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Release Notes2019/12/02PolyWorks® Metrology Suite 2019

PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019 - Release Notes 3

Contents

4 About this document

4 Instructions for obtaining the latest releases

5 Intermediate Release 7




24 Intermediate Release 3.1






51 Major Release


About this document

This document presents the new tools included with the PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019, the latest major release of the PolyWorks Metrology Suite, as well as improvements to existing tools. It also presents fixes and enhancements included in intermediate releases (e.g., PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019 IR1), which are made available on InnovMetric’s website as they are released.

Instructions for obtaining the latest releases

InnovMetric Software offers intermediate releases of the PolyWorks Metrology Suite on a monthly basis. These intermediate releases contain new tools, improvements to existing tools, and fixed issues.

The latest intermediate release always includes all of the previous intermediate releases as well as the base major release of the software. Intermediate releases are numbered sequentially. When installing an intermediate release, the previous intermediate release is automatically uninstalled.

To download and install an intermediate release of the PolyWorks Metrology Suite, proceed as follows:

1. In your web browser, go to http://www.innovmetric.com.

2. Click Technical Support Zone.

3. Enter your E-mail and Password, then click LOG IN.

If necessary, create a user account.

4. Click the Software Releases tab, then click the desired intermediate release to download a compressed ZIP file.

5. Click RELEASE NOTES to see a description of the new tools, improvements to existing tools, and bug fixes provided with each intermediate release.

6. Click DOWNLOAD THIS SOFTWARE.

7. Close all open PolyWorks Metrology Suite applications.

8. Decompress the downloaded file and install the intermediate release of the PolyWorks Metrology Suite.

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Intermediate Release 7


General

The Chinese, Czech, German, Japanese, and Polish user interfaces have been updated.

PolyWorks|Inspector

It is now possible to use the Play Inspection tool on autogenerated sequences containing objects measured by macro scripts. The relationship between these objects and the other objects can be specified using the Additional Measurements and Required Measurements object measurement script parameters.

Results have been improved when using the Maximize number of in-tolerance controls GD&T option.

The latest release of JT CAD import technology has been integrated. The following format can now be imported:

JT NURBS File version 10.5 (JT Open Toolkit 10.5.2.0)

Fixed issues:

An issue with device position temperature compensation, when positions other than the first one are defined numerically, has been fixed.

A performance issue when using datum targets has been fixed.

Issues with the CATIA V5 and SolidWorks CAD model importers have been fixed.

Portable metrology plug-ins

The new 4.0.0.24 version of the Creaform VXprobe and VXscan plug-ins contains several improvements and fixes. These plug-ins are now fully compatible with the measurement sequence: measurement sequences that use them can now be autogenerated and played by using the Play Inspection tool or by selecting the Launch Play Inspection check box and specifying a sequence when adding a new piece.

Note that this update is only available on 64-bit platforms.

Version 4.23.1.0 of the SDK has been integrated into the API Radian Pro (Radian) Laser Tracker plug-in.

Version 5.12.11.0 of the SDK has been integrated into the API Radian Plus/Core (Omnitrac 2) Laser Tracker plug-in.

CMM plug-ins

The Hexagon LSP-S2 and LSP-S4 probe heads are now supported for the CNC CMM plug-in.

The Hexagon B3CS, DC4K, FBPC, RC241, and RC4K controllers have been added to the list of machine controller models for the CNC CMM plug-in.



Fixed issues:

A software freeze in the I++ CMM plug-in when stopping a sequence or when a collision occurs has been fixed.

Issues when calibrating tool orientations on Mitutoyo CMMs using a UC400 controller have been fixed.

PolyWorks|DataLoop

It is now possible to log in to PolyWorks|DataLoop Server for Microsoft SQL without using the current Windows session credentials with the new Use Windows session credentials to log in to Microsoft SQL Server check box on the DataLoop page of the Workspace Manager Options. When selected, this check box allows automatically using the Windows session credentials when connecting to PolyWorks|DataLoop Server for Microsoft SQL. When cleared, the user must enter a username and a password to be able to connect. The check box is selected by default.

The following changes have also been made to the DataLoop page:

Connection options for PolyWorks|DataLoop Server are now grouped in the new Connection section.

When the Use Windows session credentials to log in to Microsoft SQL Server check box is cleared, the Test Connection button of the Connection Parameters dialog box cannot be used.




General

The French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Turkish user interfaces have been updated.

PolyWorks|Inspector

Object measurement scripts can now be used to measure cross-sections.

When CNC probing or CNC scanning, PolyWorks now verifies whether the measurement path is entirely or partially out of reach by the probing or scanning assembly such as when the measurement object cannot be reached by the current tool orientation.

Out-of-reach issues are avoided when generating and optimizing measurement paths as well as when adding objects to a measurement sequence using the assisted sequencing technology.

The collision detection functionality flags out-of-reach issues the same way as potential collisions in both the Sequence Editor pane and the measurement path in the 3D scene.



Out-of-reach issues in a measurement sequence can also be analyzed while in the Measurement Path Analysis mode. The side of the working volume that is related to that issue is displayed in red wireframe.

When performing operations outside of a measurement sequence, such as when CNC probing a measurement object, a warning icon informs the user of out-of-reach issues. If these operations are launched anyway, the probing or scanning tool assembly and the CMM table are displayed in red in the 3D scene. The side of the working volume that is related to that issue is displayed in red wireframe.



When CNC probing using either the CNC CMM or I++ CMM plug-ins, tactile scanning is now supported for plane features. The Grid step point acquisition parameter allows users to adjust the tactile scanning grid pattern. PolyWorks creates an efficient grid pattern according to the properties specified and the cropping of the nominal plane primitive.

The environmental data gathered by the probing device, such as pressure and air temperature, is now kept for each measured point. This functionality is unavailable for scanned or imported points.

Other improvements have also been made in the following dialog boxes regarding the environmental data of measured points:

New columns have been added to the Edit Measured Points dialog box to display this data. The columns are only visible when their respective values have been measured.

New columns can be added to the Device Positions and Targets dialog box to display the mean, minimum, and maximum temperature.

The new Environmental Parameters section has been added in the Properties dialog box of data objects. It displays the mean, minimum, and maximum temperatures and is only visible when their values have been measured.



The new Points + Time + Environmental Parameters template in the Text File Export Options for the exportation of point clouds allows users to also export the time and environmental data associated with each point.

Other improvements have also been made in the reports regarding the environmental data of measured points:

New columns can be added to the Feature Measured Points Table, the Feature Table, and the Device Positions Table in reports to display information relating to this data.

The new Temperature report template can now be used to create report tables from data objects.

Units of pressure and temperature can now be added to the header of report tables.



The deviation direction flag type can now be selected independently for the X, Y, and Z axis. Three list boxes have thus been added to the Flags section of the Options > Objects > Deviation Direction Flags page of the PolyWorks|Inspector Options dialog box to replace the previous list box that applied for all axes.

Fixed issue:

An issue when importing VRML files with color information has been fixed.

PolyWorks|Reviewer

CAD models in the IGES and STEP formats can now be imported in PolyWorks|Reviewer, using the File > Open CAD Models menu item or the corresponding button in the Standard Toolbar, as shown to the right. The following changes have been made:

The new View CAD Models interactive mode is automatically activated when a CAD model is imported. The available actions in the 3D Scene toolbar and in the menus are the same as those available for the View Polygonal Models interactive mode.

The Reference/Data subcategory was added to the Objects category of the Options dialog box. It contains the CAD Models page that includes the new options to set the tessellation tolerance, with a default value of 0.01 mm, and the maximum stitching distance, with a default value of 0.05 mm for CAD



models. A new check box, cleared by default, on the Options > Objects > Reference/Data > CAD Models > STEP page, now allows users to create an element group for each body when selected.

Fixed issue:

PolyWorks|ReportLoop could not connect to a PolyWorks|Inspector project in which the Allow saving project in PolyWorks|Reviewer option was cleared. The issue has been fixed.



CMM plug-ins

LK Metrology now requires PolyWorks Metrology Suite users to obtain an "LK CMM Driver License" to connect their PolyWorks|Inspector™ CNC CMM plug-in to the following LK/Nikon controller models: MCC-200, MCC-250, NMC-100, NMC-300.

To ensure continuing compatibility of your LK/Nikon CNC CMM controller with PolyWorks MS 2019 IR6 or later versions, install and launch this application, then follow LK's procedure.

