About Format Strings

About Format Strings

This feature formats the XYZ data from the MicroScribe properly so that the application you are using is able to accept it. The Target Format Display Field of the main MUS interface shows the format currently selected in the Format Strings tab.

The target format can be changed by clicking on the Format Strings icon . The Format Strings tab will appear:

 

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• Adding a Format String

  Adding a Format String This feature allows users to add custom format strings for applications not currently listed in the Format Strings tab. How to add a Format String: If you do not see the name of your application listed in the Select Format ...

• How to Use a Format String

  How to Use a Format String   Click on the Format Strings icon . The Format Strings tab will appear. The following are software packages for which default Format Strings are included in MUS: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, AutoStudio, BobCAD, CADKEY, ...

• Additional Help with Custom Format Strings

  Additional Help with Custom Format Strings If you are unsure of how to write a Format String for your application, please feel free to e-mail contactus@revware.net for additional help.

• Sample Format Strings

  Sample Format Strings Here are some sample Format Strings to use as reference when writing your own: %.2f,%.2f,%.2f Enters XYZ values using 2 decimal points of precision and separates the values with commas. %.3f,%.3f,%.3f Enters XYZ values using 3 ...

• Restoring a Format String

  Restoring a Format String This feature allows users to revert back to the preset Format Strings of MUS. Any custom Format Strings a user added are deleted and any Default Format Strings a user deleted are restored. How to Restore Default Format ...