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The active tip refers to the part of the probe (also referred to as the stylus) that is currently loaded for use. Several tips can be considered active at a time and are referenced in the Active tip list.

The sensing unit that is attached either to the Ram of the CMM or the indexable wrist. The probe requires a stylus be mounted to it in order to gather measurement data (except in the case of a hard probe).

#### Step 3: Create the Polyhedral Calibration Tool

Prior to calibrating on the polyhedral calibration tool, you will need to define the polyhedral tool.

1. Select the two tips that you have just calibrated from the Active Tip
   List of the Probe
   Utilities dialog box.

2. Click the Measure button again. The Measure Probe dialog box appears.

3. Click the Add Tool button. The Add Tool dialog box appears.

4. From the Tool Type list, select POLYHEDRAL.

5. Type a name for the tool in the Tool ID box.

6. Define the I, J, K Shank Vector. You won't need to define the Diameter / Length since this is already hard coded based on your calibration tool type selection.

7. Click OK. PC-DMIS displays the Measure Probe dialog box again.

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