 2.2, “(2) Automatic Profile Measurement from CAD
Features”.

4. Select the [Measurement point spacing]

Selecting [Specify no. of points] or [Specify distance].

5. Automatically create a Profile Measurement - Normal to Profile Direction measurement tool

Clicking the [OK] button on the [Automatic Profile Measurement from CAD Features] pane creates a Profile
Measurement - Normal to Profile Direction measurement tool for the selected CAD data.

The measurement tool is added to the list panel.

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