Acquisition Basic Atos sw2018 694 010 EN PDF

Precise Industrial 3D Metrology
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Acquisition Basic
GOM Software 2018
ATOS
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Table of Contents
Legal Notes.............................................2 D5 Setting Exposure Time...........................39
D6 Scan Measuring Object...................... ...39
1 Notes......................................................5 D7 Transforming Measurements via Ref-
. erence Points..................................... ...41
1.1 Standard Signal Words............................5
D8 General Measuring Strategies............ ...42
1.2 Safety and Health Hazard Notes..............5
D9 Image Mapping................................. ...45
1.3 Information About the Training Man-
D 10 Polygonizing...................................... ...47
ual..................................................... .....5
D 11 Save Project....................................... ...48
1.4 Target Group..................................... .....5
D 12 Exercise.................................................49
1.5 Training Goal..................................... .....6
D 12.1 Goal.................................................. ...49
A Introduction to the System......................7 D 12.2 Prerequisites...................................... ...49
. D 12.3 Task......................................................49
A1 Introduction............................................7
A2 System Components.......................... .....8 E Changing the Camera Support to a
A3 Scanning with the ATOS Sensor......... .....9 Different Measuring Volume.............. ...50
A 3.1 Triple Scan Principle........................... ...10
A4 Demonstration......................................11 F Measuring Top and Bottom Surfaces.....51
.
F1 Introduction..........................................51
B General Operation of the Software.... ...12
. F2 Measuring the Top Surface................ ...52
B1 Start Screen....................................... ...12 F 2.1 Positioning the Measuring Object..........53
B 1.1 Login to the GOM Service Area.............13 F 2.2 Create a Project................................. ...53
B2 Graphical User Interface........................14 F 2.3 Adjusting Measurement Parameters... ...53
B 2.1 Drag Off Window from Graphical F 2.3.1 Exposure Times.................................. ...54
User Interface.................................... ...15 F 2.3.1.1 Matrix Metering....................................54
B3 Explorer............................................. ...16 F 2.3.1.2 Spot Metering.......................................55
B4 Skins.....................................................18 F 2.3.1.3 Use Automatic Exposure Time Once... ...56
B5 Timeline................................................18 F 2.3.1.4 Set Exposure Time Manually..................57
B6 Direct Help............................................20 F 2.3.2 Quality..................................................59
B7 Useful Mouse Functions..................... ...21 F 2.4 Scan Measuring Object...................... ...60
B8 Undo and Redo Actions..................... ...22 F 2.5 Cut Out Background Points...................61
F3 Measuring the Bottom Surface..............62
C Preparing the Measuring Object............24 F 3.1 New Measurement Series......................62
. F 3.2 Scan Measuring Object...................... ...62
C1 Measuring Object Surface.................. ...24 F 3.3 Automatically Cutting out Points...........62
C 1.1 Transparent or Semi-Transparent Sur- F4 Transform by Common Reference
face................................................... ...24 Points................................................ ...64
C2 Reference Points in the Software...........25 F5 Polygonizing...................................... ...65
C3 Reference Point Markers.................... ...26 F6 Exercise.................................................66
C4 Applying Reference Point Markers.........28 F 6.1 Goal.................................................. ...66
C 4.1 Reference Point Markers on the F 6.2 Prerequisites...................................... ...66
Measuring Object.............................. ...30 F 6.3 Task......................................................66
C 4.2 Reference Point Markers Outside the F 6.4 Approach..............................................66
Measuring Object.............................. ...30
C 4.2.1 Large Measuring Objects.......................30 G Automated Rotation Table Measure-
C 4.2.2 Small Measuring Objects.......................31 ment.....................................................67
C 4.3 Reference Point Markers On and Out-
side the Measuring Object................. ...32 H Measuring without Reference Points.. ...69
C5 Reference Point Markers with Very .
Large Measuring Objects.......................32 H1 Introduction..........................................69
H2 Transforming Measurements without
D Scanning and Measuring Strategies.......36 Reference Points................................ ...69
. H 2.1 Initial situation................................... ...69
D1 Operating ATOS Sensor..................... ...36 H 2.2 Transformation of the Measurements ...69
D2 Initializing Sensor............................... ...36 H3 Monitoring Functions............................72
D3 Positioning the Measuring Object..........37 H4 Quality Parameters of Measurements. ...73
D4 Live View........................................... ...39 H5 Edit Creation Parameters.......................74
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H6 Exercise.................................................76 I 6.2 Remove Measuring Data.................... ...91

H 6.1 Goal.................................................. ...76 I 6.3 Automation and Measurement
H 6.2 Prerequisites...................................... ...77 Parameters............................................92
H 6.3 Task......................................................77 I 6.3.1 Adjusting Automation Parameters.........92
I 6.3.2 Changing Measuring Parameters....... ...92
I Measuring Small Measuring Objects......78 I 6.4 Changing Measurement Series..............93
. I 6.5 Move to Position...................................93
I1 Introduction..........................................78
I2 Measuring Small Measuring Objects J Project Templates..................................94
in a Reference Point Frame....................78 .
I 2.1 Fixing Measuring Object in a Frame.......78 J1 Introduction..........................................94
I3 Using the Reference Point Frame File J2 Creating or Opening Project..................94
in the Software.................................. ...79 J3 Define Project Keywords.................... ...94
I4 Defining Acquisition Parameters............81 J4 Acquisition Parameters..........................95
I5 General Measuring Strategy with Ref- J 4.1 Reference Points................................ ...95
erence Point Frames..............................82 J 4.1.1 User-Defined Reference Points........... ...95
I 5.1 Capturing Details with Additional J 4.1.2 User-Defined Point Quality................. ...96
Measurements................................... ...83 J 4.2 Checks..................................................96
I 5.2 Cut Out Points Outside CAD.............. ...84 J 4.3 Automation....................................... ...97
I6 Motion Replay................................... ...86 J 4.4 Defining Acquisition Parameters............97
I 6.1 Approach..............................................86 J5 Reduce Project Size............................ ...97
I 6.1.1 Arranging Measuring Setup............... ...87 J6 Blackening Image Areas..................... ...98
I 6.1.2 Creating Calibration Measurement J7 Adjusting Measurement Parameters... ...99
Series....................................................88 J8 Measuring Reference Points............... .100
I 6.1.3 Create Project.................................... ...90 J9 Create a Project Template.................. .101
I 6.1.4 Execute Measurement Series.................90 J 10 Creating a New Project from Tem-
plate.................................................. .103
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1 Notes
1.1 Standard Signal Words
In this publication the following standard signal words can be used:
DANGER
▶ The label points to an imminent danger. The situation can lead to serious
bodily harm or death!
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ous bodily harm or death!
CAUTION
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bodily harm!
NOTICE
▶ The label points to a situation which can lead to material damages. The
damages can result on the product or in the vicinity of the product!
Info
The label indicates important application notes and useful information.
1.2 Safety and Health Hazard Notes

WARNING
Disregarding the safety and health hazard notes can cause accidents and
damage to the device.
▶ Observe the safety and health hazard notes in the sensor-specific user
information!
1.3 Information About the Training Manual

The training consists of several units that are based on each other chronologi-
cally from simple to complex contents.
Each unit contains a demonstration part and, if possible, an exercise.
The demonstration part explains the contents. In the training, the trainer
shows you the contents and the workflow.
The exercise helps you to repeat and consolidate the newly learned.
1.4 Target Group

Users who do not have any or just few experiences with coordinate measur-
ing technology.
Prerequisites for a successful transfer of knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of how to use a PC system
• Basic knowledge of how to use windows-oriented software
• Ability to visualize in 3D
• Color vision ability
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Notes
1.5 Training Goal

At the end of the training you are able to:
• Handle the ATOS sensor
• Create a project in the GOM software
• Handle reference points
• Digitize measuring objects which fill the measuring volume or which are
considerably larger
• Change the ATOS sensor to a different measuring volume
• Polygonize the measured data
• Carry out an automated rotation table measurement
• Measure without reference points
• Measure small measuring objects
• Use project templates
• To edit polygonized measuring data.
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A Introduction to the System
A1 Introduction
Different industrial sectors use coordinate measuring technology to digitize
surfaces. That way, real component parts are compared to theoretical data
and evaluated.
Some industrial sectors are:

• Design
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Quality assurance
The digitizing system ATOS (Advanced Topometric Sensor) digitizes measur-
ing objects fast and easily with a high local measuring point resolution and
accuracy.
The ATOS system works according to the triangulation principle. The system
captures each single 3D measuring point via two different methods in a
quasi-triangular measurement. During the measurement, the ATOS sensor
projects a fringe pattern onto the measuring object which both cameras cap-
ture.
Depending on the sensor you use, each ATOS measurement creates a differ-
ent number of 3D points.
With an ATOS Triple Scan 16M, you create up to 16 million 3D points per
measurement. With an ATOS Core, you create up to 5 million 3D points per
measurement.
To digitize a measuring object completely, you need several individual meas-
urements from different directions.
Depending on the sensor and the lenses used, a three-dimensional area
results at a defined distance in which the system computes 3D points. This
area is the measuring volume.
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Introduction to the System
Fig. 1: ATOS Triple Scan sensor with measuring volume and measuring object
in the software
For further information about the ATOS sensors and the measuring volumes,
refer to the GOM Service Area.
The system transforms the individual measurements into a global coordinate
system. To do so, the system uses reference points (circular point markers).
You apply the reference points to the measuring object or in the vicinity of
the measuring object. If you apply the reference points in the vicinity of the
measuring object, you can use e.g. fixtures, rotation tables or frames.
A2 System Components
The ATOS system is a stand-alone measuring system.
The measuring system mainly consists of the following components.
• Sensor, consisting of:
• Two cameras
• Projector
• Control unit
• Stand (for manual measuring)
• High-performance computer or laptop
For automation purposes, you can use the system together with rotation
tables, lifts and robots.
The system variants differ by the fringe projection, the cameras and the
measuring volumes. For more information, see www.gom.com.
For further information about your sensor, refer to the sensor-specific hard-
ware manuals.
You evaluate the computed 3D points in the GOM software applications (for
Windows operating systems only).
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You can inspect the measuring data with GOM Inspect Professional license
and in the free inspection software GOM Inspect.
Info
In GOM Inspect, not all functions are available.
A3 Scanning with the ATOS Sensor

You can position the sensor freely to the measuring object.
During a measurement, the sensor projects a fringe pattern onto the surface
of the measuring object which the camera sees.
Within a few seconds, the software computes millions high-precision 3D
points (depending on the sensor type) in every measurement.
To capture complex measuring objects completely, combine different partial
views.
If you use reference points in the measuring project, the system transforms
the individual measurements into a common coordinate system.
You can supervise the digitizing progress directly on the monitor.
In every measurement, the system checks the following conditions to ensure
secure and precise measuring results even in a rough industrial environment:
• Calibration status of the measuring system

