Spacing Interval

Spacing interval is the spacing between data points in resampled data. (In Profile mode, resampled data is only produced if the Uniform Spacing option in the Scan Mode panel is checked.) A larger interval creates profiles with lower X resolution, reduces CPU usage, and potentially increases the maximum frame rate. A larger interval also reduces the data output rate. For more information on resampled data, see Uniform Data and Point Cloud Data.

The Uniform Spacing option must be checked in the Scan Mode panel for the Spacing Interval option to be displayed..

When combining different models in a single system that uses uniform data point spacing (Uniform Spacing is enabled in the Scan Mode panel), the minimum X resolution of the lowest resolution sensor limits the minimum X spacing of the entire system. When combining non-matching models in a system that does not use uniform spacing, all sensors use their native X resolution. Typically, when using different models in a single system, you will want to use non-uniform spacing. For more information on uniform spacing, see Uniform Data and Point Cloud Data.

You can set the spacing interval to one of three presets or set a custom value.

To configure the spacing interval:

1.

Go to the Scan page.

2.

Choose Profile or Surface mode in the Scan Mode panel.

If one of these modes is not selected, you will not be able to configure the spacing interval.

3.

Expand the Sensor panel by clicking on the panel header or the button.

4.

Click the button corresponding to the sensor you want to configure.

The button is labeled Top, Bottom, Top-Left, or Top-Right, depending on the system.

Spacing is configured separately for each sensor.

5.

Click the Spacing tab.

6.

Do one of the following:

• Choose Auto and move the slider to one of the following values:

  Speed: Uses the lowest X resolution within the active area as the spacing interval. This setting minimizes CPU usage and data output rate, but the profile has the lowest X resolution (i.e., least detail).

  Balanced: Uses the X resolution at the middle of the active area as the spacing interval. This setting balances CPU load, data output rate, and X resolution.

  Resolution: Uses the highest X resolution within the active area as the spacing interval. This setting maximizes resolution but has higher CPU load and has the highest data output rate (i.e., greatest detail).

• Choose Custom and move the slider to a precise value.

7.

Select a spacing interval level.

8.

Save the job in the Toolbar by clicking the Save button .