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To Bring Components into a CMM Model
A CMM model may consist of one or more part components. When you create a new CMM model, it is empty, that is, it does not contain any components. You have to bring in at least one reference model to measure.
1. On the Inspect tab, click the arrow next to Reference Model. Select an icon for the particular method to assemble a reference model:
Reference Model Wizard—Assemble a reference model and specify the reference model type on the Create Reference Model dialog box.
Assemble Reference Model—Assemble a reference model using same model.
Inherit Reference Model—Assemble a reference model with features inherited from a model.
Merge Reference Model—Assemble a reference model with features merged from a model.
Create Reference Model—Create reference models.
Select an icon for the particular method to assemble a reference model.
2. In the Open dialog box, select the model.
3. Constrain and place the model using the Component Placement tab.
4. Click . The reference model opens in the graphics window.
5. Perform the following operations on the reference part:
 
* Use these options only to place the parts that you want to measure. If you want to indicate the positioning of the fixtures, to ensure that your probe paths do not interfere with the holding fixture, use the Fixture functionality.
Assemble additional components (parts) to the first reference model using Inspect > Reference Model > Assemble Reference Model.
Create additional reference parts in CMM mode using Inspect > Reference Model > Create Reference Model.
Redefine placement of one or more reference parts by selecting them and using Inspect > Operate > Edit Definition.
Disassemble any reference parts by selecting them and using Inspect > Delete.
Replace a reference part by a member of the same part family using Inspect > Operate > Replace.
Create a simplified representation of a reference part using View > Manage Views > View Manager.
6. Assemble or create additional reference models, if desired.