• Movement of the measuring object and the sensor
• Ambient light changes
Fig. 2: Measuring object with reference points
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Fig. 3: Measuring object with reference points and fringe projection
Info
The basic function of an ATOS sensor is described in the video Unit 2 – A
Brief Introduction to the ATOS system using the ATOS Core as an example.
A 3.1 Triple Scan Principle

ATOS sensors always work based on the stereo camera principle. Due to the
calibration, the software knows the fixed angle relation between the right
and the left camera and the exact distance of the cameras to each other. In
the area that both cameras see together, the software always captures 3D
measuring points.
Due to the calibration of the system, the software knows the fixed angle rela-
tion between the right camera and the projector and between the left cam-
era and the projector. These two angles are smaller than the angle between
both cameras. Due to the fringe projection, the software can capture points
also in areas that only one camera sees. Because of the combination of the
projector and the single camera, the software can also capture areas that are
lying lower on the measuring object.
The combination of the stereo camera principle and the triple scan technol-
ogy provides reliable 3D scan data.
Video 1 shows the principle of the scan data acquisition. The scan principle 1
displays the stereo camera situation. Scan principle 2 shows the data acquisi-
tion of the right camera and the projector. Scan principle 3 shows the data
acquisition of the left camera and the projector. At the end of the video, you
see the total result of the triple scan technology. All captured areas are dis-
played in green.
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Video 1: Triple scan principle
A4 Demonstration
With the GOM training object as an example, the trainer shows the basic
procedure for scanning and digitizing.
Scanning means that you carry out a single measurement (scan process with
fringe projection).
Digitizing is the procedure to capture a complete measuring object with its
3D coordinates in several scans.
Video 2 shows the workflow of a measurement with ATOS using the exam-
ple of the GOM training object.
Video 2: Measuring with ATOS
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B General Operation of the Software
B1 Start Screen
Info
To be able to work with the software, create a project.
When you start the software, the start screen of the software appears. You
can open a project in different ways.
You can carry out the following:

• To create a new empty project with default parameters, click New
Project.
The software creates an empty project. You can e.g. measure or import
measuring data for inspection.
• To open a project, click Open Project.
The software opens the Windows explorer. Navigate to the project which
you want to open.
• To create a project from a template, click Project Templates.
The software opens a view of all project templates with predefined con-
tents and settings.
• To open a recently used project, click Recently Used Projects.
The software opens a view of all projects which you recently used.
• To open sample projects, click Sample Data.
The software opens a view of saved sample projects. Depending on the
setting, the projects are your projects or the projects which are provided
as default.
• To get further information abound GOM products, click GOM Commun-
ity.
The software opens a view with links to e.g. video tutorials on YouTube
or to the forum in the GOM Service Area.
Fig. 4: Start screen of the software
If you choose Sample Data, Project Templates or Recently Used Projects, the
software displays an overview. As a default, the overview is arranged in tiles.
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General Operation of the Software
Using the button in the top right corner, you change the display to a
list.
When you move the mouse cursor over the projects and project templates,
the software displays further details. You see the name of the project, a pre-
view image and storage details.
Using button , you reach further settings of the project templates.
If you choose one of the options for selecting a project or project template,
you can search for projects or project templates.
As soon as you start entering a word in the search field, the software adjusts
the display. Then, you can only see the projects or project templates which
contain the entered letter sequence.
B 1.1 Login to the GOM Service Area

You can access the GOM Service Area by clicking on GOM Community or via
https://support.gom.com.
You have to log in to the GOM Service Area in order to see its contents.
If you do not have any log-in data yet, sign up (see arrow).
Fig. 5: Login to the GOM Service Area
You can sign up for free via the registration dialog. You will have restricted
access to the information shared in the GOM Service Area.
If you have a valid support contract and a Dongle ID, you receive access to all
information. You find your Dongle ID via the GOM Maintenance Tool or Help
► System Analysis ► Dongle License Information....
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B2 Graphical User Interface
Fig. 6: Graphical user interface

Title toolbar, save project, undo, redo 3D toolbar with selection options
Menu bar Timeline
Main toolbar, depending on workspace Direct help
Workspaces, drop-down list Alignments
Explorer Properties
Sub-explorer GOM website
3D view Initialize a connected sensor
On the top of the application software, you can save the project, undo and
redo steps. You can add functions to the title toolbar by simply dragging the
function into the toolbar.
The menu bar is below. The menu bar contains the functions which you
need for your work. Here, you also see the selected skin. Via the drop-down
list, you can change the skin or manage your skins.
On the left side, there are the workspaces in a drop-down list. Workspaces
are e.g. Report or Inspection. Choose the appropriate workspace depending
on your task. If the workspace is enabled, the button is displayed in color.
Using the shortcut Shift + Page Up and Shift + Page Down , you can navi-
gate through the workspaces.
Info
The available workspaces depend on the software license.
The main toolbar changes together with the chosen workspace. The soft-
ware displays only those buttons and icons that you need for your task.
Info
Both, the workspaces and the toolbars represent the workflow as far as pos-
sible.
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Info
You can display the workspace selection bar permanently. Click ►
To close the workspace selection bar again, click .
In the 3D view , you see the measuring data, the CAD data and all created
elements. In this window area, you work most of the time. Here, tabs with
additional display options are available (e.g. display of elements in diagrams
or tables). If you considerably zoomed in your object in the 3D view, you can
use the tab PIP (Picture in Picture) to display the overview of the object.
In the 3D toolbar in the lower window area , the most frequently used
selection tools are shown. Here, you can also enable and disable the image
mapping. You can add functions to the 3D toolbar by simply dragging the
function into the toolbar.
In the element properties , you find important information about the selec-
ted element. You can set various parameters for the element.
If you click the logo , the GOM website opens. Therefore, you need Internet
access.
The buttons for initializing the sensor are only visible when a sensor is con-
nected to your computer and when you are in a workspace for measuring.
Info
To open and close window areas, click . For the explorer area, you can
also use the shortcut Shift + Tab . For the properties area, you can also use
the shortcut Tab .
If the software carries out computations, it shows a status bar at the bottom.
By clicking the cross, you abort the running process.
B 2.1 Drag Off Window from Graphical User Interface

The software allows to drag off various windows from the graphical user
interface. That way, you can move information, for example, to a second
screen. You can also combine several detached windows to one common
window. Thus, you can display, for example, the workspace Report next to
the workspace Inspection.
The symbol indicates whether you can drag off a window. Click with
LMB on the symbol. Drag the window to the desired position.
If you click on the button in a detached window, the software returns

the window to its original position.
You may also use the function View ► Screen Setup ► Reset Workspace to
return all windows to their original positions.
You can drag off the following windows and tabs:
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• Explorer
• Properties
• PIP
• Diagram
• Table
• Camera
• Report explorer
• Report page
• Reference points
For more information, refer to the Direct Help.
B3 Explorer
The explorer is divided into two parts:
• In the upper part of the explorer, there are all elements of the project sor-
ted by their functionality. You get an overview over all elements in the
project.
• The lower part of the explorer contains the sub-explorer. In the sub-
explorer, there are further categories by which the elements are sorted.
The software arranges the elements in the explorer by their functions.

If you click a category, you open the folder in the sub-explorer and display all
existing subcategories and all related elements.
If you click the arrow next to the category name, the software displays the
subcategories in the explorer.
Fig. 7: Subcategories in the explorer
The elements are classified in the groups Nominal Elements, Inspection and
Actual Elements. Also, the alignments, coordinate systems and report pages
are listed in own categories in the explorer.
The sub-explorer contains further categories by which the elements are sor-
ted.
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Fig. 8: Categories in the sub-explorer
In the categories Relates To, Measurements and CAD body, you get further
details on the elements in the explorer.
You can sort the elements by their occurrence in the project in further cate-
gories like Imported, Depends On, Required For and so on.
To see results for the categories Relates To, Depends On and Required For,
select one or several elements in the explorer or in the 3D view.
Used abbreviations
In the GOM documentation, the following abbreviations are used:
• LMB = Left mouse button

• RMB = Right mouse button
• MMB = Middle mouse button or mouse wheel
RMB on an element in the explorer or in the 3D view opens a context menu.
Options for drag & drop from the explorer
Key combination Action
Press LMB + drag elements into the 3D The element is displayed exclusively.
view or into the PIP
Shift + LMB + drag elements into the The element is displayed additionally to
3D view or into the PIP the existing elements.
RMB + drag elements into the 3D view The software opens a context menu.
or into the PIP You decide whether the elements are
displayed exclusively or additionally.
In the top of the explorer, you find a search field ,

which you can use to search for certain elements. The software filters the ele-
ments according to your search entry and shows them in the explorer marked
in yellow.
When you press Ctrl + F , the software navigates you directly into the
search field. The key combination also works when the explorer is closed and
opens it automatically.
If there are not computed elements in the project after a change, you can
recalculate all elements in the project using the button Recalculate Project
Without Report Pages . You find the button above the explorer. In the
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drop-down list, you find the function which recalculates the project with
report pages.
Locked report pages are excluded from recalculation.
B4 Skins
Different inspection tasks sometimes require different evaluations and report
representations. Therefore, you can adapt in the software the default tem-
plates to your needs.
Skins summarize all templates in your project to one parent template. A skin
saves:
• Label templates
• Legend templates
• Table templates
• Report templates
• Project keywords
• I-Inspect configurations
With a skin, you can use your adapted templates in any project.
The software provides two system skins:
• Inspection
• Deformation
The system skin Inspection is defined for all standard inspection tasks of the
sheet metal industry, the foundry industry, etc. The system skin Deformation
is configured for inspection tasks of deforming and moving parts.
As a skin also contains the configuration of I-Inspect, the available inspections
depend on the selected skin.
In the menu bar, you see the currently set skin. Here, you can choose skins
for your project and manage skins.
As soon as you change any template, e.g. a label template, a (*) appears
next to the name of the currently used skin.
You can reach the skins also via Edit ► Skins ► ....
B5 Timeline
The software manages multiple measurements or objects in stages. Thus, you
manage repeated scans of parts such as polygonized meshes. In addition, you
manage measurements which were carried out over a certain time period or
which represent a specific state of an object. The explorer contains only one
object which works as placeholder. If you want to manage ten meshes or ten
measurements, the explorer contains just one element. For ten objects, the
software creates ten stages which you manage using the Timeline.
The Timeline appears automatically as soon as there are stages in the project.
If you click a certain stage, the stage is directly displayed in the 3D view.
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You can import the following elements as stages.

