INSTRUCTIONS

IPLEX VIEWER PLUSVer.3.0

ContentsContents

Important Information ........................................... 1Intended use of this software............................................. 1Measurement accuracy ..................................................... 1Instruction manual ............................................................. 1

Chapter 1 Starting, Exiting................................... 21.1 Starting ..................................................................... 21.2 Exiting ....................................................................... 2

Chapter 2 Main Window ....................................... 32.1 To minimize the window or restore the original size . 32.2 To view the file hierarchy .......................................... 42.3 To select multiple files .............................................. 42.4 To view a still image file............................................ 42.5 To Play a movie file .................................................. 42.6 To play an audio file.................................................. 52.7 To copy or move a file(s) or folder ........................... 52.8 To drag & drop a file ................................................. 52.9 To rename a file or folder.......................................... 52.10 To create a new folder .............................................. 62.11 To delete a file(s) or folder........................................ 62.12 To rename image files as a batch............................. 62.13 To select how a thumbnail is displayed .................... 72.14 To group images....................................................... 72.15 To search images ..................................................... 82.16 To modify the image information .............................. 92.17 To edit the note template .......................................... 10

Chapter 3 Image Window..................................... 113.1 To open the Image Window...................................... 113.2 To scroll images........................................................ 123.3 To overlay image information ................................... 123.4 To view only the left half of a Stereo measurement

image ........................................................................ 123.5 To copy an image file(s) ........................................... 12IPLEX VIEWER PLUS i

3.6 To drag & drop an image .......................................... 12

Contents3.7 To save an image file................................................ 133.8 To delete an image file(s) ......................................... 133.9 To view two images simultaneously ......................... 133.10 To perform stereo re-measurement.......................... 13

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement Window ............ 144.1 Stereo measurement target image ........................... 144.2 To open the Stereo Measurement window ............... 144.3 To view the zoom display ......................................... 16

Sub-pixel pointing .......................................... 174.4 To modify the existing measurement points and base

point .......................................................................... 174.5 To add new measurement points ............................. 19

Distance ......................................................... 19Point to Line ................................................... 20Offset ............................................................. 20Depth ............................................................. 20Lines ............................................................... 21Area ............................................................... 22Multi ............................................................... 22Profile ............................................................ 23

4.6 To delete an existing measurement point or base point .......................................................................... 23

4.7 To save the image of the current Stereo MeasurementWindow..................................................................... 23

4.8 To save the image by adding new measurement results ....................................................................... 24

4.9 To delete all the measurement results...................... 254.10 To change the measurement mode.......................... 254.11 To start new measurement ....................................... 25

Point to Line or Offset .................................... 25Depth ............................................................. 26Multi ............................................................... 27

4.12 To change the colors and widths of image-drawinglines .......................................................................... 28

4.13 To view or hide the profile graph .............................. 294.14 To view or hide the operating instructions ................ 304.15 To view the mask shape ........................................... 304.16 To change the measurement unit ............................. 304.17 To change the cursor shape ..................................... 31IPLEX VIEWER PLUSii

ContentsChapter 5 Displayed Error Messages and Error Remedies .............................................. 32

Chapter 6 Specifications...................................... 34IPLEX VIEWER PLUS iii

ContentsIPLEX VIEWER PLUSiv

Important Information

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Important InformationIntended use of this software

This software has been designed to permit observation of the interior of a machine, facility or building, which cannot be observed directly from the exterior, using a industrial videoscope such as the IPLEX series, to display the observed images and measurement results on the PC screen and to perform re-measurements.

This software can display the hierarchical structure of files and folders in the PC as well as the network drive that is mapped to one of the drive characters of the PC. This software can copy, move, rename and search files and folders. You can drag & drop the image on the screen into other applications*. This makes it possible to create a report or a document quickly.

* Provided that the application software is drag & drop compatible.

Measurement accuracyThe stereo measurement function of this software utilizes image processing, the measurement accuracy is affected by the quality of the image used. Since the image quality is variable depending on the surface conditions of the measurement target and on the imaging conditions such as the brightness, Olympus does not guarantee the accuracy of the results obtained with this measurement. Each customer is requested to obtain the measurement accuracy by repeating testing, etc. To obtain the correct results from the measurements using a industrial videoscope such as the IPLEX series, it is recommended to perform measurements using several images captured from various angles.

Instruction manualBefore using the software, read this manual, as well as the software licensing agreement included with the software. Also be sure to read the instruction manuals for your industrial videoscope such as the IPLEX series and those for your PC and OS.

If you have any questions about the information provided in this manual, please contact Olympus.

