Current Help System: PC-DMIS Laser (View Core Help)

## Using the Scan Line Indicator

PC-DMIS Laser has the ability to display a scan line indicator in the Graphics Display window. This colored indicator represents the location of the actual beam's scan line in 3D space. The indicator only functions when PC-DMIS is running in on-line mode with an actual laser probe pointing at the part in real time.

Click the Start / Stop Live View icon in the Laser View tab to turn it (and the Live View) on or off.

If the beam is within range, it will then appear in the Graphics Display window and will blink whenever the beam is pulsing. Starting away from the part and moving toward it, the indicator will begin to change colors. As it nears the desired focal range, it will change colors from red, to orange, then yellow, then yellow-green, and finally to green.

A sample Scan Line Indicator (in orange) showing the beam's scan line position too far above the part.

This green color signifies that the beam is at the optimal distance away from the part for scanning.

A sample Scan Line Indicator (in green) showing the beam's scan line position at the optimal focal distance

If you move the beam too close to the part, it will again move away from the desired green color toward red.