HEIDENHAIN ND 1400 - Manual (Page 100)

86 QC-300 Series User’s Guide
Create a reference frame for measurements
Perform a level, skew and datum as described in Chapter 6: Measuring. In this example, the resting sur-
face for the part is leveled, the bottom edge of the part is skewed, and a datum point is constructed from the
left edge of the part and the skew line.
Measure a feature (include a message)
Feature measurements are described in Chapter 6: Measuring. In this example, the largest hole in the 3D
demo part is measured.
First, create a message that prompts the user to measure the hole. Press the Finish key to complete the
message.
Touch the message icon...
include a user prompt message
and press Finish
Display the Program tools...
The resting surface is leveled... the bottom edge is skewed... and a datum is created