### CAD Equals Part

The Cad Equals Part button is helpful when using CAD data on-line.

To set the CAD equal to the part:

1. Measure features on the part or fixture.

2. Use the alignment options (LEVEL, ROTATE and SET ORIGIN) to create an alignment.

3. Select the Cad Equals Part button.

PC-DMIS will create a bridge between the CAD data and the measured data. This allows the measured data to be displayed on top of the CAD data. It also uses the CAD data to help inspect the part. This option is only available after a created alignment places the part origin/orientation at the same location as the CAD origin/orientation.

After the Cad Equals Part button is selected for a part, the CAD Equals Part menu item will be selected.