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As of December, 2007, we have been given a license of DOCS software for evaluation and testing with our [[Benderlink]] software. | As of December, 2007, we have been given a license of DOCS software for evaluation and testing with our [[Benderlink]] software. | ||
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− | DOCS is worthy of purchase. | + | #DOCS is worthy of purchase. |
− | + | #However, be prepared for the increased complexity of the program. | |
− | Also, we recommend that our customers be careful to receive a quotation for '''all''' the options that you will expect with DOCS (like TSM and a sufficient number of bender licenses). | + | #If you are a Supravision owner, then we recommend that you view DOCS in action before making a decision. Specifically ask for a tube demo. |
+ | #Also, we recommend that our customers be careful to receive a quotation for '''all''' the options that you will expect with DOCS (like TSM and a sufficient number of bender licenses). | ||
==Communication with Supravision Network Protocol== | ==Communication with Supravision Network Protocol== |
Revision as of 06:39, 21 December 2007
DOCS is a software package that is sold by Romer. The word "DOCS" means Data Overlay Camera System. Read more about DOCS at these sites:
- At the Hexagon Metrology Web Site: http://www.hexagonmetrology.com.mx/docs?Itemid=34
- At the Romer Web Site: http://us.romer.com/docs-data-overlay-camera-system?Itemid=31
- Tube Shop Manager (Version 2.2 and higher): http://us.romer.com/press-releases/docs-2-2-with-tube-shop-manager?Itemid=15
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Screen Image
This is a screen image from our test license of DOCS software.
Comparing DOCS to Supravision
Supravision and DOCS are developed by Romer. Supravision is the older legacy program for tube measurement. This matrix offers a comparison between the two software packages:
DOCS Software |
Supravision Software |
Active - Continued development |
Static - No more development |
Allows for the measurement of tube data and non-tube data surrounding the tube - including brackets and other fabrications |
Measures only tube shapes |
Because it is more powerful, it is also more complex. Thus - this software takes longer to learn. |
Supravision is very easy to learn. |
Can use contact or non-contact measurement |
Can only use non-contact measurement of tube shapes |
Can measure multiple tubes in a single DOCS file |
Can measure one tube per Supravision file |
Romer charges a fee for every bender connected to DOCS. |
There is no charge from ROMER for connection through Supravision. |
Tube Shop Manager (TSM) is an optional feature in DOCS. You must purchase TSM if you want to measure and correct tubes in DOCS software. |
Tube measurement is standard in Supravision (because that is all Supravision can do). |
Our Recommendation
As of December, 2007, we have been given a license of DOCS software for evaluation and testing with our Benderlink software.
- DOCS is worthy of purchase.
- However, be prepared for the increased complexity of the program.
- If you are a Supravision owner, then we recommend that you view DOCS in action before making a decision. Specifically ask for a tube demo.
- Also, we recommend that our customers be careful to receive a quotation for all the options that you will expect with DOCS (like TSM and a sufficient number of bender licenses).
Communication with Supravision Network Protocol
See this link for information on which version of DOCS will communicate using SVNET: [1]
Principles for Communication with SVNET and DOCS
Principles |
Reasons |
If the data at the bender control has changed and...
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A RECALL from a bender clears the results of a measure - so it is important to RECALL the latest bender data from the bender as a first step through Benderlink if the CLRA data in DOCS does not match the bender's LRA values. If the bender data has changed at the bender control before the current part is measured for correctness, then follow these steps:
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After a RECALL from the bender...
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If you have a version of DOCS of 2.2 or 2.3 and previous to Dec 20, 2007 in file date, then...
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Earlier DOCS versions of 2.3 change the NOMINAL LRA data during a RECALL. (Only the CORRECTED LRA data should be updated.) |