Using Probe Sets - Setting the Reference Probe
Setting the Reference Probe
Some devices require that one probe within a probe Set be designated as a Reference Probe. For such devices, each Probe Set that you create in RevWorks must contain one Probe that is designated as the Reference Probe. The Reference Probe serves as a standard against which all other Probes in the set are qualified. There can only be one Reference Probe in a Probe Set. You can change the Reference Probe at any time.
Probe Manager maintains spatial relationships for each probe relative to the reference probe. That way, when you switch among probes during a digitizing session, Probe Manager can account for the differences among probes and properly compensate data to maintain data alignment for the part you are digitizing.
In order to preserve data alignment when you switch probes, RevWorks requires that you qualify probes when creating probe sets. That way, Probe Manager can accommodate for differences among the probes and maintain data alignment no matter which qualified probe you select within the probe set.
To Set the Reference Probe
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Select the Probe Set for which you wish to set the Reference Probe.
Information for the Probe Set appears on the right side of the display panel.
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From Reference Probe in the right panel, select the listed Probe that you want to designate as the Reference Probe for the Probe Set.
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Note: If there is no field provided to set the Reference Probe for your Probe Set, then your device does not require the use of a Reference Probe. |
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Warning: RevWorks issues a warning before allowing you to select an unqualified probe. If you confirm that you want an unqualified probe to be the reference probe, Probe Manager deletes all qualification information for the probe set. To maintain data integrity when switching between probes in the set, you must re-qualify the probes before use. |
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