Fourth generation Wenzel QUARTIS uses Microsoft Fluent User Interface

It is a fully 'CAD immersed' CMM software package and builds upon the three previous software generations of Metrosoft software. Metrosoft QUARTIS is true synchronous software, providing for both a real-time graphics interaction with the physical CMM and, through extensive kinematic modelling, a real-time preview of commands selected from in-depth galleries of available inspection routines options. The graphics- rich environment of Metrosoft QUARTIS utilises the ACIS modeling kernel. Metrosoft QUARTIS has been engineered to incorporate the licensed Microsoft Fluent User Interface, first introduced in the 2007 Office products, and uses a dynamic series of 'Ribbons' as the user's principle interaction with the software's functionality. Typically in complex application software, such as that needed to program and operate a CMM, too many program features are hidden and hard to locate, making the software neither intuitive nor fluent. The goal of the Microsoft Fluent User Interface is to make it easier for users to locate and use the full range of feature rich capabilities today's advanced software applications, such as Metrosoft QUARTIS provide and eliminates multiple toolbars, menus and pop-up dialog boxes. In addition, an uncluttered workspace is provided, reducing user distraction and improving productivity dramatically, while shortening learning curves. Metrosoft QUARTIS is the first example of the Microsoft Fluent User Interface in the field of metrology. Metrosoft QUARTIS imports all the standard CAD formats, including native geometry files, from all of the major CAD suppliers. The software allows the CMM programmer to use the software off-line at the CMM as the machine is performing automatic part inspection, increasing further the productivity benefits offered. The generated inspection program has been iconised, eliminating the need for the programmer to interact with high level languages such as DMIS. The database is built upon Microsoft Access structure, providing a powerful yet simple-to-manage database solution, with fully integrated Statistical Process Control (SPC). Click'n'Measure functionality, measuring strategy dynamic libraries, live preview, CAD geometry extraction with automeasure, rapid part alignment routines, construction libraries for elements, path planning with crash prediction and avoidance are just some of the dynamic features incorporated into Metrosoft QUARTIS, guiding and assisting the CMM programmer through measuring tasks. The software also boasts a powerful reporting function, while role-defined access control provides for scaleable functionality.