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    To display theoretical contact-points

    Select the Point-Cloud tab > Display panel > Geometry-Point Mode > Theoretical Contact Points option to show the positions where the probe should contact the surface of the part for measured features.

    The positions of the theoretical contact points are shown as crosses on all features displayed in the CAD view. For example:

    Parent topic: Display panel

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