CALYPSO

Option 3
Simulation

Operating Instructions
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CALYPSO
Version 2014
Operating Instructions
2014-04-11
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Table of contents
Preface

Information about these operating instructions

............................................................................... Preface 1

Configuration of safety instructions .................. Preface 3

Chapter 1 Simulation (option)

Elements of the Simulation option .............................. 1‑2

Stylus simulation ........................................................... 1‑3

Measuring run control via stylus simulation ..................................... 1‑3
Controlling the stylus simulation ..................................................... 1‑4
Positioning the CAD model ............................................................. 1‑5

Stylus System Creator ................................................... 1‑6

Basics about the stylus system creator ............................................. 1‑6
Working with the Stylus System Creator ......................................... 1‑7
Loading, editing and saving the stylus system ................................. 1‑8
Start components ........................................................................... 1‑9
Connecting a component ............................................................... 1‑9
Component tree ........................................................................... 1‑10
Importing stylus systems to CALYPSO ........................................... 1‑14
Exporting stylus system data ......................................................... 1‑17
Outputting additional stylus system data ....................................... 1‑17
Stock Data .................................................................................... 1‑19
Updating the stylus database ........................................................ 1‑21
Stylus system components on the Internet .................................... 1‑21
Stylus documentation as PDF file ................................................... 1‑23
Example: Assembling and editing a stylus system model ............... 1‑26
Reference: Stylus System Creator .................................................. 1‑41

Stylus changer rack toolbox ....................................... 1‑71

Stylus changer rack toolbox .......................................................... 1‑71

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 Modelling stylus changer racks and using models ......................... 1‑71
Creating a stylus changer rack ...................................................... 1‑71
Attaching stylus holders ................................................................ 1‑74
Assigning styli to holders .............................................................. 1‑76
Working with rack models ............................................................ 1‑76

Alphabetic index

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Preface
Information about these operating
instructions
The CALYPSO program consists of a base module and additional options
for special purposes. You can customize the scope of program to fit your
requirements.
These operating instructions describe an option of CALYPSO and are
based on the assumption that the user is familiar with the operating in-
structions for the base module of CALYPSO.

NOTICE
The additional CALYPSO options are described in separate manuals.

Reference information about the windows and dialogs can be found in

the dialog reference in the CALYPSO Online Help.

Simply Measure – And what you should know to do it right, A metrology

primer
Carl Zeiss, Industrial Metrology Division,
Order no.: 612302-9002

Text conventions The following text conventions are used in these instructions.

Example Description
Features Text element of the graphics screen
display.
Comment The Comment button on the
screen.
<machine name> Variable text or dummy for a name.
C:\windows\w.ini The w.ini file in the windows direc-
tory on the C:\ drive.
For this section... A passage containing important in-
formation.
➤Preface [⇨ Preface 1] This is a cross reference. When
viewing this manual on the screen,
you will be guided to the indicated
text passage by clicking the refer-
ence.

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Information about these operating instructions

Example Description
Plan ® CNC-Start ® Run The Run command in the CNC-
Start submenu of the Plan menu.
CTRL+A Press the CTRL key and the letter A at
the same time.

Icons Three special symbols containing important information are used in this
manual. The icons appear in the marginal column next to the respective
text.
You will find a detailed explanation of the safety instructions under Con-
figuration of safety instructions.

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 Configuration of safety instructions

Configuration of safety instructions

Safety instructions indicate a personal health hazard. We distinguish three
different levels: Danger, warning and caution. All three safety instructions
are marked with the same warning symbol. The designation of the safety
instruction is shown beside the symbol. The safety instructions used are
described below.

Configuration of a safety instruction

A safety instruction may have the following components:
– Warning symbol and designation of the safety instruction (signal
word): Danger, warning or caution.
– Source and cause of the danger
– Consequences for the user due to non-observance of the safety in-
struction
– Required measures to be taken by the user to avoid possible conse-
quences
– A measure may cause an intermediate result.
– At the end of all measures, a final result may be caused.

Personal health hazard

DANGER
A »danger« indicates an imminent risk to life and limb.
Non-observance of this safety instruction when the described risk occurs
causes death or serious injuries.
Example: Electric shock due to high electric voltage.

WARNING
A »warning« indicates a possible risk to life and limb.
Non-observance of this safety instruction when the described risk occurs
may cause death or serious injuries.
Example: Risk of severe crushing of the body caused by heavy loads.

CAUTION
A »caution« indicates a personal health hazard.
Non-observance of this safety instruction when the described risk occurs
may cause slight to moderate injuries.
Example: Risk of minor crushing of the limbs caused by small loads.

Risk of material damage

If there is no personal health hazard, but the CMM or components may
get damaged, this is pointed out by the following notice.

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Configuration of safety instructions

This symbol refers to possible damage to the CMM.

Non-observance of this safety instruction when the event occurs may cause
damage to the CMM or one of its components.
Example: Collision of the ram with a workpiece.

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Chapter

Simulation (option)
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This chapter contains:

Elements of the Simulation option ........................................................... 1‑2
Stylus simulation ...................................................................................... 1‑3
Stylus System Creator .............................................................................. 1‑6
Stylus changer rack toolbox ................................................................... 1‑71

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Elements of the Simulation option

Stylus simulation With the Simulation option, CALYPSO is able to display the location and
position of the currently used stylus in the CAD window during the CNC
run. In this way, you can conveniently trace on the screen which move-
ments the stylus is making in the CNC run.
If CALYPSO knows the corresponding dimensions, the probe, base plate,
rotary table, and the measuring range of the CMM can also be shown.
Stylus system creator To allow simulation of the stylus movement, CALYPSO requires a com-
plete geometry model of the stylus system and the associated styli. You
can use the Stylus System Creator to copy stylus systems and styli of cer-
tain manufacturers and supplement them using basic elements such as
cone, cylinder, sphere and cube.
Stylus Simulation and Stylus System Creator are also the requirement for
starting and processing measurement plans without a connected CMM.
Stylus changer rack tool- The stylus changer rack toolbox is used to create, position, configure and
box equip stylus changer rack models.
This is a prerequisite for also simulating the automatic stylus system
change in CALYPSO.

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Stylus simulation
Measuring run control via stylus
simulation
When you activate the stylus simulation, not only the workpiece but also
the movement of the currently used stylus system are shown in the CAD
window during the CNC run.
You can conveniently trace the stylus system in the CNC run on the
screen. You see exactly which stylus is used and which movements and
rotations the stylus makes relative to the workpiece.
Further elements of the If CALYPSO knows the corresponding dimensions, the probe, base plate,
simulation rotary table, and the measuring range of the CMM can also be shown.
In this way, you have a completely new possibility to check the run. Any
weaknesses (risk of collision) in the measurement plan become visible and
can be corrected.

NOTICE
This option is particularly important for testing, for example, a measure-
ment plan created using the CALYPSO Planner away from the machine.

Properties of the simulation

CALYPSO always attempts to show the stylus system in the center of the
CAD window. The view is set at an angle of 40° to the shaft direction of
the stylus.
By selecting the run mode (single steps, permanent operation) and by
stopping and restarting the simulation, you simultaneously control the
stylus system display and CNC run.
In addition, you can set the different parameters of the simulation, such
as the number of tests, display of the track and the automatic collision
recognition.

Requirements for stylus simulation

Stylus system The stylus simulation is only possible if the dimensions and configuration
of the stylus system used in the measurement plan are known to CALYP-
SO. For this purpose, you must copy an appropriate SSC file to CALYPSO.
For loading, editing and saving of SSC files, you can use the Stylus System
Creator, an independent program supplied with CALYPSO (➤Stylus Sys-
tem Creator [⇨ 1‑6]).
CMM dimensions To enable display of additional features, make the corresponding entries
under Extras ® Settings ® CMM:

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– Probe: Selection on the Probe page.

– Base plate and measuring range: Input of the dimensions on the Ma-
chine page.
– Rotary table: Input on the Rotary Table page.

Controlling the stylus simulation

If you have correctly “assembled” the stylus system used in the measure-
ment plan using the Stylus System Creator, you can simulate the move-
ments of the stylus system on the workpiece in the CAD window.
Here, you have various possibilities to control the run and display.
Activating the stylus sim- Activate the stylus simulation via Planner ® Stylus System Simu-
ulation lation. The Simulation window is displayed:

Simulation

The icons have the following meanings:

Icon Function
You can use the Stop, Start and Step recorder keys to stop the
CNC run and thus the stylus simulation, to restart it or let it run in the
single-step mode.
You use the icons for Stylus and Stylus system to control the
extent of the display: With Stylus, only the currently used stylus is
displayed.
You use the icons for the display to control the display of probe, base
plate, rotary table and CMM.
It is also possible to display the entire CMM, the clearance
planes and the measuring range of the CMM.
With the slider, you control the accuracy of the collision observation.

By activating the Collision observation icon, the dialog box is

enlarged. CALYPSO records any collision and enters it in the list.
Records any crossing of the measuring range and enters it into the
collision list.

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Icon Function
If you probe a very large workpiece, you can use the Follow sty-
lus icon to have the zoom window always follow the movements of
the stylus. Simultaneously, the workpiece is automatically rotated in
the CAD window in such way that you always see the stylus system
in front of the workpiece.
Opens the CMM Operation window which allows you to manually
control the CMM in the simulation mode in the CAD window in the
same way as with the control console.
If the Show navigation icon is activated, the path of the stylus
movement is marked as light traces in the CAD window.
Opens the Simulation Settings dialog box in which you can set the
transparency and the plot axes for Probe, Stylus, Bridge and
Base.
Opens the Modify CAD Model window with the Positioning tab
which you can use to position objects in the CAD window as desired.

Positioning the CAD model

By positioning the CAD model in CALYPSO, you can simulate the shifting
or rotation of a workpiece on the base plate. Unlike the rotation of the
view of the CAD model via the buttons of the CAD window, the CAD
model is rotated mathematically by the positioning.

NOTICE
The base plate or the rotary table must be shown in the CAD window
(Planner ® Show work area).
1 Rotate the CAD model in the CAD window so that you can click the
desired surface.
2 Select CAD ® Modify CAD Entities.
The Modify CAD Model window is opened.
3 Click the Positioning tab.
4 If necessary, enter the parameters for the translation and rotation of
the CAD model.
5 Select the procedure for mouse-controlled positioning, then click the
start and target points in the CAD model.
The CAD model is repositioned accordingly on the base plate.
To cancel positioning, click the Position button.

