Measure Batch of Features was added automated feature measurement applications. It currently supports precision scanners such as the Nikon Laser Radar and the API LADAR.
Currently supported geometry includes:
GR-Circles
GR-Slots
GR-Spheres
GR-Cylinders
The first step is to build a list of Compare to Nominal GR-Features. The easiest way to do that is to use the From CAD button if you have a CAD model. Alternatively if you have imported or constructed nominal geometry manually you can convert constructed geometry into GR-Features using then Select Nominal Geometries option. This list of features can then be used to drive the measurement process
The measurement process of each feature can then be edited through the Trapping Controls this allows you specify a specific measurement profile to use for an instrument when that feature is measured through the Configure Instrument button. The Laser Radar uses its Gauging Engine and the specified measurement definition.
The next step is to connect to the instrument and align to the nominal features. This step is critical as the Measure Batch of Features command uses the nominal feature locations to drive the instrument. Some minor misalignment can be accounted for in the measurement process but the instrument should be effectively aligned to the model before the measurement begins.
The measurement process then can be initiated through this command.
Simply select the features to measure from the current station
2. Press OK to initiate the measurement process.
More details on this process can be found in the Trapping Controls and Automation section of the Feature Inspection chapter.