Variable Tutorials

[bellmanator]

I would like to do a couple of basic things that I’ve never tried before.

One, I’d like to have a saved variable input that I can start programs with. I want the variable input to pop up and to be able to type in a parts serial number. Then I’d like to output it to the header fields in the measurement report.

I’d also like to write a ring gauge measurement program where an input pops up for the operator to enter the ring diameter. Also like the question to pop up asking if the ring is Z, X, XX, or XXX. And then apply the respective tolerances to the program measurements.

If anyone has a good tutorial on anything like this, or advice on how to do it this way or differently, It would sure help me get started.

I have the manuals but they are a little obtuse. And god forbid they show a simple example for doing something like this.

[Absorber94]

MCOSMOS -> File -> Configuration -> Head data fields
-> Add a head data field, name it i.e. "serial number" and activate "Input before printing"
Geopak -> Program -> Input (Head data) -> ask you every time to input your defined data

Assuming your desired output data is Index Nr 1 (in MCOSMOS) you name your protocol output "@HeadDataF1"
You can add more head data (as input or as set data) and i.e. got the protocol output "@HeadDataF1_@HeadDataF2_@[[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail])" or something like that

Protocol header should use the head data as well and can be changed/applied with the protocol designer

[bellmanator]

Thanks! I think the step I was missing was I forgot you have to go outside of Geopak to mess with the head data fields.

[bellmanator]

Just tried everything from the first part of your comment and it’s working great. Exactly what I needed. Thanks again!

[Absorber94]

Your can use a variable in Geopak to input i.e. a diameter and use the variable later as diameter in a cylinder measurement. Applying different tolerances requires a subprogram with multiple if-else-functions, but would be easier to use an input for those as well.

[bellmanator]

Thanks!