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How do I inspect to CAD or nominal geometry?
Import CAD and create features with one click from the “Extract from CAD” icon, or you can start right out with selecting an alignment and follow the prompts to measure the features. Once aligned, you can simply begin measuring with “Smart Feature” and when you finish measuring the actual feature, the nominal will automatically extract for you from the CAD.
A full GD&T inspection can be quickly performed without programming. If you are staring without GD&T, measured positions of holes can be compared to design automatically in the “Criteria” panel.
Can I inspect without CAD?
Yes. Measurement of actual data is simple with Smart Feature, or you can create features from the “Features” tab and then measure and align. Nominal data can be inputted into the properties or the criteria panel. Measurements may be collected before importing CAD or without referencing CAD. When CAD is available, removing probe offset from measurements (or tip-compensation) is performed automatically and the nominal data will automatically extract for you. It’s that simple.
How do I measure a single point circle in Inspire?
First, create a circle from the features tab. Open the properties of the circle and in the “Construction Method” drop down menu, select “Single Point.” Make sure to have the correct projection plane selected and measure the hole by nesting the probe. You can toggle the “Sticky Features” icon on at this point and continue measuring holes, but you may find it easier to just create all the circles first from the features tab, multi-select all of them, and change the properties construction method to “single point.” This way you only have to click once for each hole measurement instead of “click” followed by “done” or “next” for each hole measurement.
Can I automate a measurement process in Inspire?
Yes, the Actions panel in Inspire makes inspection automation effortless. Messages guide the operator to drive instruments in automatic measurement of predefined points, specific points or features, and auto-proximity triggering of measurements based on an assortment of user defined triggers. Open and close watch windows automatically show guidance messages, set alignment states, and freeze/thaw features for reporting. Connecting/disconnecting certain instruments or showing the report automatically is a breeze.
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Intuitive and easy to use, Inspire is a comprehensive solution that makes portable measurement simple, saves time, and ultimately improves productivity.