Track Tape Measurement

Commands an instrument to scan along a set of linearly-arranged retroreflective targets. These may be targets on reflective tape, or individually placed.

 

Input Arguments

 

0

Collection Instrument ID

Instrument to scan

The instrument ID of the instrument in question.

1

Point Name

Point on Tape

A point defining the where search will be initiated for the first retroreflective target.

2

Point Name

Point on Part

A point used to orient the scan for the target.

3

Point Name

Point for Direction

A point that, coupled with the “Point on Tape”, defines the scan direction.

4

Point Name

Point for Termination

A point defining the end of the scan. When the

scan extends past this point, the search termi- nates.

5

String

Parameter set name

The named parameter set from the instrument interface indicating the parameters for the scan.

6

Collection Object Name

Group Name

The name of the group into which to place the

detected target centers.

7

String

Initial Target Name

The name for the first detected target. Influences the names of subsequent detected targets.

 

Return Arguments

None.

 

Returned Status

 

SUCCESS

The scan was completed successfully.

FAILURE

The instrument, point on tape, point on part, point for direction, point for termination, or parameter set name were not found.

 

Remarks

The instrument must be in the active collection.