July 31, 2018 - Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched PC-DMIS 2018 R2, the latest edition of the measurement software. This is the second of two releases scheduled for PC-DMIS in 2018, with continued service pack updates.
PC-DMIS 2018 R2 introduces a new reporting workflow, to create customized reports with drag and drop and a slideshow-style interface. A QuickPath tool expands on existing QuickFeature functionality to simplify feature creation with a safe pathPC-DMIS 2018 R2 also introduces the ability to add run charts from qs-STAT into the PC-DMIS report. Improved Probe Utility allows users to mark favorite tip configurations, create required tip angles by clicking on CAD, and buy replacements with Shopping Cart tools; an e-Store is coming soon to hexagonmi.com.
User experience has been improved with a smaller XactMeasure dialog window that consumes less space in the Graphics Display Window and FCF editor design with icons for defining or adding datums and second single segment or composite FCF. Slideshow, the real-time dimensional reporting tool, is now free to use under a PC-DMIS Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA). Inspect 3.2 now gives more control over which routines are accessible, has search filters for routines and reports, and displays the last execution time and duration for each routine.
Other notable additions within PC-DMIS include a 2D Radius Gauge for quick checks on the go, added MoveInspect XR8 support, QuickFixture workflow with snap-to-grid capability, NX 12 DCI and Catia v5 R27 DCI & DCT support, added support for the HP-L-5.8 sensor, improved Q-DAS support, added Measurement Strategy Editor parameter sets, and Vero SMIRT integration.
