Talking Points

In an ideal world, there would never be a bug introduced in a software release.  If it does happen, however, the most important goal is to respond in as effective and efficient manner as possible.   Introducing the new PC-DMIS ‘web update’ tool available on PC-DMIS 2012 MR1. Keep your software up to date using this function. When Service Packs become available, either manually or automatically install them. Service Packs are distributed as a targeted patch. From the Help menu, select...

The Elgin, Illinois Precision Center recently hosted two user group meetings. Held on location January 22nd and at Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend, WI January 23rd, they were a resounding success. The 100+ users from the Chicagoland area and across Wisconsin who braved the frigid temperatures were not disappointed. Many stated it was time well spent and they learned a great deal.  Sessions included What's New in PC-DMIS 2012 MR1, GD&T Interpretations, eLearning Fundamentals...

Did you miss our recent webinar, What's New in PC-DMIS 2012-MR1?  Click Here to watch it online at your convenience. Become familiar with the MR1 updates made to PC-DMIS 2012. We focus on the tools which increase the effectiveness of your programming time and make it easier to complete complex tasks.    ...

Convert any DCC PC-DMIS measurement plan into a worry free ClearanceCube motion by first removing the DCC mode and then navigate to Edit | Optimize Path. When you run the Path Optimizer in manual mode, PC-DMIS will remove all the current move commands from your plan. Once the plan is optimized, navigate to Edit | Preferences | Set ClearanceCube (or Alt + C) and click the Advanced button. Select the Status tab and then click on the Active tab to select all features. Alternately, you can select i...

  CAD AssemblyThis tool is helpful when working with complex CAD assemblies. Simply hold the control key on the keyboard and left-click on any surface. PC-DMIS will show you in which part of the assembly that surface is located. PC-DMIS will even automatically expand the assembly tree if the surface you’re looking for is inside the nested list....