[Model (3D Search)]

Register the pattern characteristic of the measurement object as a model.
  1. In the "Item tab" area, tap [Model].
    When setting a new model, you do not have to tap [Model].
  2. If necessary, set up the "Model parameter" area.
  3. Specify a region to be registered as a model by using the Drawing tools.
    Model - Detail Area
    Table: Drawing Tools Available for Model (3D Search)
    Available objects to be drawn
    Drawing Tools
    Rectangle
    Figure Setting - Rectangle Tool
    Circle
    Figure Setting - Circle/Ellipse Tool
    Circumference
    Figure Setting - Circumference Tool
    Polygon
    Figure Setting - Polygon Tool
    Note
    • If the model is an ellipse, the circumscribed rectangle is displayed as the model on the 3D search result.
  4. To save the registered model image, check the "Save registered model" option.
    Model - Detail Area
  5. Tap [OK].
    The model is registered.
    Model - Detail Area
Note
  • 'Registered model image' refers to the image saved when a model is registered. Saving a registered model image allows you to modify model parameters using that registered model image even when the actual measurement object is not present. Note that the scene data size increases when a registered model image is saved.
For the subsequent operations, see Setting up [3D Search].

Changing Model Parameters

This item can be changed if necessary. Usually, the factory default value can be used.
When any settings have been changed, verify whether measurements can be performed correctly through actual measurement.
Note
  1. In the "Model parameter" area, specify a value for each item.
    Model - Model Parameter Area
    Table: Model - Model Parameter
    Setting Item
    Set Value
    [Factory default]
    Description
    Rotation
    • Checked
    • [Unchecked]
    This item specifies whether to rotate the image during a search.
    Angle range
    Upper
    -180 to [180]
    Specify the upper and lower limits for [Angle range] (rotation angle) during a search. The normal direction is clockwise.
    Settings must satisfy: lower limit = upper limit.
    Lower
    [-180] to 180
    Skipping angle
    1 to 30
    [5]
    Specify the stepping angle (in degrees) by which the model is rotated to create rotated models. A smaller angle increases stability, but slows down the processing.
    Smart mode
    • [Checked]
    • Unchecked
    Specify whether or not to enable Smart mode.
    Checking the "Smart mode" option enables a high-speed rotation search. The stability may be lowered when the model shape aspect ratio is large or when the NOT mask is used.
    Stab. (Stability)
    1 to 15
    [9] (for camera with more than 640 by 480 pixels)
    [12] (for camera with 640 by 480 pixels or less)
    Specify the stability of detection. A larger value increases stability. A smaller value speeds up processing.
    If lowering stability leads to slower processing, it is likely that many candidates have been detected. In this case, specify a larger value for "Candidate LV" or "Stab.".
    Prec. (Precision)
    1 to 3
    [2]
    Specify the position precision of the measurement coordinates. A larger value increases precision, and a smaller value speeds up processing.
    1. If necessary, check "Rotation" and specify a value for each rotation item.
      For "Angle range" and "Skipping angle", tap [...] and specify a range of the rotation angle.
      How to input a value: User's Manual, "Inputting a Value"
      The "Skipping angle" value can be adjusted by tapping [<] or [>].
    2. The values for "Stab." and "Prec." can be specified by dragging the slider.
      The value can also be adjusted by tapping the buttons at both ends of the slider.
Points on Adjustment
To improve measurement results, make adjustments as described below.
For adjustments, see also User's Manual, "Points on Adjustment".
When measurement results are unstable
  • If the model image consists of detailed figures, specify a larger value for "Stab.".
  • If images that should be judged OK based on the model image vary in some degree, specify a smaller value for "Candidate LV".
  • If the measurement results are unstable only when [Rotation] is selected, specify a smaller value for "Skipping angle".
  • When "Rotation" is selected, if the model region shape is complex, uncheck the "Smart mode" option.
When the processing speed is slow
  • If the model image is a simple figure or a large figure, specify a smaller value for "Stab.".
  • If images that should be judged OK based on the model image have less variation, specify a larger value for "Candidate LV".
  • When "Rotation" is selected and the model image is a simple figure, specify a larger value for "Skipping angle".
  • When "Rotation" is selected and the model region shape is simple, check the "Smart mode" option.