## Understanding the Visualization Tools

PC-DMIS versions 2009 MR1 and later provide you with graphical overlays drawn on top or around the feature being generated or edited in the Graphics Display window. These colored overlays provide you with a visual perspective for matching colored parameters or settings in the Probe Toolbox and in the Auto Feature dialog box.

These can be turned on or off using the Visualization Tools ON/OFF icon located in the Laser Scan Properties tab of the Probe Toolbox.

Visualization Tools ON/OFF icon

Some samples are provided here. These cover all the possible graphical overlays.

Some Sample Features with Overlays Sample Edge Point Sample Circle Sample Slot Sample DCC Cone

Sample Portable Cylinder

Explanation of Colored Overlays

- Yellow Line or Circle - The Overscan region.

- Blue Line or Circle - The feature's Depth value.

- Red Line - The feature's Indent value.

- Purple Circle - The feature's Spacer value.

- Pink Circles or Pink Rectangles - The feature's Ring Band value.

Cones and Cylinders Overlays

- DCC Cylinders and Cones will have their bounds (the start and end points plus the Overscan value) drawn in a light sea green color. See the image of the sample DCC cone below.

- Portable Cylinders and Cones (or Feature Extraction only features) will have their bounds (the start and end points minus the Vertical Clipping value) drawn in a lime-green color. See the image of the sample portable cylinder below.

For information on specific parameters or features, see the appropriate topics within the "Creating Auto Features with a Laser Probe" section of this documentation.