Alternately, type in the following addresses in the search bar of your web browser:

Application: https://dfoef594zmthn.cloudfront.net/other/LKLicensingInstaller.zip

LK procedure: http://www.lkmetrology.com/LKDriverLicense/

The names of former Nikon machine models and controllers have been renamed to LK.

In addition, the LK MCC-200, LK MCC-250, and the LK NMC-300 controllers now support the SP25M tool part. Therefore, tactile scanning is now supported when using these controllers. Note that:

When using these LK controllers, tactile scanning is not supported for plane features.

Tool parts SM25-1 through SM25-5 have been added to the list of available parts.

When using the CNC CMM plug-in, the Hexagon HH-ACW-43MW probe head can now be used as part of a virtual machine configuration when the Virtual Controller controller model is specified. Therefore, those using that probe head with the I++ CMM plug-in can now use the Offline Simulation mode offered for the CNC CMM plug-in, such as to verify whether the measurement path is collision-free.

Once the probe head is selected, the related adapter/extension tool parts can now be added to create the virtual tool.

https://dfoef594zmthn.cloudfront.net/other/LKLicensingInstaller.zip

http://www.lkmetrology.com/LKDriverLicense/



Fixed issue:

An issue when tactile scanning large cylinders with a high point density using the I++ CMM plug-in has been fixed.




General

The Czech, French, German, Korean, Portuguese, and Turkish user interfaces have been updated.

New translated documents are available:

PolyWorks|Inspector Essentials Premium Package is available in Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

CNC CMM Essentials for PolyWorks|Inspector Premium Package is available in Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Detailed information on installing translated documents is available through the Help > Reference Guides > About Translated Documentation menu item of the Workspace Manager.

A new option has been added to the Options > General page of the Workspace Manager Options dialog box. The Workspaces section now offers the Automatically convert older workspaces at open check box that enables automatically converting workspaces made in older versions of the software when opening them with a more recent version.

PolyWorks|Inspector

A new option is offered for when creating optimized measurement paths using the assisted sequencing technology or when optimizing go to positions.

The Displacements option is now offered to set a default clearance distance for the displacements of the probing or scanning assembly along an optimized measurement path, such as when the tool moves between measurement objects. This option is offered on the Collision Avoidance page (previously called the Collision Detection page) of the PolyWorks|Inspector Options dialog box.

Other changes were also made to this options page:

Clearance distance options related to measurement path generation are grouped under the new Path generation section. This includes the Tool orientation changes item, which was previously offered on the Add Objects to Sequence dialog box and the corresponding toolbar in the 3D scene.



Collision detection options are now grouped under the Collision detection section.

The Collision Avoidance options page can also be accessed by way of:

The new Collision Detection Options item, offered on the collision detection split button menu;

The new Path Generation Options button, offered in the Add Objects to Sequence dialog box and in the corresponding toolbar in the 3D scene.



Macro commands have been added:

All objects and object groups in the tree view that are not currently selected can be collapsed using the TREEVIEW OBJECT COLLAPSE ALL macro command.

To make identifying object types using macro scripts easier:

The type and subtypes of the selected object can be obtained using the TREEVIEW OBJECT PROPERTIES TYPES GET macro command.

The status of the selected primitive can be obtained as Nominal or Measured using the TREEVIEW PRIMITIVE PROPERTIES STATUS GET macro command.

The type of a sequence step can be obtained by specifying the step number and the sequence name, if different from the one of the active sequence, in the SEQUENCE STEP TYPE GET macro command.

The version and the build number of the current module can be obtained using the HELP SOFTWARE VERSION GET macro command.

Fixed issues:

A software crash when saving a project has been fixed. The crash could occur when project pieces contain custom properties. We strongly recommend that users having such custom properties upgrade to version 2019 IR5.



An issue with the PLY polygonal model importer has been fixed.

Issues with the display of the number of points while scanning have been fixed.

When a snapshot was updated while SPC annotations were visible, the object annotations in the snapshot could be changed from standard annotations to SPC annotations. This issue has been fixed.

PolyWorks|Modeler

The add-in used to import PolyWorks PWSF parametric sketch files into Autodesk Inventor now supports Inventor 2020.

Portable Metrology plug-ins

Fixed issues:

Issues with the Faro 3D Imager plug-in have been fixed.

A software crash when scanning with the Nikon Metrology Probe and Scanner plug-in has been fixed.

CMM plug-ins

The Renishaw A-5003-0073 cylindrical stylus is now supported for users of the CNC CMM plug-in.

The Hexagon HH-A-H2.5 and HH-AS8-H2.5 probe heads are now supported for users of the CNC CMM plug-in.

PolyWorks|DataLoop

Microsoft SQL Server can now be used as a system for PolyWorks|DataLoop Server.

A yellow ribbon is now displayed in PolyWorks|Inspector when opening a project that uses a version of PolyWorks|Inspector that is more recent than the version of the project on the PolyWorks|DataLoop Server.

The upload operation when saving changes made to piece properties has been optimized for pieces that are not stored locally. Note that if those properties are found in PDF reports, the piece must be opened to update them since the download operation is not automatically performed when the modifications are saved.

PolyWorks|AR

PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019 IR5 64-bit offers version 2019 1.4 of PolyWorks|AR. This version:

Is compatible with Vuforia MTG 8.3.8 or Vuforia MTG 8.0.10.

Supports PolyWorks|Inspector projects containing multiple CAD Reference objects.




General

The Chinese, Czech, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish user interfaces have been updated.

In the Customize Visual Layout dialog box, the following improvements have been made regarding user toolbars:

Icons have been added in the toolbar list to easily differentiate user toolbars (USR) from standard toolbars (STD).

It is now possible to specify a version number when creating or editing user toolbars.

The Rename button becomes the Properties button and now allows editing the version number as well as the name of user toolbars.

User toolbars can now be imported into the current visual layout using the Import button or the Tools > Visual Layout > Import Toolbars menu item.

User toolbars can now be exported using the Export button.

Fixed issue:

Issues with the IGES and STEP CAD model importers have been fixed.

PolyWorks|Inspector

When performing a CMM Prealignment while in the Offline Simulation mode, it is now possible to position the piece within the CNC CMM working volume to better represent its actual position on the CNC CMM table.

When selected, the new Position in working volume check box, offered in the CMM Prealignment dialog box, allows users to drag the X:, Y:, and Z: sliders to modify the position of the piece within the working volume. Dragging the sliders performs translations in the 3D scene, giving users a real-time preview of the position of the piece as they move it.

The X, Y, Z axes offsets are displayed in the Parameters section of the data alignment properties. The position of the piece can also be edited in the Edit Axes CMM Prealignment dialog box.



The line that represents the mean of the signed measured values (Mean Meas) in Object Control SPC trend charts is now light gray instead of green. This change has also been made to SPC annotations.

A new option has been added to the Object > Control page of the PolyWorks|Inspector Options dialog box. The Standard templates section now offers the Set standard template tolerance to zero check box that enables changing the default tolerance value of standard control templates from ±1 mm to 0 mm. User control templates are unaffected.



The following improvements have been made to object measurement scripts:

When defining parameters for object measurement scripts, two new types are offered:

The Required Measurements parameter type can be defined to allow specifying Data and measurement objects that must already be measured in order to successfully run the corresponding object measurement script.

The Additional Measurements parameter type can be defined to allow specifying additional Data and measurement objects that will also be measured when running the corresponding object measurement script.

When these parameters are defined, users can then choose a default value using the adjacent arrow and choosing from the list of Data and measurement objects in the project.

On the shortcut menu of Data and measurement objects, as well as in the Method list box of the Measurement tab of the objects’ property sheet, More has been renamed Manage Macro Scripts.

Both project scripts and favorite scripts are now displayed as measurement methods on the Measurement tab of the object’s property sheet as well as on the object’s shortcut menu.

New fixers have been added to object measurement scripts in the tooltip of icons in the object’s property sheet as well as in the macro script manager.

New or imported scripts are no longer automatically set as favorite. When a project object measurement script is set as favorite, it is automatically added to the user configuration.

The new Assign to Selected Measurement Objects button has been added to the Macro Script dialog box to allow assigning a script to selected objects.

The collision detection functionality is now available when executing the following CNC CMM movements using commands: Scanning, Go to, Change tool orientation and Probe measured.

It is now possible to force the orientation of the tool for some actions during assisted sequencing. When the Optimize measurement sequence mode is activated and the Automatically select tools and tool orientations check box is cleared, these new options are displayed in the Add Objects to Sequence dialog box and in the Tools and Tool Orientations dialog box.