Chapter 1 Starting, Exiting

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Chapter 1 Starting, Exiting1.1 Starting

To start this software, insert the Utility Disk supplied with the industrial videoscope IPLEX series in the PC and double-click on CDdrive\IPLEX VIEWER PLUS\English\IPLEX VIEWER PLUS_eng.exe.

Alternately, copy file IPLEX VIEWER PLUS_eng.exe to the desired location, such as an external memory or hard drive, and double click the filename to start this software.

1.2 ExitingClick on the [Close] button in the top right corner of the Main window. Alternately, click the [File] menu and then click [Exit].

Chapter 2 Main WindowChapter 2 Main Window2.1 To minimize the window or restore the

original sizeTo minimize the Main window and display it as a button on the [Taskbar], click the [Minimize] button .To restore the minimized window to its original size, click the minimized [IPLEX VIEWER PLUS] button on the [Taskbar].

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and sequence numbers below them.

Chapter 2 Main Window2.2 To view the file hierarchy To view the files on a drive or in a folder in the file list area and file thumbnail area, click the drive or folder name in the folder tree area.

Sobfolders are displayed in the folder thumbnail area if contained.Alternately, clicking the plus (+) symbol on the left of the folder name in the folder tree area or double clicking the folder name displays the subfolders.

The boundary lines delimiting the folder tree area, file list area and file thumbnail area can be moved by dragging them.

* When the OS is Windows 2000 and a CF card is inserted in the card reader after starting up this software, the data in the CF card may not be displayed. In this case, exit this software and restart it again.

2.3 To select multiple filesTo select multiple files that are listed consecutively in the file list area or file thumbnail area, click the first file in the sequence, press and hold down SHIFT, and then click the last file.

To select multiple files that are not consecutive, press and hold down Ctrl, and then click each item.

To select all of the files in the selected folder, click the [Edit] menu and then click [Select All].

2.4 To view a still image fileAfter selecting the desired file in the file list area or file thumbnail area, click the [File] menu and then click [Open], or click the [Open] button on the [Toolbar], or simply press ENTER. If the selected file is a still image file that can be viewed with this software, the Image Window opens showing the still image. If the Image Window has already been opened, the still image is displayed in the existing window.

A still image can also be displayed by double-clicking the filename.

2.5 To Play a movie fileAfter selecting the desired movie file in the file list area or file thumbnail area, open the [File] menu and click [Open], or click the [Open] button on the toolbar, or press the Enter. A player such as the Windows Media Player is activated and the movie is played provided that the selected file is a movie file playable on the PC.

A movie can also be played back by double-clicking the desired movie file.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS4

Chapter 2 Main Window2.6 To play an audio fileAfter selecting the desired audio file in the file list area or file thumbnail area, click the [File] menu and then click [Open], or click the [Open] button on the [Toolbar], or simply press ENTER. If the PC is capable of playing the audio file, software such as Windows Media Player is launched automatically to play the audio.

Audio can also be played back by double-clicking the desired audio file.

2.7 To copy or move a file(s) or folderClick the file or folder you want to copy or move.

Click [Copy] in the [Edit] menu or click the [Copy] button in the toolbar. To move the item, click [Cut] in the [Edit] menu or click the [Cut] button in the toolbar.

Open the folder or drive where you want to copy or move the item.

Click [Paste] in the [Edit] menu or click the [Paste] button in the toolbar.

More than one file can be copied or moved simultaneously, but more than one folder cannot be selected.

2.8 To drag & drop a fileIn the file list area or file thumbnail area, point the file you want to drag & drop with the Mouse, and drag & drop the file into the destination folder in the folder tree area. If the destination folder is located on the same drive as the file, the file will be moved to the destination folder. If the destination folder is located on a different drive, the file will be copied instead of being moved.

If you want to copy the file to another folder in the same drive, press the Ctrl key and drag & drop while keeping the key pressed.

This software does not support drag & drop operation while keeping the Shift key pressed.

2.9 To rename a file or folderClick the file or folder you want to rename.

In the [File] menu, click [Rename].

Type the new name, and then press ENTER.

The following characters cannot be used in the filenames and foldernames:IPLEX VIEWER PLUS 5

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Chapter 2 Main Window2.10 To create a new folderClick the drive or folder in which you want to create a new folder.

Click [New Folder] in the [File] menu or click the [Create new folder] button in the toolbar. The [New Folder] dialog box opens.

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Type the name of the new folder in [Enter Folder Name] and click the [Create Folder] button.

