CALYPSO

Option 3
Simulation

Operating Instructions
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Carl Zeiss CALYPSO: Operating Instructions

Business Group Revision status: 5.0
Industrial Metrology Ltd. Date of issue: 04/10
D-73446 Oberkochen Order No.: 61212-2730502
Preface
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
instructions for the base module of CALYPSO.

NOTE The additional CALYPSO options are described in separate manuals.

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Reference information about the windows and dialogs can be found

in the interactive reference in the CALYPSO Online Help.

Supplementary literature
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 and symbols

Text conventions The following text conventions and symbols are used in this manual:

Example Description
Features Text element of the graphics screen display.
Comment The Comment button on the screen.
<devicename> Variable text or placeholder for a name.
C:\windows\w.ini The w.ini file in the windows directory on the
C:\ drive.
For this section... A highlighted passage containing important
information.
➤“Preface” on This is a cross reference. If you view this book
page -1 on the screen, you can jump to the specified
point by clicking the reference.
Plan → CNC-Start The CNC-Start command in the CNC-Start
→ CNC-Start submenu of the Run menu.
Ctrl-a Press the Ctrl key and the letter a simulta-
neously.

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Symbols Three special icons are used in this book; they always contain impor-
tant information. The icons appear in the margin, beside the associ-
ated text.

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Special care is necessary in this case. The warning triangle warns the
user about potential danger of injury.
Failure to comply with the warning could result in injury to the user.

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This symbol calls attention to a situation that could result in incorrect
measurements, disruptions in the measurement process, collisions or
damage to the equipment and the workpiece.

NOTE This symbol represents important and helpful additional information.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Simulation
Stylus simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Controlling the stylus simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Positioning the CAD model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Stylus System Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Working with the Stylus System Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Loading, editing and saving the stylus system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Start Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Connecting a component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Adapting the component tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Names in the component tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Subcategories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Importing stylus systems to CALYPSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Updating the stylus database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Example: Assembling and editing

a stylus system model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Example: Creating a new stylus system model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Example: Connecting an extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Example: Setting the tree depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Example: Setting the filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Example: Editing the name scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Example: Geometric components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Example: Saving stylus system model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Example: Replacing a component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

Reference: Stylus System Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Order options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Basic elements of the Stylus System Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Description of a stylus component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Description of a stylus system model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Program window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35

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 Define Component Name Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Tree Filter Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
Material Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Create New Stylus System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Options - View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
Options - User Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45
Options - Reset Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
Options - Component Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47
Options - Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
Options - Default Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
Options - Assembly Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50
Stylus System Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
About... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-52

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 Chapter

1 Simulation
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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 movements 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.
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 certain 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.

This chapter contains:

Stylus simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Stylus System Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

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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
simulation plate, 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.

NOTE This option is particularly important for testing, for example, a measu-
hss rement 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 direc-
tion 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 configura-
tion of the stylus system used in the measurement plan are known to
CALYPSO. For this purpose, you must copy an appropriate SSC file to
CALYPSO.
For loading, editing and saving of SSC files, you use the Stylus Sys-
tem Creator, an independent program supplied with CALYPSO
(➤“Stylus System Creator” on page 1-5).
CMM dimensions To be able to display additional features, you must make the corres-
ponding entries under Extras → Workroom→ CMM:
– Probe: Selection on the Probe page.

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– Base plate and measuring range: Input of the dimensions on the

Machine page.
– Rotary table: Input on the Rotary Table page.

Controlling the stylus simulation

If you have correctly “assembled” the stylus system used in the
measurement plan using the Stylus System Creator, you can simulate
the movements of the stylus system on the workpiece in the CAD
window.
Here, you have various possibilities to control the run and display.
Activating the You activate the stylus simulation with Planner → Stylus System
stylus simulation Simulation. The Simulation window is displayed:

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 observa-
tion.

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 stylus
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.
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 window where you can set the
transparency and the plot axes for Probe, Stylus, Bridge and Base.

Opens the Modify CAD Model window with the Positioning index
card 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 shif-
ting 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.

NOTE The base plate or the rotary table must be shown in the CAD window
hss (Planner → Show work area).

To position a CAD model:

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

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

NOTE From version 4.6, the Stylus System Creator is an independent pro-
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gram 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 crea-
tor, allowing to compose stylus systems from ready-made compon-
ents and own complements.
The new stylus system creator allows loading, editing and further pro-
cessing of these “old” stylus models in CALYPSO.

