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204 QC5200 Series User’s Guide
Specifying the program’s run time environment
The run time environment settings for part programs are contained in the Program Properties General setup
screen shown on the next page. These settings include:
Run program this many times
A number of program executions can be specified to simplify the process of measuring a series of identical
parts. Enter the desired number of sequential program executions into the data field.
Use machine reference frame
Check this box to insure that all datums are deleted prior to executing the program. This is essential when
a permanent fixture is used to hold the part because the first CNC moves used to establish a reference
frame for the part are performed automatically by the system using the datum that exists when the program
execution begins.
Empty feature list before running
Check this box to clear the Feature template at the beginning of each run on a new part. This restricts
the display of features to one part when a series of identical parts are being measured and reported by a
sequence of program executions.
Use probe teach values as recorded
This box pertains to a probe teach function included in the part program. Check this box to perform one
probe teach during the first program recording, and then use the teach values for all subsequent executions
in a series. Clear this box to perform a new probe teach at the beginning of each program execution.
Including a probe teach function in each program execution is useful when light conditions or part charac-
teristics are variable.
Do not report any errors during program execution
Check this box to suppress error reporting that displays messages and pauses program execution.
Prevent program from being modified by anyone but supervisor
Check this box to restrict program editing to supervisors and other personnel authorized to use the super-
visor’s password.
Close the part when done running
Check this box to automatically close the part when the program finishes executing. This function is typi-
cally used in an environment that restricts the user’s activities to loading a part and then running a single
automated series of feature measurements.
Randomly measure this percent of guide features
Typically, some features are designated as guide features and are displayed in the Part View window to
help users visualize the path but are not measured. However, in applications that include a large number
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