2.11 To delete a file(s) or folderClick the file or folder you want to delete.

Click [Delete] in the [File] menu, click the [Delete] button in the toolbar, or press the Del key. The [Delete File] or [Delete Folder] confirmation dialog box opens.

Click the [Yes] button to delete the file or folder.

2.12 To rename image files as a batchAll IPLEX series image files in the selected folder can be renamed according to the specified rules. However, a new folder is created under your specified folder in which you copy the files for renaming, thus the original files will not be renamed.

Select the folder that contains files you want to rename as a batch, and click the [Convert File Name as Batch] in the [File] menu. Alternatively, right-click the folder and click the [Convert File Name as Batch].IPLEX VIEWER PLUS6

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Chapter 2 Main WindowDo the following:

To change the folder in which the files are saved, select the [Browse] button.

To rename a subfolder you created, click the [Subfolder] text box.

To convert the file name using the title information attached to the images, click the [Title] option button under the Conversion format. To convert the file name using your specified character string with five sequential numbers, click the [Sequence number] option button and enter a file name in the text box.

After the setting has been completed, click the [Start] button.

2.13 To select how a thumbnail is displayedThe thumbnail can be selected from the normal mode or advanced mode when displayed.

The normal mode allows you to browse all files and folders on the PC and the network. The advanced mode allows you to browse only images observed/recorded using the industrial videoscopes of the IPLEX series and displays the file name, title, sequence number as well as the note and the captured date.

To select the display mode, click the [Normal] or [Advanced] button in the Select in the view option area.

2.14 To group imagesImages observed/recorded using the industrial videoscopes of the IPLEX series can be grouped based on the shared information.

Click the folder you want to group and do one of the following:

To group by title, click the [Title] button in the view option area. To group by category, click the [Category] button in the view

option area. To group by content, click the [Content] button in the view

option area. To group by captured date, click the [Captured date] button in

the view option area.The images are grouped into virtual folders in the folder thumbnail area based on the specified conditions.

Click a virtual folder to display the sorted images in the file list area and the file thumbnail area.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS 7

Chapter 2 Main Window2.15 To search imagesImages observed/recorded using the industrial videoscopes of the IPLEX series can be searched.

Click the folder in the range you want to search in the folder tree area.

The selected folder and its all subfolders will be searched.

Click the [Search] tab in the file list area to display the search criteria setup screen.

Set the search criteria:

To enter the character string of a file name or folder name, click the text box.

To enter the character string contained in a file, click the text box.

To make the title setting, select a title from the [Title] drop-down list.

To make the category setting, select a category from the [Category] drop-down list.

To make the content setting, select a content from the [Content] drop-down list.

To specify the range of the captured date, click the arrow in the [From] and [To] combo boxes to select the date from the calendar. The date can be directly entered in the combo boxes.

After the search criteria setup has been completed, click the [Search] button. The search result will be displayed in the file thumbnail area and the file list area. The number of file hits is displayed in the view option area.

Click the [Reset] button to clear the search result. In addition, to cancel the search in the middle of the operation, click the [Cancel] button.

An asterisk (*) can be used as a wild card that works as one or more characters.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS8

Chapter 2 Main Window2.16 To modify the image informationThe title, sequence number, note and comment of images observed/recorded using the industrial videoscopes of the IPLEX series can be modified.

Select the image you want to modify its image information and click the [Image Information] on the [Note] menu. Alternatively, right-click the image and click the [Image Information].

The [Image Information] dialog box opens.

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Do the following:

To modify the title or sequence number, click the [Title] or [Sequence number] text box.

To modify the note, click the [Import] button to select a note template, then import the existing note template. Select the template from the [Category] or [Content] drop-down list.

To modify the comment, click the [Comment] text box.After the modification has been completed, click the [OK] button.

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Chapter 2 Main Window2.17 To edit the note templateThe note template file that is used to change the note information attached to an image can be edited.

Click the [Note Template] on the {Note] menu.

The [Note Template] dialog bx opens.

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Do the following:

To edit the category, click a grid on the [Category] row. To edit the content, click a grid on the [Content] row.

Up to ten contents can be set per category and up to 10 sets of contents can be created in total.

To change the existing note template, click the [Import] button to select a template file.

To erase all displayed information, click the [Clear] button.

After the note template has been edited, click the [Save] button and save it as a new file.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS10

Chapter 3 Image WindowChapter 3 Image Window3.1 To open the Image Window

After selecting the desired file in the file display area or thumbnail display area, click the [File] menu and then click [Open], or click the [Open] button on the [Toolbar], or simply press ENTER. If the selected file is a still image file that can be viewed with this software, the Image Window opens showing the still image. If the Image Window has already been opened, the still image is displayed in the existing window.

