## Getting Started

There are a few basic steps that you should take to verify that your system has been properly prepared before using PC-DMIS with your laser device.

To get PC-DMIS running with your laser probe, follow these steps:

- Step 1: Install and Launch PC-DMIS

- Step 2: Define the Laser Probe

- Step 3: Define Setup Options for the Laser Sensor

- Step 4: Calibrate the Laser Probe

- Step 5: Check the Calibration Results

If you are using a Perceptron laser on a Romer arm, see the "Using a Romer Portable CMM" section in the PC-DMIS Portable documentation.