The Stylus System Creator provides two types of components for

assembling stylus system models:
– Stylus and stylus system components in accordance with the pro-
duct catalogs from Zeiss and other manufacturers
– Geometric standard objects such as cone, cylinder, sphere and
cuboids (“generic” components)
Naming and storing After you have set up or modified the stylus system as desired, save it
the stylus system as an SSC file with an appropriate name.

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 sty-
lus in the CAD window. Saved stylus systems can be loaded and edi-
ted.

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Starting the Stylus System Creator

You start the stylus system creator with Planner → Stylus System
Creator. The loading of the program and stylus database is indicated
by a progress bar. The Stylus System Creator program window will
then open, displaying the main menu and the work area.

Assembly of the stylus system model View of the stylus system model

Main menu

Preview of the
component

Selection of the
component

Properties of the
component

Control bar

The work area contains several windows:

Range Function
left Available components
Component View Shows the stylus system component selected under Compo-
nents.
Manufacturer Selection of the stylus component manufacturer
Components Available components
Description Description of the component selected
Component properties Properties of the component selected under Compon-
ents
right Composition of the current stylus system.
Stylus system Tree view of the stylus system
Component properties Properties of the component selected under Stylus
System

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Range Function
Stylus tips Shows all stylus tips of the stylus system after clicking
the Edit stylus tips symbol.
Stylus System View Shows a spatial representation of the stylus system.
Control bar Dialog elements for controlling the view

These windows are used to select the components desired for the sty-
lus 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 con-
tents 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 cre-
ator, edited and saved again after modification.
Loading stylus system To load a 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 but-
ton.
Editing a An uncompleted stylus system can be edited and supplemented.
stylus system Added components can be removed or replaced.
– You can connect further components to the free docking points of
the stylus system.
– On geometric elements, you can change the dimensions and mate-
rial.
– You can exchange an assembled component by another compo-
nent having the same number of connection points.
– You can remove a component with all the components attached to
it.
– You can connect another stylus system to a free docking point.
Saving a stylus system To save an edited stylus system:
• Select File → Save as and enter a file name.
The stylus system is saved as SSC file.

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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 tech-
nology and the calling program, i.e. CALYPSO. Examples:

Technology 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
immediately be added to the stylus system model.
– If several start components are stored in the stylus database, the
component tree will display only the ones that are available for the
selected 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 sty-
lus 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
manufacturer, you can assemble it in the stylus system creator using
the different components and save it.
The components have docking points for the connection of other
components and connection points for connection to a docking point
of the stylus system model. The stylus system creator 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 it is to be attached?

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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 component 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.
2 Double-click the free docking point. 2 Double-click the desired component.

Recommended proce- We recommend the following procedure:

dure
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.

Adapting the component tree

To facility finding the necessary components in the component tree,
you can adapt it to meet your requirements:
– Filtering
– Changing the name scheme.
– Setting the depth of the tree structure

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

Defining the filter

Activate and deactivate the filter set by means of the Toggle filter
symbol.

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The type of filtering is defined by clicking the Edit tree filter symbol
in the Tree Filter Dialog.

To ensure consideration of a filter criterion, the corresponding check

box must be ticked.

NOTE The stylus system creator filters by default the components to be rep-
hss
resented according to the appropriate connection type.

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.

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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. With “<<” you represent the “<” charac-
ter.
> Marks the end of a variable name. With “>>” you represent 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 pro-

perty 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

Subcategories
The components are systematically and hierarchically arranged in the
component tree. The subcategories resulting from the component
properties are used for this purpose.

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Example The components of the “Stylus” type have e.g. the following subca-
tegories:
– 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:

Importing stylus systems to CALYPSO

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

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To enable a stylus system for the CMM:

1 In CALYPSO, select Planner → Import SSC File.

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 will be shown in the SSC Import window and
the master stylus in the CAD window.

3 Select the SSC file to be imported: Enter the path and file name of
the SSC file or select it after clicking the icon.
The corresponding stylus system is displayed in the CAD window.

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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
CALYPSO.
If the CMM is provided with an articulating probe (e.g. RDS), the
Create New Stylus System will be displayed first to select the
modules and create different angular positions.

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

of the imported stylus system that are to be used for the simula-
tion.

NOTE For an articulating probe, styli are only created in the angular position
hss 0/0. To create further angular positions, open the RC List and enter
the angular positions.

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6 Click Create to create the stylus system in CALYPSO and to make

the stylus system model available for simulation.
The name specified under Stylus System will be used.

NOTE With several styli installed on the articulating probe, all styli existing in
hss
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 colli-
sion calculations.

Updating the stylus database

The stylus database of the stylus system creator 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 com-
ponent database. Already existing components will be replaced if
modifications have been made to them.

NOTE These modifications will not affect the components already assembled
hss 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 auto-
matically when calling the stylus system creator for the first time. In
this case, any existing stylus components are modified and new
ones are added.
– manually by extension
You can also add new components. This is usually necessary when
ordering special styli at Carl Zeiss 3D Automation (➤“Reference:
Stylus System Creator” on page 1-31).
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.

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Once you have selected the desired update file, the stylus system cre-
ator starts updating its stylus database. The existing database file is
retained and is marked with the ending “.bak”. This is to restore the
stylus database in case updating fails.

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

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Example: Assembling and editing a stylus

system model
The possibilities offered by the stylus system creator can be learned
best with an example. The present example will lead you through the
process 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
Beginning 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. a Zeiss VAST or Zeiss RDS.
By clicking Start, the program inserts the first component – the
start component – or shows the possible components.

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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 example.

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.

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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.

Example: Connecting an extension

An extension with cube is to be connected to the start component.
Connecting the To connect the extension:
extension
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.

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3 Double-click the docking point.

The extension is attached.

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 exten-
sion are displayed with their type (“M5”).
– The component tree is filtered again and then only shows compon-
ents 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 recom-
mended to limit it:
Subcategories

2 Select level 2 next to the Show stylus components in subcate-

gories icon.
The extensions are assigned to subcategories.

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

diameter (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 exten-
sion.

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.
Filtering

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 modi-
hss fications have been made.

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3 Click Close.
The component tree changes as follows:

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.

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5 For this, click the small transparent sphere at the cube of the
already inserted extension; the sphere symbolizes a free docking
point in positive X direction.
The extension is added to the stylus system model.

Bear in mind that the modified filter is still active, i.e. only compon-
ents 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 Close.
Joints can be found in the component tree under “Connecting ele-
ments” / “Adjustable”. The joint with a length of 30 mm and a
diameter 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”.

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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:

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 component 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.

Name scheme

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
alphabetically sorted in the component tree, this facilitates sear-
ching for the correct stylus.

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3 Select the Stylus scheme and edit the entry in the Definition
field.
The definition is a sequence of characters and variables. The vari-
ables are marked by angle brackets. As soon as you enter the ope-
ning 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 menu Con-
nection Type <ConType> and close with “)”.

The closing angle bracket is automatically inserted. Under

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

10 Open the dialog for the component names.

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11 Shorten the name definition for Stylus. Use for this the diameter
symbol “Ø” that is proposed for selection when you enter the @
character.
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:

12 In 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.

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13 Double-click the component with ML 23.5 in the component tree.

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
direction 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.
To add the cylinder and edit its properties:
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.

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4 Set Material to “Tungsten carbide”.

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

Result At the end, the stylus system model is saved:
1 Click the Save Stylus System icon located above the stylus sys-
tem tree.

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2 Specify the stylus system parameters.

NOTE For the rest of the procedure, only the name is absolutely necessary.
hss

3 Click Apply.
4 Select the desired directory in the Save Current Stylus System
window.
The file name proposed is made from the name of the stylus sys-
tem. 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.

hss

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

The stylus system model saved previously will be overwritten.

NOTE If you wish to retain the previous stylus system model, select the Save
hss 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.

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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 pro-
gram that is opened from within CALYPSO.
Stylus database In the stylus system creator you join components to form a stylus sys-
tem 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 sys-
tems from the CALYPSO stylus system creator.
The stylus components are contained in the stylus database that is
installed 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
Schnaitbergstr. 3
D-73457 Essingen
Phone +49-(0)7365-9208-210
For requests or orders, please contact the central order-taking depart-
ment 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.pro-
bes.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 directly place your orders there, track your orders
and obtain access to special actions.

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Special styli and angle pieces

If you have composed special styli or angle pieces by using generic
elements, these can also be requested and ordered at Carl Zeiss 3D
Automation (see address above). If requested, Zeiss will include in the
delivery of the special components the SCL data for supplementing
your stylus assembly component library.

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 you will receive by return a complete offer.

Conversion of CAD data for special angle pieces

If special angle pieces have been constructed by means of a CAD sys-
tem, 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

The Stylus System Creator allows you to copy the real stylus systems
provided on your CMM. The stylus components required are made
available by the Stylus System Creator. You only need to select and
assemble them correctly.

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
Manufacturer Manufacturer of the real stylus component
Category Category of the component in the component tree
Range Manufacturer's range
Order number ZEISS order number
Catalog data According to the Zeiss scheme for stylus catalog data
Material Main material of the real stylus component; defines the color of geo-
metric components
Mass Mass of the real stylus component
Load Bearing capacity of the real stylus component

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Property Description
Name Basic name that can appear in a name that has been automatically
defined according to a name scheme
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 nor-
mally has five and a stylus has none.
Note: Each docking point is of a defined type (e.g. M5 or VAST
plate).
Probe tips With these surfaces (probe tips), the real stylus touches the workpi-
ece. A simple stylus has one probe tip, a star stylus has five and an
extension has none.
Each probe tip is of a geometric type (spherical, cylindrical etc.) and
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 display Is shown in the preview window.

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

has further properties:
– 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.
Generic components have additional properties:

Type Additional properties Docking

points
Rotary joint Cylinder diameter, Cylinder diameter, cylinder length, cylin- 1
der length
Joint Cylinder diameter, Cylinder diameter, cylinder length, cylin- 1
der length, sphere diameter, distance in sphere
Cone (2P) Diameter1, diameter2, height 1
Sphere (6 P) Diameter 5
Cuboid (6P) Length, width, height 5
Cylinder (6P) Diameter, length 5

NOTE The sphere is the only generic component that can be defined as sty-
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Description of a stylus system model

A stylus system model is a number of interconnected single compon-
ents. 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
– Machine
– Company
– Division
– Comment
Filling these property fields is optional, but the name must be speci-
fied. Any specifications made remain saved and are set by default.

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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 saving dia-
log when saving for the first time.
• Save as: Opens the saving dialog.
• Import: Opens the import dialog allowing you to import two data for-
mats:
“scl” library files with new or updated components
“prb”– stylus system files from CALYPSO up to version 4.4
• Exit: Closes the Stylus System Creator.
Edit • Delete: Deletes the components the docking point of which is selected
as well as all connected components.
(Click occupied docking point):
• Paste: Adds an existing stylus system after selection.

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Main menu item Menu item

Properties • Stylus System Properties: Opens the Stylus System Properties win-
dow with additional information on the stylus system model.
• Options: Opens the Options window for making general program set-
tings.
Extras • About...: Opens the About... window displaying information on the
current program version.

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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 compon-
ents.
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 sty-
lus system model, a filter will automatically be activated 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 subcate-

gories.
Status field Shows the properties of the currently selected component / category.
Displays e.g. the current total weight of the stylus system model crea-
ted so far or a warning when reaching the maximum load of the
component used first.
Component Proper- Shows in several groups the properties of the currently selected com-
ties 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.

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Area Function
Configuration area
Stylus System Tree 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 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 selection
window to select a technology (VAST, RDS) for the start com-
ponent.
Deletes the current stylus system model and opens a file
selection window for SSC files. The selected file will be loa-
ded. 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.
Switches between the Component Properties dialog and
the list of Stylus tips of the current stylus system model.
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 connection point by the longi-
tudinal axis, joints have additional rotational axes.
Stylus Tips Editable list of all stylus tips existing in the current stylus system
model. 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
automatically be arranged. To rearrange them automatically, switch
the view off and then on again.

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Area Function
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 View: Optimizes the size and position of the stylus system view.
Quick Settings:
Auto Fit: Automatically optimizes the size and position of the sty-
lus 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
deactivate this setting, you can connect components that actually
do not match.
Exit: 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
component 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 compo-
nent 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 dia-
log elements:

Dialog element Function

Schemes
List of name sche- Shows a list of all component types existing in the component tree.
mes
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.

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Tree Filter Dialog

You can filter the visible selection in the component tree.

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
Probe 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 corres-
pond 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.
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.

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Dialog element Functions

Start Components Activate here those components that are to be used as start compo-
nents for the respective technologies.
Note: Please bear in made 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.
Options
Hide empty catego- Hides all directories in the component tree if they have no more ent-
ries ries after filter activation (default: activated).
Close 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.

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.

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Create New Stylus System

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

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

! Important!
This will delete the previously open stylus system without saving.

