Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) > Configuring for CMM > Configurations Options for CMM
Configurations Options for CMM
ncl_file_extension
<file extension>
Sets the default file extension for DMIS files. If you do not set this option, the default DMIS file extension is .ncl.
* 
File extension length is limited to 3 characters. If you specify a longer file extension, it will be truncated and a warning will be issued.
pro_mf_cl_dir
<directory name>
Sets the default directory for the DMIS data files. Use the full path name to avoid problems. For example, /home/users/library/dmis.
pro_mf_param_dir
<directory name>
Sets the default directory for the parameter files for Measure steps. Use the full path name to avoid problems. For example, /home/users/library/cmm_params.
pro_mf_workcell_dir
<directory name>
Sets the default directory for the CMM workcell files. Use the full path name to avoid problems. For example, /home/users/library/workcells.
shade_mfg_ref_models
yes*, no
yes—Shades reference parts when generating shaded images.
no—Does not process reference parts when generating the shaded image (to save time).
store_tool_path_file
yes*, no
Specifies how CMM probe path information is computed:
yes—The probe path information is stored in a file called filename.tph, where filename is the name of the CMM model.
no—The probe path is recomputed every time you retrieve the CMM model or change any measure parameters.
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