To create a From File alignment

Use a From File alignment to align the part using a saved alignment created from the CAD model. This method is useful when measuring multiple examples of the same part, which can be fixed in exactly the same place for each inspection.

To create a From File alignment:

1. Select the Definition level in the inspection sequence.
2. Click Alignments & Datums tab > Alignments panel > From File.
3. Enter a Name for the alignment.
4. If the inspection sequence contains constructed features that use measurements taken by different measuring devices or from different device positions, select the Use transformed data check box. This converts the device coordinates to CAD coordinates so that all calculations use a common reference system.

   The check box has no effect when all coordinates in the inspection are collected with one measuring device in one position, or when the inspection sequence contains no constructed features.

5. To include the details of this item in the report, select the Output in report check box.
6. Click OK to add the alignment to the inspection sequence.

When you play the inspection sequence, PowerInspect displays the Open dialog so you can select the file containing the alignment data.