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### Plane AutoTrigger

The PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command tells PC-DMIS to automatically take a hit when the probe passes the plane defined by the surface normal of a supported feature at the level of the defined depth. For auto features, this defined location will be adjusted based on options such as sample hits or RMEAS features. As the probe center passes from one side of the plane to the other, the probe will trigger and the hit will be taken.

You can use this command with manual machines; instead of pressing a button to take a hit, you can place PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ commands at any standard location within the Edit window.

You can add TriggerPlane commands from the Plane AutoTrigger area of the Probe Trigger Options tab or by clicking the Edge Auto Trigger Mode button from the Probe Mode toolbar.

This command only works in online mode. If the AUTOTRIGGER/ command is used, it will take precedence over the PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command.

Plane AutoTrigger area on the Probe Trigger Options tab

Note on Faro and Romer Machines: As defined above, PC-DMIS will automatically take a hit when the probe passes the plane. However, if you are using a Faro or a Romer machine, the probe will not trigger again until you press the Accept button (or Release button). You must press this button after each registered hit in order to continue.

On: Selecting this check box activates the PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command. Commands in the Edit Window that follow the inserted PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command will use the plane auto trigger functionality as defined.

If you do not select this check box and you click the Insert Command button, PC-DMIS inserts the command line into the Edit Window but doesn't activate the command. The PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command will not function until the option is turned on.

Beeping On: Selecting this check box activates a beeping sound associated with your PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command. As you approach the target with the probe, beeps become more frequent.

Insert Command: Clicking the Insert Command button inserts the PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ command into the Edit window for the current part program.

This command line reads:

PLANE AUTOTRIGGER/ TOG1,TOG2

TOG1: This toggle field corresponds to the On check box. It displays either ON or OFF.

TOG2: This toggle field corresponds to the Beeping On check box. It displays either ON or OFF.