Screen Layout (General)
1 ABOUT button
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Displays the current version of the software.
2 Toolbox - The main FARO Gage software menu is displayed as a Toolbox.
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Each "Drawer" of the Toolbox opens into specific functions.
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Scroll up and down in each Drawer menu to display additional items.
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The scroll arrows are dark blue if there are additional items.
3 MM/IN switch
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Use the MM/IN switch to set the measuring units for your part.
4 Command Description
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There is an icon and a description of the function for each command.
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This area responds to any selection from the Toolbox or the tools list.
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Select the RUN button to start a command from the Toolbox.
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: Choose the correct units before starting a measurement session. Changing the
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measuring units will reset the Tools list. You cannot switch units in the middle of a
measurement session.
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Basic Training Workbook
Version 1.5 - August 2007
Chapter 1: Getting Started