Jun 9Calypso Tip #14 - 7 Essential Keyboard ShortcutsCtrl + C (Copy) This is the biggest time-saving shortcut, especially for large CMM programs. It works for copying features,...
Apr 25Calypso Tip #13 - Clearance vs. Retract DistanceWhat's the difference? The clearance distance is how far the probe will clear a feature before and after measuring. It is applied in the...
Mar 18Calypso Tip #12 - Caliper DistanceA few years ago, a new tool was added to Calypso, called Caliper Distance. This characteristic makes it easier to measure min/max...
Feb 21Calypso Tip #10 - Select Already Extracted FeaturesWhen you are setting up your base alignment, creating constructions, or defining characteristics, you can quickly select features that...
Jan 12Calypso Tip #9: Add Setup InfoWatch this video below to learn how to add setup instructions to your CMM program. Your instructions can be any type of file, including a...
Dec 28, 2021Calypso Tip #8: Undo Probing PointsWhen you are manually probing points on a part, press the F3 button on the controller to undo the last point you probed. This works when...
Dec 15, 2021Calypso Tip #7: Naming Conventions 2 (Stylus Systems)Here are some suggested naming conventions for stylus systems in Calypso. Whatever method you choose, document your own company’s pattern...
Dec 15, 2021Calypso Tip #6: Naming Conventions 1These are some recommended naming conventions for Calypso. Whatever method you choose, document your own company’s pattern that you will...
Nov 9, 2021Calypso Tip #5: Simple MenusReduce unused clutter in the Calypso software menus. Less is better.
Nov 9, 2021Calypso Tip #4: Programming ChecklistUse an Excel-based checklist to free your mind of all the details that you need to remember when making great CMM programs.
Sep 28, 2021Calypso Tip #3: CMM Program TemplateUse a program template in Calypso to save time with common settings. Simply create a new, blank program, adjust the settings that you...
Sep 28, 2021Calypso Tip #2: Save "Measured Points"“Measured Points” are backup files of all the actual probing points and scan data from previous part runs. When you save Measured Points,...
Sep 24, 2021Calypso Tip #1: How to Section a CAD modelWhen you can’t see features that are hidden inside a cavity, groove, or underneath surfaces, follow these steps to get in there!