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Stylus System Creator

Basics about the stylus system creator
In order to allow simulation of the measuring run, CALYPSO requires a
complete geometry model of the stylus system and the associated styli.
This is the purpose of the Stylus System Creator.
The stylus system creator allows you to create, edit, and manage the stylus
system models in the form of SSC files. These files are then accessed by
CALYPSO to simulate the styli used.

Stylus system Import

CALYPSO
creator SSC files

NOTICE
From version 4.6, the Stylus System Creator is an independent program
that you open from CALYPSO. In future, it will be provided for other ZEISS
programs, too.
Up to version 4.4, CALYPSO contained an internal stylus system creator,
allowing to compose stylus systems from ready-made components and
own complements.
The new stylus system creator allows loading, editing and further proc-
essing of these “old” stylus models in CALYPSO.
The Stylus System Creator provides two types of components for assem-
bling stylus system models:
– Stylus and stylus system components in accordance with the product
catalogs from ZEISS and other manufacturers.
– Generic components. These are styli with changeable dimensions as
well as geometric standard objects such as cone, cylinder, sphere and
cuboids.

NOTICE
The generic styli are only included in the CALYPSO stylus system creator
in version 5.2 and higher. Therefore, it is not possible to load SSC files
with generic styli in older versions of the stylus system creator. But they
can be imported and displayed in older versions of the stylus simulation.
Naming and storing the After you have set up or modified the stylus system as desired, save it as
stylus system an SSC file with an appropriate name.
Exporting the stylus sys- The SSC file is not suitable for designing and copying as it does not contain
tem the information of a CAD file. You can, however, export a point file of
the stylus system and use it as a design basis.

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Documenting the stylus For documentation of the stylus systems used by you, you can output one
system PDF file for each stylus system, listing all stylus components of the system.

Working with the Stylus System Creator

You can use the Stylus System Creator to “copy” on the screen all of the
styli used on your CMM and save them as SSC file. The import of the
corresponding SSC file provides CALYPSO with the necessary data to
simulate probing and to display the probing performed by the stylus in
the CAD window. Saved stylus systems can be loaded and edited.

Starting the Stylus System Creator

Start the stylus system creator via Planner ® Stylus System Crea-
tor. The loading of the program and stylus database is indicated by a
progress bar.
At the first program start, the Web Shop Selection dialog box will
then open asking you to select the desired webshop. Select the webshop
where you have already registered or, if you have not yet registered to a
certain webshop, select the one that is applicable for your region.
To skip the dialog in future, tick the Don't show this dialog again
option.
The Stylus System Creator program window will then open, display-
ing the main menu and the work area.

Assembly of the stylus Stylus system model

system model view

Carl Zeiss - Stylus System Creator

Main menu File Edit Properties Ordering Extras

Component view Stylus system Stylus System View

Start Point

Preview of the
component

Manufacturer
Zeiss

Components Component properties

Carl Zeiss Webshop: Ordering

Selection of the Zeiss components
component Generic
Description
Order number 626107-2000-963
Master stylus
Group name VAST probe
Sensors
Manufacturer Zeiss
SSP microstylus
Properties of the Stylus
Category Stylus system plate
Name M5 TF Pro bore for
component Stylus holder
Stylus system plate
Name definition Plate
Vendor order number Unknown
[MT/VAST] M5 TF Pro bore
[MT/VAST] Stylus system plate
Functional properties
Weight 181
Description Name
Name of component

Control bar Exit

Weight: 0 g

The work area contains several windows:

Area Function
left Available components
Component view Shows the stylus system component selected under Components.
Manufacturer Selection of the stylus component manufacturer

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Area Function
Components Available components
Description Description of the component selected
Component prop- Properties of the component selected under Components with
erties a link to ZEISS Webshop.
right Composition of the current stylus system.
Stylus System Tree view of the stylus system
Component prop- Properties of the component selected under Stylus System
erties View.
Stylus tips Shows all stylus tips of the stylus system after clicking the Edit
stylus tips symbol.
Stylus System Shows a spatial representation of the stylus system.
View
Control bar Dialog elements for controlling the view

These windows are used to select the components desired for the stylus
system model and to assemble them piece by piece. The current state is
shown in the Stylus System View.
To facilitate finding the necessary components you can limit the contents
of the component tree and adapt its representation.

Loading, editing and saving the stylus

system
Existing stylus system models can be loaded into the stylus system creator,
edited and saved again after modification.

Loading stylus system

1 In the stylus system creator, select File ® Load.
2 In the Load stylus system window, select the desired SSC file.
The stylus system appears in the Stylus System View. You can shift
it using the left mouse button and rotate it using the right one. The
middle mouse button is used to zoom the view; a zoom section can
be defined with the shift key and the left mouse button.
Editing a stylus system An uncompleted stylus system can be edited and supplemented. Added
components can be removed or replaced.
– You can connect further components to the free docking points of
the stylus system.
– On generic elements (generic styli or geometric bodies), you can
change the dimensions and material.
– You can exchange an assembled component by another component
having the same number of connection points.

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– You can remove a component with all the components attached to

it.
– You can connect another stylus system to a free docking point.

Saving an edited stylus system

1 Select File ® Save as and enter a file name.
The stylus system is saved as SSC file.

Start components
The “start assistant” assists you in creating a new stylus system in the
stylus system creator. You just need to select the technology, and the
correct start component will automatically be defined.
Start components are those components that enable to start the assembly
of a stylus system model. They are specific for a certain technology and
the calling program, i.e. CALYPSO. Examples:

Strategy Component
ZEISS VAST VAST Plate
ZEISS RDS / XXT RDS XXT

When creating a new stylus system model, select in the Create New
Stylus System window one of the technologies stored in the stylus
database.
– If only one start component exists in the stylus database, this will im-
mediately be added to the stylus system model.
– If several start components are stored in the stylus database, the com-
ponent tree will display only the ones that are available for the se-
lected technology.
The position selected for the start component corresponds to the zero
position of a bridge CMM, as was the case up to the stylus system creator
version 4.4. You cannot change the zero position manually.
After the start component, CALYPSO continues constructing the stylus in
the -Z direction. If the start component is part of an articulating probe
(e.g. an RDS), it will be rotated automatically in this direction.

Connecting a component
If the stylus system used on your CMM originates from a supported man-
ufacturer, you can assemble it in the stylus system creator using the dif-
ferent components and save it.
The components have docking points for the connection of other com-
ponents and connection points for connection to a docking point of the

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stylus system model. The stylus system library ensures that docking point
and connection point match.
Principle The assembly is a step-by-step procedure. You attach one component
after the other to the stylus system model until it is completed. Two pieces
of information are required:
– Which stylus component is to be attached?
– At what point of the stylus system model do you want to attach it?
The information can be given in any order. Once you have made the first
selection, you can select the second item by double-clicking and the com-
ponent will be connected.
This means, you have two options for connecting the components:

Component first Docking point first

1 Select the desired component. 1 Select a free docking point.
2Double-click the free docking point. 2Double-click the desired component.

We recommend the following procedure.

1 Select the component in the component tree.
2 In the Stylus System View, click the desired free docking point
that is represented by a transparent sphere.

NOTICE
Attachable components with pins can only be connected to components
with bore holes and cannot be rotated anymore after connection.

Component tree

Adapting the component tree

To facilitate finding the necessary components in the component tree,
you can adapt it to meet your requirements:
– ➤Filtering [⇨ 1‑10]
– ➤Changing the name scheme [⇨ 1‑12]
– ➤Setting the depth of the tree structure [⇨ 1‑13]
– ➤Adapting generic components [⇨ 1‑13]

Filtering
The filtering function allows you to limit the representation of the avail-
able components. All components that do not meet the filter criteria are
hidden and cannot be selected.

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Defining the filter

Activate and deactivate the filter set by means of the Toggle filter
symbol.
The type of filtering is defined by clicking the Edit tree filter symbol in
the Tree Filter Dialog.

Tree Filter Dialog

Filter Definition

Interval in
(mm) of:
Stylus Tip Diameter

Length

Shaft Diameter

Component Material

Stylus Tip Material

Zeiss Order Number Start with

Item Number Start with

Connection Type Autojoint

CSC
CSC-A
CSC-B internal
DSE

Start Components CSC

DSE-RST
Nothings
Ph10

In stock Available

Options

Hide empty categories

Activate

To ensure consideration of a filter criterion, the corresponding check box

must be ticked.

NOTICE
The stylus system creator filters by default the components to be repre-
sented according to the appropriate connection type.

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Names in the component tree

The structure of the component names can be defined individually in the
component tree.

How is the name scheme composed?

The component names serve to quickly find the desired components. To
this end, the names must be non-ambiguous and contain the essential
characteristic numbers. This can be achieved using variables.
You may use all characters of the keyboard for the name schemes. The
following characters are used as meta-characters in the name scheme:

Character Function
< Marks the beginning of a variable name. Use “<<” for the “<” char-
acter.
> Marks the end of a variable name. Use “>>” for the “>” character.
@ Opens the selection of special characters.
To represent the “@” symbol, select none of the special characters.

The following variables are available:

Date Variable Meaning

Catalog data
Length <L> Total length
Measure Length <ML> Measured length
Measure Extension Length <MLE> Extended measuring length
Shaft Diameter <DS> Shaft diameter
Shaft Extension Diameter <DSE> Diameter of the extended shaft
Sphere Diameter <DK> Diameter of the probing sphere
Diameter <DG> Diameter at the connection point
Width <B> Edge length
Material data
Material <Mat> Main material of the component
Probe Tip Material <TipMat> Material of the stylus tip
More...
Connection Type <ConType> Type of the connection point

When creating a name, the respective value of the component property

is used for the variable. If this value has not been defined, the following
is added to the name:
– for a catalog entry – the number “0”
– for a material property – nothing

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Subcategories
The components are systematically and hierarchically arranged in the
component tree. The subcategories resulting from the component prop-
erties are used for this purpose.
Example The components of the “Stylus” type have e.g. the following subcate-
gories:
– Level 1 : Connecting type of the component
– Level 2 : Stylus tip material
– Level 3: Catalog value ML
– Level 4 : Catalog value MLE
– Level 5 : Component name
Number, type and arrangement of the subcategories are defined by the
manufacturer. You may, however, define here the hierarchical structure
depth. The higher the structure depth of the component tree, the less
components are listed at the “ends” of the trees, i.e. at the tips of the
branches.