The new Tools and Tool Orientations Used when Adding Objects to Sequence button in the Edit Sequence and Measurement Path interactive mode toolbar also displays the Tools and Tool Orientations dialog box when pressed. When the orientation is manually specified, the button changes and also displays the tool and the tool’s orientation.

Two types are offered:

The Use Current option associates the current tool and tool orientation with the object to be added in the sequence.

The Custom option allows selecting the tool and tool orientation to associate with the object to be added in the sequence.

When an I++ CMM device with inferred calibration is used, the A, B, and C angles must be entered separately.

When a selection of objects is added to a measurement sequence, the choice of compatible tool orientations to measure each object has been improved. Collision detection at measurement points is now used, when possible, to choose a compatible tool orientation, which usually results in less orientations being used to measure the object.

In PolyWorks|Inspector, a new command now makes it possible to prevent the user from editing objects in the Tree View or the 3D scene using the right-click and the double-click. This command makes the object’s shortcut menu and properties inaccessible, allowing a user to measure without risking changing the parameters. The command is tied to the user configuration, not the project.

Point features can now be created from minimum and maximum feature deviations. When the point feature is selected in the Create Features dialog box and the From Objects method is chosen, the Feature Min and Max Deviations submethod becomes available. When this submethod is selected, the new Considered feature component list box is displayed in the Parameters section. It allows specifying whether the min and max deviations of the Nominal or the Measured component of features are used to create point features. This property can also be modified on the Dependencies tab of the property sheet of the point features created using this method.



The latest release of Spatial’s 3D InterOp CAD import technology has been integrated. The following formats can now be imported:

Creo 6.0

NX 1847

Parasolid 31.1

Fixed issues:

An issue when dragging points in the Measurement Points pane has been fixed.

The tactile scanning point-to-point distance is now scaled when changing units.

PolyWorks|Modeler

The add-in used to import PolyWorks PWSF parametric sketch files into Creo now supports Creo 6.0. Note that this update is only available on 64-bit platforms.


The latest SDK has been integrated into the Nikon Metrology Laser Radar plug-in.

The Zeiss T-Scan plug-ins are now compatible with version 6.0.4.344 of the colin3D software.

Fixed issues:

A memory consumption issue with the Surphaser plug-in has been fixed.

CMM plug-ins

When using the Manual CMM plug-in, if the MZ 1060 protocol is selected, users can now specify whether the machine axes have reference markers on the General tab of the Probing Device Properties dialog box.

If an unreliable encoder signal or loss of reference from at least one of the CMM axes is detected, such as when encoders need to be cleaned, the probing device is disconnected to avoid precision errors and to allow the user to make the necessary changes. Once done and the device is reconnected, if reference markers are used, a new homing operation must be performed to move the machine along all axes up to each reference marker.



Improvements have been made regarding the support of the zCAT device. In order to benefit from these improvements, the following command must be invoked to specify that the zCAT server is used:

PROBE DEVICE IPP_CMM SERVER_APPLICATION ("zCAT")

A problem related to the communication between PolyWorks and the zCAT device has been corrected.

The horizontal probe of the zCAT device is now supported.

Fixed issues:

Issues with TP6 tools have been fixed.

A collision detection issue when using units other that millimeters (mm) has been fixed.

PolyWorks|DataLoop

In PolyWorks|Inspector, the Maximum number of results when searching for pieces stored on PolyWorks|DataLoop Server is no longer limited to 999.

In the Workspace Manager, the Edit > Search Workspaces menu item, as well as the corresponding button on the Standard toolbar, have been renamed Search Local Workspaces. Also, when managing PolyWorks data using PolyWorks|DataLoop Server, the Search Local Workspaces button has been removed from the Standard toolbar.

PolyWorks|AR

PolyWorks|AR 2019 1.3 for HoloLens is now available on the Technical Support Zone and contains fixed issues. For instructions on obtaining and installing PolyWorks|AR see Instructions for obtaining the latest releases on page 4.


Intermediate Release 3.1


PolyWorks|Inspector

This hotfix solves the following issues:

An issue when saving projects with the 2019 IR3 version has been fixed. The issue affected color scales, flush & gap gauge types, and profile gauge types that contain non-ASCII characters in their names. Most languages other than English are thus affected. The problem can result in a software crash or in a misinterpretation of the names of gauge types. We strongly recommend that all users having installed the 2019 IR3 version upgrade to the 2019 IR3.1 version.

A performance issue when updating or saving a project has been fixed. The issue occurred in projects having cylinder features and high-density Data objects.


General

Fixed issues:

Issues with the STEP CAD model importer have been fixed.

PolyWorks|Inspector

The following changes have been made to the Objects > Features > GD&T options page:



It is now possible to specify whether or not simultaneous requirements are used when there are no datum features.

The new Apply to controls referencing no datum features check box is offered in the Controls section when the Simultaneous Requirements option button is selected. It allows users to specify whether separate or simultaneous requirements are used when there are no datum features:

If the check box is selected, simultaneous requirements are used if there are no datum features.

If the check box is cleared, separate requirements are used if there are no datum features.

It is now possible to specify whether the position and orientation GD&T tools are calculated using the measured primitive or using the unrelated actual mating envelope (ASME standard) or the associated feature (ISO standard).

The new Do not refit measured primitives check box, offered in the Controlled features section, allows users to specify whether the measured primitives are refitted for controlled features:

If the check box is selected, the position and orientation GD&T tools are calculated using the measured primitive.

If the check box is cleared, the position and orientation GD&T tools are calculated using the unrelated actual mating envelope or associated feature, if possible. Otherwise, the measured primitive is used and a warning is displayed in the Geometry Controls pane.

Note that when using the ISO GD&T standard, the median line is used for cylinder features.

Other changes have also been made to this options page:

Two items have been renamed and moved:

- Do not use measured points for circle features has been renamed Do not use measured points of circle features for orientation tools, and moved to the Controlled features section. The Orientation tools section has been removed.

- Do not use residual mobility optimization if no datum features has been renamed Allow mobility for controls referencing no datum features, and moved to the Residual mobility optimization section.

The least-squares feature-fitting algorithms of PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019 have been certified by PTB.

Fixed issues:

Update issues with text fields in the Report Editor have been fixed.




When using the Leica T-Scan/Tracker, the macro script command language can now be used to move the tracker’s laser beam to a 3D position where a specific tool is expected to be found and performs an optimized stationary measurement to get the location of that tool. This can be done using the following command:

DIGITIZE DEVICE LEICA TSCAN_TRACKER GO_AND_MEASURE_STATIONARY

The PolyWorks SDK now provides examples of plug-ins that can be used to integrate a grid scanning device in PolyWorks.

When using the Leica AT960/AT930 Laser Tracker or the Leica ATS Laser Tracker plug-ins, the new Connection identifier list box allows users to connect to a specific laser tracker by choosing from a list of available trackers rather than specifying an IP address or host name.

Hovering the mouse pointer over a specific tracker displays a tooltip with the tracker’s name, serial number, IP address, and any comments entered for that tracker.

CMM plug-ins

When using the Manual CMM plug-in, it is now possible to import PolyWorks compensation maps when using the Samsoft protocol.

This new PWMAP file type, which is identified by the .pwmap file extension, can be imported on the Volumetric compensation tab of the Probing Device Properties dialog box. The Linearity (μ/m) and Squareness group labels have been removed.

Selecting the Compensate check box makes the Software compensation group label available. The Import button adjacent to the Map text box can then be pressed to import the PolyWorks volumetric compensation map.

Note that the macro script command language can be used to convert the linearity and squareness software compensation values that were previously used into a PolyWorks compensation map file, which can then be imported. For more information, contact your PolyWorks provider.

When using the CNC CMM plug-in, it is now possible to import the DEA file type (*.dat) when importing volumetric compensation maps.



When using the Inferred calibration mode for the I++ plug-in, the new assisted sequencing technology can now be used to quickly add selected measurement objects to a measurement sequence while creating an optimized measurement path.

However, there are some limitations since the I++ plug-in does not support collision detection:

Users must verify the measurement path to ensure that it is collision free.

Users must manually pick Go to Position points used to avoid collisions in the measurement sequence.

Fixed issues:

Issues with the I++ CMM plug-in have been fixed.

A software freeze has been fixed in the CNC CMM plug-in when using a Hexagon DC controller. The freeze occurred when using the Read Parameters from Controller button of the Edit Machine dialog box.

PolyWorks|DataLoop™

Fixed issues:

An issue when using Asian fonts in the PolyWorks|DataLoop Web Interface has been fixed.




