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* When measuring long tubes, it may not be possible to reach the full tube without moving the arm or tube. The steps below show the process of measuring and moving a tube to produce measured data. This process is not as accurate as using Leapfrog but can still be used to measure long tubes.<br><br>
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* When measuring long tubes, it may not be possible to reach the full tube without moving the arm or tube. The steps below show the process of measuring and moving a tube to produce measured data. This process is not as accurate as using [http://www.advancedtubular.wiki/index.php/VTube-LASER_Leapfrog Leapfrog] but can still be used to measure long tubes.<br><br>
 
* Any number of moves can be combined to measure any distance.<br><br>
 
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Press the Move button in the guide box after measuring at least 3 straights.<br><br>
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Begin measuring the tube. Once the arm can no longer reach the next straight, press the Move button in the guide box. This move function appears after measuring at least 3 straights.<br><br>
 
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===The Steps for Moving the Tube===
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== Moving the Tube ==
 
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* Measure at least three straights.
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* Press Move in the Guide Box
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* Move the Tube
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* Move back two straights and begin measuring again.
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* Finish measuring the tube, or if needed, move the tube again and continue scanning. <br><br>
  
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[[image:preparetomove.png]] Place at least 3 targets as far from the arm as possible in the direction you want to leap.<br><br>
 
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[[image:tube moved.png]] Press the LEAP button in the guide window on the left.<br><br>
 
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[[image:orangecircle_number3.png]] Measure the targets with the ball probe.  Press the green button to measure each target.<br><br>
 
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[[image:orangecircle_number4.png]] Press the red button to finish the initial measure.<br><br>
 
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[[image:orangecircle_number5.png]] Without moving the targets or the tube, leap the arm over the targets to a new position.<br><br>
 
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[[image:orangecircle_number6.png]] Measure the targets with the ball probe.  Press the green button to measure each target.<br><br>
 
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[[image:orangecircle_number7.png]] Press the red button to finish the measure.<br><br>
 
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[[image:orangecircle_number8.png]] The leap is complete. Continue measuring where you left off before.<br><br>
 
  
  
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These are the leapfrog plates that we offer on our [https://www.advancedtubulartech.com/shop store]. The plates have three numbered conical seats or spheres. With the conical seats the ball probe needs to be used and with the spheres, the laser can be used.
 
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==Other Pages==
 
==Other Pages==
 
* Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
 
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* Purchase the targets at the [http://www.advancedtubularstore.com/category-s/1836.htm store].
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Latest revision as of 15:31, 16 February 2023

Vtube-laser logo 1.96.png


Moving the Tube for longer Parts

  • When measuring long tubes, it may not be possible to reach the full tube without moving the arm or tube. The steps below show the process of measuring and moving a tube to produce measured data. This process is not as accurate as using Leapfrog but can still be used to measure long tubes.

  • Any number of moves can be combined to measure any distance.

Start a Tube Measurement

Begin measuring the tube. Once the arm can no longer reach the next straight, press the Move button in the guide box. This move function appears after measuring at least 3 straights.

Vtl v4 vtube-laser-move.png

Moving the Tube

  • Measure at least three straights.
  • Press Move in the Guide Box
  • Click "Measure Previous Bend and Move"
  • Move the Tube
  • Press Continue.
  • Move back two straights and begin measuring again.
  • Finish measuring the tube, or if needed, move the tube again and continue scanning.


Preparetomove.png

Tube moved.png

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