Defining the structure depth

To activate and deactivate the defined structure depth, use the Show
stylus components in subcategories icon.
The structure depth is selected with the arrow symbol next to this switch.
Set one of the five structure depths (level 1 to level 5).
By clicking with the right mouse button on a tree section, you can see the
valid subcategories for the respective components:

Adapting generic components

In the stylus system creator, generic components are used to create com-
ponents that are not available in the program.
Up to CALYPSO version 5.2, only the cylinder, cuboid, sphere, rotary joint
and tilting joint geometric basic elements were included. As of version
5.2, the generic components also include generic styli the editable values
of which correspond to catalog data.
There are various ways of adapting generic components:

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– You can select the desired material for all generic components in a list
under Functional properties.
– In case of geometric objects, you can change the geometrical dimen-
sions under Changeable properties.
– In case of generic styli, you can change the specifications correspond-
ing to the catalog data under Changeable properties.
– Direct input: Simply select the desired value.
–
Selection box: Click the icon and select one of the admissible
values.
–
Slider: Click the icon and enter a freely selectable value in the
field or set a value by means of the slider.

The value is accepted by clicking the checkmark .

Importing stylus systems to CALYPSO

For a realistic run of the stylus simulation and in order to obtain informa-
tive results, the identically “copied” styli must be made known to CA-
LYPSO by the name used on the CMM.
In the stylus system creator you create both the stylus system to be im-
ported and the master stylus you will use.

Enabling a stylus system for the CMM

1 In CALYPSO, select Planner ® Import SSC File.

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2 Under MasterProbe, click Import SSC master stylus and select

the SSC file of the master stylus in the Open File window.
The OK symbol is shown in the SSC Import window and the master
stylus in the CAD window.
3 Click Load System and select the SSC file to be imported or enter
the path and name of the SSC file in the input field.
The corresponding stylus system is displayed in the CAD window.
4 If it is the stylus system desired, click Create Stylus System.
This will initiate two processes:
• The stylus system is created in CALYPSO.
• The stylus system model is made available for the simulation in CA-
LYPSO.
If the CMM is provided with an articulating probe (e.g. RDS), the Cre-
ate New Stylus System will be displayed first to select the modules
and create different angular positions.

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5 If the stylus system contains several modules: Define the modules of

the imported stylus system that are to be used for the simulation.
Note: For an articulating probe, styli are only created in the angular
position 0/0. To create further angular positions, open the RC List and
enter the angular positions.
6 Click Accept Loaded System to create the stylus system in CA-
LYPSO and to make the stylus system model available for the simula-
tion.
The name specified under Stylus System will be used.
Note: With several styli installed on the articulating probe, all styli ex-
isting in the stylus system will be used in the angular position 0/0.
7 Click Close to close the Import SSC File window.
The stylus from the Stylus System Creator can now be used by CALYPSO
for the stylus simulation in the CAD window and the collision calculations.

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Exporting stylus system data

The stylus system creator allows you to create, edit, and manage the stylus
system models in the form of SSC files. The SSC file is not suitable for
designing and copying as it does not contain the information of a CAD
file.
You can, however, export a point file of the stylus system and use it as a
design basis. The output file contains all docking points and positions of
the stylus tip center points in the coordinate system of the stylus system
creator.

Exporting the point file

1 Load the stylus system to be exported.
2 Select File ® Export.
3 Enter the path and name of the export file in the file selection window.
The construction points of the current stylus system are written into
an ASCII file with the file name extension CSV.

Format of the export file

The number of lines contained in the export file is identical with the num-
ber of exported points. . Each line indicates the X, Y and Z coordinates of
a point (in the coordinate system of the stylus system creator), separated
by a value separator.
Value separator and decimal separator are set via Properties ® Op-
tions in the Options window under Export Settings.
Example Example of an export file:

0 0 -52
0 7.5 -66
0 37.57016 -76.94464
0 0 -38.5
...

Outputting additional stylus system data

Each time you save the stylus system, you can output both the Point List
for Construction Support (see ➤Exporting stylus system data [⇨ 1‑17])
and additional files containing stylus data.
Output is done either in the directory used for stylus system output (SSC
file) or in a separate directory.

Making settings for the output of additional files

1 Load the stylus system to be saved.

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2 Select Properties ® Options and then select Export Settings

from the Options dialog box.

Options...
Options Export
View
User Actions Additional Export Files
Documentation
Reset Settings Write the following data in addition to the destination directory
Export
Components
Stock Data Screenshot (JPG)
Language
Visualization (STL)
Default
WebShop Point List for Construction Support
Assembly
Summary (XML)

Summary (CSV)

Documentation (PDF)

Destination

Create sub-directory for additional files

Construction Support Point List

Value Separator Space

Numbers: Decimal Separator Point

Close

3 Tick the check boxes of the data you want to save.

• Screenshot (JPG) – <stylus_system_name>.Image.jpg file for
your own documentation
• Visualization (STL) – <stylus_system_name>.Visualization.stl
file, suitable for travel path simulation in other programs
• Point List for Construction Support – <stylus_sys-
tem_name>.Points.csv file (CSV file, see ➤Exporting stylus system
data [⇨ 1‑17])
• Summary (XML) – <stylus_system_name>.Summary.xml file for
automatic analysis of stylus system data in a database
• Summary (CSV) – <stylus_system_name>. Summary.csv file for
automatic analysis of stylus system data in a database
• Documentation (PDF) – <stylus_system_name> .SystemDocu-
mentation.pdf file – see ➤Stylus documentation as PDF
file [⇨ 1‑23])
4 Tick the check box under Destination if you want to save the files
in an own sub-directory with the name of the stylus system.
5 If necessary, define the separators for the Point List for Construction
Support and close the dialog.
By saving the selected files, they are written to the desired directory. Ex-
isting files will be overwritten.

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Stock Data

Evaluating stock data

Basics The stylus system creator allows you to evaluate stock data, thus providing
you with an overview of the components in stock and other additional
information. The stylus system creator retrieves the stock data from an
XML file with a certain structure (see ➤Structure of the XML file with
stock data [⇨ 1‑20]). Such XML files can be generated by warehouse
inventory control systems or product planning and control systems (PPS).
The XML file comprises the following information:
– the date of generation of the XML file with the stock data.
– any comment of the creator of the XML file.
– a ZEISS ID for each component.
– a company-internal ID for each component.
– the number of components in stock.
Use of stock data After having made the directory with the XML file known to the stylus
system creator, the program window provides you with information on
the number of components in stock. If a company-internal ID was entered
in the XML file, this ID will also be shown in the program window.
This information will be reloaded and updated at every start.
You can filter the components according to the filter criteria Listed and
Available. If you select the Listed filter criterion, only the components
that are known to the product planning and control system will be listed
in the component tree. With the Available filter criterion, only the
components that are known and in stock will be listed.

Specifying the directory for stock data

To allow the stylus system creator to find the XML file, you must specify
the directory of this file.
Conditions:
– An XML file with a suitable structure is stored in a freely accessible
directory.
1 Select Properties ® Options and click Stock Data under Options.
2 Enter the directory of the XML file under Location.
If the XML file has the correct structure, the file will be loaded into the
stylus system creator.
Information about stock data provides you with information about
the XML file.

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NOTICE
The stylus system creator loads the XML file from the specified directory
at every start.

Structure of the XML file with stock data

An XML file with stock data must have a certain structure so that it can
be loaded into CALYPSO.
Structure of the XML file The XML file consists of the main section “StockInformation” that must
comprise the following subsections:
– Date with the Year, Month, Day attributes
Contains the information about the date of generation of the XML
file. The attributes must represent valid numerical values.
– Comment with the attribute Text
You can save any comment.
– ComponentsInStock
Information about all stylus components known to the management
system and their number in stock. A section <Component .../> con-
sisting of maximum three attributes is created for each component:
– ZeissID
The Zeiss order number used in the stylus system creator. This ID
is also used for orders sent to the webshop and to Zeiss 3D Au-
tomation. The stylus system creator requires the Zeiss ID to identify
the components.
– StockID
Optional attribute that may contain any text. For example, you can
assign a company-internal ID to the component.
– SizeInStock
The number of components in stock. If the number of components
is zero, this means that the component is not in stock but is known
to the product planning and control system.
Example <StockInformation>
<Date Year="2012" Month="11" Day="28" />
<Comment Text="Enter any comment here" />
<ComponentsInStock>
<Component ZeissID="626115-0140-033" Stock-
ID=8ab8b379-1d71-4301-9471-94cfc0e3708b" SizeInStock="5" />
<Component .../>
<Component .../>
</ComponentsInStock>
</StockInformation>

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Updating the stylus database

The stylus database of the stylus system library must be updated from
time to time. This is to consider new manufacturers, product changes and
special products.
During update, a number of components is added to an existing compo-
nent database. Already existing components will be replaced if modifi-
cations have been made to them.

NOTICE
These modifications will not affect the components already assembled in
stylus systems.
It is possible to update the stylus database as follows:
– automatically after a CALYPSO update or installation of a service pack
After a CALYPSO update, the stylus database update starts automat-
ically when calling the stylus system creator for the first time. Existing
stylus components are modified and new ones are added.
– manually by updating
You can also add new components. This is usually necessary when
ordering special styli at Carl Zeiss 3D Automation (➤Reference: Stylus
System Creator [⇨ 1‑41]).
Procedure To update the stylus data, select File ® Import and set the file name
filter to “SSC update files (*.scl)” in the file selection dialog.
Once you have selected the desired update file, the stylus system creator
starts updating its stylus database. The existing database file is retained
and marked with the “.bak” ending. This is to restore the stylus database
in case updating fails.

NOTICE
The backup will be overwritten at the next update. If you start a new
updating process after an update failure, it will therefore not be possible
to restore the stylus database from the backup.

Stylus system components on the

Internet
The stylus system creator provides direct connection to the Carl Zeiss 3D
Automation Webshop, allowing you to easily order stylus systems and
stylus system components. To access the homepage of the webshop, se-
lect Order ® Go To Zeiss Webshop.
– Stylus system components can be ordered directly from within the
program. Select the webshop catalog for this.
– The currently loaded stylus system can be ordered as a whole by
sending an e-mail to Carl Zeiss 3D Automation.

