Drift Check

This command initiates a Drift Check operation. It allows a reference group to be measured for comparison and drift analysis through the use of the Drift Check dialog.

 

Input Arguments

 

0

Collection Instrument ID

Instrument ID

The instrument ID of the instrument to perform the drift check.

1

Collection Object Name

Reference Group Name

The name of the reference point group.

2

Collection Object Name

Actuals Group (to be measured)

The group into which measurements should be placed.

3

Double

Tolerance

An allowable tolerance for each individual point

being checked.

4

Integer

Minimum Point Count

Required number of measurements - enter 0 to disable this requirement.

5

Boolean

Use Closest Reference Point

True will enable this option.

 

Return Arguments

 

6

Double

Max Error

The Max error in the drift check

3

Double

RMS Error

The RMS error for the drift check

4

Boolean

Instrument Added?

True indicates a new instrument was added.

5

Collection Instrument ID

New Instrument

Name of the newly added instrument.

 

Returned Status

 

SUCCESS

The measurements were completed successfully and tolerances were not exceeded.

PARTIAL SUCCESS

Some or all points out of tolerance, or new station added.

FAILURE

The instrument or reference group was not found, minimum point count was not met, or the operation was manually cancelled.

 

Remarks

The instrument must be in the active collection, and its interface must be running. Also, silent mode will not block the dialog display but will cause the multipoint measurement sequence to start when the dialog opens.

Additional notes: