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

### Step 1: Install and Launch PC-DMIS

Before working with your laser device, ensure that PC-DMIS has been properly installed on your computer system.

To install PC-DMIS for your Laser device:

1. Ensure that the machine running the laser probe is properly setup and configured according to your machine’s specifications. Follow the documentation that came with your laser probe to properly connect the hardware.

2. Attach your portlock programmed with the Laser option to your computer. You must also have the correct Laser probe type from the Laser Type drop-down box programmed. The portlock settings must be selected prior to installing PC-DMIS to ensure that the needed Laser components will be installed. Please contact your PC-DMIS software distributor if your portlock has not been properly configured.

3. Install PC-DMIS.

4. Start PC-DMIS in online mode by selecting Start | (All) Programs | PC-DMIS for Windows | Online.

5. Open an existing part program, or create a new one. If you create a new part program the Probe Utilities dialog box appears.

Note: Installation of drivers, etc. should be managed by the PC-DMIS installer.

Setting Parameters without a Part Program:

Some users may need the ability to change laser parameters without first opening a part program. If needed, you can access the Laser Sensor tab for the current laser sensor in the Setup Options dialog box by pressing the F5 key or selecting Edit | Preferences | Setup. The Laser Sensor tab is discussed in Step 3.

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