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Ordering components via the webshop

1 Select the desired component from the component tree view or the
stylus system view.

2 Click the webshop link above the component properties.

The standard Internet browser for your operating system opens and
shows the Carl Zeiss 3D Automation Webshop. If the displayed
component is available at the webshop, the corresponding catalog
page will open.

Otherwise, the search page of the webshop will be displayed. You can
look for the component you need.
3 Put the desired component into your basket.
Note: We recommend you to log in to the webshop when accessing
it for the first time. Otherwise, it will not be possible to place orders.
4 If needed, repeat the procedure for other components you want to
buy.
5 Fill in the order form and send it to the webshop.

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To define the display parameters for the webshop, select Proper-

ties ® Options.

Ordering the current stylus system by e-mail

You can order the stylus system currently loaded in the stylus system cre-
ator by sending an e-mail to Carl Zeiss 3D Automation.
E-mail settings are made via Properties ® Options.
1 Select Order ® E-mail Inquire for Current System.
The standard mail program of your operating system opens with a
filled-in e-mail. The current stylus system is usually attached as a file
to the e-mail.

Note: It is important to attach the stylus system file to the e-mail if your
stylus system contains generic components which are to be replaced
by standard components or to be specially made.
Note: It is, however, only possible to attach the stylus system to the e-
mail if your mail program entirely supports the MAPI interface. Oth-
erwise, you will need to deselect the Send Mail Attachment op-
tion via Properties ® Options.
2 If necessary, add comments to the e-mail and send it to the addressee
entered.
Zeiss 3D Automation will send you an offer by e-mail as soon as pos-
sible.

Stylus documentation as PDF file

Contents of the stylus documentation

The stylus system creator can be used to output a PDF file containing all
important information on the components of the stylus system loaded.
This may be important for documentation issues.

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Sections of the stylus documentation

The documentation lists all stylus components used and their properties
as well as graphical representations of the components. It consists of the
following pages:

Page Content
Cover Title page with legend
Bill of Materials Graphic of the stylus system (tilted top view). Every
component is labeled.
Stylus Sphere Graphic of the stylus system (tilted top view). Only the
Positions probing spheres are labeled. The numbers correspond
to the stylus numbers in the stylus system.
Table listing components and properties. (Label, type,
number of identical components of the type, order
number in the Carl Zeiss catalog, catalog data)
X-Y View Graphic of the stylus system in Z, Y, or X view.
X-Z View Table listing components and properties. (Label, type,
Y-Z View number of identical components of the type, order
number in the Carl Zeiss catalog, catalog data)
Assembly Plan Graphic of the stylus system (tilted top view).
Instructions on assembling the stylus system and set-
ting the articulation angles.
The components are identified by their label, name,
and order number.

Page Layout All pages of the documentation have the same layout:
The Carl Zeiss logo and the name of the page can be found on the top
left of every documentation page.
Stylus configuration data is written on the top right:

Name * specification needed

Serial Number *
Date of creation * specification needed
Workpiece name *
Constructor *
Measuring machine *
Probe type
Company *
Department *

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Company logo only when activated and loaded

* = taken from the Stylus System Properties dialog

The footer contains the web address for ordering stylus components and
stylus systems.
The comment entered and the version numbers of the current stylus sys-
tem creator and the component database can be found in the center.

Defining and outputting the stylus

documentation
The stylus system documentation can be output manually, if needed, or
automatically in a PDF file named <stylus_system_name>.SystemDocu-
mentation.pdf. You can determine the scope of the output.

Defining the scope of the stylus system documenta-

tion
1 Select Properties ® Options and click Documentation under
Options.

Options...
Options Documentation
View
User Actions Content
Documentation
Reset Settings Cover
Export
Components Bill of Materials
Stock Data Stylus Sphere Positions
Language
Default X-Y View
WebShop
Assembly X-Z View

Y-Z View

Assembly Plan
Customization

Use No Logo

Load...

Close

2 Under Content, tick the check boxes of the elements you want to
include in the stylus system documentation.

Manually outputting the stylus system documentation

1 Load the desired stylus system.
2 Click the Generate and display documentation icon in the sty-
lus system tree.
3 Enter the missing data in the Stylus System Properties window.

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4 Click Save.
The documentation is generated and immediately displayed with the
program defined for PDF files in the operating system.
If you have selected Adobe Reader, you can print the file and store it
at any location.
Automatically outputting the stylus system documentation
1 Select Properties ® Options and click Export under Options.

Options...
Options Export
View
User Actions Additional Export Files
Documentation
Reset Settings Write the following data in addition to the destination directory
Export
Components
Stock Data Screenshot (JPG)
Language
Visualization (STL)
Default
WebShop Point List for Construction Support
Assembly
Summary (XML)

Summary (CSV)

Documentation (PDF)

Destination

Create sub-directory for additional files

Construction Support Point List

Value Separator Space

Numbers: Decimal Separator Point

Close

2 Tick the Documentation (PDF) check box under Additional Ex-

port Files.
3 Select the storage location of the PDF file under Destination:
• If you tick the Create sub-directory for additional files
check box, the PDF file will be stored in its own directory named
accordingly.
• If the Create sub-directory for additional files check box
is unticked, the PDF file will be stored in the same directory as the
stylus system file.
Every time the stylus system is saved, the stylus system documentation is
created and stored automatically.

Example: Assembling and editing a

stylus system model

Scope of the present example

The possibilities offered by the stylus system creator can be learned best
with an example. The present example will lead you through the process

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of creating a stylus system model for stylus simulation from the start up
to the saving of the model.
The example shows as many functions as possible – in practice, you will
only use them when required.

Example: Creating a new stylus system model

You start by creating a new stylus system.
1 Click the Create New Stylus System icon.
- or -
Select File ® New.
The Create New Stylus System window appears on the screen.

In this window you select the technology for which you want to create
a stylus system. This may be e.g. ZEISS VAST or ZEISS RDS. By clicking
Start, the program inserts the first component – the start component
– or shows the possible components.
2 Select VAST and click Start.
The component tree is filtered:
• The geometric components are shown under “Generics”.
• Under “Sensors”, only VAST sensors are displayed.
• “Adapter plates” displays components with the connection type
“[MT/VAST] MT/VAST” only. Two components are left in the ex-
ample.

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3 Click “[MT/VAST] MT/VAST adapter plate without cube”.

In the Component view, you can see the VAST plate and a trans-
parent preview appears in the Stylus System View.
4 Double-click “Start Point” in the stylus system tree.
The color of the plate changes: it is now a fixed component of the
stylus system model.
The component tree changes: It shows the “Extensions” branch.

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Example: Connecting an extension

An extension with cube is to be connected to the start component.
1 In the component tree, under “Extensions” / “ThermoFit silver”, select
the extension “[VAST plate] Plate extension L25 Ø20 B20 ThermoFit
silver”.
2 By simple clicking, select the free docking point “(VAST plate) [-Z]” in
the stylus system tree.
A transparent preview is docked onto the start component.
3 Double-click the docking point in the stylus system tree.
The extension is attached.

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Results This results in the following changes:

– The attached component is highlighted in color in the graphic and its
free docking points are indicated by spheres.
– In the stylus system tree, all docking points of the attached extension
are displayed with their type (“M5”).
– The component tree is filtered again and then only shows components
with the connection type “M5”.

Example: Setting the tree depth

The next step is to connect an extension with a diameter of 11 mm and
a length of 40 mm to a docking point.
1 In the component tree, open the “Extensions” / “ThermoFit silver”
branch.
The number of extensions for selections can still be overlooked in our
example. In case of a larger selection, two options are recommended
to limit it:
2 Select level 2 (diameter) next to the Show stylus components in
subcategories icon.
The extensions are assigned to subcategories.

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3 Under “ThermoFit Silver” / “M5”, navigate to the extensions with di-

ameter (DG) 11.
4 Click “[M5] extension L40 Ø11”.
The extension is shown in the Component view.

Do not yet insert the extension into the stylus system. In the following,
you will learn about a second method of finding the desired extension.

Example: Setting the filter

The second method for quickly finding a component is the filtering. One
filter is automatically active: filtering according to the type of free docking
point. You can now define further criteria.
1 Click Edit tree filter.
2 In the Tree Filter Dialog under Length, set from 40 to 40 and
activate this filter criterion.
Note: When leaving the input field, it will automatically be updated if
modifications have been made.
3 Click Activate.
The component tree changes as follows:

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4 Select the desired component.

The desired docking point is now to be selected in the graphical view
of the stylus system and not in the component tree.
5 For this, click the small transparent sphere at the cube of the already
inserted extension; the sphere symbolizes a free docking point in pos-
itive X direction.
The extension is added to the stylus system model.

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Bear in mind that the modified filter is still active, i.e. only components
having the catalog value L (for Length) 40 will be shown. As a joint is
to be assembled now, deactivate the length filter.
6 Open the filter dialog, deactivate Length and click Activate.
Joints can be found in the component tree under “Connecting ele-
ments” / “Adjustable”. The joint with a length of 30 mm and a diam-
eter of 11 mm is to be connected to the extension.
7 Under “M5” / “Titanium”, click “[M5] Joint L 30 Ø11”.
The joint is shown in the Component view.
8 In the Stylus System View, click the only docking point of the
second extension.
The joint is added to the stylus system model.
The rotational axis is to be rotated by 10° and the entire joint by 90°
“downward”.
9 To do so, enter in the Main Axis Angle field the value 90° and under
Angle axis 1 the value 10°.
The stylus system model now looks as follows:

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Example: Editing the name scheme

The next task is to connect to the joint a stylus with a ruby sphere as stylus
tip and a diameter of 3 mm, without knowing yet which measuring
lengths are available. The component must be searched for in the com-
ponent tree.
The “Subcategories” method cannot be used if the fixed grading is not
suitable for your search. Here again, the filter method would be ideal, but
we want to explain now the third auxiliary function: the assignment of
your own specific names.
1 Deactivate the Show stylus components in subcategories
icon.
2 In the button bar above the component tree, click Define compo-
nent name scheme.
All styli are to be named in a way to include in their name the sphere
radius before the measuring length. As the components are alpha-
betically sorted in the component tree, this facilitates searching for the
correct stylus.
3 Select the Stylus scheme and edit the entry in the Definition field.