A still image can also be displayed by double-clicking the filename.

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When the image has been recorded with a note using the industrial videoscope IPLEX FX series, the note text is displayed in the note display area on the right of the still image.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS 11

Chapter 3 Image Window3.2 To scroll imagesTo view the previous image in the current folder, click the [Backward] button on the [Toolbar] at the bottom of the Image Window, or press or on the keyboard.To view the next image in the current folder, click the [Forward] button on the [Toolbar], or press or on the keyboard.

3.3 To overlay image informationCheck the [Overlay Information] checkbox to overlay the auxiliary information on the images.

Uncheck the [Overlay Information] checkbox to hide overlay display of the auxiliary information.

When an image observed/recorded using the industrial videoscopes of the IPLEX series, the setting value of the gain mode when the image was recorded may be different from the image to be overlaid.

3.4 To view only the left half of a Stereo measurement imageCheck the [Left Half] checkbox to view only the left half of a Stereo measurement image.

Uncheck the [Left Half] checkbox to view the whole image.

3.5 To copy an image file(s)Click the [Copy] button on the [Toolbar].

Start the application software in which you want to copy the image.

In the application software, click the [Edit] menu and then click [Paste].

3.6 To drag & drop an imageStart the application software* into which you want to drag & drop the image.

Point the image in the Image Window with the Mouse, and drag & drop it into the application software. You can drag & drop images into application software such as Microsoft Word.

* Provided that the application software is drag & drop compatible.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS12

Chapter 3 Image Window3.7 To save an image fileClick the [Save As] button on the [Toolbar]. The [Save As] dialog box opens.

Specify the save destination location and type the filename. The file type is fixed to JPEG.

Click the [Save] button in the dialog box. The displayed image is saved as a JPEG format file.

3.8 To delete an image file(s)Click the [Delete] button on the [Toolbar]. The [Delete File] confirmation dialog box opens.

Click the [Yes] button to delete the current image and view the next image in the folder.

3.9 To view two images simultaneouslySelect two still image files in the file display area or thumbnail display area in the Main Window, and then open them. The Image Window will display both still images simultaneously.

The desired part of each image can be viewed by manipulating the horizontal scroll bar below the image.

Clicking either image with the mouse highlights that image. Scroll, copy, save and delete is executed only on the image being highlighted.

3.10 To perform stereo re-measurementWhile the stereo measurement target image is displayed in the Image window, click the [Re-Measure] button on the toolbar. The Stereo Measurement window will open so that you can perform the stereo measurement again.

When the stereo measurement target image stored in a removable medium such as a CF card or USB memory is displayed, the medium should be kept connected until the stereo remeasurement completes.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS 13

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowChapter 4 Stereo Measurement Window

4.1 Stereo measurement target imageAny image recorded by connecting a stereo optical adapter to an industrial videoscope such as IPLEX series can be the target of stereo measurement. (Except for a Print Screen image).

When such an image is used, this software can confirm the results of the stereo measurements performed using the above-mentioned system by re-measuring the image or measure non-measured parts in the image.

4.2 To open the Stereo Measurement windowDisplay a stereo measurement target image on the Image window and click the [Re-Measure] button on the toolbar. The Stereo Measurement window opens displaying the target image.

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Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowIf the Stereo Measurement window is already open and the previous measurement results are not saved yet, a dialog box opens to confirm if you want to save the measurement results together with the current image.

Click [Yes] to save the measurement results together with the image (see Section 4.8, To save the image by adding new measurement results). Then, the stereo measurement target image that has been displayed on the Image window is displayed newly on the Stereo Measurement window.

If you click [No], the previous measurement results are abandoned and the stereo measurement target image that has been displayed on the Image window is displayed newly on the Stereo Measurement window

When the stereo measurement target image stored in a removable medium such as a CF card or USB memory is displayed, the medium should be kept connected until the stereo remeasurement completes.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS 15

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement Window4.3 To view the zoom display

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Click on either [Zoom] button in the toolbar at the top of the Stereo Measurement window to display the images around the current cursor position and the corresponding point respectively in the cursor zoom window and corresponding zoom point window (Figure, 4.3.1). When the cursor zoom window is displayed, the zoomed image is moved according to the movement of the mouse, and the cursor position can be specified.

The zoom ratio can be set to 2X, 3X or 4X. Pressing increases the zoom ratio and pressing decreases it.

When is pressed while the zoom ratio is 2X, the cursor zoom window

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and corresponding point zoom window disappear.