PolyWorks|Inspector

This hotfix solves a software crash that occurred when extracting cylinder features or when saving a project.


General

The Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, German, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish user interfaces have been updated.

New translated documents are available:

PolyWorks|Inspector Essentials Premium Package is available in Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

CNC CMM Essentials for PolyWorks|Inspector Premium Package is available in Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

It is now possible to import reference objects and/or data objects by dragging the selected files from a Windows file browser and dropping them anywhere in an open PolyWorks Metrology Suite module, allowing users to quickly import more than one type of object at once (i.e., point clouds, CAD models, and polygonal models).

When dragging and dropping files, file formats are automatically detected.

The new Object Type to Import dialog box is displayed when dragging and dropping JT file types. It allows the user to specify whether the selected objects are imported as CAD models or polygonal models. Users can also set which type of object is imported by default.



The corresponding option is also offered in the new Drag and drop section of the Reference/Data page of the PolyWorks|Inspector Options dialog box.

Two sections on this options page were also renamed:

Reference object import has been renamed Reference object

Data object import has been renamed Data object

PolyWorks|Inspector

Several improvements have been made regarding the Control Reviewer pane and control views.

Objects and controls can now be added to a control view by:

Dragging and dropping selected objects from the tree view to the list area of a control view in the Control Reviewer pane.

Choosing the Add to Current Control View item on the objects‘ shortcut menu. This item is offered if reviewing a control view in the Control Reviewer that does not already contain the selected objects.



Choosing the Report > Add to Control View item in the objects’ shortcut menu and selecting the desired control view from the list. This item is also offered from the Control Reviewer list area to add one or more controls to a control view.

Objects and controls can now be removed from a control view:

In the Control Reviewer pane by:

- Selecting the controls or objects in the list area, then choosing the Edit > Remove Controls or Edit > Remove Objects menu items on the Menu Bar.

- Choosing the Remove Controls or Remove Objects items on the shortcut menu of the selected controls or objects in the list area.

- Dragging and dropping the selected controls or objects out of the list area.

- Selecting the controls or objects, then pressing the DELETE key.

In the tree view or 3D scene by:

- Choosing the Remove from Current Control View item in the object’s shortcut menu. This item is offered if reviewing a control view in the Control Reviewer that contains the selected objects.

When removing objects, all controls associated with the selected objects are also removed.



When editing control views:

The Edit button has been removed from the Standard toolbar in the Control Reviewer pane and the interactive edition mode is no longer launched. Instead, changes can be made to control views at any time.

Changes made to a control view in the Control Reviewer pane are confirmed by pressing the new Apply Changes to Control View button or by choosing the Control View > Apply Changes menu item. An asterisk is displayed next to the name of the control view being modified and is no longer displayed once the changes are applied.

It is now possible to edit the name of a control view in the Manage Control Views dialog box. The order of control views can also be edited by dragging them.

A new reviewing mode in the 3D scene indicates that a control view is currently being reviewed in the Control Reviewer pane.



It is now possible to use the Guiding Zone to navigate to the previous step in a measurement sequence using the new Previous Step button. In addition, the Skip button has been renamed Next Step. When using either of these buttons, sequence execution is now automatically paused which is also indicated in the Guiding Zone.

The following changes have been made for when using scripted measurement methods:

Before an object measurement script is run, the graphical user interface is automatically saved and is then restored once the script ends. This includes restoring the display and selection of objects as well as the display and position of any panes or dialog boxes.

It is now possible to update object measurement scripts in a project. The new Update Project Macro Script item is offered in the Macro Scripts dialog box when the object measurement script in the project differs from the copy that is saved in the current user configuration or provided with the PolyWorks version. Right-clicking the warning icon that is displayed in these cases allows users to either update the object measurement script in the project or save the script to the user configuration.

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When importing CAD models, file formats of PRT files are now automatically detected.

When using either the ASME or the ISO GD&T standards, the Straightness GD&T tool is now supported for cylinder features.

When using the ISO GD&T standard:

The Separate Requirements option button is now selected by default on the Objects > Features > GD&T page of the PolyWorks|Inspector Options dialog box.

It is now possible to use the two-point size method on cylinder features.

By default, the two-point size method is used and no modifier is selected in the first list box of the Modifiers column. However, the (LP) modifier associated with the two-point size method can optionally be specified.

The (SX) or (SN) modifier is automatically added based on the in-space orientation of the cylinder feature.

The Mating Diameter and Local Diameter size tools have been replaced by the Diameter size tool, which is offered for both cylinder and circle features.

The latest Faro SDK has been integrated. The latest FLS files from Faro can now be imported.



Fixed issues:

Improvements have been made to the calculation of orientation GD&T tools that use two datum features.

Issues with the NX and Inventor CAD model importers have been fixed.



CMM plug-ins

When using the CNC CMM or the I++ CMM plug-ins, it is now possible to use tactile scanning to measure planar polylines using the following macro command:

PROBE DEVICE CNC MEASURE TACTILE_SCANNING PATH PLANAR_POLYLINE

When using the CNC CMM plug-in, it is now possible to specify the degree to which a star stylus is manually rotated when mounting it to the tool assembly. The new Mount rotation (deg) text box is offered when using the Probing Device properties dialog box to create, edit, or duplicate tools that contain a star stylus. The 3D display now also shows a guide in the bottom left corner, displaying the number that corresponds to each stylus tip in the Tool parts table. The 3D display and guide are updated according to the Mount rotation (deg) value specified.

The mount rotation angle is in relation to the axis of the autojoint connection.

A positive angle indicates that the rotation is in the same direction as the B angle of the probe head, according to the Renishaw CMM hardware convention.

If the star stylus is manually rotated, the Mount rotation (deg) value specified must also be edited accordingly.

If the Mount rotation (deg) value is edited after the tool orientation is calibrated, a warning icon is displayed indicating that the tool orientation must be recalibrated.



When using the Manual CMM plug-in, it is now possible to import PolyWorks volumetric compensation maps for the following protocols:

Deva CMM

I++

MZ 1060

MZ 1060 (RSF)

Renishaw UCCserver

WPZ 50

This new PWMAP file type, which is identified by the .pwmap file extension, can be imported on the Volumetric compensation tab of the Probing Device Properties dialog box. Selecting the Compensate check box makes the Software compensation group label available. For the MZ 1060 and MZ1060 (RSF) protocols, the From Software method must also be specified, as shown in the example.

The Import button adjacent to the Map text box can then be pressed to import the PolyWorks volumetric compensation map.

Fixed issues:

Connection issues with zCAT CMMs when using the I++ CMM plug-in have been fixed.

Issues with the I++ CMM plug-in have been fixed.




A warning message is now displayed before uploading a workspace that has the same name as another workspace on the server.

The search tool has been improved to better reflect the local and server statuses of the data.

The local and server statuses are now displayed separately when viewing search results.

New icons are now used to indicate the server status of the data.

The data is stored on the server.

The data is not stored on the server.

The server status of the data is unknown (for example, no connection with the server is currently established).

The data has either been deleted from the server, or you no longer have the required permissions to access it.

The data is from another database/server. Its status is therefore unknown, as no connection with that database/server is currently established.




General

The latest release of Spatial’s 3D InterOp CAD import technology has been integrated. The following format can now be imported: 3DExperience (CATIA V6) exported using version V6 R2019x.

PolyWorks|Inspector

It is now possible to activate or deactivate data color maps by middle-clicking them in the tree view.

Adding snapshots to formatted reports has been simplified:

Snapshot containers now offer a Capture 3D Scene Region button to create a snapshot that is directly added to the container.

Standard report layouts now include a snapshot container on their title page.

In order to the comply with the ISO GPS standard, new global size modifiers are now offered to calculate specific measurements when using the Mating Diameter GD&T tool on cylinders and circles.

The (GG), (GX), (GN), and (GC) global size modifiers can now be specified in the Modifiers column.



The following macro commands have been added to obtain the names and number of custom properties for projects and pieces.

PROJECT PROPERTIES CUSTOM NAME ALL GET

PROJECT PROPERTIES CUSTOM COUNT GET

PIECE PROPERTIES CUSTOM NAME ALL GET

PIECE PROPERTIES CUSTOM COUNT GET

Fixed issues:

Issues with the STEP and CATIA CAD model importers have been fixed.

When importing objects from GOM files, the units specified in the file are now considered and the appropriate unit conversions are done.

When deleting datum targets, the project is now updated.

A page numbering issue in the Report Editor has been fixed.