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Dialog element Function

Technologies
List of technologies Select the desired technology of the new stylus system.
Start Closes the window and sets filter and component tree according to
the selected technology.
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
The Options are used to make presettings for the various program
sections. The window has one individual page for each program sec-
tion (Option).

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You open it via Properties → Options.

Options - View

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

View Options related to the representation.
Viewing
Auto Fit With this option, the stylus system model is always completely
represented in the Stylus System View.
If you use large stylus system models, we recommend to deac-
tivate this option.
In the control bar, you access this option via the Quick Set-
tings (default: activated).
Stylus System
Show Connection Defines the docking points to be displayed in the Stylus Sys-
Points for... tem View – either for All components, for the Selected
component only or the Selected and attached compon-
ents or for No component (default: All components).
Preview Trans- Transparency of the component preview in the Stylus System
parency (0-100%) View (default: 80 %)

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Options - User Actions

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

User Actions Setting of the key assignment for certain functions
List of functions Select one of the functions from the list:
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-
Key hand side.
Modifier key
Default Restores the default setting of the last key assignment.

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Options - Reset Settings

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Reset Settings
General Reset all options to default:
Click Reset to reset all options to default values.
Quick launch (loading graphics from the hard disk):
The graphic files remain permanently stored on the hard disk
which reduces the loading 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 Proper- User entries
ties Click Clear to delete the entries you have made.

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Options - Component Data

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Component Data Defines the catalog properties to be visible in the property win-
dow of the components
Catalog Data Dis- Only the catalog data activated here will be displayed in the
played Component Properties dialog under “Catalog Data”.
Automatic (if value is not zero): The Component Proper-
ties dialog will only show entries that have been assigned
values.

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Options - Language Settings

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Language Settings 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 Language Defines the language of the stylus database.
Note: Will be effective only after restart.

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Options - Default Properties

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Default Properties 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 charac-
ter 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
Connection Points (hidden) only for the constructor of the stylus database

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Options - Assembly Tree

The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Option / Dialog element Function

Assembly Tree Options for the assembly of a stylus system model
Stylus System Assem- Filter components acc. to available connection type: Defi-
bly nes that the component tree will be filtered according to the
connection 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:
(active only when creating parts for the stylus database)

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Stylus System Properties

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

In this window you store additional information on the current stylus

system model. This information will be shown in the Windows Explo-
rer tooltips as well as in columns that can be added.
You additionally define the Windows Explorer miniature 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.

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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
CALYPSO 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.
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
image.
OK Applies the settings and closes the window.
Cancel Closes the window without applying the settings.

About...
The About... dialog box contains a line to the Zeiss 3D Automation
Webshop (www. taster.zeiss.de) as well as specifications on the appli-
cation status.

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The dialog box contains the following dialog elements:

Dialog element Function

Database
Parent Applica- The program from which the Stylus System Creator has been
tion called.
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 Creator supplied with CALYPSO and the Simula-
tion 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 onto which the Sty-
lus System Creator has been installed. The stylus database cannot be
used with an unlicensed version of the Stylus System Creator.
Close Closes the window.

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Index
A S
About... (dialog box) 1-52 Simulation
Assembling stylus system model, positioning the CAD model 1-4
example 1-17 Simulation (option) 1-1
Start component 1-8
B Stylus component
adapting component tree 1-9
Basics
connecting to model 1-8
stylus simulation 1-2
properties 1-32
Stylus component tree
C defining name 1-10
CAD model filtering 1-9
positioning for simulation 1-4 subcategories 1-11
Create new stylus system (dialog box) 1- Stylus components
43 ordering 1-31
Stylus database 1-31
updating 1-15
D Stylus simulation
Define component name schemes basics 1-2
(dialog box) 1-39 controlling 1-3
prerequisites 1-2
F Stylus system
Filtering editing in stylus system creator 1-7
stylus component tree 1-9 loading in stylus system creator 1-7
saving in stylus system creator 1-7
Stylus system creator
I basic elements 1-32
Importing basics 1-5
stylus system model 1-12 example 1-17
Importing SSC file 1-12 operation 1-5
program window 1-35
M reference 1-31
Stylus system model
Material dialog (dialog box) 1-42
importing to CALYPSO 1-12
properties 1-34
N Stylus system properties (dialog box) 1-
Name 51
in the stylus component tree 1-10 Subcategories
stylus components 1-11
Symbols Preface-2
O
Options (dialog box) 1-43
Ordering T
stylus components 1-31 Text conventions Preface-1
Tree filter dialog (dialog box) 1-41

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