• Meshes
• .g3d
• .stl
• .ginspect
• Photogrammetry measurement series
• .tritop
• .ginspect
• Deformation measurement series
• .stage_files
• .aramis
• .gcorrelate
Example:
Video 3: Timeline with meshes
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Example:
Video 4: Timeline with a deformation measurement series
B6 Direct Help
In the direct help, you get selective information about software functions.
You can get information about how you use the function and how the func-
tion works. The direct help describes the single elements of the dialogs and
their functions.
All menu and dialog texts of the GOM software are marked with dark red let-
ters.
You can open the Direct Help in different ways:

• Context sensitive: Open the function Help ► Direct Help. Then, click
with the question mark on a menu item or in an opened dialog window.
• Context sensitive: Click the question mark in the title line of an open
dialog window. You can also press F1 .
• Direct help subjects: Click the arrow next to the direct help search field
and then on . You reach the start page of
the direct help. Navigate to the subject of your interest using the given
links.
Via the menu item What's new in GOM Software ...?, you get an over-
view of all new functions of the respective software version.
• Direct help subjects: Enter a search term into the Direct Help search
field. You then get a list with respective subject suggestions.
As soon as you start to enter a term in the search field, a list with possible
hits opens.
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Fig. 9: Direct Help search field
B7 Useful Mouse Functions

Info
These specifications refer to a standard mouse setup for a right-handed per-
son.
Mouse functions in the 3D view and in the live view
Mouse function Action
LMB (left mouse button) + move mouse Rotates the object.

cursor in the 3D view
LMB + move mouse cursor in the live Sets the exposure time.
view
LMB + single click on element Selects the element.
LMB + double click on element Opens the element properties.
MMB (mouse wheel / middle mouse Zooms the view.

button) + turn it in the 3D view and live
image
MMB + move mouse cursor in 3D view Moves the object in the view.
and live view
Shift + LMB + move mouse cursor in Rotates the object around the clicked
the 3D view point.
Shift + MMB + move mouse cursor in Zooms continuously.

the 3D view
Ctrl + LMB + move mouse cursor Draws a selection frame for selecting
several elements.
Tab. 1: Mouse functions in the 3D view and in the live view
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Mouse functions on the coordinate system (bottom left corner in the

software)
Mouse function Action
Move the mouse cursor to the coordi- Shows the rotation feature.
nate system icon
LMB (left mouse button) + click coordi- Sets the standard view.
nate arrow
LMB + click border or edge of coordi- Sets the ISO standard view.
nate cube
LMB + move mouse cursor over angle Rotates the view by the selected angle.
display of coordinate cube + click
LMB + click rotation mode icon Selects further rotation planes.
Tab. 2: Mouse functions on coordinate system icon
Fig. 10: 3D view with coordinate cube as control element
Fig. 11: 3D view with coordinate plane as control element
Info
You can find a list of the most important shortcuts in the direct help.
B8 Undo and Redo Actions

You can undo or redo any action in the software.
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Fig. 12: Buttons for undo and redo
Info
As soon as you save your project, you can no longer undo or redo an action.
Icon Description Shortcut
Undo: If you want to undo single actions, directly Ctrl + Z
click the button . You can use
this function several times in succession.
If you want to undo several actions, click the small
arrow next to the button .
This way, you open a list of all actions that may be

undone. The current action is marked with .
Redo: If you want to redo single actions, directly Ctrl + Y
click the button . You can use
this function several times in succession.
If you want to redo several actions, click the small
arrow on the right . This way,
you open a list of all actions that may be redone. The

current action is marked with .
Edit ► Undo several actions: Using this menu item, you ---
Undo open a list of all actions. Click an entry in this list. All
Steps... actions below are undone.
Redo several actions: If you click an entry below the
selected entry, you can redo actions you just undid.
All actions below are redone.
Info
If you save or open the project, this list is empty.
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C Preparing the Measuring Object
C1 Measuring Object Surface
For digitizing the measuring object surface, the ATOS sensor projects a fringe
pattern onto the object while the cameras record images. If the fringe con-
trast is too low, the software cannot compute the 3D points.
The contrast of the fringe projection depends on the surface type.
The ideal surface is dull and white (cooperative). The contrast on cooperative
surfaces is high.
The contrast on shiny or transparent surfaces (not cooperative) is low. You
must prepare the surfaces with suitable means, e.g. spray them with titanium
dioxide.
C 1.1 Transparent or Semi-Transparent Surface

When measuring transparent or semi-transparent surfaces, light penetrates
into the surface. The system probably computes 3D points which are inside
the material. Prepare the surface before digitizing the object.
First, evaluate if a material is transparent.
Procedure:
1.
In the measuring software, open the workspace Set Up ►
2. In the main toolbar, set the projection to Phase1 0°.
Fig. 13: Setting Phase1 0° in the workspace Set Up
3. Place the measuring object under the sensor onto a white piece of paper.
If the contrast of the fringe projection is low, prepare the object before digi-
tizing.
Example:
Video 5 shows that in case of a fringe projection with low contrast, the pro-
jector light penetrates into the surface of the measuring object. After spray-
ing, the fringe projection has a high contrast and is clearly visible.
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Preparing the Measuring Object
Video 5: Evaluating contrast and spraying measuring object
C2 Reference Points in the Software

The ATOS sensor can only scan the areas which the cameras see. If a measur-
ing object has many corners, angles, bore holes or other 3D contours, you
need many individual measurements for digitizing the object.
To create a common and correctly oriented surface in the measuring data,
the software transforms the individual measurements. The software uses ref-
erence points for the transformation.
Info
The software can also orient the measurements without reference points
using a best-fit transformation. For more information, see Measuring without
Reference Points.
GOM recommends carrying out a transformation via reference points.
The ATOS system identifies the reference point markers via the cameras in
real time.
In the image pixel transitions (gray values) between the black background
and the white circular marker, the software fits an ellipse. The software com-
putes the center point of the white circular marker.
Fig. 14 shows a reference point in the software. An ellipse is drawn around
the center point. The reference point has a reference point ID. The system
automatically defines the reference point ID.
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Fig. 14: Reference point in the software
The system tracks each reference point as long as the left or the right camera
sees the reference point.
If the sensor sees three or more reference points, the ATOS system can orient
in 3D space.
Scanning with reference points
The software captures the reference point markers which are visible in the
camera images. The reference point markers captured in the first measure-
ment, are then known. The software transforms all following scans with the
help of the reference points known from the first measurement. Each further
scan has to capture at least three known reference points in the live views.
The software captures more, new reference points bit by bit.
C3 Reference Point Markers

A reference point marker is a self-adhesive or magnetic circular point marker.
The background color is black and the circle in the center is white. Due to
this fact, there is a high contrast between the colors black and white. Refer-
ence point markers are available in different sizes.
Fig. 15: Example of reference point markers
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Info
GOM recommends a reference point marker size for each measuring volume.
Use the reference point marker size recommended in the sensor-specific
hardware manuals.
Only if the reference point marker size is correct, the measuring system can
compute highest-quality data.
Info
All reference point marker size information refers to the diameter of the
white center circle.
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C4 Applying Reference Point Markers

• Possible positions:
• On the measuring object
Fig. 16: GOM training object with four reference point markers
• Outside the measuring object
Fig. 17: Trunk lid on fixture
Fig. 18: Housing of a mobile phone with reference point frame
• On and outside the measuring object
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Fig. 19: GOM “m” with reference point markers on and outside the
measuring object
For using reference point markers, consider the following conditions.

• Apply the reference point markers on plane or just slightly curved surfa-
ces.
• Do not place the reference point markers too close to edges. Do not
place the markers in the area “1 x Ø of the reference point marker” from
the edge. If the reference point marker is too close to an edge, the soft-
ware cannot automatically fill the hole in the scanned surface.
• Distribute the reference point markers in the length, width and height of
the measuring volume.
• Place the reference point markers such that the sensor can see them from
all scan positions.
• Only apply as many reference point markers in the measuring volume as
necessary for the sensor to reliably identify at least three markers from
preceding measurements.
• Do not place the reference point markers in a line.
Info
Do not place too many reference point markers in the measuring volume.
Many reference point markers do not result in a higher accuracy.
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Video 6: Applying reference points
C 4.1 Reference Point Markers on the Measuring Object

Fig. 20 shows an exemplary distribution of reference point markers on the
measuring object. The reference point markers are well distributed on the
GOM training object. The reference point markers are applied on relatively
plane surfaces. The software can automatically fill the holes of the scanned
surface.
Fig. 20: GOM training object with four reference point markers
C 4.2 Reference Point Markers Outside the Measuring

Object
C 4.2.1 Large Measuring Objects

Fig. 21 shows a sheet metal part (car trunk lid) which is fixed on a fixture
with clamps. The method is suitable for measuring objects which do not have
enough inherent stability.
The reference point markers are distributed over the different levels of the
fixture. The software can transform scans from different directions into each
other.
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Fig. 21: Trunk lid on fixture
If the reference points are applied only outside the measuring object, you can
easily change the measuring object. The preparation time for series measure-
ments is minimal.
C 4.2.2 Small Measuring Objects

Small measuring objects usually have a complex shape and many details.
Therefore, you can hardly place reference point markers on the object.
For such objects, use the calibrated reference point frame. Fix the measuring
object in the reference point frame.
The frame is factory-equipped with reference point markers and is pre-meas-
ured. Import the 3D coordinates of the reference points into the software.
Fig. 22 shows the housing of a mobile phone. Using mounting pins, the
housing is firmly attached to the reference point frame.
Fig. 22: Housing of a mobile phone with reference point frame
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Info
Measure small objects in a reference point frame using an ATOS SO system
and an automated or manual rotation unit.
The software can transform scans from different directions into each other.
The mounting pins of the reference point frame create defects on the digi-
tized surface. Remove the defects in the software.
C 4.3 Reference Point Markers On and Outside the

Measuring Object
Fig. 23 shows an exemplary distribution of reference point markers on and
outside the measuring object. The GOM “m” is on a rotation table. The “m”
only moves together with the rotation table.
Fig. 23: GOM “m” with reference point markers on and outside the measur-
ing object
The reference point markers on the sides of the GOM “m” are common ref-
erence point markers. You need common reference point markers for digi-
tizing the surfaces of the top and bottom sides of a measuring object in two
separate measurement series. The software can transform both measurement
series into each other via the common reference points. After transformation,
the measuring object is in the measuring project with its top and bottom
side.
For more information, see Measuring Top and Bottom Surfaces.
C5 Reference Point Markers with Very Large