When using the Faro Laser Tracker plug-in with the 6Probe accessory, the probe tip now only needs to be specified at the first connection; it is then remembered for future connections.

The latest versions of the KREON Probe and KREON Scanner third-party plug-ins have been integrated.

For users of the Leica ATS Laser Tracker and Leica AT960/AT930 Laser Tracker plug-ins, the new Generate Leica Log File button can be used to generate a log file (.lfile), which can be sent to the Leica support team to troubleshoot issues.

Issues with the Leica ATS Laser Tracker plug-in have been fixed.



CMM plug-ins

When using the Manual CMM plug-in with the MZ1060 or the MZ1060 (RSF) protocols, volumetric compensation can now be performed by PolyWorks|Inspector.

A new Method list box can be used to specify how volumetric compensation is performed:

From Counting System – Volumetric compensation is performed using the counting system of the CMM. This corresponds to the existing compensation method.

From Software – Volumetric compensation is performed by PolyWorks|Inspector. When this method is chosen, the Software compensation section is offered to import a PolyWorks map file (.pwmap).

A calibration issue with the SP25 tactile scanning module has been fixed.

PolyWorks|AR™

The PolyWorks|AR augmented reality solution is a PolyWorks application for the Microsoft HoloLens that allows users to interactively review PolyWorks|Inspector inspection results on the real-world part. By overlaying 3D graphics, such as data-to-CAD deviation color maps, onto the user’s view of the real-world part in the HoloLens, PolyWorks|AR provides hands-free manufacturing feedback that can be especially useful when inspecting larger parts.

The new PolyWorks|AR plug-in has been added to the PolyWorks|Inspector Premium package through the PolyWorks|Inspector Premium add-ons license key. It can be loaded at startup by selecting the Augmented Reality check box on the Plug-ins page of the Workspace Manager Options dialog box.

In order to run PolyWorks|AR, users must:

Have a HoloLens.

Have access to Wi-Fi.

Install two software components:

The HoloLens app: PolyWorks|AR 2019 1.0 for HoloLens

The Model Target Generator Package (8.0.10) for PolyWorks|AR

For more information on installing and setting up PolyWorks|AR, see the PolyWorks|AR Software Releases document. Once PolyWorks|AR is installed and set up, by gazing and using standard HoloLens gestures such as air tapping, users wearing a HoloLens can navigate the PolyWorks|AR user interface to connect to an open PolyWorks|Inspector project and get visual feedback on the real-world part in front of them. But first, the HoloLens must be able to recognize and track the part to provide the user with meaningful visual feedback.

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Recognizing and tracking the real-world part in the HoloLens

To use augmented reality technologies in 3D metrology applications, it is fundamental to first be able to recognize and track the real-world part to properly overlay 3D graphics onto the view of the part, providing the user with meaningful visual feedback. Once PolyWorks|AR is installed and set up, the following steps must be completed so that the HoloLens can recognize and track the part:

1. Open the pertinent project in PolyWorks|Inspector. The project must include a CAD model and a color map.

2. Generate the Model Target to be able to recognize and track the real-world part based on its shape. A Model Target is a 2D outline view of the CAD model and is generated using the Vuforia Model Target Generator. The Model Target Generator is launched by choosing the Tools > Plug-ins > Augmented Reality > Launch Model Target Generator menu item in PolyWorks|Inspector. The Model Target can then be generated by following a short procedure and only needs to be generated once if no changes are made to the CAD model. For more information, see the PolyWorks|AR Installation Guide.

3. Open the PolyWorks|AR app on the HoloLens unit and connect to the pertinent PolyWorks|Inspector project.

4. Snap the Model Target to the view of the real-world part by moving the view of the outline over the view of the part.

To be able to recognize and track the real-world part in the HoloLens, two technologies are used. Model-Based Tracking is used to establish the initial snap between the Model Target and the part. A key benefit of the Model-Based Tracking technology is that it does not require the use of targets, however the whole part must be visible from HoloLens cameras. The second technology that is typically used is the HoloLens Inertial tracking/SLAM technology, which automatically repositions the 3D graphics by tracking the user’s movement around the part.



Using PolyWorks|AR

Various toolbar and menu items are offered in PolyWorks|AR that can be used to provide the user wearing the HoloLens with visual feedback on inspection results. Standard HoloLens gestures, such as air tapping, can be applied to navigate the user interface and use functionalities, such as to click a button or to pick color map point annotations.

A main toolbar (shown in (a)) offers the Project, Tools, and Settings items.

Air tapping the Project button displays a toolbar (shown in (b)) that offers an item to refresh a project that is open in PolyWorks|AR, for example for when changes are made for that project in PolyWorks|Inspector. The snap between the Model Target and the part can also be re-established, for example for when the part is moved. Users can also connect to a different project.

Air tapping the Tools button displays a toolbar (shown in (c)) that offers an item to interactively show or hide both the color map and the color scale. Users can also add color map point annotations and show or hide those points. A green check mark icon indicates that a button is selected.

Air tapping the Settings button displays the settings menu (shown in (d)) that allows users to enable the continuous tracking mode. This mode can be used to continuously track a part that is slowly moving.

In this image, the main toolbar (see (a) below) and the Project toolbar (see (b) below) are shown.

In this image, the main toolbar (see (a) below) and the Tools toolbar (see (c) below) are shown.

Project

Tools

Settings

Refresh Project

Relocate 3D Model

Change Project

Show/Hide Color Map

Add/Stop Adding Color Map Point Annotations

Show/Hide Color Map Point Annotations

(b)

(c)

(a)

(d)




A new Free Up Disk Space button is offered on the DataLoop page of the Workspace Manager Options dialog box. It opens a dialog box that is used to free up disk space by removing local data that already exists on the server. Check boxes are used to select the workspaces from which to remove local data. Note that all local changes are kept when this operation is used.

Performance has been improved when multiple users work on the same project at the same time. Delays are now shorter when verifications are made for updated data and conflicting changes.

A yellow ribbon is now displayed when other users have uploaded new PolyWorks|Inspector pieces or have deleted existing ones on the server. The ribbon offers the Update button, which updates the local project and pieces in order to be synchronized with the server.



Several additions have been made to the search tool over the previous 2018 and 2019 releases to improve how search results are displayed:

Search results used to be limited to 250 pieces. This limit can now be edited using the new Maximum number of results text box. A higher maximum number of pieces will result in a slower search. Conversely, a lower maximum number of pieces will result in a faster search. The default value of 250 pieces offers a good balance between search speed and search results.

The following additions have been made when search results are displayed using the list view:

When opening PolyWorks|Inspector projects, a new Show list box is now offered to specify which pieces are displayed. It is possible to either display pieces included in the selected project or pieces that match the search query.

Columns are offered for standard project and piece properties. If search results include custom properties, columns are also offered for custom properties if their values correspond to the search results.



Filters are now offered for several columns. They can be used to drill down search results.

- If a filter is offered for a column, a filter icon is displayed next to its name.

- If a filter is activated, the name of the column is displayed in italics, and the filter icon is displayed in orange.

- Note that filters can only be used to filter search results; they cannot be used to obtain different, more precise results.

Search results can be sorted by column by clicking column header. The SHIFT key can be used to apply sorting to a second column.

- If sorting is applied to a column, a sort icon is displayed next to its name, and search results are displayed with a gray background within that column.

- Hover the mouse pointer over a column header to display a tooltip that indicates the sorting that is applied.

Fixed issues:

Issues have been fixed in PolyWorks|DataLoop Web Interface when controls are reported in multiple coordinate systems or data alignments.

A data color map issue has been fixed in PolyWorks|DataLoop Web Interface when using multiple reference objects.

PolyWorks|ReportLoop™

PolyWorks|ReportLoop is a powerful reporting solution that digitally interconnects the PolyWorks Metrology Suite to Microsoft® Excel. It allows users to inject 3D inspection data into corporate Excel reports by directly linking spreadsheet cells to PolyWorks controls, control views, tables, and snapshots, as well as project, object, and piece properties, without having to create macros. And as formulas are written in each cell, the Excel report has built-in intelligence that allows it to automatically update cells when the inspection project has been modified.

PolyWorks|ReportLoop is a new addition to the Collaborative Suite and is provided at no cost to all new customers and existing customers entitled to upgrade to PolyWorks 2019.

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Using the PolyWorks|ReportLoop tab

Once PolyWorks|ReportLoop is installed, using an MSI file, the PolyWorks|ReportLoop tab is made available in Excel. This tab offers the reporting tools that can be used to quickly and easily insert PolyWorks inspection data into Excel spreadsheets and update that data. Pressing the Show Reporting Tools button opens the PolyWorks Reporting Tools pane.