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowWhen the wheel mouse is used, the zoom ratio can be varied to 2X, 3X and 4X by turning the wheel in the measurement area

Sub-pixel pointingSub-pixel pointing specifies finely cursor position at a narrower interval than pixel interval of an original image. When the cursor zoom window is displayed, press and hold the mouse button and move the cursor to the desired point on the image.

4.4 To modify the existing measurement points and base pointThe positions of existing measurement points and base points can be modified to obtain more correct measurement results. To change the measurement point position, place the cursor on the desired point in the left image. While observing the cursor zoom window, bring the center of the cursor (or the tip of the arrow if the cursor is arrow-shaped) inside the square region circumscribing the cross indicating the measurement point.

With the cursor at that point, hold the mouse left button depressed and move the cursor to the desired point, and then release the mouse left button. At this time, confirm that the position of the corresponding point in the right image is not far from the cursor position in the left image.

When the measurement point is repositioned, the displayed measurement result changes because re-measurement is performed immediately. The new measurement result is displayed in the upper part of the Stereo Measurement window as shown in Figure 4.4.1.The object distance is displayed directly to the right of the measurement result to indicate the distance from the scope's distal end to the measurement target. In addition, the auxiliary measurement result may also be displayed to the right of the object distance. The significances of the measurement and auxiliary results in each measurement mode areshown in Table, 4.4.1.

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Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowTable 4.4.1

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In the Point to Line, Depth and Offset modes, the positions of the reference points can be modified as well as the measurement points as shown in Figure, 4.4.3 The measurement result also changes when the

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Point to Line Distance from the reference plane

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Depth Distance from the reference plane

Tilting angles h and v of scope's distal end with respect to the reference plane (Figure, 4.4.2. Unit: )

Lines Total length of folded line. Length of last segment in the folded line.

Area Area of enclosed polygon Circumferential length of the enclosed polygon.

Multi Width, depth and area of the broken space (Displayed in individual result boxes. Not displayed if measurement failed.)

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Offset Distance from the reference plane.

Distance between the reference points

Profile Distance between two points on the extremities of the detected shape. (Not displayed if the shape detection failed.)

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Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement Windowpositions of the reference points are modified.

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4.5 To add new measurement pointsNew measurement points can be added while leaving the existing measurement points. An additional measurement is performed every time a new measurement point is added. The maximum total number of measurements is 20 per image.

When entering a measurement point, simply moving the mouse moves the cursor in 1-pixel step. Clicking the mouse on the desired position enters a measurement point at that position.

To enter a measurement point more accurately in the desired position, first move the cursor to the proximity of the target position ( 1 in Figure, 4.5.1).

Next, holding the mouse left button, move the cursor to the accurate target position while observing the cursor zoom window, and release the mouse left button ( 2 in Figure, 4.5.1). A measurement point is added to that position. At this time, confirm that the position of the correspondingpoint in the right image is not far from the position of the cursor in the left image.

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Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowDistanceWhen two points are entered newly, the distance between the two points is measured.

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Point to LineWhen a point is entered newly, the distance from the reference line to the point is measured.

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OffsetWhen a point is entered newly, the distance from the reference line to that point is measured. At this time, an offset line that passes through the newly entered point and is parallel with the reference line is displayed.

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Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowDepthWhen a point is entered newly, the distance from the reference plane to that point is measured.

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LinesEvery time a point is entered newly, the total length of the segments in the continuous folded line is measured. Up to 20 measurement points can be entered per folded line.

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Press the right button of the mouse to open a menu.

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Click [End Point] to complete the current measurement. If another point is entered, the total length of the newly created folded line can be measured.

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Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowAreaWhen three or more points are entered to form a polygon, the area of the polygon is measured.

The polygon can be closed in either method below.

Method 1 After entering the last point of the polygon, press the mouse right button.

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When a menu appears, click [Ent Point] to close the polygon.

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Method 2 After entering the last point of the polygon, enter an auxiliary point so that the segment to the auxiliary point crosses the first segment of the polygon.

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The polygon is closed.

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MultiNo measurement point can be added in this measurement. It is necessary to clear existing measurement results by referring to Section 4.9, To delete all the measurement results and then start a new measurement as described in Section 4.11, To start new measurement.

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Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowProfileWhen two points are entered newly, the surface profile across the two points is detected and displayed on the left image. The distance between the two points at the extremities of the detected surface profile is also measured.

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4.6 To delete an existing measurement point or base pointPress the right button of the mouse to display a menu and click [Clear Point] from it. Alternatively, click the [Clear Point] button on the toolbar. Each click of either button deletes the previously entered measurement or base point in the reverse order of their entries.

