### Laser Surface Point

Two methods for calculating the laser surface point are available: planar and spherical. For more information, see Calculation Methods.

Surface Point auto feature

To measure a laser surface point with a laser probe:

1. In the Auto Feature dialog box, click Surface Point.

2. Do one of the following:

1. Perform clicks on the CAD to give the point a location and vector. Then manually enter any remaining information.

2. Move the machine to the point location using the Laser View tab of the Graphic Display Window. Next, press the Read Point from Position button. Then, manually enter any remaining information.

3. Manually enter the theoretical x, y, z, i, j, k, etc.

3. Enter the necessary information in the Probe Toolbox tabs. You will likely want to cycle through the Laser Scan Properties, Laser Filtering Properties, and Laser Clipping Region Properties tabs to enter the information.

4. Click the Test button if desired. Warning: The machine will now move!

5. Click the Create button and then the Close button.

More:

Surface Point Command Mode Text

Auto Surface Point Path

Calculation Methods