### Setup Options: Part/Machine tab

Setup Options dialog box-Part/Machine tab

The Part/Machine tab lets you define the part setup on the CMM (or Machine) by changing the CAD axes relationship to the machine axes. This option can be accessed by clicking on the Part/Machine tab within the Setup Option dialog box (Edit | Preferences | Setup).

This capability is needed when a program is being created using PC-DMIS, and the CAD coordinate system differs from the CMM part setup.

Example: A part is set up on the machine with its X+ CAD axis pointing in the same direction as the CMM's Z+ axis. The Z+ CAD axis is pointing in the same direction as the CMM's X- axis. This function can be used to create the proper relationships.

To equate the CAD setup to the part’s setup, simply select the appropriate axes from the drop-down lists. Once this relationship is established, it will be easier to program the part because PC-DMIS will properly display the probe in relation to the part.

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