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The definition is a sequence of characters and variables. The variables

are marked by angle brackets. As soon as you enter the opening angle
bracket, the stylus system creator will show you the variables available
for selection.
4 First delete the entire entry in the definition line. (To return to the
default settings, click Default).
The connection type is to precede, and this in round brackets for better
identification:
5 Enter the characters “(” and “<”, then select from the Connection
Type <ConType> menu and close with “)”.

The closing angle bracket is automatically inserted. Under Example

you can see how the name will later appear in the component tree:
“(M5)”.
6 Enter a blank and the word “Sphere Diameter”, then another blank
and finally (with angle bracket) the variable Sphere Diameter
<DK>.
The name of your definition is now “(<ConType>) Sphere Diameter
<DK>”.
The Example field shows: “(M5) Sphere Diameter 0.8”.
7 Add the following additional texts and variables: “SphereMat: <Tip-
Mat> ML <ML> <Name>”.
The Example field now shows: “(M5) Sphere Diameter 0.8 Sphere-
Mat: Ruby ML 12 Stylus”.

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8 Click Close.
9 Select “Stylus” / “Sphere” in the component tree.
In the component tree you can see the result of your entries:

The representation of the individual components is too long.

10Open the dialog for the component names.
11Shorten the name definition for Stylus. Use for this the diameter
symbol “Ø” that is proposed for selection when you enter the @ char-
acter.
Definition: “(<ConType>) KØ <DK> <TipMat> ML <ML> <Name>”
Result: You can now successively select all components with a ruby
sphere of diameter 3 (they appear one below the other) and each time
see the preview:

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12In the stylus system tree, select the free docking point at the joint.
In the Stylus System View, you can see a transparent preview of
the currently selected component.
13Double-click the component with ML 23.5 in the component tree.

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The stylus is added to the desired docking point.

Example: Geometric components

The next task is to connect an extension of length 70 in negative Z direc-
tion to the cube. This extension is currently not available in the component
database, but you can use a geometric component instead: the cylinder.
You can change the length of the cylinder.
– If you modify it before adding it to the stylus system model, this will
at the same time change the cylinder's standard length.
– If you modify it after assembly, the length modification will only refer
to the cylinder contained to the stylus system model.
1 Open the “Generics” branch.
2 Click “Cylinder (6P)”.
3 In the stylus system tree, double-click the desired docking point “(M5)
[-Z]”.
The cylinder is attached. Now edit the cylinder parameters under
Component properties.
4 In the component properties, set Material to “Tungsten carbide”.

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The color of the cylinder changes, but this can only be noticed once it
has been connected.
5 Set the Cylinder Diameter to 11.
6 Set the Cylinder Diameter to 70.

You can connect additional stylus components to the cylinder.

Example: Saving stylus system model

At the end, the stylus system model is saved.
1 Click the Save Stylus System icon located above the stylus system
tree.

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2 Specify the stylus system parameters.

Note: For the rest of the procedure, only the name is absolutely nec-
essary.
3 Click Save as.
4 Select the desired directory in the Save Current Stylus System
window.
The file name proposed is made from the name of the stylus system.
It can be changed at will.
5 Click Save.
The SSC file will be saved.

Example: Replacing a component

After saving the stylus system model, it is to be modified again: The task
is to replace the L40 extension by an extension with the length of 60 mm.
1 Select the new component in the component tree.
2 In the stylus system tree, click twice the component to be replaced.
Note: This operation is possible in the stylus system tree only.

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3 Select File ® Save to save the modified stylus system model.

The stylus system model saved previously will be overwritten.

NOTICE
If you wish to retain the previous stylus system model, select the Save
as... menu item.
The following applies to the replacement of components:
– The components must have the same number of docking points.
– After replacement, the alignment of the subsequent component may
change in an undesired way, e.g. when replacing a joint. In this case
you will have to manually adapt the stylus system model.

Reference: Stylus System Creator

Reference: Stylus System Creator

From CALYPSO version 4.6, a new stylus system creator is integrated into
the program. This Stylus System Creator is an independent program that
is opened from within CALYPSO.

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Stylus database In the stylus system creator you join components to form a stylus system
model which will then be stored as a stylus system file. The stylus system
creator contains two types of component:
– Components that correspond to real stylus components provided by
certain manufacturers.
– Generic components in the form of standard geometric elements
whose size can be changed.
These components are used to model e.g. the imported stylus systems
from the CALYPSO stylus system creator.
The stylus components are contained in the stylus database that is instal-
led together with CALYPSO and the Stylus System Creator. You may also
update the stylus database independently from CALYPSO updates and
even install additional components.
Model <-> Reality – By means of the stylus system creator, you can copy your existing styli
and stylus systems by using the components and geometric elements
provided in the program.
– You may, however, also compose a stylus system model as desired
and then order the components used for this.

Order options
All stylus components of the stylus system creator are available ex stock
and can be ordered at the following address:

Carl Zeiss 3D Automation GmbH

Schnaitbergstraße 3
D-73457 Essingen
Phone +49-(0)7365-9208-210

For requests or orders please contact the central order-taking department

at orders@3d-net.de
or by fax with +49-(0)7365-9208-29.

Webshop in the internet

You can also visit the international webshop at www.probes.zeiss.com
(in Germany also at www.taster.zeiss.de). You will find there an overview
of the current ZEISS stylus range and the accessories for your coordinate
measuring machine. If you are a registered user, you can quickly and di-
rectly place your orders there, track your orders and obtain access to spe-
cial actions.

Special styli and angle pieces

If you have composed special styli or angle pieces by using generic ele-
ments, these can also be requested and ordered at Carl Zeiss 3D Auto-
mation (see address above). If requested, Zeiss will include the SCL data

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for updating your stylus system library in the delivery of the special com-
ponents.

Complete stylus systems (SSC file)

Complete stylus systems assembled in the stylus system creator can also
be ordered at Carl Zeiss 3D Automation GmbH. Mail your SSC file to
orders@3d-net.de and a complete offer will be sent to you by return.

Converting CAD data for special angle pieces

If special angle pieces have been constructed by means of a CAD system,
Carl Zeiss 3D Automation GmbH generates from this data your individual
stylus system creator component data. Mail the CAD file (in the SAT, STEP,
ProE or IGES format) to orders@3d-net.de and you will receive an SCL file
as extension of your stylus system creator library. Price available upon
request.

Basic elements of the Stylus System Creator

Stylus components and stylus system models

The Stylus System Creator allows you to copy the real stylus systems pro-
vided on your CMM. The stylus components required are made available
by the Stylus System Creator. You only need to select and assemble them
correctly.
– ➤Stylus component [⇨ 1‑43]
– ➤Stylus system model [⇨ 1‑45]

Description of a stylus component

A component in the stylus system creator is a component part of a stylus
system model (e.g. stylus, joint, but also cylinder, sphere…)
A component has the following properties:

Property Description
Description
Order number ZEISS order number (“unknown” in case of generic components)
Group name Allocation of the components according to the strategy for which the
component is used
Manufacturer Manufacturer of the real stylus component
Category Category of the component in the component tree
Name Name of the components consisting of a fixed part and the properties
of the component according to the assigned name definition scheme

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Property Description
Name definition Scheme of the composition of the component name. You can change
the individual definitions in the dialog for name definitions at will to
emphasize own preferences.
Vendor order number Identification number of the original manufacturer (e.g. Renishaw).
“Unknown” in case of generic components.
Range Manufacturer's range
Functional properties
Weight Dead weight of the component
Material Main material of the real stylus component; defines the color of geo-
metric components
Maximum connection Maximum bearing capacity of the real stylus component
weight
Catalog data
Catalog data According to the ZEISS scheme for stylus catalog data.
Non-changeable properties in case of generic components (see be-
low).
Changeable properties (only in case of generic component)
Catalog data and geometric Changeable properties of generic components (see below)
parameters
Additional properties
Connection Point Assembly interface, used to connect the component to a free docking
point of the existing stylus system model
Free docking points Docking points; serve for the connection of additional components
once the current one has been assembled in the stylus system model.
An extension has one free docking point, a cube component normally
has five and a stylus has none. Note: Each docking point is of a de-
fined type (e.g. M5 or VAST plate).
Probe tips With these surfaces (probe tips), the real stylus touches the work-
piece. A simple stylus has one probe tip, a star stylus has five and an
extension has none.
Each probe tip has a geometric shape (spherical, cylindrical etc.) and
is made of one material.
You can assign a stylus number and a name to each probe tip or have
them assigned automatically.
Brief description Description of the component
Graphic representation Is shown in the preview window

Once a component has been assembled in a stylus system model, it has

further properties:

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– Angle by which the component is rotated at its connection point

– Additional angles: If it is a multiple-part component (e.g. a joint), it
can have additional angular properties.
The generic components have the following changeable properties:

Type Changeable properties Docking

points
Generic styli, fixed DG DK, DS, if necessary L, ML 0
Generic styli, fixed DG, DS DK, DSE, if necessary ML, MLE 0
Generic extension L 1
Rotary joint Cylinder diameter, cylinder diameter, cylinder length, cylin- 1
der length
Generic styli, free DG, DK, DS, L, ML 0
Joint Distance in sphere, cylinder diameter, cylinder diameter, 1
sphere diameter, cylinder length, cylinder length
Cone (2P) Diameter 1 of the cone, diameter 2 of the cone, cone height 1
Sphere (6 P) Sphere diameter 5
Cuboid (6P) Cuboid width, cuboid height, cuboid length 5
Cylinder (6P) Cylinder diameter, cylinder length 5

NOTICE
The sphere is the only generic component that can be defined as stylus
tip.

Description of a stylus system model

A stylus system model is a number of interconnected single components.
There is one start component the subsequent components are connected
to.
The Stylus System Creator saves the stylus system model as a file with the
ending “.ssc”. You can load any SSC file created with the Stylus System
Creator can be loaded.
A stylus system model has a number of properties:
– Name (obligatory)
– Serial number
– Constructor
– Date of creation
– Workpiece
– CMM
– Company

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– Department
– Comment
Filling these property fields is optional, but the name must be specified.
Any specifications made remain saved and are set by default.

Program window
The position of the program window sections is fixed. You may, however,
change their size by shifting with the mouse the borders between the
windows.

