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.
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. |
None.
SUCCESS |
The measurements were completed successfully. |
FAILURE |
The instrument or reference group were not found, or measurement failed. |
The measured points, while placed into the “Actuals” group, inherit the same target names as the reference points.