Measuring Objects
If a measuring object exceeds the size of the measuring volume by two to
three times, capture the reference points with the photogrammetry system
TRITOP first.
With this method, you get high-quality measuring data. You avoid the soft-
ware adding up transformation errors.
The TRITOP system can capture reference point markers with their 3D coordi-
nates. If you do not have an ATOS system with integrated photogrammetry
acquisition (Plus Box), import the coordinates into the ATOS project. The soft-
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ware can transform the individual measurements easily into a common coor-
dinate system.
Info
For difficult and complex measuring objects as well, it makes sense to capture
the reference point markers of the measuring object before scanning. When
scanning, you do not have to mind the acquisition of the reference points
anymore.
Example of a TRITOP system:
Fig. 24: TRITOP system
Fig. 25: Scale bars for the TRITOP system
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Example:
Fig. 26: Photogrammetric measurement of a sports car with the TRITOP sys-
tem
Fig. 27: 3D view of the imported reference points (from TRITOP)
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Fig. 28: 3D view of the imported reference points with first measurement
Fig. 29: 3D view of the imported reference points with second measurement
Fig. 30: 3D view of the imported reference points with all measurements
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D Scanning and Measuring Strategies
D1 Operating ATOS Sensor
Info
For information about operating the sensor, refer to the sensor-specific hard-
ware manuals.
D2 Initializing Sensor
If a running sensor is connected to the PC and you change to the workspace
Digitize, the software asks whether the sensor should be initialized automati-
cally. Click Yes.
Using the function Initialize/Close Sensor, you can initialize and close the con-
nected sensor manually.
Fig. 31: Initialize/Close Sensor
Info
If the sensor is running less than the sensor-specific warm-up time, the icon is
yellow ( ). A tooltip displays the necessary warm-up time of the sensor.
Only start scanning when the sensor is warmed up (the icon is no longer yel-
low).
The warm-up time starts from the moment you switch on the sensor. The
warm-up time does not depend on starting the computer or the GOM soft-
ware.
GOM recommends switching on the sensor first.
Info
If the sensor is switched off more than five minutes, the icon is yellow
( ). A tooltip displays the necessary warm-up time of the sensor. In this
case, the warm-up time is two minutes.
NOTICE
Not warmed-up sensor leads to measuring deviations.
Measurements with a not warmed-up sensor can lead to measuring devia-
tions. The measurements are marked with a yellow exclamation mark ( )
in the sub-explorer.
▶ Only start scanning when the sensor is warmed up!
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Scanning and Measuring Strategies
D3 Positioning the Measuring Object

When digitizing, the measuring object must always be in the center of the
measuring volume. Place the measuring object correctly.
Procedure:
1.
Switch on the laser pointers of the sensor ( ).
2. Place the measuring object at a distance at which the laser pointers

become one.
Fig. 32 shows how to use the laser pointers of the ATOS Triple Scan sen-
sor for positioning. When both laser pointers become one (left), the
object is positioned correctly. If the points are next to each other (center,
right), the object is not positioned correctly.
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Fig. 32: Laser pointers as positioning aid
Fig. 33 and Fig. 34 show the correctly positioned measuring object.
Fig. 33: Measuring object in the center of the measuring volume
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Fig. 34: Measuring object in the center of the measuring volume, front view
D4 Live View
Make sure that the projector light is switched on ( ).
In the camera image on the screen, you see the live view of the right or the
left camera of the sensor. You use the live view for setting up the exposure
time.
You can toggle between the live views of the right, the left or both cameras.
Displays the view of the left Displays the views of the left
camera. and the right camera
Displays the view of the right together.
camera.
D5 Setting Exposure Time

Info
The software sets the exposure time for the measurement automatically.
D6 Scan Measuring Object

With , carry out a scan of the GOM training object.
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The system captures the surface and displays the data in the 3D view of the
software as preview meshes.
Info
The sensor only captures the areas which it sees from its position. For digitiz-
ing an object, you need several scans.
The system identifies the reference point markers automatically as soon as

the cameras see them.
The software adds the reference points to the measuring project. During this
process, the software checks the correct size of the reference point markers.
If the reference point markers deviate from the recommended size, the soft-
ware displays a warning message.
The software highlights not computed reference points in the 2D camera
images with a green cross (see Fig. 35). Additionally, computed reference
points get a green number, the unique reference point ID (see Fig. 36).
Every further measurement refers to the known reference points. If the meas-
uring object contains more reference point markers, the software adds them
with further measurements.
Fig. 35: 2D camera image before the first measurement
Fig. 36: 2D camera image after the first measurement
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D7 Transforming Measurements via Reference

Points
Fig. 37 shows that you cannot capture the complete surface of the GOM
training object with one measurement. You need further measurements to
scan the measuring object from all sides. The number of needed measure-
ments depends on how much detail of the measuring object you want to
scan.
The system defines its position in 3D space and uses the reference points to
transform the individual measurements into a common coordinate system.
Fig. 37: Measuring Object after the first scan with incomplete surface
Fig. 38: Measuring Object after the second scan with almost complete sur-
face
The system orients in real time via the reference points. The 3D view can
show the relation of the measuring volume of the sensor to the measuring
object online.
Via, View ► 3D View Elements ► Show Measuring Volume, you can enable
and disable the display of the measuring volume.
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In the 3D toolbar with selection options, you can enable the option Rotate
3D View To Sensor.
Fig. 39: Options in the 3D toolbar
With the different views, you can observe the sensor position without using
the 2D camera images. This is helpful with large and complex measuring
objects.
D8 General Measuring Strategies

If the measuring object fits into the measuring volume or is only slightly
larger, scanning is fast and easy. You need only a few measurements.
Make sure that each measurement contains at least three reference points
from the previous measurement.
During scanning, many overlapping areas occur. That means, that you can
expect many well distributed reference points with a low transformation devi-
ation.
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Fig. 40: Measuring object fits into the measuring volume
To achieve a good data quality in corners and on edges, make sure that the
fringes during scanning run approximately in 90° to the corners and edges.
That way, the system captures many details of the edge and corner together
with the flat surfaces.
Fig. 41: Fringes on edges
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Info
With ATOS Triple Scan sensors, the first projected fringe pattern is relevant.
Fig. 42: Optimum sensor positions
The software displays all scans in the sub-explorer in one measurement series.
The green icon behind a measurement shows that everything is fine.
If you captured less than three reference points in a measurement, the soft-
ware transforms the measurement anyway. The software transforms the
measurement via best-fit of the scanned surface.
For further information about the best-fit transformation, see the software
manual Inspection Basic - 3D Metrology.
Measurements
In this category, all measurement series and all measurements from the
project are displayed.
The following icons inform you about the quality of the measurements:
•
The quality of the measurement is unknown. Recalculate the project.

•
The quality of the measurement is good.

•
The quality of the measurement is not optimal. Check the quality param-
eters in the properties of the measurement.
•
The measurement was not transformed.
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The following icons show how the measurements were transformed:

•
The measurement was transformed via reference points.

•
The measurement was transformed via best-fit.

•
The measurement was transformed via robot position.
If you use a virtual measuring room, the following icons can appear:
•
The path is free of collisions. The path was validated in reality.

•
The path is free of collisions. The path was not validated in reality.
•
At least one collision is in the path.

•
The position is outside the axis working range.

•
The measuring setup is invalid.
On every icon, a tooltip shows brief information. You find precise information
about the measurements in the properties.
D9 Image Mapping
You can use the image mapping function to display 2D camera images and
3D measuring data together in the 3D view. Thus, you have a good overview
of the different camera positions from which you measured the measuring
object. You can combine inspection results with image information. The soft-
ware offers the possibility to use image mapping in report pages.
You enable the image mapping using the button (Image Mapping On).
To display an image in the 3D view with maximum size, click the image with
the left mouse button. Using shortcut R , you can arrange the image parallel
to the screen.
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Fig. 43: Image mapping
When you move the mouse cursor over an image, the software displays the
reference points as red spheres. The software only displays the reference
points which come from this measurement. The software marks the image
with a red frame.
The image icons display adjacent images. When you move the mouse cursor
over an image icon, the software displays a preview image. To change to the
full screen mode, click the preview with LMB. When the image mapping is
enabled, you can also select the images in the sub-explorer.
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Fig. 44: Image mapping navigation
D 10 Polygonizing
After scanning, the software shows the individual measurements as separate
preview meshes. Polygonize the data.
During polygonization, the software edits the captured measuring points. The
software converts the captured measuring points into a single mesh of non-
overlapping triangles. Depending on the curvatures of the measuring object
surface, the triangle mesh has a different density.
During polygonization, the software performs the following steps, among

others:
• Considering the sensor-specific measurement noise
• Eliminating mesh errors
• Filling reference points
• Filling reference cubes
• Smoothing
• Thinning
You can change the postprocessing of the polygon mesh in five or six steps.
In the 3D view, select the measuring data which you want to polygonize.
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Procedure:
1.
Open the polygonization using the main toolbar ( ).
2. In the dialog, determine the postprocessing (Standard, No, More details,

Less details, Smallest data volume).
Info
Which parameter you use depends on the application and the desired
quality.
3. Decide if the software fills the holes which occur under the reference
point markers during digitizing.
4. Start the polygonization with OK.
The software selects and polygonizes all visible data of a measurement series.
Fig. 45: Polygonized surface of the measurement object with the polygons
displayed
D 11 Save Project
You can save a project with File ► Save and File ► Save As.... The software
writes the entire content in one file. You can open the file with the free
viewer GOM Inspect.
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D 12 Exercise
D 12.1 Goal
At the end of this exercise you are able to:
• Position a measuring object correctly for scanning
• Set exposure times for the scanning process
• Scan measuring objects
• Transform individual measurements into a common coordinate system via
reference points
• Polygonize measurements
D 12.2 Prerequisites
• GOM training object
• ATOS software
• ATOS sensor
D 12.3 Task
Procedure:
1. Prepare the GOM training object for scanning.

a) Apply reference point markers.
2. Start the sensor and the software.
3. Create a project.
4. Place the measuring object in the center of the measuring volume.
5. Adjust the exposure times for the measuring object and for the reference
point markers.
6. Scan the GOM training object according to the basic measuring strat-
egies.
7. Polygonize the measurements.
8. Save your project.
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E Changing the Camera Support to a Different
Measuring Volume
Info
For information about changing the camera support to another measuring
volume, refer to the sensor-specific hardware manuals.
The required measures depend on the sensor type and the measuring vol-
umes.
Before starting the changing procedure, make sure that you have the set of
lenses required for the respective measuring volume.
Procedure:
1. Choose the correct measuring volume from the sensor configuration

table in the sensor hardware manual.
In the sensor configuration table, you get informed if you have to change
the lenses.
In the sensor configuration table, you get informed if you have to change
the camera position and the camera angle.
2. If necessary, open the sensor housing.
3. Set up the sensor using the GOM software.
4. Adjust the laser pointers.
5. Calibrate the sensor.
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F Measuring Top and Bottom Surfaces
F1 Introduction
In this unit, you learn how to digitize measuring objects from both sides and
transform the surfaces by common reference points.
To digitize different sides of a measuring object, e.g. the top and bottom sur-
faces, you need two or more measurement series.
You can transform both measurement series into each other using common
reference points. To do so, the measuring object must be equipped with ref-
erence point markers which the sensor can see from both sides.
Video 7: Transform by common reference points
Info
The common reference points must appear both in the measurements of the
top and in the measurements of the bottom side.
Info
You need at least three common, well distributed reference points. For a high
transformation quality, GOM recommends using more than three common
reference points.
Video 8: Placing common reference points
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Measuring Top and Bottom Surfaces
As you use a rotation table for digitizing, you can place the reference points
for the transformation of the measurements on the rotation table (see Fig.
46).
Fig. 46: GOM training object with reference point markers on and outside
the measuring object
F2 Measuring the Top Surface

Info
To ensure that the point constellation does not change, the measuring object
must not move on the rotation table during digitizing.
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F 2.1 Positioning the Measuring Object
Procedure:
1. Position the measuring object on the rotation table.
2. Position the sensor approx. 45° to the measuring object.
Example:
Fig. 47: Positioned measuring object
F 2.2 Create a Project
Procedure:
F 2.3 Adjusting Measurement Parameters

Using the function Parameters For New Measurements, you can adjust the
measurement parameters for a new measurement series.
Fig. 48: Configurable measurement parameters
The measurement parameters divide into five categories:
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• Exposure times
• Quality
• Resolution
• Scan Area and
• Observe Gray Value Features
Info
When you initialize the sensor, the measurement parameters appear in the
live camera view.
If you opened the software with a VMR license and loaded a VMR template,
the project contains only one calibration measurement series. As soon as you
create an additional measurement series, the software displays the measure-
ment parameters in the live view.
F 2.3.1 Exposure Times

The exposure time is the time during which the camera chip in the sensor
records image data.
If no red areas show in the live view, the exposure time is set correctly.
As a default, the software automatically computes the exposure time for
scanning and for the reference point measurement.
For determining the exposure time automatically, you can use the modes
Automatic By Matrix and Automatic By Spot. If you use one of these modes,
the software determines the exposure time before each started measure-
ment.
Fig. 49: Automatic exposure time modes
To compute the automatic exposure time, you can choose the mode Auto-
matic By Matrix or the mode Automatic By Spot.
F 2.3.1.1 Matrix Metering

Using the matrix metering, you can measure complex objects that need sev-
eral exposure times. The software sets one or several exposure times for the
measurement.
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The software performs a depth computation with a projected point pattern.

In this way, the software identifies the areas that are outside the depth
range. The software masks out the areas outside the depth range and deter-
mines the exposure time for the surface in the defined depth. In addition to
the depth computation, the software also searches for reference points.
Info
A depth computation is only possible for sensors that have been calibrated
with a calibration panel CP40.
Fig. 50: Point pattern for depth computation
Use the matrix metering if you:

• want to measure complex parts with a large gray value range, e.g. sheet
metals, or
• are not sure how many exposure times you need.
F 2.3.1.2 Spot Metering

For computing the automatic exposure time, the spot metering uses the gray
values within a defined area and only one exposure time. This area corre-
sponds to 5% of the image width.
Fig. 51: Defined area (circle) in the live view
The software illuminates the area optimally, identifies outliers and sets the
exposure time to at least 25% of the brightest pixels in the spot.
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Using the shortcut Ctrl + LMB, you can define an area on the measuring
object and directly trigger the measurement. If you do not define an area, the
spot is in the center of the measuring volume of both camera images.
Use the spot metering if you
• want to measure simple objects with a homogeneous gray value distribu-
tion or
• need only one exposure time for the measurement, e.g. for small objects
with similar brightness which are positioned in the center of the rotation
table.
Info
F 2.3.1.3 Use Automatic Exposure Time Once

To define the exposure time in a current situation once, choose the exposure
time mode Interactively ( ) in the parameters of the camera image. The
sensor has to be initialized. Then, use the spot metering or the matrix meter-
ing by clicking the buttons in the camera image.
If you start a new project, the mode Interactively is set by default.
Fig. 52: Matrix metering and spot metering in live view
If you use one of the functions, the software automatically determines the
optimum setting for the exposure time once. The software saves the deter-
mined setting of the exposure time in the project. For further measurements,
the software uses the saved exposure times until you determine the one-time
exposure time automatically or change it manually.
If you choose an automatic exposure time, the one-time exposure time
modes are not available anymore. The exposure time setting in the live view
is still available for controlling the exposure times.
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F 2.3.1.4 Set Exposure Time Manually

You can also set the exposure time completely individually. To do so, enable
the mode Interactively ( ).
Exposure times
You determine the exposure times for the measurement using the arrow
keys. You determine the exposure time for the reference point markers and
for scanning separately.
Fig. 53: Setting exposure time for scanning
Fig. 54: Setting exposure time for reference points
As soon as you change the exposure time or click with LMB in the live view,
a tooltip shows the currently set exposure time.
Fig. 55: Currently set exposure time for scanning (left)
Info
You change the exposure time by keeping the left mouse button pressed and
moving the mouse cursor in this window up or down.
Info
For the reference points, the white surface of the reference point markers is
important. The surface must not be overexposed.
Info
To get a good contrast, choose the longest possible exposure time. Adjust
the exposure time such that the bright areas of the measuring object are not
overexposed (red areas in the live view). In overexposed or underexposed
areas, no data will result.
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Fig. 56: Adjusting the exposure time for a measurement
In the exposure time mode Interactively ( ), you can also set several
exposure times.
Determine the number of exposure times for the measuring object. With 1,
you use the exposure time you determined with the arrow keys in the live
view.
With 2, you use two exposure times. The first exposure time is the time you
determined with the arrow keys in the live view. The second exposure time is
three times the exposure time.
With 3, you use three exposure times. The exposure time you determined
with the arrow keys in the live view plus three times the exposure time plus
nine times the exposure time.
Info
The maximum exposure time of one second cannot be exceeded.
Whether you need one or more exposure times, depends on the measuring
object used and the positioning of the sensor.
If the measuring object has a homogeneous color distribution, one exposure
time is sufficient.
If the measuring object is multicolored, has larger differences in brightness,
has reflections or reflecting areas, two or three exposure times are required.
Info
The more exposure times you use, the longer a measurement takes.
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Info
Use as many exposure times as necessary but as few as possible.
F 2.3.2 Quality
Quality
You can choose between three quality settings: High quality, More points
and User-defined. For the best data quality, GOM recommends using the set-
ting High quality.
With the setting High quality , the scanning process creates 3D points
with a high quality. On difficult surfaces of measuring objects (e.g. textile sur-
faces), surface defects can be visible.
With the setting More points , the scanning process creates many 3D
points. On difficult surfaces of measuring objects, no or only few surface
defects are visible.
If you click the button User-defined, a menu with further parameters opens.
User-Defined Quality Parameters
With the user-defined Scan Point Computation, you can use different quality
settings than provided with High Quality and More Points .
Info
GOM recommends using the factory-adjusted settings High quality and More
points only. To achieve the best data quality possible, use High quality.
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F 2.4 Scan Measuring Object
Procedure:
1. Digitize the top surface of the “m”.
a) Carry out eight scans.
b) Rotate the rotation table by 45° each.
With each scan, the software collects new reference points. The software
adds the reference points to the measurements of the measurement series.
The 3D view shows the result of the digitization (Fig. 57). The software cap-
tured the data of the “m” and the data of the rotation table surface.
Fig. 57: Digitized “m” with background points
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F 2.5 Cut Out Background Points

You can remove unwanted background data.
Procedure:
1. Rotate the measuring object in the 3D view such that it is shown from
the side.
2. Choose RMB ► Select/Deselect Through Surface.
3. Draw a polygon line around the data of the rotation table surface.
4. To finish the selection, press and hold RMB. Drag the mouse cursor onto
the icon . As soon as the icon is green ( ), release the mouse
button.
5.
If you selected too much, you can deselect the area with the icon .
Fig. 58: Selecting background points
6. Delete the selected data using Edit ► Delete Selected 3D Area or Ctrl +
Del .
The software deletes the selected measuring data.

Using the function Undo, you can undo single or several working steps.
NOTICE
As soon as you save your project, you can no lon-
ger undo or redo an action.
▶ Carry out the function before you save the
project!
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F3 Measuring the Bottom Surface
F 3.1 New Measurement Series

To measure the bottom surface of the “m”, create a second measurement
series.
Procedure:
1.
Open the dialog New Measurement Series using the button .
2. Choose ATOS measurement series.
Fig. 59: New ATOS measurement series
The software creates a further measurement series. The software automati-

cally creates the name. You can change the name manually in the explorer.
The new measurement series is automatically active (bold letters).
F 3.2 Scan Measuring Object
Requirements:
• Keep the sensor in the same position as for the measurement of the top
surface.
Procedure:
1. Turn around the “m”.
2. Place the “m” such that it cannot move on the rotation table.
3. Start the first measurement.
The software scans the bottom surface of the “m”. The software adds the
new measurement to the active second measurement series. The data of the
rotation table are also captured as background points.
F 3.3 Automatically Cutting out Points
Using the function Cut Out Points , you can cut out the points to be
removed automatically during or after a measurement.
You can cut out points with respect to a plane, CAD data or shadow points
of a fixture.
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Procedure:
1. Open the function Cut Out Points.

2. In the dialog, enable ( ) Cut out below plane.
3. Define a plane by selecting three points.

The software removes all data which are below the defined plane.
4. Carry out seven more measurements of the measuring object.

