To Create an Operation
1. Click
Inspect >
Operation. The
Operation tab opens.
2. If you have already defined some operations for the current CMM process, the Operation tab displays the probe or work center name, the Program Zero coordinate system, and the operation name.
3. If you have set up work centers prior to creating the operation, their names appear in the list box next to
. Select a work center from the list box.
To asynchronously create a user-defined work center, click the arrow next to
Setup on the extreme right of the
Operation tab and select
User-Defined Work Center. For more information on creating work centers, see Related Links.
4. To define the Program Zero, click in the collector adjacent to
and select a coordinate system. After the Program Zero is defined, the name of the coordinate system appears in the collector, and is highlighted in the graphics window.
5. Set optional elements for operation setup using the following tabs:
◦ Clearance
◦ Parameters
◦ Options
◦ Fixture Setup
◦ Process
◦ Properties
For details, see Related Links.
6. Click
to save the changes.