Main menu
The main menu contains the following menu items:

Main menu item Menu item

File – New: Opens the Create New Stylus System window.
– Load...: Opens the dialog for loading an SSC file.
– Save: Saves the current stylus system model and opens the sav-
ing dialog when saving for the first time.
– Save as...: Opens the saving dialog.
– Import...: Opens the import dialog allowing you to import two
data formats:
“scl” library files with new or updated components
“prb” stylus system files from CALYPSO up to version 4.4
– Export...: Exports the construction points of the current stylus
system into an ASCII file.
– Close: Closes the Stylus System Creator.
Edit – Delete (Current component in the stylus system): De-
letes the component the docking point of which has been select-
ed as well as all connected components.
(Click occupied docking point):
– Insert (Available stylus system): Adds an existing stylus
system after selection.
Properties – Stylus System Properties...: Opens the Stylus System
Properties window with additional information on the stylus
system model.
– Options...: Opens the Options window for making general
program settings.

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Main menu item Menu item

Ordering – E-mail Inquire for Current System: Opens the standard e-
mail program of your operating system with a filled-in e-mail re-
quest to Carl Zeiss 3D Automation regarding the currently loaded
stylus system.
– Go To Zeiss Webshop: Opens the standard internet browser
for your operating system and displays the Carl Zeiss 3D Auto-
mation Webshop.
Extras – About...: Opens the About... window displaying information
on the current program version.

Work area
The work area contains two groups with several individual areas:

Area Function
Component area
Component view Rotatable and zoomable spatial view of the component selected in
the component tree.
Manufacturer Selection list for the component manufacturer.
Components All components of the selected manufacturer in a tree view.
You can use the right mouse button to set the nesting depth for a
node and to have the subcategories displayed.
Toolbar Opens the Material Dialog containing the materials
used in the stylus database.
Opens the Define Component Name Schemes
window allowing you to change the name schemes for
the components.
Opens the Tree Filter Dialog to define the filter for
display of the component tree.
Activates or deactivates the filter.
Note: Once a component has been added to the current
stylus system model, a filter will automatically be activat-
ed by default. According to this filter the component tree
will only show those components whose connection type
matches a docking point of the stylus system model.
Activates or deactivates the subcategory sorting.

Opens a menu for selecting the nesting depth of the sub-

categories.

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Area Function
Status field Shows the properties of the currently selected component / category.
Displays e.g. the current total weight of the stylus system model cre-
ated so far or a warning when reaching the maximum load of the
component used first or if the stylus system contains components
without weight indication. With components without weight indica-
tion, the total weight value is preceded by the sign ">" in the stylus
documentation.
Component properties Shows in several groups the properties of the currently selected com-
ponent.
In the case of generic components, you can modify the specific geo-
metric and material properties.
Shows the properties of the component highlighted in
the component tree.
Shows the properties of the component highlighted in
the stylus system model tree.
Configuration area
Stylus System This tree view shows the components already assembled or the type
of the free docking points.
The context menu of the tree elements offers the following options:
(Click any component): Deleting the component.
(Click any component): Replacing the component clicked by the dis-
played component.
(Click free docking point): Inserting an existing stylus system.
(Click occupied docking point): Removing the component and all
components connected to it.
(Click geometric sphere component): Defining the sphere as stylus
tip / canceling the definition.
Toolbar Deletes the current stylus system model and opens a se-
lection window to select a technology (VAST, RDS) for
the start component.
Deletes the current stylus system model and opens a file
selection window for SSC files. The selected file will be
loaded. The components of this stylus system model do
not need to be contained in the component list.
Modally opens the Stylus System Properties dialog
for additional information on the stylus system, i.e. work
can be continued only after closing the window.
Opens the Stylus System Properties window for
additional information on the stylus system model.

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Area Function
Switches between the Component Properties dia-
log and the list of Stylus tips of the current stylus sys-
tem model.
Creates a PDF file of the stylus system documentation
according to the parameters defined via Proper-
ties ® Options ® Stylus Documentation.
Edit Angle This is to change the angles of the component currently selected in
the stylus system tree. Each component can be rotated in its connec-
tion point by the longitudinal axis, joints have additional rotational
axes.
Stylus tips Editable list of all stylus tips existing in the current stylus system mod-
el. For each of these tips, a flag showing stylus number and name will
be displayed in the Stylus System View.
Double-click the respective line to change the stylus number and the
name.
If the ZEISS number assignment scheme has been activated in the
Options, fixed numbers will be used for the first occurrence of the
corresponding standard direction. An entry deactivates this automa-
tism. The name is also created automatically.
When activating the stylus tip function, the flags in the view will au-
tomatically be arranged. To rearrange them automatically, switch the
view off and then on again.
Stylus System View Shows the current shape of the stylus system model.
By clicking a component, you select it in the view (highlighted in color)
and automatically also in the stylus system tree.
You connect other components to the displayed docking spheres.
The context menu offers the following options:
Fit View: Fits the view into the window.
Set Rotation Center: Changes the mouse pointer. The next click
on the view defines the new rotation point of the view (standard is
the start point below an imaginary ram).
Mark as Probe Tip: Defines a geometric sphere as the stylus tip.
Remove Probe Tip: Undoes the definition of a geometric sphere
as stylus tip.
Control bar Frequently required functions for adapting the view:
Fit Zoom: Optimizes the size and position of the stylus system view.

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Area Function
Change view: Changes the view in which the stylus system is
shown.
The following views are available:
– Isometric
– +X
– -X
– +Y
– -Y
– +Z
– -Z
Quick Settings:
Auto Fit: Automatically optimizes the size and position of the stylus
system view each time a component is added or deleted.
Show Connection Points: Highlights the docking points in
green.
Strict Assembling: Only permits docking operations with two
connection points of the same type (activated by default). If you de-
activate this setting, you can connect components that actually do
not match.
Benchmark:
Close: Closes the Stylus System Creator.

Define Component Name Schemes

The component names in the component tree are created according to
a fixed name scheme. The name scheme defines the name of the com-
ponent on the basis of its properties. This allows unequivocally naming
and quick finding of the component.

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Use this dialog to customize the name scheme applied to the component
tree.
To open the dialog box, click the Define component name
scheme icon above the component tree.
The dialog for editing the name schemes contains the following dialog
elements:

Dialog element Function

Schemes
List of name schemes Shows a list of all component types existing in the component tree.
Scheme Definition Shows the current name scheme and permits editing.
Name Name of the component type selected.
Example Shows an example of a component tree according to the current
name scheme.
Definition Define here the new name scheme using variables and characters.
Default Activates the manufacturer's name scheme for the selected compo-
nent type.
Close Closes the window and accepts the changes.

Tree Filter Dialog

You can filter the visible selection in the component tree.

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Tree Filter Dialog

Filter Definition

Interval in
(mm) of:
Stylus Tip Diameter

Length

Shaft Diameter

Component Material

Stylus Tip Material

Zeiss Order Number Start with

Item Number Start with

Connection Type Autojoint

CSC
CSC-A
CSC-B internal
DSE

Start Components CSC

DSE-RST
Nothings
Ph10

In stock Available

Options

Hide empty categories

Activate

In the Tree Filter Dialog, you activate the desired filter criteria and
define the desired value ranges.
The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Dialog element Functions

Filter Definition
Stylus Tip Diameter Enter the minimum and maximum stylus tip diameter in mm.
Length Enter the minimum and maximum stylus length in mm.
Shaft Diameter Enter the minimum and maximum shaft diameter in mm.
Note: The catalog abbreviations (DK, L, DS) do not always correspond
to the correct designation.
Component Material Select the desired material the component is made of.
Stylus Tip Material Select the desired material of the stylus tip.

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Dialog element Functions

Zeiss Order Number Select the desired ZEISS order number.
Item Number Select the desired article number.
Connection Type Activate the connection types to be contained in the component tree.
Note: This filter will automatically be adapted and activated when
connecting a component to the stylus system model with the types
of the free connection points.
Start Components Activate here those components that are to be used as start compo-
nents for the respective strategies.
Note: Please bear in mind that the Stylus System Creator considers
the default parameters of the CALYPSO simulation. Example: In the
CALYPSO simulation, a start component for the VAST technology is
not a VAST probe but a VAST plate underneath the probe.
In stock You can decide whether you wish to display only the components
contained in the XML file (Listed) or only the components in stock
(Available) in the component tree.
Note: With the Listed option, filtering is made according to com-
ponents with stock data. With the Available option, filtering is
made according to components that are available in stock at least
once.
Options
Hide empty catego- Hides all directories in the component tree if they have no more en-
ries tries after filter activation (default: activated).
Activate Closes the dialog box and applies the filter to the component tree.

Material Dialog
You can have displayed for information the materials existing for the
components and their properties (color and density).
For this purpose, click the Material properties icon above the com-
ponent tree.

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This window shows the material properties.

Dialog element Function

Materials
List of materials Displays the names of the materials already defined.
Material Data Shows the data corresponding to the material selected in the left-
hand list.
Name Shows the name of the material.
Color Shows the color used for representing the material.
Density Shows the material density in g/cm3.
Close Closes the window.

Create New Stylus System

This is where you select the technology of the new stylus system and start
assembly.

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You call this window by clicking the Create new stylus system icon
above the stylus system tree.

NOTICE
This will delete the previously open stylus system without saving.

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Dialog element Function

Strategies
List of strategies Select the desired technology of the new stylus system.
Start Closes the window and sets filter and component tree according to
the selected type.
If there is only one appropriate start component, it will immediately
be added to the stylus system model.

If you select “None” or close the dialog using the icon, no start
component will be selected.

Options

Calling the window

The Options are used to make presettings for the various program sec-
tions. The window has one individual page for each program section (op-
tion).

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You open it via Properties ® Options.

