User Interface
This section briefly introduces the main interface layout and functional areas of Mech-Metrics, helping users become familiar with the basic entry points of each module.
Welcome Interface
After downloading Mech-Metrics, open the software to enter the welcome interface, as shown below.
The welcome interface contains the following parts.
| No. | Area | Description |
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1 |
Version information |
View version information and release notes. |
2 |
Quick entry |
Create a project or open an existing project. Hover over the "?" in the lower-right corner of a card to view its introduction. |
3 |
User manual and online community |
Click the corresponding buttons to browse the Mech-Metrics user manual or access the online community for questions and discussion. |
4 |
Recently used |
Open recently used projects. |
Main Interface
After you create a project in the Welcome Interface, you enter the main interface of Mech-Metrics. From top to bottom, the main interface consists of the following parts:
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Menu bar
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Configuration interface
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Production interface
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Log panel
The following sections introduce each part in detail.
Menu Bar
The Menu Bar does not change when switching between the Configuration Interface and the Production Interface. In the menu bar, users can modify project-wide and software-wide general settings.
The Menu Bar is shown below.
The following table lists commonly used buttons in the Menu Bar and their functions.
| No. | Button | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
File |
Under File, you can perform the following operations:
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2 |
Settings |
Under Settings, you can perform the following operations:
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3 |
Tools |
Under Tools, version 1.2.0 adds several advanced tools. You can perform the following operations:
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4 |
Help |
Under Help, you can perform the following operations:
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Configuration Interface
In the Configuration Interface, users can add measurement items and configure measurement parameters. The Configuration Interface is shown below.
The following table lists common functions in the Configuration Interface and their descriptions.
| No. | Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Ribbon |
The Ribbon at the top brings together the core functions of the software. In this area, users can perform the following operations:
For more information, refer to Project Operation Guide. |
2 |
Resource tree |
The Resource Tree on the left displays all resources of the current part in a centralized way, including the CAD model of the current part and all created features, reference frames, and custom report formats. Users can also show or hide resources in the resource tree as follows:
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3 |
3D view |
The 3D View in the middle displays the imported CAD model of the current part, as well as created reference frames, features, annotation cards, distances, and other information in 3D. Users can also pick features and create snapshots in the 3D view. |
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Parameter panel |
When users click any resource in the Resource Tree on the left, related information is displayed in the Parameter Panel on the right, including basic information, control items, and measurement results. Users can edit and modify some of this information in the parameter panel. |
Production Interface
In the Production Interface, users can view and analyze detailed part data, but cannot add measurement items or configure measurement parameters. The Production Interface is shown below.
The following table lists commonly used functions in the Production Interface. For more information, refer to Use Production Interface.
| No. | Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Ribbon |
In this area, users can perform the following operations: Analysis and Compensation tab: view, filter, and export historical data; perform Pareto chart analysis, SPC analysis, and trend chart analysis; and view raw data. |
2 |
Measurement results |
In this area, users can view measurement results for parts and measurement items. |
3 |
3D view |
In this area, users can view configured CAD models, features, annotation cards, reference frames, distances, and more. Real-time measurement results are also displayed here. |
4 |
Trend chart |
In this area, users can view trends in measurement data as the number of measurements increases. |
Log Panel
The Log Panel is located in the lower part of the software, as shown below. It records and prompts important user operations and measurement task status in the software. For example, after a user opens a project, the log panel displays Current project: xxx. If a user changes a setting, the log panel displays xxx modified. If a user performs an incorrect operation, the prompt logs shown in the Log Panel can be used for troubleshooting.
| No. | Button/Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Log panel |
The log panel records all log information from the time a project is opened to the current operation. |
2 |
D i W E |
The four buttons D, i, W, and E are used to filter logs. Their meanings are as follows:
If any of these buttons is clicked and turns gray, logs of that type are no longer displayed. For example, if the D button is gray, debug logs are hidden. To troubleshoot errors, click D, i, and W in sequence so that only error logs are displayed in the log area. |
3 |
Clear |
Click Clear to clear all displayed logs in the log area. |
4 |
Open log folder |
Click Open log folder to view logs from recent days. Logs for each day are stored separately in a log file named by date. Users can click in the top menu bar to view the log expiration time and check the current number of days for which logs are retained. Users can also modify the retention period as needed. If an error occurs, users can check the log for the current day to troubleshoot the issue. |