#### Clear Plane Toggle

This icon lets you determine whether or not PC-DMIS inserts an automatic MOVE/CLEARPLANE command before measuring the first automatic hit of any auto features created after selecting the toggle icon.

Note: This icon only becomes available for selection if your part program is in DCC Mode and if you have a clearance plane already defined.

- If selected, PC-DMIS will automatically insert a MOVE/CLEARPLANE command (relative to the current coordinate system and part origin) into the Edit window before the first automatic hit of the feature. This causes the probe to move to the defined clearance plane before measuring the feature. After the last hit on the feature is measured, the probe will stay at probe depth until called to the next feature.

- If not selected, PC-DMIS creates Auto Features normally without inserting any MOVE/CLEARPLANE commands.

Using clearance planes reduces programming time because the need to define intermediate moves is reduced. It can also help protect your hardware from an inadvertent collision with the part. See "Parameter Settings: Clear Plane tab" in the "Setting your Preferences" chapter for additional information on Clearance Planes.

Important: When measuring studs, be sure to set the spacer value to a distance that will allow the probe to move around the stud.