A measurement point or base point can also be deleted by pressing the Backspace key.

4.7 To save the image of the current Stereo Measurement WindowWhen the position of an existing measurement point or base point is modified or a new measurement point is added, the measurement result is updated or added. The view of the Measurement window showing new measurement result, displayed in this way, can be saved as a JPEG image, which can later be viewed using standard image display software provided with Windows.Click the [Screen Capture] button on the toolbar. The [Save As] dialog box will appear.

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Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowSelect the save destination location and enter the filename. Note that the file type is restricted to JPEG.

Click the [Save] button in the dialog box. The image of the Stereo Measurement window being displayed is saved in the JPEG format together with the image in the window.

If the file with the same filename as the entered filename already exists in the selected save destination location, a dialog box is displayed to confirm overwriting of the existing file. If you do not want to overwrite the existing file, click [No] and change the save destination location or filename.

4.8 To save the image by adding new measurement resultsWhen the position of an existing measurement point or base point is modified or a new measurement point is added, the measurement result is updated or added. The image displayed in this way can be saved together with the new measurement results. The saved image can later be viewed using either IPLEX VIEWER or IPLEX VIEWER PLUS. When it is opened with IPLEX VIEWER PLUS, the measurement results can be modified or added further.

Click the [Save Results] button on the toolbar. The [Save As] dialog box will appear.

Select the save destination location and enter the filename. Note that the file type is restricted to the type of the image file being displayed.

Click the [Save] button in the dialog box. The image being displayed in the Stereo Measurement window is saved together with the new measurement results.

If the file with the same filename as the entered filename already exists in the selected save destination location, a dialog box is displayed to confirm overwriting of the existing file. If you do not want to overwrite the existing file, click [No] and change the save destination location or filename.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS24

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement Window4.9 To delete all the measurement resultsWhen performing a new measurement on the image being displayed, all of the previous measurement results displayed on the image can be deleted.

Click the right button of the mouse to display a menu and click [Clear All] from it. Alternatively, click the [Clear All] button on the toolbar. In either case, a dialog box appears to confirm the deletion of all the measurement results.

Click [Yes] when you want to delete all of the current measurement results as well as the measurement points.

All of the measurement results can also be deleted by pressing the Del key.

4.10 To change the measurement modeNew measurements in a measurement mode other than the current measurement mode can be performed on the image being displayed. Changing the measurement mode deletes all of the currently existing measurement results.

Click the [Measurement mode] button on the top left part of the Stereo Measurement window. If some or all of the existing measurement results are not yet saved, a dialog box is displayed to confirm if you want to save the measurement results together with the current image.

Click [Yes] to save the existing measurement results together with the image (see Section 4.8, To save the image by adding new measurement results). Then, the measurement mode is switched.

If you click [No], the previous measurement results are abandoned and the measurement mode is switched.

The measurement modes are switched in the following order.

4.11 To start new measurementFor measurements in the Depth, Lines, Area or Profile mode, see Section 4.5, To add new measurement points

Point to Line or OffsetIn the left image, enter the two points to set a reference line.

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Enter the point to be measured in the left image. At this time, confirm that the position of the corresponding point in the right image is not far from the position of the cursor in the left image. The distance from the reference line to the entered point will be measured.

In the Offset modes, an offset line that passes through the newly entered point and is parallel with the reference line is displayed.

Figure 4.11.2

DepthIn the left image, enter the three points as the vertexes of the triangle to be used as the reference plane.

Figure 4.11.3

Two points to set a reference line

Point to be measured

Vertexes of the triangle to be used as the reference planeIPLEX VIEWER PLUS26

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowEnter the point to be measured in the left image. At this time, confirm that the position of the corresponding point in the right image is not far from the position of the cursor in the left image. The distance from the reference plane to the entered point will be measured.

Figure 4.11.4

MultiIn the left image, enter the two points at the two ends of the break section. At this time, confirm that the position of the corresponding point in the right image is not far from the position of the cursor in the left image. Width W, depth D and area A of the break section will be measured.

Figure 4.11.5

Point to be measured

Two points at the extremities of the breakIPLEX VIEWER PLUS 27

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement Window4.12 To change the colors and widths of image-drawing linesClick the [Options] button on the toolbar. The [Options] dialog box appears.

Figure 4.12.1

The measurement line width (thickness) can be selected from the range between 1 and 5 dots. The initial setup of this software is 1 dot.

Clicking the [Color Select] button opens the [Color] dialog box, which can be used to select the color of the measurement lines as required. The initial setup of this software is yellow.

