#### Off-Line Part Programming

Using off-line PC-DMIS, you can develop and debug part programs away from the CMM by editing a part created on-line, by importing a CAD input file, or through a DMIS, or AVAIL part program. The part program then can be directly executed using on-line PC-DMIS, or exported (post processed) into either DMIS or one of several vendor-specific formats. Off-line PC-DMIS cannot be used to directly drive a CMM.

The "Working in Off-line Mode" section describes the particulars of the off-line version.

PC-DMIS Startup in Offline Mode

1. Turn the power onto your computer and all its peripherals and log on to your computer.

2. Start PC-DMIS Offline by double clicking with the left mouse button on the OFFLINE icon in PC-DMIS's Program Group.

3. Use PC-DMIS to program your part's measurement routines. See the "Getting Started with a Simple Tutorial" section if you are new to PC-DMIS.