During each measurement, the software removes all data which are below
the plane.
Example:
Cut out points below a plane:

The software removes all measured points below the defined plane in Fig. 60.
Fig. 60: Plane below the “m”
Fig. 61: Points below plane are removed
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Info
You define the function for each measurement series individually. The soft-
ware removes the points that the function captured from all measurements
of the measurement series.
Info
You can also cut out points outside CAD data. To do so, the measuring data
must be aligned to the CAD data.
F4 Transform by Common Reference Points

When you digitized the top and bottom surfaces in two different measure-
ment series, transform both sides into each other.
Procedure:
1.
Open the function Transform By Common Ref. Points.
2. With Ctrl + LMB, click three common reference points in the 3D view.
Info
The software transforms the active measurement series (bold letters in the
explorer) into the other measurement series. That means that the active
measurement series moves.
Example:
Fig. 62 shows the initial situation. The top and bottom surfaces of the “m”
are in two different measurement series. The measurement series are not yet
transformed into each other. The bottom side (yellow) is the active measure-
ment series.
Fig. 62: Top and bottom surfaces before the transformation
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As soon as you open the dialog, the software sets only the active measure-
ment visible. With Ctrl + LMB, click the common reference points in the 3D
view. As soon as you clicked three common reference points, the software
computes the transformation and displays the preview (Fig. 63). The trans-
formed bottom surface shows through the top surface. The reference points
used for transformation are displayed in orange.
Fig. 63: Top and bottom surfaces during the transformation
Automatically identify all common reference points

As soon as you clicked three reference points, you can use this button to
enter all further common reference points automatically into the list. The
more reference points you choose, the more stable the transformation.
F5 Polygonizing
Polygonize both measurements series together.
Procedure:
1.
Open the function Polygonize And Recalculate.
Info
If you do not select anything, the software automatically shows all meas-
urement series when opening the function and selects all measuring
data.
2. In the dialog, choose Postprocessing ► Standard.
Info
As you usually polygonize all measurement series together, GOM recom-
mends measuring and polygonizing data for different component part condi-
tions in separate projects. These data are e.g. data for a trend analysis or for
fitting and removing situations.
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F6 Exercise
F 6.1 Goal
• Scan the top and bottom surfaces of a measuring object in two measure-
ment series
• Cut out background points automatically and manually
• Transform two measurement series by common reference points into
each other
F 6.2 Prerequisites
• GOM training object
• ATOS software
• Project ... ► training_data_atos_basic ► top_bottom.atos (optional)
• ATOS sensor (optional)
F 6.3 Task
1. Repeat the workflow of the unit.
F 6.4 Approach
Procedure:
1. Scan the top and bottom surfaces of the “m”.
2. If you do not have a sensor, open the project ... ►

training_data_atos_basic ► top_bottom.atos.
3. In Measurement series 1, delete the background data manually.
4. In Measurement series 2, delete the background data automatically using
the function Cut Out Points.
5. Transform both measurement series by common reference points into

each other.
6. Polygonize the data using the setting Standard.
7. Save the data.
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G Automated Rotation Table Measurement
Using the function Measure With Rotation Table, you can measure semi-
automatically.
Only when the rotation table is configured, you can measure with the rota-
tion table. If your rotation table is not configured, the button (Measure
With Rotation Table) is disabled. Configure the rotation table with Help ►
System Analysis ► Automation Controller....
Info
In GOM Inspect Professional with VMR license, you can open the function
also via Acquisition ► Measurement ► Measure With Rotation Table.... You
can teach measurements with the rotation table. You cannot configure the
rotation table in GOM Inspect Professional.
Adjust the required measuring parameters (exposure time, reference point

lighting, etc.). These settings are taken over for semi-automatic measuring
using a rotation table. You can set these parameters, before opening the
rotation table dialog or when you have it already open.
Info
Depending on the connected hardware (e.g. simple rotation table or addi-
tional tilt and swivel unit), the dialog offers more or less options. In the fol-
lowing, all options are described.
Steps
Enter the number of steps into which the software divides the range of rota-
tion. Per step, the software carries out a measurement.
Fig. 64: Progress after each measurement
Total coverage
Define here how far the rotation table has to rotate (max. 360°).
Invert rotation direction
If you enable ( ) this option, the rotation table moves in the opposite direc-
tion. This option can be useful when your rotation table has a limited axis
working range (less than 360°).
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Automated Rotation Table Measurement
Measure the GOM training object with the automated rotation table.
The dialog displays the current position of the rotation table and the pro-
gress.
Procedure:
1. Choose eight steps.
2. Choose 360° as coverage.
The system scans the measuring object in the eight measurement positions.
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H Measuring without Reference Points
H1 Introduction
You can scan measuring objects without reference points.
NOTICE
If you measure without reference points, the measurement stability is
reduced.
▶ Only scan measuring objects without reference points if the measure-
ment reliability is not critical!
When measuring without reference points, consider the following character-

istics:
• No monitoring of the calibration status
• No detection of sensor movement
• No visualization of the sensor in the 3D view
• No visualization of the measuring volume in the 3D view
Measuring without reference points has advantages, e.g. when do not cap-
ture enough reference points in certain views. The software however trans-
forms the measurements correctly.
H2 Transforming Measurements without

Reference Points
H 2.1 Initial situation

You scan a car model. The right rear side does not contain enough reference
point markers. The software cannot transform the measurements via refer-
ence points.
H 2.2 Transformation of the Measurements

You can continue the measurement series without reference points.
The software adds the measurement to the other measurements using best-
fit.
Prerequisites for the best-fit transformation:

• The measurement series contains enough contours of the part.
• The measurement series contains enough overlapping areas from other
measurements.
• There are only few background points.
If all conditions are fulfilled, the software can carry out a stable transforma-
tion. The software marks the measurement transformed via best-fit in the
sub-explorer with .
If the overlapping area is not enough for a stable best-fit transformation, the
software marks the measurement with .
In Fig. 65, the measurement is transformed but the transformation stability is
low. The measurement is not stable because it is verified only in one direc-
tion.
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Measuring without Reference Points
Fig. 65: Individual measurement with insufficient transformation stability
If a measurement is transformed with low stability or not at all, do not delete

the measurement from the measurement series. Add more measurements.
Every further measurement creates more overlapping areas. Using the over-
lapping areas, the software can orient the measurement which was not or
badly transformed. The status of the transformation stability changes corre-
spondingly, e.g. from Low to High.
Use the button . The software recomputes and reevaluates the transfor-
mation of all measurements.
Example:
The software cannot transform the measurement M6 due to missing overlap-
ping areas with other measurements (Fig. 66).
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Fig. 66: No transformation
The next measurement M7 contains reference points. The software trans-

forms the measurements via the reference points (Fig. 67).
Fig. 67: Transformation via reference points
The measurement M7 creates overlapping areas. The software can transform

the measurement M6 automatically via best-fit (Fig. 68).
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Fig. 68: Transformation via best-fit
H3 Monitoring Functions
The ATOS system is a self-monitoring measuring system. The monitoring is
based on the observation of reference points.
Monitoring guarantees process reliability and displays a warning in case of an
error.
When you enable the checks, you ensure that influences due to movements,
vibrations and decalibration of the sensor do not have negative effects for
the measuring project.
The system monitors the following parameters:

• Movement of the measuring object or the sensor
• Calibration status of the sensor
Info
The software does not monitor measurements without reference points.
Make sure that the sensor and the measuring object are stable and do not
move.
Info
The software checks the transformation stability of measurements without
reference points. If the icon behind the measurement in the sub-explorer is
green ( ), the quality is sufficient.
Info
If the system captures only one reference point in a measurement, the self-
monitoring is active again.
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If you measure without reference points, disable ( ) the Warning message

missing reference points under Acquisition ► Acquisition Parameters... ►
Checks.
If the check is enabled, the software displays a warning message before every
measurement without reference points.
H4 Quality Parameters of Measurements

Double-clicking a measurement, you display the quality parameters of the
measurement in the element properties.
Fig. 69: Quality parameters of a measurement
To get a complete surface of the measuring object, the software transforms

the individual measurements.
Info
If one quality criterion is low, the software marks the total quality of the
measurement in the sub-explorer also as low.
Transformation
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Depending on the transformation method, the software displays the devia-

tion of the measurement transformation of the reference points to each
other or the deviation of the best-fit.
Intersection deviation
The intersection deviation informs about the calibration status of the sensor.
The software computes the intersection deviation via reference points.
Info
You need at least one reference point.
Movement
The software displays the movement of the sensor and the object to each
other. The software recognizes the movement via reference points.
Info
You need at least one reference point.
Lighting change
During the scanning process, the lighting conditions must stay constantly
within the limit values. The lighting change describes the changing of the
gray values during the scanning process.
Transformation stability
If a measurement which was transformed via best-fit has few overlapping
areas or only such in one direction, the transformation stability is Low.
If the overlapping areas change during the scanning process, the software
reevaluates the transformation stability when recomputing.
If measurements are transformed via reference points, the transformation
stability is always High.
Projector residual
The projector residual is relevant only for sensors with Triple Scan functional-
ity.
The projector residual describes the discrepancy between points which were
determined with one camera and points which were determined with both
cameras.
H5 Edit Creation Parameters

You can change the quality setting of a measurement after measuring. To do
so, select a measurement in the sub-explorer. Press F4 . The dialog Edit Crea-
tion Parameters opens.
Info
If you select several measurements, you edit the creation parameters for all
selected measurements together.
If you open Edit Creation Parameters, the 3D view displays the measurement
in full resolution. You can select and delete the data in the 3D view.
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Example:
Fig. 70: Creation parameters scan points of a measurement
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If the software cannot transform a measurement without reference points,

define a help point.
Procedure:
1. Select the measurement in the sub-explorer.
2. Open Edit Creation Parameters.
3. Click a help point in the image and in the 3D view.
The software recomputes the transformation of the measurement using the

help point.
Example:
Fig. 71: Defining a help point in the image and the 3D view
H6 Exercise
H 6.1 Goal
• Scan a measuring object without reference points
• Transform measurements without reference points
• Analyze the quality of measurements
• Change the creation parameters of measurements
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H 6.2 Prerequisites
• Measuring object without reference points, e.g. shoe last
• ATOS software
• ATOS sensor
H 6.3 Task
Procedure:
1. Scan a suitable measuring object without reference points from all sides.
a) Also, scan the bottom surface of the measuring object.
b) Observe the quality parameters of the measurements in the sub-

explorer or in the properties.
c) If the software cannot immediately transform a measurement, con-

tinue scanning until all measurements are transformed.
Example:
Fig. 72: Shoe last without reference points
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I Measuring Small Measuring Objects
I1 Introduction
All measuring strategies described until now are also valid for measuring
small measuring objects.
In unit Preparing the Measuring Object, you have learned that for measuring
small measuring objects a reference point frame is required. In the following,
you learn how to work with the reference point frame.
Info
If you must prepare the measuring object with titanium dioxide powder, use
an airbrush system. Spray cans are not suitable for small measuring objects.
In ATOS User Manual- Spraying with the Airbrush System, you find the
instructions for the airbrush system recommended by GOM.
I2 Measuring Small Measuring Objects in a

Reference Point Frame
I 2.1 Fixing Measuring Object in a Frame

The reference points are applied to the frame. Due to this fact, the measuring
object must not move relatively to the frame during the measuring.
The following procedure shows how to fix the measuring object in the refer-
ence point frame without any tension.
Requirements:
• Reference point frame

• Pins
• Measuring object
• Glue
• Allen key, metric, size 1.5 mm
Procedure:
1. Place the measuring object in the frame.
2. Insert the pins into the holes in the frame.
3. Put a drop of glue on the tip of each pin.
4. Move each pin towards the measuring object until the glue touches the
measuring object.
Info
The pin itself must not touch the measuring object.
5. Fix each pin with the respective set screw and the Allen key.
6. Let the glue set for ten minutes.
NOTICE
Tensions caused by wrong fixing order
If you fasten the set screws after the glue sets, occurring tensions can deform
the measuring object.
▶ Fasten the set screws always before the glue sets!
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Measuring Small Measuring Objects
Video 9: Fixing the measuring object in a reference point frame
I3 Using the Reference Point Frame File in the