In the PolyWorks Reporting Tools pane, users can connect to an open PolyWorks|Inspector or PolyWorks|Reviewer project by clicking the Connect item.

If more than one PolyWorks project is open, a dialog box is displayed to specify which project to connect to.



Inserting PolyWorks inspection data into Excel spreadsheets

Once connected to a PolyWorks project, a tree view is displayed in the PolyWorks Reporting Tools pane displaying the workspace as well as project and piece names. The measurement objects, control views, and report items are also displayed. Note that formatted reports in PolyWorks projects are not considered. The Refresh button, in the top right corner of the pane, refreshes the list displayed in the tree view based on changes saved in PolyWorks|Inspector.

To insert PolyWorks inspection data within Excel spreadsheets, the user selects an item in the tree view in the PolyWorks Reporting Tools pane. Once an item is selected, different tabs, such as the Controls and Properties tabs, are displayed at the bottom of the pane above the preview area. The tabs displayed depend on the selection in the tree view.

Once a tab is selected, selecting specific information in the preview area below the tab and clicking the Insert button inserts that information into the Excel sheet along with the corresponding formulas. Users can also double-click the selected information in the preview area to insert it into the spreadsheet. The selected information can also be copied and pasted into the spreadsheet by pressing the CTRL+C and CTRL+V shortcut keys. The information is inserted into the cells, or range of cells, that have been selected in the spreadsheet.

When inserting snapshots into a spreadsheet, they are not inserted into cells but rather are floating and can be moved by dragging.

Report items are inserted into spreadsheets according to their position in the PolyWorks|Inspector report.



Updating PolyWorks inspection data inserted into Excel spreadsheets

The Update button can be used to update cells and snapshots. The Update list box allows users to choose which Excel spreadsheet items are updated at a time: cells and snapshots in the entire workbook, on the current sheet, or just the selected cells or snapshots.

When connected to a PolyWorks|Inspector project, changes saved in that project for the current piece are also automatically updated in the Excel spreadsheet. If the changes are not saved in the PolyWorks project, users can still update the items in Excel by pressing the Update button. In this case, items will be updated according to the selection made in the Update list box.

When not connected to a PolyWorks|Inspector project, pressing the Update button updates the inspection data that has been inserted into the Excel spreadsheet for all the pieces found in the project that is open in PolyWorks|Inspector, according to the selection made in the Update list box.

PolyWorks|PMI+Loop™

PolyWorks|PMI+Loop is a measurement planning solution that transforms the measurement planning process into a digital collaborative workflow between the design team, the manufacturing team, and the measurement team and is part of the Collaborative Suite.

Through an add-in that brings PolyWorks functionality into a customer’s CAD platform, customers can define PolyWorks measurement objects associative with the CAD geometry, add dimensional controls, and create control views to create and edit 3D measurement plans. As PMI+Loop uses the same software code base and user interface concepts as the measurement team, all the teams involved in the measurement planning process can seamlessly exchange CAD model and measurement plan updates between the CAD and PolyWorks platforms, greatly improving the measurement planning process efficiency. Note that PolyWorks|PMI+Loop can currently only be set up for the NX 11 CAD platform, with plans to support other CAD platforms in the future.

Using PolyWorks|PMI+Loop in NX 11

Once PolyWorks|PMI+Loop is installed, using an MSI file, the PolyWorks|PMI+Loop tab is offered in NX 11. When using the Modeling or Sheet Metal application in NX 11, pressing the PMI+ button on the Application tab makes the tools offered on the PolyWorks|PMI+Loop tab available.

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The PolyWorks|PMI+Loop tab offers several PolyWorks tools that can be used to add PMI information to the CAD model to create or edit 3D measurement plans and exchange them including:

Creating PolyWorks features (including distances and angles) and comparison points.

Adding characteristics to PolyWorks features and editing those characteristics, which are referred to as geometry controls in PolyWorks.

Organizing PMI+ objects by creating NX 11 model views, which are referred to as control views in PolyWorks.

Exporting a measurement plan, along with the CAD model, to PolyWorks|Inspector.

Importing a measurement plan from PolyWorks into NX 11, including any additions or changes made to PMI information in PolyWorks.

Hovering the mouse pointer over an item in the toolbar displays a tooltip that provides more information on each tool.



Using PolyWorks|PMI+Loop in PolyWorks|Inspector

A measurement plan that has been created or edited in NX 11 can be imported into PolyWorks|Inspector along with the CAD model. If the Import features and controls check box is selected on the NX (UG) options page, then the measurement plan is automatically imported with the CAD model, when applicable, when choosing the File > Import > CAD Models menu item.

If the check box is cleared, the measurement plan can be imported along with the CAD model by manually selecting the new PWPMI file type also, which is identified by the new .pwpmi extension.

It is also possible to export the measurement plan that includes PMI information that has been added or edited in PolyWorks|Inspector (i.e., containing measurement objects associated with the CAD geometry, dimensional controls, or control views) to NX 11. To do so, choose the new File > Export > As PolyWorks|PMI+Loop Measurement Plan menu item.

Note that when using the Tools > Reference Objects > Replace menu item to replace the CAD Reference object, the measurement plan is automatically updated as long as Import features and controls option is selected or the PWPMI file type is manually selected.




CMM plug-ins

The following issues have been fixed when using the I++ CMM plug-in:

An issue resulting in the use of an incorrect approach speed has been fixed.

An issue when picking a tool orientation and the Split tools and tool orientations check box is selected has been fixed. The probe head angles proposed when a tool orientation does not exist are now correct.


Major Release

Major Release

This section presents the new tools included with the PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019, the latest major release of the PolyWorks Metrology Suite, as well as improvements made to existing tools. It also introduces new collaboration products offered as part of the new PolyWorks Collaborative Suite.

PolyWorks® Metrology Suite

Several changes have been made in the PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019 major release that apply to more than one module. Additions have been made to the PolyWorks|Inspector™ Standard and Premium packages, including the addition of the new PolyWorks|AR™ augmented reality plug-in to the PolyWorks|Inspector Premium package. A number of tools have been added to the GD&T toolset in order to comply with the ISO GPS standard. Object measurement scripts can now be created to integrate scripted measurement methods into standard PolyWorks workflows, providing highly customizable measurement solutions. Users can also easily create an optimized measurement path in a fraction of the time by simply selecting the desired objects and adding them to a measurement sequence—all while keeping the measurement path collision-free. A description of these changes, as well as of other new tools and improvements, is provided in the following sections.

Addition to the PolyWorks|Inspector Standard package

The PolyWorks|Inspector Standard package now includes real-time quality meshing—a technology that helps improve the quality of the scans. When Data points are acquired using real-time quality meshing, they are meshed, and quality metrics can be activated to provide feedback on the quality of the scans. Low-quality areas can then be rescanned to obtain better data.

Additions to the PolyWorks|Inspector Premium package

New add-ons are now offered and have been added to the PolyWorks|Inspector Premium package through the new PolyWorks|Inspector Premium add-ons license key.

PolyWorks|AR™ for the Microsoft® HoloLens

The PolyWorks|AR augmented reality solution is a PolyWorks application for the Microsoft HoloLens that allows users to interactively review PolyWorks|Inspector inspection results on the real-world part. By overlaying 3D graphics, such as data-to-CAD deviation color maps, onto the user’s view of the real-world part in the HoloLens, PolyWorks|AR provides hands-free manufacturing feedback that can be especially useful when inspecting larger parts.

This plug-in will officially be released along with the Intermediate Release 1.0 of the PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019. Users who have a HoloLens and are interested in using the PolyWorks|AR plug-in are invited to contact InnovMetric Software Inc.


Major Release

PolyWorks|Modeler™ Light

The new PolyWorks|Modeler Light module, a lighter version of the PolyWorks|Modeler™ module, offers basic editing tools for polygonal models, such as hole-filling, smoothing, and reduction tools, that were previously only available to users with a valid PolyWorks|Modeler license. These editing tools, which are highlighted in the image below, can be used, for example, to analyze air volume or fine-tune aesthetics. Note the following:

Only polygonal models are supported; therefore, functionalities related to other types of objects have not been included in PolyWorks|Modeler Light.

Projects containing objects that are not supported cannot be opened; however, polygonal model objects can be transferred from PolyWorks|Inspector projects.

