Hexagon’s PC-DMIS Touch software uses gestures to identify measuring tasks

Employing a high resolution Multi-Touch display, Hexagon PC-DMIS Touch operation includes full touch gesturing and utilisation of colour in distinctive ways to guide the user through the measurement routine. One-off dimensions can be executed through intuitive automated measurement sequences, while more complex measurement plans are created by simply measuring the features directly on the part. A graphical representation of the measured features is always displayed in the centre of the interface during measurement. The software organises measurement-plan features intuitively by 'Face'. This guides the user through a full set of inspection tools, such as construction of features or feature sets, 2D and 3D dimensional reporting, GD&T configuration. In this way the user can select either an already measured feature from the list directly from the graphical representation, measure a new one – or any combination – depending on the required input. As features are measured the user selects whether or not to display all or part of the corresponding data on the report while at the same time updating feature nominal and tolerance data. A quick swipe to the right provides instant access to the report with a statistical view of how the measured features stack up against tolerance requirements. PC-DMIS Touch was demonstrated at its launch at HxGN Live 2013 on a Romer Absolute Arm and a 4.5.4 SF DCC CMM. Initially it will be available on the market for portable measuring arms, then in late 2013 for CMMs.