Software
If you buy your GOM system together with the reference point frame, the
reference point frame file is factory-installed on the computer. You find the
file also on a storage medium in the reference point frame box.
This file contains:

• Reference point information
• Calibration temperature of the frame
• Expansion coefficient of the frame material
Using this information and the entered measurement temperature, the soft-
ware compensates the expansion of the frame.
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Fig. 73: Example for a reference point frame box with storage medium
If you bought the reference point frame and the GOM system separately, you
have to import the reference point frame file into the software. After doing
so, you can use the frame for measuring.
Requirements:
• Storage medium with reference point frame file

• Open GOM software
Procedure:
1. Open Edit ► Application Settings ► Preferences... ► Templates ► Ref-

erence point frames.
2. Import the file with file extension .ref_frame.
3. To use the reference point file for measuring, open the file in your
project.
a) Open Acquisition ► Measurement Series ► Use Reference Point
Frame....
b) Enter the measurement temperature.
c) Choose the file.
d) Confirm the choice by clicking New Measurement Series.
The software creates a measurement series which contains the reference

points of the frame.
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Example:
Fig. 74: Reference points of a reference point frame
I4 Defining Acquisition Parameters

Generally, you define the acquisition parameters for measuring small objects
in the same way as for measuring large measuring objects.
But for reference points which are smaller than 1 mm, use for Reference
point quality the setting ATOS SO. This quality setting defines among others
the minimum contrast and the minimum size of the points in image.
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I5 General Measuring Strategy with Reference

Point Frames
The complexity of the measuring object influences the measuring strategy.
Therefore, see the following measuring strategy as a general rule.
Procedure:
1. Position the reference point frame with the measuring object below the
sensor in the middle of the measuring volume.
2. To capture the side surfaces, tilt the rotation table by 30° to 40°.
Info
With very complex measuring objects, you might need several tilt posi-
tions.
3. Rotate the rotation table in eight steps by 45° each. The total coverage is
360°.
Info
Depending on the complexity of the measuring object, you might need
more or less steps.
Fig. 75: Side view on a measuring volume with a frame tilted by 45°
4. Turn the reference point frame with the measuring object around.
5. Repeat the steps 1 through 3.
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Example:
Video 10: Exemplary measuring strategy with two tilt positions
I 5.1 Capturing Details with Additional Measurements

With the described measuring strategy, you capture nearly all of the measur-
ing object. Since details lie often in corners, additional measurements are
necessary.
Fig. 76 shows some areas of the measuring object which were not captured
with the usual measuring sequence due to their position.
Fig. 76: Not captured details
Fig. 77 shows that these areas can be captured with a directed additional
measurement.
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Fig. 77: Captured details
I 5.2 Cut Out Points Outside CAD

During scanning, the sensor captures also data which is close to the measur-
ing object.
Fig. 78 shows some scans with unnecessary background points. Due to these
background points, the representation looks confusing.
Fig. 78: Scans with background points
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The software can cut out the background points automatically based on the
CAD data.
Requirements:
• CAD for your measuring object
Procedure:
1. Import the CAD of the measuring object into your project.

a) Open File ► Import ► File....
b) Navigate to the CAD file.
2. Prealign the data.

a) Change to the workspace Inspection.
b)
Click button Create Alignment in the main toolbar Inspection.
c) Execute the function Prealignment.
Fig. 79: Function Prealignment in the main toolbar
3. Change to the workspace Digitize.
4. Open Acquisition ► Measurement Series ► Cut Out Points....
5. Enable ( ) the option Cut out points outside CAD.
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6. For Distance to CAD, enter a value which is higher than the expected
deviation.
The software removes all 3D data which are in the defined distance outside
the CAD data.
Example:
Fig. 80: Scan data without background points
Info
In Inspection Basic - 3D Metrology, you find detailed information about
importing CAD data and about alignments.
I6 Motion Replay
Info
Observe the information and notes in the corresponding hardware manual.
Motion Replay is a software function for carrying out repeating measuring

and calibration procedures automatically.
When measuring in reality, the application software automatically saves the
measurement parameters and the measurement positions of the devices for
each measurement. The measurement positions are the positions of the rota-
tion, tilt and linear axis. You can save the measurement series as project tem-
plate and use it with Motion Replay.
You can use a saved measurement series e.g. for measuring parts of the
same type. The software repeats the entire measurement series according to
the saved measurement positions and measurement parameters.
I 6.1 Approach
For the approach, use the motorization kit for ATOS SO or the ATOS
ScanPort. Since for both products the functional principle is similar, they are
called Tilt and Swivel Unit + Lift in the following.
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I 6.1.1 Arranging Measuring Setup

Info
For the ATOS ScanPort, the Tilt and Swivel Unit is already arranged to the lift.
Info
Arrange the measuring setup reproducibly. This is especially important for
measurements with the motorization kit for ATOS SO.
Procedure:
1. Arrange the Tilt and Swivel Unit to the lift.
2. Fix the Tilt and Swivel Unit.
3. Position the reference switch on the lift.
To reach reproducible positioning in your reference point frame, use addi-

tional pins as stops.
Fig. 81: Fixed measuring object with additional pins
The additional pins help you to reposition further measuring objects. When
you remove the first measuring object from the frame, keep the additional
pins at the same position in the frame. That way, you can position and fix the
next measuring object which is identical in construction more exactly.
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Fig. 82: Next measuring object, positioned to be fixed
I 6.1.2 Creating Calibration Measurement Series

Info
For calibrating very small measuring volumes, position the Tilt and Swivel Unit
especially carefully. The center of the Tilt and Swivel Unit must be exactly cen-
tered below the sensor when all axes are in position zero.
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Requirements:
• ATOS Professional software

• Tilt and Swivel Unit + lift
• ATOS sensor
Procedure:
2. Open the workspace Set Up.

Info
At the beginning of a measurement, all axes must be at in position zero.
If necessary, the software carries out a reference run. The Tilt and Swivel
Unit and the lift move to the respective position zero.
3.
Open the function Calibrate Sensor using the button .
4. Fix the calibration object on the Tilt and Swivel Unit.

Info
Make sure that the calibration object is positioned correctly.
5. Arrange the calibration object manually (without joystick) to the sensor.

Info
Arrange the calibration object manually so that the adjusted positions of
the lift ant the Tilt and Swivel Unit do not change.
6. Calibrate the sensor. Follow the instructions of the software.

The sensor is calibrated. In a dialog, the software displays the results of
the calibration.
7. Save the calibration measurement series in the project.

Info
After the dialog with the calibration result, a further dialog appears. You
can determine if you want to save the calibration as calibration measure-
ment series in the project.
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I 6.1.3 Create Project
Requirements:
• ATOS sensor
Procedure:
1. Create a project (see Direct Help).
2. Teach the individual measurements.

a) Define the movements of the Tilt and Swivel Unit and of the lift using
the joystick.
b) In the camera tab, adjust the necessary measurement parameters (see

Direct Help).
c)
Trigger the measurement using or Space .
The software carries out the measurement and saves the measurements
in the sub-explorer.
3. Save the project as template using the function File ► Create Template
From Project....
Info
If you save a project as project template, the software also saves the existing
calibration measurement series.
Info
If you want to measure a measuring object in different measuring setups, you
can create preview images for the measuring setups in the software. When
you switch between saved measuring setups in the software, you see in a
preview image how to arrange the measuring setup in reality.
Info
I 6.1.4 Execute Measurement Series

Info
If you carry out a measurement series with Motion Replay, the measuring
setup must always be the same as the measuring setup during recording the
chosen measurement series. If you use the motorization kit for ATOS SO,
arrange the Tilt and Swivel Unit to the lift. Position the reference switch.
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Requirements:

• ATOS sensor
Procedure:
1. Position the part on the Tilt and Swivel Unit.
2. Choose the corresponding project template for the part (see Direct Help).
3.
Use the icon (Execute Measurement Series) to choose the meas-
urement series which you want to execute automatically.
Fig. 83: Icon Execute Measurement Series with saved measurement series
NOTICE
The Tilt and Swivel Unit and the lift move together, this can cause colli-
sions.
Be prepared for intervening manually. Otherwise, risk of considerable mate-
rial damages.
▶ Carefully observe the automatic measurement procedure!
▶ To prevent collisions, stop the procedure. To react fast, keep your hand
over the emergency stop button!
Info
At the end of the measurement, the Tilt and Swivel Unit and the lift move to
position zero.
I 6.2 Remove Measuring Data

Info
If you project contains measuring data, you can delete the existing measuring
data in the dialog Clear Existing Measuring Data.
Clear Existing Measuring Data

Keep
Using the option Keep, the existing measuring data remain in the project.
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Info
If you aborted your measurement series in a previous procedure, you can use
this option. The software then captures the data for the measurement posi-
tions for which no measurements exist.
Clear
Using the option Clear, the software deletes the existing measuring data. The
software moves along the measurement series and captures new measuring
data.
If you want to measure a new part, use this option.
Cancel
To close the dialog, click Cancel. The software does not carry out any actions.
Info
Using the function Acquisition ► Measurement ► Clear Measuring Data,
you can also delete the measuring data manually (see Direct Help).
I 6.3 Automation and Measurement Parameters
I 6.3.1 Adjusting Automation Parameters

Under Acquisition ► Acquisition Parameters..., you can adjust the behavior
of Motion Replay in case of errors during a measurement in an automatically
executed measurement series.
Info
For more information, see Acquisition Parameters, section Automation.
I 6.3.2 Changing Measuring Parameters

Restore Measurement Parameters
Using this function, you restore the measurement parameters saved in a
measurement back into the live view.
Use this function to check measurement parameters of individual measure-
ments subsequently or to use the measurement parameters of a certain
measurement for other measurements.
Apply Current Parameters
Using this function, you apply the measurement parameters currently set in
the live view to one or more selected measurements. To apply the parame-
ters, click the function. The function overwrites the respective measurement
parameter of all selected measurements.
Using this function, you can:
• Reset automatically computed exposure times
• Reset manually created scan areas
• Reset automatically created scan areas using Reflection Detection
Info
You can delete the scan areas of individual measurements or of several meas-
urements together.
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I 6.4 Changing Measurement Series

You can change the sequence of the measurement positions in the sub-
explorer. You can also insert new measurements in the existing measurement
series or delete measurements.
Procedure:
1. Move the sensor or the measuring object to the new measurement posi-
tion.
2. Carry out the measurement.
3. In the sub-explorer, choose the new measurement.
4. Move the measurement to the desired position in the sub-explorer.

a) Cut the measurement using Ctrl + X .
b) Insert the measurement using Ctrl + V .
5. Delete measurements using Del .
NOTICE
The Tilt and Swivel Unit and the lift move together, this can cause colli-
sions.
Be prepared for intervening manually. Otherwise, risk of considerable mate-
rial damages.
▶ Carefully observe the automatic measurement procedure!
▶ To prevent collisions, stop the procedure. To react fast, keep your hand
over the emergency stop button!
I 6.5 Move to Position

Using the function Move To Position, you can move the measuring device to
a position in your measurement series.
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J Project Templates
J1 Introduction
This unit explains, how you can create and use project templates.
Advantages of project templates
The software offers the possibility to create project templates. This function
helps you to carry out repeating measuring tasks easily.
The idea is that after carrying out a complete inspection planning, you save
this project as a template.
As in a project template, e.g. project keywords, acquisition parameters and
polygonization settings are saved, you do not have to set up the project
again when carrying out another measuring task of the same type.
In a project template, you can also save measurements with reference points,
CAD data, inspection elements and reports.
Info
Project templates are particularly useful for series measurements and for
repeating inspections.
A project template is a master project.