Pressing the Start PolyWorks|Modeler button in the Workspace Manager automatically opens the right version of PolyWorks|Modeler according to the license keys detected; if both the PolyWorks|Modeler (Standard or Premium) and PolyWorks|Modeler Light licenses are available, the Standard or Premium module is opened.

The PolyWorks|Modeler NURBS license keys are not applicable to PolyWorks|Modeler Light.


Major Release

End of 32-bit support with PolyWorks® 2020

InnovMetric is dropping support for 32-bit versions of its PolyWorks products. PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019 will be the last major release to offer a 32-bit version, with continued support up to Intermediate Release 12, planned for May 2020.

Maintaining development tools for the 32-bit platform is becoming increasingly difficult, as several software component suppliers have already ceased support for 32-bit versions of their products, such as NVIDIA and AMD, or have announced they would do so shortly. This change enables InnovMetric to dedicate valuable engineering resources to the development of new features, enhancements, and products based on the 64-bit platform.

Starting with PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2020, all future major and intermediate releases will only be offered in a 64-bit version. While most PolyWorks plug-ins already run in 64-bit, the Romer GDS Arm and G-Scan/R-Scan plug-ins will be adapted to run in 64-bit.

If you have any concerns or questions related to the end of 32-bit support for PolyWorks, feel free to contact InnovMetric at: [email protected]

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Major Release

PolyWorks|Inspector™

This section presents various changes made in the PolyWorks® Metrology Suite 2019 major release that apply to PolyWorks|Inspector.

GD&T improvements for the ISO GPS standard

Several improvements have been made in order to comply with the ISO GPS standard, some of which were released in previous 2018 intermediate releases. New median line technology now makes it possible to calculate GD&T results based on feature median lines instead of feature axes and has enabled important additions. New rank-order size modifiers have been added to calculate specific measurements when using the Local Diameter GD&T tool.

Display of the median line

The median line is an important part of GD&T calculations, but it is an internal construction that is invisible to the user. To allow the user to better understand its results, and for troubleshooting purposes, it is now possible to display the median line.

Right-clicking a control in the Geometry Controls pane and choosing Create Features > From Median Line creates one or more feature primitives from the median line of the selected GD&T control. This item is available for the controls of cylinder features.

A polyline representing the calculated median line is created and displayed in the 3D scene. In the tree view, the default naming scheme includes - median line.


Major Release

Controls for cylinders calculated according to the median line

GD&T controls for the orientation (i.e., perpendicularity, angularity, and parallelism), position, and coaxiality of cylinders can now be calculated using the cylinder’s median line. The median line can be calculated for all types of data, including sparse datasets. However, if there is not enough data, the cylinder’s measured axis is used.

Two-point size method and rank-order size modifiers

The two-point size method is now supported when using the Local Diameter GD&T tool.

This method consists in measuring multiple two-point diameters. These results provide critical information, such as the smallest diameter value, which can highlight problematic areas.

By default, the two-point size method is used and no modifier is selected in the first list box of the new Modifiers column. However, the (LP) modifier associated with the two-point size method can optionally be specified.

New rank-order size modifiers have been added to calculate specific measurements when using the Local Diameter GD&T tool. The (SX), (SN), (SA), (SM), and (SD) rank-order modifiers can now be specified in the second list box of the new Modifiers column.

The (SX) or (SN) modifier is automatically added based on the in-space orientation of the circle feature.

All the modifiers specified in the Modifiers list boxes are applied to both the upper and lower tolerances.

Plane and cone DRF calculations

Plane and cone datum features in DRF calculations now use Chebyshev fits, also known as the Minimax fit method.

coaxiality calculated according to the axis

coaxiality calculated according to the

median line


Major Release

Scripted measurement methods

Users can now integrate scripted measurement methods into their standard PolyWorks workflow. The new object measurement scripts, which are embedded in measurement objects, can be used to highly customize measurement solutions by creating scripted measurement methods that can easily be reused for other projects.

To display the new Macro Scripts dialog box, users can choose the Tools > Macro Scripts > Manage Macro Scripts menu item. The dialog box is also available from the Sequence Editor pane using the Tools menu.

In addition, the Macro Scripts dialog box can be displayed using the object’s property sheet by choosing the More item in the new Scripts section. This item is offered in the Method list box on the Measurement tab. The More item is also offered on the object’s shortcut menu in the tree view.

The Macro Scripts dialog box offers various tools to create and manage object measurement scripts.

Two different types of macro scripts can be created: object measurement scripts and macro scripted operations that are inserted into a measurement sequence. These items can be selected in the Script type list box in the top left corner of the dialog box.

Buttons in the bottom left corner of the dialog box allow the user to create, duplicate, import, export, edit, and delete macro scripts. When creating, importing, duplicating, and editing macro scripts, the Macro Script Editor is automatically displayed to allow users to make the necessary changes.

The macro scripts are displayed in the list area above these tools. A star is displayed next to each macro script, allowing users to select their favorites. Hovering the mouse pointer over a script displays a tooltip with the name of the objects for which that script is used for measurement.

The tools offered on the right side of the Macro Scripts dialog box allow users to give the new macro script a name and description, as well as add more information to define custom parameters that are easily editable by users. Other tools allow users to manage parameter definitions.


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A parameter can be defined by pressing the Add button, located to the right of the Parameter definition list area.

When the Add button is pressed, the Add Parameter Definition dialog box is displayed and allows users to specify a name and type of definition as well as a default value for the new parameter. The parameter definition is added to the macro script.

When exporting the macro script, a new .pwxmacro file format contains the information that is regularly found in the .pwmacro file format as well as the information specified for the parameter definition.

Favorite object measurement macro scripts are listed in the Scripts section on the Measurement tab, under the standard PolyWorks measurement methods. Choosing a favorite scripted measurement method in the list box displays the parameter definition. It also offers the Script method list box, which offers the standard PolyWorks measurement methods (e.g., Extract, Probe, CNC Probe). Once the scripted measurement method has been executed, the standard PolyWorks measurement method that was used is displayed in the Script method list box.


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If the measurement method for an object is set to Undefined, favorite scripted measurement methods can be selected by choosing the Other Measurement Methods item on the object’s shortcut menu in the tree view.

If a scripted measurement method is selected, it is listed in the shortcut menu. In this case, the Other Measurement Methods item includes both standard PolyWorks measurement methods and the other favorite scripted measurement methods that have been created.

If a scripted measurement method is selected for an object that is added to a measurement sequence, the name of the step includes the name of the macro script and the name of the object.


Major Release

Intuitive control view creation

Control views of the current 3D scene point of view can now be created by choosing the Report > Create Control View from 3D scene menu item or by pressing the corresponding Create Control View from Objects in the 3D Scene button. This new button is offered on the Main Objects toolbar in PolyWorks|Inspector and on the Standard toolbar in PolyWorks|Reviewer.

Control views created using this button include controls for all objects in the 3D scene whose annotations or control labels are displayed.

When creating control views from objects in the 3D scene, the Create Control View from 3D Scene dialog box is displayed. This dialog box offers the same items as the Create Control View dialog box and allows users to further specify information for the control view that is being created.

PolyWorks|Inspector

PolyWorks|Reviewer


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Improvements and optimizations made to the creation of measurement sequences

New assisted sequencing technology, offered for measurement objects that use the CNC Probe measurement method, provides online and offline users with interactive tools to quickly and easily create an optimized measurement path when adding measurement objects to a measurement sequence. Users can simply select the objects and add them to the measurement sequence and PolyWorks computes an optimized measurement path. A new editing mode also allows users to quickly adjust the measurement path in the 3D scene if needed.

Once a measurement sequence contains a measurement context and the required alignments, users can then add selected objects to the sequence while creating an optimized measurement path by either using the Add Objects to Sequence dialog box or by using the corresponding toolbar in the 3D scene.


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The Add Objects to Sequence dialog box is displayed when selecting the objects in the tree view or in the 3D scene and choosing the Measure > Add to Sequence menu item or selecting the Add to Sequence item on the selected objects’ shortcut menu.

When selected, the new Optimize measurement sequence check box allows users to add selected objects to the sequence in a logical order that is computed by PolyWorks, optimizing the measurement path.

Existing tool orientations are used when possible, only creating new tool orientations when needed.

Existing tool orientations changes in the measurement sequence are used when possible; new tool orientation changes are only inserted when needed.

Go to position points are added to keep the path collision-free.

Selected objects can either all be added to the end of the measurement sequence or each one can be added at the optimal location within the sequence. The clearance distance for tool orientation changes can also be specified.

