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6 RAPID reference
6.1.3 be_tooldesign - Tool design
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ScanRange
Data type: num
The length of cylindrical tool section used during tool straightening. This portion
is measure from the end of the RangeShift.
Units: mm
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RangeShift
Data type: num
Length of lower tool body section to ignore. This is measured from the "end" of
the tool. The RangeShift is useful in ignoring weld spatter on a MIG welding torch.
Units: mm
SliceGap
Data type: num
When scanning to find the end of the tool BullsEye® takes "slices" of the tool until
the end is found. The SliceGap is the thickness of each slice.
Units: mm
ScanWire
Data type: bool
If ScanWire is TRUE, then BullsEye® will look for a wire or similar narrow extension
at the end of the tool. Otherwise the TCP will be determined by measuring the end
of the tool body. When ScanWire is true, the tool centerline is measured by scanning
the wire a distance of one SliceGap from the end of the tool body. When ScanWire
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