Auto Measure Points

Automatically measures a set of points. This command points an instrument at a set of reference points (in the “refer- ence group”), performs a search for a nearby target, then initiates a measurement after locking onto the target.

 

Input Arguments

 

0

Collection Instrument ID

Instrument ID

The collection instrument ID of the instrument to perform the measurement.

1

Collection Object Name

Reference Group Name

The group of reference (nominal) points for the

measurement.

2

Collection Object Name

Actuals Group Name (to be measured)

A group name in which to place the measured points.

3

Boolean

Show complete dialog?

Indicates whether the full auto-measure dialog is displayed, or whether an abbreviated dialog is

displayed.

 

4

 

Boolean

 

Wait for Completion?

Indicates whether the MP should pause on this command while the measurement is being performed, or whether the MP should continue executing subsequent commands while the mea- surement is occurring.

5

Boolean

Auto Start?

Indicates whether measurement should automati- cally start, or whether it should be triggered by

the user.

 

Return Arguments

None.

 

Returned Status

 

SUCCESS

The measurements were completed successfully.

FAILURE

The instrument or reference group were not found, or measurement failed.

 

Remarks

The measured points, while placed into the “Actuals” group, inherit the same target names as the reference points.