The corresponding toolbar can be displayed at the bottom of the 3D scene by pressing the Edit Sequence and Measurement Path Interactively button on the Standard toolbar of the Sequence Editor pane. This launches the interactive Edit Sequence and Measurement Path mode.

While in this mode, the toolbar displayed offers buttons that provide quick access to the operations that add the selected objects to the end of the sequence (button (a)) or at the optimal location (button (b)). The toolbar can also be used to quickly specify which options are enabled (button (c)).

Two other buttons are also offered:

The Pick Go to Positions item (button (d)) launches an interactive mode that can be used to pick go to position points along measurement path segments between measurement objects and between measurement points. Pressing the button a second time, or right-clicking in the 3D scene, exits the picking mode.

The Hide Objects Added to Sequence item (button (e)) allows users to quickly see which objects still need to be added to the sequence.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)


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Other manipulations in the 3D scene are offered while in the Edit Sequence and Measurement Path interactive mode.

Hover the mouse pointer over a segment in the measurement path to highlight it.

Double-click a segment to open the properties of the tree view object that is associated with that segment, if applicable.

The shortcut menu provides additional operations such as selecting that step in the sequence, picking a go to position on that segment, or launching the Measurement Path Analysis mode.

Easily confirm Point Pairs alignments

When performing a Point Pairs alignment or prealignment, a new Align button is offered once the first point is picked. This button can be used to confirm the alignment and exit the picking mode. Note that the right-click, which can also be used to confirm the alignment and exit the picking mode, is still offered.

Other improvements

Converting workspaces that contain external files

Workspaces that were last saved using PolyWorks 2017 or earlier could not be converted to the new workspace format, which was introduced with PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2018, if they contained external files that were missing. External files first had to be recovered using PolyWorks 2017 or earlier.

It is now possible to open and convert workspaces that contain external files. Once the workspace is opened, the dialog box shown to the right is displayed to specify the path to external files.

Once the path to all external files is specified, the workspace is converted to the new workspace format, and files are no longer external to the workspace. Note that if the workspace is opened in read-only mode and is not converted, the path to external files is not saved.


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Identifying the minimum and maximum measured point deviations

It is now possible to identify the minimum and maximum values of a feature’s measured point deviations. The new Identify min and max deviations check box is offered on the Display tab of the property sheet of features. When selected, annotations are displayed in the 3D scene to identify the minimum and maximum measured point deviations for that feature, as shown in the example that follows. Annotations are colored according to the current color scale, and an attachment line links the annotation to its corresponding measured point.


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Automatic viewpoint

The Automatic viewpoint option, offered on the Display > Automatic Viewpoint page of the PolyWorks|Inspector Options dialog box, can now be assigned a different value for each probing plug-in. In addition, the option is now cleared by default for CMM plug-ins and is selected by default for all other probing plug-ins.

For scanning plug-ins, the default value for the Automatic viewpoint option, offered on the General page of the Line Scan Options dialog box, is now different for each scanning plug-in. It is cleared by default for the CNC CMM plug-in and is selected by default for all other plug-ins.

Stopping all running operations

A Stop button has been added to the Multipiece Inspection toolbar. This button can be used to stop all running operations, such as macro scripts and measurement sequences as well as CNC CMM operations. Note that this new behavior has also been applied to all other Stop buttons throughout PolyWorks|Inspector, such as on the Probing Device Control toolbar and in the Sequence Editor pane on the Standard toolbar.

Hexagon naming convention

In order to respect Hexagon’s new naming convention, the following changes have been made to the names of the Hexagon plug-ins:

Romer Absolute Arm is now Hexagon/Romer Absolute Arm for Probing

Romer Absolute Arm Scanning Peripheral is now Hexagon/Romer Absolute Arm for Scanning

Romer Absolute Arm and Scanning Peripheral is now Hexagon/Romer Absolute Arm

The Probe Calibration button in the Probing Device Properties dialog box has also been renamed Probe Alignment.


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CMM plug-ins

This section presents changes made in the PolyWorks® Metrology Suite 2019 major release that apply to CMM plug-ins.

Probe head angles using the Zeiss convention

The I++ CMM and Zeiss CMM-OS plug-ins now support the Zeiss CMM hardware convention for the A, B, and C angles.

Therefore, if the Zeiss head check box is selected on the General tab of the probing device properties, values applied and displayed for tool orientations in both new and existing projects now reflect the Zeiss CMM hardware convention. The C angle can now also be selected when applicable.

Note the following:

This change has no effect on the nominal orientation of tool orientation steps in a measurement sequence.

When transitioning from PolyWorks 2018 to PolyWorks 2019, no action is required as the appropriate convention is automatically applied to all angle values. Following this transition, however, angle limit values and steps should be verified on the General tab of the Probing Device Properties dialog box.

A message is displayed to remind I++ CMM and Zeiss CMM-OS users that the Zeiss CMM hardware convention is now supported. This message is displayed when the check box is selected and the PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019 is opened for the first time. The message is also displayed when opening existing projects, created prior to the 2019 major release, that contain a measurement sequence. Pressing the Details button provides more information and possible actions.

Zeiss convention


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PolyWorks® Collaborative Suite

The PolyWorks Collaborative Suite is a new PolyWorks software solution, offered in addition to the PolyWorks Metrology Suite, that promotes modern collaborative workflows between all users of 3D measurement data. These new collaboration products include:

PolyWorks|DataLoop™, a robust digital connectivity solution that leverages an existing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to digitally interconnect all those who capture, or need access to, 3D measurement information, dramatically improving teamwork efficiency.

PolyWorks|PMI+Loop™, a bidirectional cross-platform measurement planning solution that transforms the measurement planning process into a digital collaborative workflow between the design team, the manufacturing team, and the measurement team. This add-in will officially be released along with the Intermediate Release 1.0 of the PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019.

PolyWorks|ReportLoop™ for Excel, a powerful reporting solution that interconnects the PolyWorks Metrology Suite to Microsoft® Excel, allowing users to quickly and easily inject smart 3D inspection data into corporate Excel reports. This complimentary product will officially be released along with the Intermediate Release 1.0 of the PolyWorks Metrology Suite 2019.

An overview of how these new collaboration products are integrated into the PolyWorks ecosystem is provided below.


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PolyWorks|DataLoop is a digital connectivity solution that leverages an existing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to digitally interconnect all those who capture, or need access to, 3D measurement information, dramatically improving teamwork efficiency. PolyWorks|DataLoop is user-friendly, lightweight, and fast:

Through its integration with a PLM system’s file vault and relational database, it manages all PolyWorks Metrology Suite inspection projects, reverse-engineering projects, and point cloud datasets, allowing users to search within the database without having to use a file browser;

It uses intelligent caching strategies and minimal data transfer techniques that ensure optimal download and upload times; and

It includes a web server that allows users to monitor the measurement activity, analyze the trend charts of any dimension, and open any inspection project within a standard web browser, on a desktop computer or a mobile device.

For more information, see the relevant reference guide, available on the Help menu of modules and of the Workspace Manager. Note that PolyWorks|DataLoop Server can currently only be set up for the Aras Innovator PLM system, with plans to support other PLMs in the near future.

PolyWorks|DataLoop Web Interface

Logging in to the web interface allows users to explore, review, search, and share PolyWorks data stored on the PolyWorks|DataLoop Server. Standard and custom dashboards provide at-a-glance summaries of the inspection results. Users can drill down through dashboard charts and graphs, filtering using project and piece properties, to access specific piece inspections. A project review page allows users to explore whole projects, view formatted reports and control views, and filter SPC results to uncover trends. For more information, see the User Guide, available on the Help menu of the PolyWorks|DataLoop Web Interface pages.


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PolyWorks|PMI+Loop™

PolyWorks|PMI+Loop is a measurement planning solution that transforms the measurement planning process into a digital collaborative workflow between the design team, the manufacturing team, and the measurement team and is part of the Collaborative Suite.

Note that PolyWorks|PMI+Loop can currently only be set up for the NX 11 CAD platform, with plans to support other CAD platforms in the future.

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PolyWorks|ReportLoop™ for Excel

PolyWorks|ReportLoop is a powerful reporting solution that digitally interconnects the PolyWorks Metrology Suite to Microsoft® Excel. It allows users to inject 3D inspection data within corporate Excel reports by directly linking spreadsheet cells to PolyWorks controls, control views, tables, and snapshots, as well as project, object, and piece properties, without having to create macros. And as formulas are written in each cell, the Excel report has built-in intelligence that allows it to automatically update cells when the inspection project has been modified.

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