Options - View
Options...
Options View
View
User Actions Viewing
Documentation
Reset Settings Auto Fit
Export
Components
Stock Data Stylus System
Language
Default Show Connection Points for...
WebShop
Assembly All components

Selected and attached

components

Selected component only

Never

Preview Transparency (0-100%):

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog ele- Function

ment
View Options related to the representation.
Viewing
Auto Fit With this option, the stylus system model is always completely repre-
sented in the Stylus System View.
If you use large stylus system models, we recommend to disable this
option.
In the control bar, you access this option via the Quick Settings (de-
fault: enabled).
Stylus System
Show Defines the docking points to be displayed in the Stylus System
Connec- View - either for All components, for the Selected and attached
tion components or the Selected component only or for Never (de-
Points fault: All components).
for ...
Preview Transparency of the component preview in the Stylus System View (de-
Trans- fault: 80%).
parency
(0-100%
)

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Options - User Actions

Options...
Options User Actions
View
User Actions Mouse and Keyboard De!nitions
Documentation Remove component Mouse buttons: None
Reset Settings Move view
Export Zoom area Key:
Components Del
Zoom view
Stock Data Rotate view Modi!er Key:
Language None
Default
WebShop Default
Assembly

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

User Actions Setting of the key assignment for certain functions.
Mouse & Keyboard Defi- Select one of the functions from the list:
nitions Remove Component - Removes the selected component from
the current stylus system model.
Move view - Moves the object in the stylus system view.
Zoom area - Defines a zoom area in the stylus system view.
Zoom view - Zooms the stylus system view.
Rotate view - Rotates the object in the stylus system view.
Mouse buttons Set the desired key action in the selection lists on the right-hand side.
Key
Modifier Key
Default Restores the default setting of the last key assignment.

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Options - Documentation
Options...
Options Documentation
View
User Actions Content
Documentation
Reset Settings Cover
Export
Components Bill of Materials
Stock Data Stylus Sphere Positions
Language
Default X-Y View
WebShop
Assembly X-Z View

Y-Z View

Assembly Plan
Customization

Use No Logo

Load...

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Documentation Defines the contents of the stylus system documentation.
Content Tick the check boxes of the elements you want to include in the stylus
system documentation.
– Cover: Adds the cover page.
– Bill of Materials: Always included.
– Stylus Sphere Positions: Adds the graphics of the stylus sys-
tem.
– X-Y View: Adds the stylus system view from Z direction.
– X-Z View: Adds the stylus system view from Y direction.
– Y-Z View: Adds the stylus system view from X direction.
– Assembly Plan: Adds the mounting instructions.
Customization Activates the use of a logo in the stylus system documentation if a
logo has previously been loaded using the Load ... button.
The following file formats are possible:
– BMP
– PNG
– JPG

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Options - Reset Settings

Options...
Options Reset Settings
View
User Actions General
Documentation
Reset Settings Reset all options to default Reset
Export
Components Message boxes: Reset
Stock Data
Language
Quick start (reuse graphics from hard disk):
Default
WebShop
Assembly Stylus System Properties

Delete user-defined stylus system properties: Clear

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Reset Settings
General Reset all options to default: Click Reset all options to de-
fault to reset all options to default values.
Message boxes: Reactivates the query for the webshop location
when calling the stylus system creator.
Quick start (reuse graphics from hard disk): The graphic files
remain permanently stored on the hard disk which reduces the load-
ing time required for the stylus system creator. Thus more than 100
MB memory space cannot be released as soon as the stylus system
creator is terminated. Deactivate this option if you have insufficient
hard disk space.
Stylus System Prop- Delete user-defined stylus system properties
erties Click Clear to delete the entries you have made.

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Options - Export
Options...
Options Export
View
User Actions Additional Export Files
Documentation
Reset Settings Write the following data in addition to the destination directory
Export
Components
Stock Data Screenshot (JPG)
Language
Visualization (STL)
Default
WebShop Point List for Construction Support
Assembly
Summary (XML)

Summary (CSV)

Documentation (PDF)

Destination

Create sub-directory for additional files

Construction Support Point List

Value Separator Space

Numbers: Decimal Separator Point

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

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Option / Dialog element Function

Export Defines scope, properties, and storage location of the data that is
output additionally when saving the stylus system.
Defines the format of the CSV file the construction points of the cur-
rent stylus system are written to. This is done either via File ® Ex-
port... or – if defined accordingly – each time the stylus system is
saved.
Additional Export Select here the additional file types to be output when saving the
Files stylus system:
– Screenshot (JPG): <stylus_system_name>.Image.jpg file for
your own documentation
– Visualization (STL): <stylus_system_name>.Visualization.stl
file, suitable for travel path simulation in other programs
– Point List for Construction Support: <stylus_sys-
tem_name>.Points.csv file (see ➤Exporting stylus system da-
ta [⇨ 1‑17])
– Summary (XML) file:
<stylus_system_name>.Summary.xml file for automatic analysis
of stylus system data in a database
– Summary (CSV): <stylus_system_name>. Summary.csv file for
automatic analysis of stylus system data in a database
– Documentation (PDF): <stylus_system_name>.SystemDocu-
mentation.pdf file (see ➤Stylus documentation as PDF
file [⇨ 1‑23])
Destination Generates a distinct sub-directory for the additional files output when
saving the stylus system.
Construction Sup- Defines the separators of the point list for construction support. The
port Point List list is output either via File ® Export... or - if defined accordingly
- each time the stylus system is saved.
– Value Separator: Separates the coordinates of a point (space,
comma, semicolon or tab).
– Numbers: Decimal Separator: Separates the integer and
decimal parts (point or comma).

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Options - Components
Options...
Options Components
View
User Actions Catalog Data Displayed
Documentation
Reset Settings Total Length (L) Sphere Diameter (DK)
Export
Components Measure Length (ML) Shaft Diameter (DS)
Stock Data
Measure Extension Length (MLE) Shaft Extension Diameter (DSE)
Language
Default Width (B) Thread Diameter (DG)
WebShop
Assembly

Automatic (Show data only if value is defined)

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Components Defines the catalog properties to be visible in the property window
of the components
Catalog Data Dis- Only the catalog data activated here will be displayed in the Com-
played ponent Properties dialog under “Catalog Data”.
Automatic (Show data only if value is defined): The Com-
ponent Properties dialog will only show entries that have been
assigned values.

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Options - Stock Data

Options...
Options Stock Data
View
User Actions File
Documentation
Reset Settings Location C:\Documents and Settings\dommea\My Documents\Stylus
Export
Components
Stock Data Information about stock data
Language
Default Status File not found
WebShop Components Count 0
Assembly
Data Date Unknown
Comment

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Stock Data
File
Location Loads an XML file with stock information that has been
generated via a warehouse inventory control system or a
product planning and control system (PPS).
Information about If an XML file in a compatible format (see structure of the
stock data XML file with stock data) has been loaded successfully, the
stock information contained in the XML file will be shown.
The following information will be displayed:
– Status:
Defines whether the file could be loaded.
– Components Count:
Number of components contained in the XML file.
– Data Date:
Defines the date of generation of the XML file.
– Comment:
You can save a comment. This comment is displayed
here.

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Options - Language
Options...
Options Language
View
User Actions GUI Language
Documentation
Reset Settings Zeiss Software Local Setting: German
Export
Components Application Setting:
Stock Data
Language
Default
WebShop
Assembly

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Language Defines the language for the application or the stylus data.
GUI Language Zeiss Software Local Setting: Activates the language defined
for CALYPSO.
Application Setting: Activates a particular language setting for
the Stylus System Creator.
Note: Will be effective only after restart.
Stylus Data Lan- Database Language: Defines the language of the stylus database.
guage Note: Will be effective only after restart.

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Options - Default
Options...
Options Default
View
User Actions Stylus Tip Name
Documentation Fixed name: Stylus tip
Reset Settings
Export Digits of variable name:
Components
Stock Data Use Direction (Example: ”1_Z_Name”)
Language
Default Use Zeiss number scheme
WebShop
Assembly
Connection Points

Type Name: M5

Type: unknown

Style: unknown

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Default Defines the name structure of the stylus tips.
Note: Will be effective only after restart.
Stylus Tip Name A name will automatically be assigned to each new stylus tip in the
component tree. This name is composed of a fixed character string
and a serial number.
You can subsequently change the automatically assigned name.
Fixed name: Fixed character string at the beginning of the name
Digits of variable name: The numbers will be filled with zeros
up to the number of digits.
Use Direction (Example: “1_Z_Name”): The direction of the
stylus tip will be used in the name.
Use Zeiss number scheme: Numbers will be used for the axis
directions:
1: -Z
2: +Y
3: +X
4: -Y
5: -X
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Options - WebShop
Options...
Options WebShop
View
User Actions Location
Documentation
Reset Settings Current Webshop Location Germany
Export
Components Always Show the Selection Dialog
Stock Data
Language Inquire Mail Settings
Default
WebShop Use Tabs in Inquire Mail Text
Assembly
Send Mail Attachment

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

WebShop
Location Current Webshop Location: Defines the current webshop loca-
tion. Select the location corresponding to your region.
Always Show the Selection Dialog: By ticking this option, die
dialog for webshop selection will be displayed at each program start.
Inquire Mail Settings Use Tabs in Inquire Mail Text: Adds tabs to the data lines of the
e-mail for a better structuring.
Send Mail Attachment: Sends the current stylus system in an e-
mail attachment in the form of an SSC file. Note: Do not choose this
setting if your mail program does not completely support the MAPI
interface.

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Options - Assembly
Options...
Options Assembly
View
User Actions Stylus System Assembly
Documentation
Reset Settings
Export Filter components acc. to available connection type
Components
Stock Data
Language Weight Check
Default
WebShop
Use the estimated values computed from the volume for the weight.
Assembly

Close

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Assembly Options for the assembly of a stylus system model.
Stylus System As- Filter components acc. to available connection type: De-
sembly fines that the component tree will be filtered according to the con-
nection types that are still free in the current stylus system model
(default: activated).
Weight Check Use the estimated values computed from the volume for
the weight: (enabled only when creating parts for the stylus data-
base)

Stylus System Properties

You open this dialog by clicking the Edit stylus system properties
icon.

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In this window you can store additional information on the current stylus
system model. This information will be shown in the Windows Explorer
tooltips as well as in columns that can be added.
Additionally, you can define the Windows Explorer Thumbnail View for
the stylus system model saved.
To save a stylus system model, it must at least be assigned a name.
Data entered in the fields will be saved and offered for selection when
the entry is called again. These saved entries can be deleted again via
Options - Reset Settings / User entries.
When opening the window, a screenshot of the Stylus System
View will automatically be displayed as preview image. This screenshot
can only be modified if you have separately opened the window. If this
window appears while you are saving, it has to be closed prior to further
actions.
The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Dialog element Function

Properties
Name Name of the stylus system model.
Important! This name must correspond with the name used by CA-
LYPSO for the simulation.
Serial Number (optional) Your own designation for the stylus system model.
Constructor (optional) Your name.
Date Shows the date of the first saving of the stylus system model.
With Today you switch to the current date.

