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Introduction


  File→Export→Export  
Keyboard Main Menu Toolbar

Geomet can export features and data points in three formats.

ASCII and DXF: Exports data point clouds and 3D Point entities. On features, such as a circle, only the data points used to calculate the feature would be exported.

IGES: This format exports all features based on the following table.

Summary of IGES Supported Features

Type Definition
100 Circular Arc Entity
104 Conic Arc Entity
108 Plane Entity
110 Line Entity
116 Point Entity
126 Rational B-Spline Curve Entity
128 Rational B-Spline Surface Entity
144 Trimmed (Parameteric) Surface Entity
158 Sphere Entity
190 Plane Surface Entity
196 Spherical Surface Entity
504 Edge Entity
508 Loop Entity
510 Face Entity


Exploring the Export Tool

The Export Tool displays a feature list of your current inspection. This list can be sorted between Part Number or into common feature groups such as Circle and Planes.

Sorted by Feature Number Sorted into Groups Selecting by Groups

Selecting Features for Exporting

Selecting features can be done in a random fashion by placing a check next to the feature or by using <Select All> to select all features. When sorted by Feature Number, the selection process is accomplished on a feature-by-features basis by placing a check next to the feature. When sorted by Groups, the selection process can be done on a single feature basis by expanding a group using the "+" button and checking the feature. To select all features within a group, place a check next to the group name.

Setting the Decimal Precision

Setting the precision is done through the <Configure> button. Always set a reasonable precision that will allow a well-defined exported feature. The default for this value is 5.

Save Dialog

Basic Export

With the selection of features, you can now proceed to the export function. Press <Export> and the standard Windows Save-As dialog will appear. Locate the folder and assign a file name to your export and press <Save>.

Enhanced Export Tools

There are two options available that will enhance the exporting of features. These options control the Part Coordinate System during the export process.

PCS Target Tools

Under normal conditions, all features are exported in the original position within the CMM envelope, commonly referred to as the Machine Coordinate System. All features will retain the position and orientation to other features and in most cases this is sufficient. However, you may want to export into a specific PCS making the position and orientation local to the inspected part.

Specify Target PCS: This option allows a PCS to be specified that all features would be projected into. This is commonly used when you want a coordinate system locally on your part. When exported the misalignment to the MCS is removed and the exported features are aligned true to the selected PCS.

Merge into Target: This option allows merging of all features that were originally built in other PCSs into a common PCS for export. The result is an assembly that can combine all features into a single file. Those features may have been measured on the side, bottom or any orientation on the part