Info
The software contains a system project template. You can use this project
template as example when creating your own template.
Info
Before you save a project as template, delete all data which you do not need
(e.g. measurements). Thus, a project template creates an empty project with
all necessary parameters.
J2 Creating or Opening Project

Procedure:
1. Create a project or open a project which you created in the previous
units.
J3 Define Project Keywords

Using the function Define Project Keywords, you can define user-defined
information which refers to the entire project.
The software displays the project keywords e.g. on report master pages or in
labels.
The software automatically saves all entries in the selection list of the key-
word. The entries are available in new projects.
If a keyword contains entries, you find an arrow at the end of the row. You
can choose the entries from the selection list. The selection list contains maxi-
mally eight entries.
The software provides various default keywords (e.g. inspector, company,
location). You can define your own project keywords.
Procedure:
1. Open the function Edit ► Project Keywords....
2. Enter your own keywords.
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J4 Acquisition Parameters
Using the function Acquisition Parameters, you specify parameters which are
valid for the measurement.
Acquisition parameters can contain information about the following subjects:
• Measurement temperature
• Reference points
• Checks
• Automation
• Components
• Adapters
J 4.1 Reference Points

To transform individual measurements via reference points, you need refer-
ence points. With the acquisition parameters Reference points, you deter-
mine the type of the reference points used and the quality of the reference
point identification.
Info
To get measurements with best quality, GOM recommends choosing the set-
ting High accuracy under Reference point quality.
Info
GOM recommends a reference point marker size for each measuring volume.
Use the reference point marker size recommended in the sensor-specific
hardware manuals.
Only if the reference point marker size is correct, the measuring system can
compute highest-quality data.
Info
If a wrong reference point size is set, a warning message appears. The system
can automatically set the correct size of the reference point markers used.
Type
Determine the size, shape and type of the GOM reference point markers
used in the project. The mm value refers to the diameter of the white center
circle.
Fig. 84: Default reference points
To adjust the parameters, click this button.

For more information, see J 4.1.1 User-Defined Reference Points and J 4.1.2
User-Defined Point Quality.
J 4.1.1 User-Defined Reference Points

Info
If under Type you choose the option User-defined, determine the Diameter
and the Marker material thickness of the reference point.
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Used
Enable ( ) the reference point type which you use.
Info
In exceptional cases, you can use reference point markers with different
diameters. Use only the recommended reference point marker sizes.
Type
Determine the size, shape and type of the GOM reference point markers
used in the project. The mm value refers to the diameter of the white center
circle.
Fig. 85: Default reference points
Diameter
Here, the diameter of the reference point type selected under Type is dis-
played.
Marker material thickness
Here, the material thickness of the reference point type selected under Type
is displayed.
Color
Select here the color of your reference point markers.
J 4.1.2 User-Defined Point Quality

Minimum radius
Determine the minimum radius of the reference points in the 2D camera
images. The software does not identify reference points with a smaller radius.
Ellipse finder quality
The ellipse finder quality defines the deviation of an ellipse from the ideal
shape in pixels. The software identifies only reference points which have a
better quality than the specified threshold value. The lower the threshold
value is, the better the print quality of the markers has to be. The default
value for GOM reference point markers is 0.25 pixels in the quality grade
High accuracy.
Info
A poor quality of the markers may deteriorate the transformation quality.
Minimum ellipse contrast

The function minimizes the identification of imaginary reference points. The
software identifies reference point markers with more gray levels in the
black-white transition in the 2D images than the ellipse contrast value given.
The higher the threshold value is, the better the reference point lighting of
the markers and the position of the camera to the reference points you have
to choose. In the quality grade High accuracy, the default value is 25 gray val-
ues.
J 4.2 Checks
The ATOS system is a self-monitoring measuring system. The monitoring is
based on the observation of reference points.
Monitoring guarantees process reliability and displays a warning in case of an
error.
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When you enable the checks, you ensure that influences due to movements,
vibrations and decalibration of the sensor do not have negative effects for
the measuring project.
The system monitors the following parameters:
• Movement of the measuring object or the sensor
• Calibration status of the sensor
• Number of the found reference point markers

• Ambient light changes during a measurement
• Transformation deviation by reference points
Info
To get the highest data quality and process reliability, enable ( ) all checks.
J 4.3 Automation
For automated measurements, e.g. with the virtual measuring room or rota-
tion table, the software provides an exception handling.
Under Automation, you can determine how the system behaves in case of an
error, e.g. a movement. Determine e.g. that the system repeats the measure-
ment three times.
J 4.4 Defining Acquisition Parameters
Procedure:
1. Open the function Acquisition ► Acquisition Parameters....
2. Set the Reference points.

a) Under Type, determine 3 mm round.
b) Enable ( ) the option Collect additional reference points during

measurement.
3. Enable ( ) all options under Checks.
J5 Reduce Project Size

Using the function Reduce Project Size, you can reduce the project size. The
software removes the measurements from your project.
Application Examples:
• Archive project
• Save project on a storage medium (e.g. USB).
• Work on polygonized data only
NOTICE
If you use the function, the software locks the measurement series.
You can no longer edit the measurement series. You cannot add further
measurements to the project.
▶ Use the function only after you finished all measurements and polygon-
ized the data!
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To carry out further measurements in the project, delete the locked measure-
ment series.
Info
As the measurements need much memory space, you can considerably
reduce the project size. Depending on how many measurements the project
contains, the reduction can be several gigabytes.
Procedure:
1. Open the function Edit ► Reduce Project Size....
2. Choose one of the three options:

a) Keep Image Mapping Data but delete the measuring data
b) Keep Used Image Mapping Data and delete the measuring data
c) Completely Remove Measuring Data
J6 Blackening Image Areas

If an image contains confidential data in the background, you can blacken
areas of the image.
Procedure:
1. Select the measurement in the sub-explorer.
2. Open Edit Creation Parameters using F4 .
3. Enable the function Blacken image areas using .
4. Select the area which you want to blacken.

Info
Using , you can unblacken the blackened area.
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Example:
Video 11: Blackening image areas
J7 Adjusting Measurement Parameters

Adjust the measurement parameters.
Requirements:
• Initialized sensor
Procedure:
1. If you do not want to measure with the exposure time mode Automatic
By Matrix, change the exposure time mode.
2.
Under Quality, choose the setting High quality .
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J8 Measuring Reference Points

For repeating tasks, e.g. series measurements, you can measure only the ref-
erence points. You do not digitize the surface of the measuring object.
Requirements:
• Rotation table, equipped with reference points

• Initialized sensor
Procedure:
1. Measure the reference points on the rotation table using Acquisition ►

Measurement ► Reference Point Measurement.
The system measures only the reference points.
2.
Open the function Cut Out Points.
Info
Pay attention to the normal direction of the plane.
Fig. 86: Plane definition of the function Cut Out Points
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J9 Create a Project Template

Save an existing project as project template.
Requirements:
• You have a project in your computer of which you want to make a mas-
ter project.
Procedure:
1. Open the project with the saved inspection planning (... ►

training_data_inspprof_basic ► result_projects ►
inspection_planning_results.ginspect).
2. Open the function File ► Create Template From Project....
Fig. 87: Dialog Create Template From Project
3. Enter a useful name for the template.
4. Determine a preview image. Use e.g. the 3D view. You can also load an
own image as preview.
5. Enter a short project description. When you later move the mouse cursor
over the project template, the preview image appears together with the
project description in the detailed view.
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6. Save the template by clicking OK.
The template appears on the start screen in the tile Project Templates.
Fig. 88: Start screen with project templates
Info
Before saving, the software deletes all unnecessary actual data from the
project.
Info
Do not delete any other actual elements since they contain the creation rules.
If these elements are missing, a recalculation of the project is not possible.
You can edit project templates under Edit ► Application Settings ► Prefer-
ences... ► Templates ► Projects.
If you do not want to display the templates on the start screen, you can
switch off the visibility.
Using Import and Export, you can transfer the templates to other computers.
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J 10 Creating a New Project from Template

Procedure:
1. Close all data with File ► Close.
2.
Change to the workspace ► Start .
3. Click the tile Project Templates.
4. Create a project based on the created and saved project template.
5. Check the parameter settings.
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1.2 Safety and Health Hazard Notes

1.3 Information About the Training Manual

1.4 Target Group

Prerequisites for a successful transfer of knowledge:

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1.5 Training Goal

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Some industrial sectors are:

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A3 Scanning with the ATOS Sensor

• Calibration status of the measuring system

Fig. 2: Measuring object with reference points

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Fig. 3: Measuring object with reference points and fringe projection

A 3.1 Triple Scan Principle

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Video 1: Triple scan principle

Video 2: Measuring with ATOS

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You can carry out the following:

Fig. 4: Start screen of the software

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Using button , you reach further settings of the project templates.

B 1.1 Login to the GOM Service Area

Fig. 5: Login to the GOM Service Area

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B2 Graphical User Interface

Fig. 6: Graphical user interface

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You can display the workspace selection bar permanently. Click ►

To close the workspace selection bar again, click .

B 2.1 Drag Off Window from Graphical User Interface

If you click on the button in a detached window, the software returns

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For more information, refer to the Direct Help.

The software arranges the elements in the explorer by their functions.

Fig. 7: Subcategories in the explorer

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Fig. 8: Categories in the sub-explorer

• LMB = Left mouse button

RMB on an element in the explorer or in the 3D view opens a context menu.

Options for drag & drop from the explorer

Key combination Action

In the top of the explorer, you find a search field ,

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You can import the following elements as stages.

Video 3: Timeline with meshes

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Video 4: Timeline with a deformation measurement series

You can open the Direct Help in different ways:

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Fig. 9: Direct Help search field

B7 Useful Mouse Functions

Mouse functions in the 3D view and in the live view

Mouse function Action