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

### Fixturing Setup: Volume Definition

Fixturing Setup dialog box - Volume Definition tab

The Volume Definition tab is used to define the measuring volume for each arm that is to be used with your Flexible Fixturing system. The volume can be defined by moving the machine to the min and max positions for the X & Y axes and clicking Read Position to collect the XMax, XMin, YMax & YMin values. You can also manually edit the values in their boxes.

The Z Plate value represents the height of the base plate to which the fixturing components are attached. Click the Take Hit button and take a hit from the base plate. Clicking the Take Hit button will open the Execution Mode Options dialog box.

Execution Mode Options dialog box

Follow the instructions to take a hit on the Z Plate. This will add the Z Plate value to the box. You can also manually edit this value.