Delcam’s PowerINSPECT offers easier CAD-based inspection

This version offers the ability to select features from the CAD view, with item types shown by an icon, making selection easier. Other improvements include adding the ability to insert extra points or features anywhere within the inspection sequence, not just at the end. Collision checking, during sequence simulation, has been made more flexible and easier to use, with options to stop the sequence automatically once a collision is detected and to continue the simulation until the next problem is found. Building on existing feature definition functionality, the 'point source' feature gives the ability to define these relationships offline. This improves consistency for batch measurement, with the ability to reuse measurements in the same way for every component. Finally, labels for reporting purposes can be attached to selected points within point clouds generated by laser scanners. For example, the user can highlight in the report the points that are furthest out of tolerance or could identify critical points in the design for detailed reporting.