Figure 4.12.2

Measurement line width option buttons

Reference line width option buttons

[Unit]drop-down list box

[Cursor shape]drop-down list box

Measurement line color select button

Reference line color select buttonIPLEX VIEWER PLUS28

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowThe reference line width (thickness) can be selected from the range between 1 and 5 dots. The initial setup of this software is 1 dot.

Clicking the [Color Select] button opens the [Color] dialog box, which can be used to select the color of the reference lines as required. The initial setup of this software is light blue.

After selecting the widths and colors of the measurement and reference lines, click the [OK] button in the [Options] dialog box. Hereafter, the selected widths and colors are used in drawing of lines.

4.13 To view or hide the profile graphThe profile graph is used in the Profile mode to show the surface profile measurement result in an easy-to-understand way. The profile graph is displayed on the right image. The profile graph can be either displayed or hidden by the user selection. The initial setup of this software is to display the profile graph.

Figure 4.13.1

Click the [Options] button on the toolbar. The [Options] dialog box appears (see Figure, 4.12.1).

Check or uncheck the [Show Profile Graph] checkbox as desired.

Click the [OK] button in the [Options] dialog box.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS 29

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement Window4.14 To view or hide the operating instructionsThe operating instructions are displayed to indicate the next operation to be performed, such as entry of measurement point. The operating instructions can be either displayed or hidden by the user selection. The initial setup of this software is to hide the operating instructions.

Click the [Options] button on the toolbar. The [Options] dialog box appears (see Figure, 4.12.1).

Check or uncheck the [Show Operating Instruction] checkbox as desired.

Click the [OK] button in the [Options] dialog box.

4.15 To view the mask shapeFor an image that was measured using the IPLEX series, the shape of the mask can be displayed on the image using the mask shape information contained in the measurement environment data.

Click the [Options] button on the toolbar. The [Options] dialog box appears (see Figure, "4.12.1").

Check or uncheck the [Show Mask Line] checkbox as desired.

Click the [OK] button in the [Options] dialog box.

Precise and correct measurement is not possible when the mask shape line is misaligned up, down, right or left or rotated clearly.

4.16 To change the measurement unitWhen an image subjected to measurement using a industrial videoscope such as the IPLEX series is displayed with this software, the measurement results are displayed in the unit used in the measurement (mm or inch). The unit of the measurement result display can be changed as desired.

Click the [Options] button on the toolbar. The [Options] dialog box appears (see Figure, 4.12.1).

In the [Unit] combo box, select either "mm" or "inch."

Click the [OK] button in the [Options] dialog box.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS30

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement Window4.17 To change the cursor shapeThe cursor shape can be changed as desired by the user.

Click the [Options] button on the toolbar. The [Options] dialog box appears (see Figure, 4.12.1).

In the [Cursor Shape] combo box, select one of the white arrow, yellow arrow, white cross and yellow cross. The initial setup of this software is the white cross.

Click the [OK] button in the [Options] dialog box.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS 31

Chapter 5 Displayed Error Messages and Error RemediesChapter 5 Displayed Error Messages and Error Remedies

Error message Remedy

Measurement unsuccessful. Please try again. Modify the measurement point or input another measurement point.

You cannot specify the measurement point due to matching unsuccessful.

Move the cursor to the matching corresponding point or to the position in the right measurement image at which the cursor zoom window is displayed.

Format of this image is not supported for measurement.

An image obtained with Screen Capture cannot be measured. Measure an image obtained with Save Results.

Size of this image is not supported for measurement.

Measure an image file that can be re-measured using this software.

Image adapter type is not stereo. Measure an image recorded using the stereo adapter.

Zoom image is not capable of measurement. Measure an image recorded without using the zoom function.

Modified image is not capable of measurement. A Print Screen image cannot be measured. Measure an ordinary image that was recorded at the same time.

Captured image is not capable of measurement. An image obtained with Screen Capture cannot be measured. Measure an image obtained with Save Results.

This file type is not same as displayed file type. Do not enter the extension of the saved file because it is assigned automatically.

The 20th measurement point has been specified. This point will be set as the end point. Now start next measurement.

The measurement in Lines mode or Area mode should be performed using no more than 20 points.

An invalid area is specified. Input points to form a unique polygon.

The area indication cannot be terminated with the point that is indicated as the endpoint or 20th point.

Input points to form a unique polygon.

Please mark at least 3 measurement points for the End Point to be functional.

Input three or more points before clicking [End Point].

