Angle Cycles

The Angle X, Y and Z cycles are defined with the following parameters:

Approach/Retract

• The Distance value defines the Probe tool position before or after performing the measurement cycle.
• The direction button enables you to define the direction of the tool path relative to a specific plane.

Levels

• The Z Level value defines the Z-coordinate of the contact point. The selection button enables you to select the point directly on the model by using the Pick on plane dialog box.

Modify geometry

• The Offset value defines an additional distance from the contact points in the same direction as the approach/retract distance.

Shrink geometry

• The Move start point field enables you to reduce the measurement distance by shifting the start point by the specified value. The point is shifted along the chain direction, parallel to the operation geometry.
• The Move end point field enables you to reduce the measurement distance by shifting the end point by the specified value. The point is shifted in the direction opposite to the chain, parallel to the operation geometry.

Measure plane (available for Z only)

• The Measure plane option enables you to choose the plane in which the angle from Z is measured.

• The Side shift field enables you to set the side offset from the geometry. If you choose ZX as the measure plane, the Y-coordinate is shifted. If you choose YZ plane as the measure plane, the Z-coordinate is shifted.

Repetitive touches

• This field enables you to define the number of touches in each contact point.