Training Path Module 5

Self-Guided Learning Path: automet® FAB

Module 5: Analysis  ·  Interpreting survey results, visual reports, least-squares fit optimization, manual transforms, and report generation.

Estimated Time: 30 minutes

1. Getting Started

2. Design Input

3. Survey Setup

4. Execution

5. Analysis

Overview

Selecting Visual Report from the main application menu following a survey compares captured field observations against design specifications (`.DES`).

The visual analysis suite enables surveyors to rotate and translate models, include or exclude specific flanges from least-squares fit calculations, zero individual tie-ins, adjust fit weighting preferences, and isolate gross fabrication errors.

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  Graphical visual analysis display comparing survey to design

File Dependencies and Opening Surveys

Analyzing survey data requires two corresponding files:

• Survey File (`.SUR`): Contains observed field coordinate data.
• Design File (`.DES`): Contains baseline CAD model geometry.

To analyze a previously completed survey, select Open for Analysis adjacent to **Survey File:** on the main interface—the corresponding design file loads automatically. If a survey was just completed, click Visual Report directly.

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  Main menu analysis launch controls

Visual Report Controls

Navigation and Interface Controls

Main Visual Report Interface Overview

Isometric View Controls

Reset Camera View

Sets the image's North (+Y) to the top left corner.

Toggle Back Vectors

Displays the flange's weld face vector errors.

Toggle Point Spheres

Shows the surveyed location of the prism ball.

Toggle Model Full Shrink

Toggle full shrink and return to full size.

Toggle Model Full Size

Toggle full shrink and return to full size.

Rotation Mode

Toggle between 'Turntable' and 'Free' rotation.

Expanded Viewer Controls and Display Scaling Sliders

Iso view navigation controls

Video guide: Controls for Iso View in Analysis (2:41)

Summary: Demonstrates camera rotation, wheel zoom, mouse pan, camera resets, showing observed point spheres, scaling vector arrows, and adjusting model shrink parameters.

Manual Transforms and Model Adjustments

The **Transform** module allows surveyors to alter survey data with six degrees of freedom by translating and rotating models around the X, Y, and Z axes.

Transform Control Panel Interface

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