Can not exceed 20 Measurements. When performing more than 20 measurements, open a new image.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS32

Chapter 5 Displayed Error Messages and Error RemediesError message Remedy

The image under measurement is deleted.Hence Measurement window is closed.

Do not delete the image file before the measurement completes.Do not disconnect the medium storing the image file before the measurement completes.

The image under measurement is renamed. Hence Measurement window is closed.

Do not rename the image file or folder before the measurement completes.

There is not enough space on the disk. Save the file in a medium that has a large-enough idle space.

The disk in the destination drive is full. Insert a new disk to continue.

Save the file in a medium that has a large-enough idle space.

There is not enough space on XXXX. You need an additional YYY KB to copy these files.

Save the file in a medium that has a large-enough idle space.

The image being displayed is manipulated.The image window will be closed.

Do not attempt to delete or rename the folder in which the image file being displayed in the image window is saved. Also do not remove the medium storing the image file being displayed in the image window.IPLEX VIEWER PLUS 33

Chapter 6 Specifications

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Chapter 6 SpecificationsItem Specifications

System requirements Windows XP, 2000, Vista or 7 (32 bit version). RAM: 512 MB or more (when the OS is Windows XP or Windows 2000), 1 GB or more (when the OS is Windows Vista or 7).512MB of available hard-disk space or more. CD-ROM drive or CF card slot or PC card slot required. USB Port.1024 x 768 or a larger display.

Displayable still image file formats

BMP, JPEG, PNG, Exif-JPEG and YCbCr type Exif-TIFF.

Displayable movie file formats

AVI, MOV and MPG. (Provided that the PC in use is capable of playing these movie image files)

Playable audio file formats

WAV (Provided that the PC is capable of playing audio).

File/folder operations Display, copy, paste, move, search, delete and rename file(s)/folders.Drag & drop files. Create new folders.

Thumbnail display Displays thumbnails of the files in the selected folder.

Still image display Displays still images in sizes up to 768 x 576 pixels in actual size.Larger still images are displayed in reduced size.Simultaneous display of two still images possible. Display of only the left half of a Stereo measurement image possible.

Overlay display of auxiliary information

Overlay of auxiliary information including filename, title, date of recording and measurement results on still images. Still images with overlaid auxiliary information can be saved in JPEG format, copied to the clipboard, and dragged & dropped to another location.

Re-measurement Stereo re-measurement of an image recorded by connecting the stereo optical adapter to the industrial videoscope such as the IPLEX series (except for a Print Screen image) is possible on the PC.

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IPLEX VIEWER PLUS Ver.3.0F-COVContentsImportant InformationChapter 1 Starting, ExitingChapter 2 Main WindowChapter 3 Image WindowChapter 4 Stereo Measurement WindowChapter 5 Displayed Error Messages and Error RemediesChapter 6 Specifications

Important InformationIntended use of this softwareMeasurement accuracyInstruction manual

Chapter 1 Starting, Exiting1.1 Starting1.2 Exiting

Chapter 2 Main Window2.1 To minimize the window or restore the original size2.2 To view the file hierarchy2.3 To select multiple files2.4 To view a still image file2.5 To Play a movie file2.6 To play an audio file2.7 To copy or move a file(s) or folder2.8 To drag & drop a file2.9 To rename a file or folder2.10 To create a new folder2.11 To delete a file(s) or folder2.12 To rename image files as a batch2.13 To select how a thumbnail is displayed2.14 To group images2.15 To search images2.16 To modify the image information2.17 To edit the note template

Chapter 3 Image Window3.1 To open the Image Window3.2 To scroll images3.3 To overlay image information3.4 To view only the left half of a Stereo measurement image3.5 To copy an image file(s)3.6 To drag & drop an image3.7 To save an image file3.8 To delete an image file(s)3.9 To view two images simultaneously3.10 To perform stereo re-measurement

Chapter 4 Stereo Measurement Window4.1 Stereo measurement target image4.2 To open the Stereo Measurement window4.3 To view the zoom display4.4 To modify the existing measurement points and base point4.5 To add new measurement points4.6 To delete an existing measurement point or base point4.7 To save the image of the current Stereo Measurement Window4.8 To save the image by adding new measurement results4.9 To delete all the measurement results4.10 To change the measurement mode4.11 To start new measurement4.12 To change the colors and widths of image-drawing lines4.13 To view or hide the profile graph4.14 To view or hide the operating instructions4.15 To view the mask shape4.16 To change the measurement unit4.17 To change the cursor shape

Chapter 5 Displayed Error Messages and Error RemediesChapter 6 SpecificationsR-COV

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