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Dialog element Function

Workpiece (optional) The name of the workpiece measured using the stylus sys-
tem.
CMM (optional) The measuring machine the stylus system is mounted to.
Company (optional) Your company's name.
Department (optional) The name of your department in your company.
Comments (optional) Additional specifications.
Preview Displays a screenshot of the Stylus System View.
New Preview Saves the current view in the Stylus System View as preview im-
age.
Save / Save As Applies the settings and closes the window.
Cancel Closes the window without applying the settings.

About...
The About... dialog box contains a link to the ZEISS 3D Automation
Webshop (www.taster.zeiss.de) as well as specifications on the applica-
tion status.

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Dialog element Function

Database
Parent Application The program from which the Stylus System Creator has been
called.
Version The current version of the Stylus System Creator.

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Dialog element Function

Integrity Test Initiates a simple test of the component database. Three tests will be
performed:
Does the stylus database exist?
Can the stylus database be opened?
Is the stylus database damaged?
After completion of the test, the test line will output the result.
Registered The stylus system library supplied with CALYPSO and the simulation
option is automatically licensed.
The unlicensed version available in other applications does not allow
components to be added by importing.
Information Specifies if the current stylus database is valid with this installation.
The stylus database is valid only on the computer on which the Sty-
lus System Creator is installed. The stylus database cannot be
used with an unlicensed version of the Stylus System Creator.
Close Closes the window.

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Stylus changer rack toolbox

Stylus changer rack toolbox
The stylus changer rack toolbox allows you to create and equip realistic
and true-to-scale models of stylus changer racks and to include them in
your work area.
You can thus represent your existing stylus system changers and stylus
systems on the CMM and simulate, as well, the stylus system change.

NOTICE
The stylus changer rack toolbox is not an independent program but part
of CALYPSO. Use the F1 key in a dialog box of the stylus changer rack
toolbox to open the context-sensitive online help of CALYPSO.

NOTICE
The stylus changer rack toolbox is part of option 3 “Simulation” of CA-
LYPSO.

Modelling stylus changer racks and using

models
The stylus changer rack toolbox is used to create and edit your stylus
changer rack models in the work area.
You can “copy” the stylus system changers used on your CMM on the
screen and save them. Thus, CALYPSO can simulate and display the au-
tomatic and manual stylus system change in the CAD window.
Saved stylus changer racks can be loaded and edited.
Operating sequence To model your stylus changer rack, proceed as follows:
– Create and position the desired stylus changer rack.
– Create holders and position them at the stylus changer rack.
– Assign stylus systems to the holders.
– Save the stylus changer rack as work area.
You can reload and edit the modelled stylus changer racks at any time.

NOTICE
To create and edit stylus changer racks, you must open a new and empty
measurement plan.

Creating a stylus changer rack

The stylus changer rack toolbox is used to represent your changer rack as
a model in the CAD window.
Conditions:

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– CALYPSO is in the “Planner” mode.

– CALYPSO is connected to CMM “Simulation”.
– A new measurement plan is open.
1 Select Planner ® Toolbox Stylus Change Rack.
The Toolbox Stylus Change Rack dialog box appears on the
screen.

Toolbox Stylus Change Rack

Stylus change rack Stylus holders Stylus assignments

Create stylus change rack

Select stylus change type

Stylus Change Rack Management

Delete rack Serial number

Position stylus change rack

Position

Rotate and move Two holes

Accept positioning

Display CMM Probe Stylus

Measuring Volume Granite plate

Close

2 Select the desired rack type under Create stylus change rack.

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The Create stylus change rack dialog box appears on the screen.
A schematic representation of the rack is now shown.

Create stylus change rack

Create stylus change rack Default Close

3 Enter here the actual values for the variable distances and dimensions
of your stylus changer rack and click Create stylus change rack.
The model of the rack is displayed in the CAD window.
4 Tick the Granite plate check box under Display.
The rack is represented on the measuring table.
5 To move the rack to its intended position:
• Tick Position.
• To rotate and move the rack: Select Rotate and move and enter
the transformation parameters in the input fields: Rotation by a
multiple of 90° and movement by a multiple of 25 mm.
• Check the result in the CAD window.
- or -
6 To fix the rack in the grid:
• Select Two holes
• Click the bore on a foot of the rack. A yellow arrow appears at this
position.

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• Click the desired bore in the measuring table. The rack is moved to
the new position.
7 Click Accept positioning to apply the entered parameters.

Attaching stylus holders

Conditions:
– The stylus changer rack toolbox is open.
– A stylus changer rack has been created and positioned.
1 Enable the Stylus holders tab.

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Toolbox Stylus Change Rack

Stylus change rack Stylus holders Stylus assignments

Stylus Holders Management

Plane

New Delete Approach parameters

Position stylus holder

Move holder along rack

up

down

Display CMM Probe Stylus

Measuring Volume Granite plate

Close

2 To create a stylus holder: Select the desired stylus changer rack in the
CAD window and click New.
The name of the stylus holder is shown in the upper selection list.
3 To position a stylus holder: Select the stylus holder in the CAD window
or select its name and perform positioning:
• To move the holder on the profile rail: Move the holder on the
profile rail using the mouse or the slider or enter the coordinate in
the machine coordinate system.

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• To mount the stylus holder at a higher or lower position, click Up

or Down.
The stylus holder is now located at the set position.
4 To delete a holder: Select the corresponding stylus holder in the CAD
window or select its name and click Delete.
The stylus holder is removed from the stylus changer rack.
5 To define the approach parameters for the stylus holder: Select the
stylus holder in the CAD window or select its name and click Ap-
proach parameters.
The Approach Parameters [cmm_name] changer [hold-
er_name] dialog box is opened.
6 Make your settings. For more details, please refer to Approach pa-
rameters for holders in the Basic Operating Instructions and Approach
Parameters [cmm_name] changer [holder_name] in the Online Help.

Assigning styli to holders

Conditions:
– The stylus changer rack toolbox is open.
– A stylus changer rack has been created and positioned.
– The holders have been created and positioned.
– The stylus systems have been created in CALYPSO.
1 Enable the Stylus assignments tab.
2 To assign a holder to a stylus system: Select the holder under Stylus
holders and the stylus system under Stylus systems and click Set
stylus system to stylus system holder.
3 To empty a holder: Select the desired holder under Holders occu-
pied and click Empty selected holder.
4 To empty all holders of the rack, click Empty all holders.
5 To display the current assignment of the holders, click Show stylus
assignments.
The Stylus assignments for stylus rack dialog box appears on
the screen.

Working with rack models

You can save your stylus changer rack models as work areas and reload
and edit them.
1 To save a stylus changer rack: Select Planner ® Save Work Area
and save the model under a separate name.

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2 To load a saved stylus changer rack: Select Planner ® Load Work

Area and select the desired model.
3 To edit a loaded stylus changer rack: Select Planner ® Toolbox
Stylus Change Rack and highlight the rack in the CAD window.

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A Models
About... (dialog box) 1‑69 For stylus changer racks 1‑76

C N
CAD model Name
Positioning for simulation 1‑5 In the stylus component tree 1‑12
Create New Stylus System (dialog box)
1‑54
O
Options - Assembly (dialog box) 1‑67
D Options - Components (dialog box) 1‑62
Define Component Name Schemes (dialog Options - Default (dialog box) 1‑65
box) 1‑50 Options - Documentation (dialog box)
1‑58
E Options - Export (dialog box) 1‑60
Options - Language (dialog box) 1‑64
E-mail
Options - Reset Settings (dialog box) 1‑59
Ordering stylus system 1‑23
Options - Stock Data (dialog box) 1‑63
Export
Options - User Actions (dialog box) 1‑57
Stylus system data 1‑17
Options - View (dialog box) 1‑56
Options - WebShop (dialog box) 1‑66
F Options (dialog box) 1‑55
Filtering Ordering
Stylus component tree 1‑10 Stylus components 1‑42

G R
Generic components Rack
Adapting 1‑13 Assigning stylus 1‑76
Attaching stylus holders to the model
1‑74
H Creating a model 1‑71
Holders Modelling 1‑71
Attaching to the rack model 1‑74 Working with models 1‑76
Rack toolbox 1‑71
I
Import S
Stylus system model 1‑14 Saving
Importing SSC file 1‑14 Additional stylus system data 1‑17
Simulation
L Positioning the CAD model 1‑5
Simulation (option) 1‑2
Loading
Start components 1‑9
Stock data 1‑19
Stock data
Considering 1‑19
M Loading 1‑19
Material Dialog (dialog box) 1‑53 XML file with stock data 1‑20

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 Stylus Stylus system components
Assigning to holders 1‑76 On the Internet 1‑21
Stylus changer rack Stylus system creator
Creating a model 1‑71 Basic elements 1‑43
Modelling 1‑71 Basics 1‑6
Modelling holders 1‑74 Example 1‑26
Modelling stylus assignment 1‑76 Generic components 1‑13
Working with models 1‑76 Operation 1‑7
Stylus changer rack toolbox Program window 1‑46
Basics 1‑71 Stylus system data
Stylus component Exporting 1‑17
Adapting tree view 1‑10 Saving additional data 1‑17
Connecting to model 1‑9 Stylus system model
Stylus component tree Assembling, example 1‑26
Defining name 1‑12 Importing to CALYPSO 1‑14
Filtering 1‑10 Properties 1‑45
Subcategories 1‑13 Stylus System Properties (dialog box) 1‑67
Stylus components Subcategories
Ordering 1‑42 Stylus components 1‑13
Properties 1‑43
Stylus database
T
Updating 1‑21
Toolbox, stylus changer rack
Stylus documentation
Basics 1‑71
Contents 1‑23
Tree Filter Dialog (dialog box) 1‑51
Defining 1‑25
Outputting 1‑25
Stylus holders W
Attaching to the rack model 1‑74 Webshop for stylus system components
Stylus simulation 1‑22
Basics 1‑3
Controlling 1‑4 X
Requirements 1‑3
XML file with stock data
Stylus system
Structure 1‑20
Editing in stylus system creator 1‑8
Loading in stylus system creator 1‑8
Ordering by e-mail 1‑23
Saving in stylus system creator 1‑8

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