What is Probe Compensation in RevWorks?
Probe Compensation is simply an offset created by the distance of the center of the probe and the probe radius. The direction of the offset is determined by tracking the motion of the probe until the first point is taken. For this reason, it is imperative that you start data collection with the probe tip away from the part surface. Probe compensation is applied to most 2D features and planes, however 3D features such as curves are not offset, and the resulting geometry is created through ball center in alignment with the collected point data.
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What do the compensation icons mean in RevWorks?
The compensation indicator shows the compensation status of the current action. Compensation applies to certain features when using a ball-tipped probe. Compensation is available when collecting 2D sketch features, most planes, and those measurements ...
RevWorks seems to be randomly offsetting in the wrong direction.
The value for the Probe Approach Tolerance may be too small. You can change the probe approach tolerance by selecting the options icon on the RevWorks toolbar, a pop-up box will appear and select the options tab, here you can set the probe approach ...
What is a Master Probe?
A master probe is the probe that was used for calibrating a MicroScribe arm. Your master probe should be used only when defining a custom probe and when returning a unit to Revware for service.
How can I replace my Master Probe?
A Master Probe is the probe with which your MicroScribe was calibrated. It can only be replaced by returning your MicroScribe to Revware for calibration with a new probe.
How do I calibrate my Working Probe?
Instructions for calibrating your Working probe are in the User Guide for your MicroScribe model.