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#### Step 1: Manually Measure an Edge Point

The manual alignment in this example will consist of a single Edge Point to approximately locate the part. In later steps, additional datums will be measured (under DCC if applicable) to create a final alignment. Before you begin, mount the part so it is reasonably square to the axes of the measuring machine.

To measure the datum feature:

1. Select the Magnification tab and adjust the magnification so it is decreased to the minimum setting (zoomed out).

2. Select the Illumination tab and set the Top Light to 0% (Off)and the Bottom Light to 35%.

3. Select the tab.

4. Select the Curve Mode button from the Graphics Modes toolbar.

5. Move the machine so the front-left Corner is within the FOV as shown below:

6. Click the Edge Point button from the Auto Feature toolbar. This opens the Auto Feature (edge point) dialog box.

7. Click a point on the front edge, VERY CLOSE to the left corner.

8. Select the Hit Targets tab .

9. Change Automatic Target to Manual Hit Target.

Since this is actually a "Manual Target" edge point, the actual point used is where ever the cross hair is physically placed by the operator.

10. Click Create to add this edge point to the part program.

11. Click Close to exit the Auto Feature dialog box.

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