PolyWorks|Talisman™

for Android™ mobile devices

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PolyWorks|Talisman User Guide for Android Mobile Devices

2021/03/12
PolyWorks® Metrology Suite 2021
Contents

4 Introduction

5 1. Getting Started
5 1.1 Talisman basics
6 1.1.1 Requirements
7 1.1.2 General information
7 1.2 Starting Talisman
8 1.2.1 Selecting a project
9 1.2.2 Specifying Talisman settings
10 1.2.2.1 Getting help
12 1.3 Interface overview
13 1.3.1 Navigating between pages
14 1.3.2 Using the navigation drawer
14 1.3.2.1 The Projects option

19 2. Working with PolyWorks|Inspector Projects

19 2.1 Aligning using surface points
19 2.2 Measuring objects by probing
21 2.2.1 Probing objects and device position targets
21 2.2.1.1 Getting familiar with the 3D Scene, the Digital Readout, and the
Remote Control in Talisman
22 2.2.1.2 Performing operations in the probing mode
24 2.2.2 Setting probing options
27 2.3 Measuring objects by scanning
30 2.3.1 Getting familiar with the 3D scene in Talisman
32 2.3.2 Setting scanning options
33 2.4 Controlling the device
33 2.4.1 Defining targets
34 2.4.2 Moving the device
37 2.4.3 Changing the device when using multiple laser trackers
37 2.4.4 Using the device-specific tools
40 2.5 Playing a measurement sequence
41 2.6 Using tools

43 3. Working with IMAlign Projects

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Introduction

PolyWorks|Talisman™ is a remote control application for mobile devices. It uses Wi-Fi to

communicate with PolyWorks (PolyWorks|Inspector or IMAlign), which is installed on a
workstation.

The main purpose of Talisman is to help operators when they are performing tasks
away from their workstation running PolyWorks. For example, it allows operators to do
the following:

 View the PolyWorks|Inspector™ or IMAlign™ 3D scene (or PolyWorks|Inspector Digital

Readout) in front of the measured piece. This capability can be used either for laser
scanning or probing.

 Get access to certain tools and options that are useful when probing or scanning on
the shop floor.

 Reconfigure the measurement device.

 Read messages and answering questions.

 Hear the audio feedback.

The purpose of this document is to explain how to use Talisman on an Android device.
It does not explain the functionalities or options that are specific to the
PolyWorks|Inspector or IMAlign module. These are explained in the
PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide or the IMAlign Reference Guide. Note that all the
screenshots were taken from a Nexus 5 mobile device and that user interfaces may vary
from device to device.

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1. Getting Started

1.1 Talisman basics

Talisman is based on a client/server technology. Here is a diagram that illustrates both
sides, client and server.

Wi-Fi Router

Server Client

The PolyWorks Metrology Suite is installed on the workstation that acts as a server,
while Talisman is installed on the mobile device, which acts as the client. Note that
Talisman works with the PolyWorks|Inspector and the IMAlign modules of the
PolyWorks Metrology Suite.

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1.1.1 Requirements

Before using Talisman, the following requirements must be met:

 The setup for using Talisman must have been performed. For more information, see
the Talisman Network Security and Setup Guide available from the Help > Reference
Guides > PolyWorks|Talisman submenu of the Workspace Manager.

 The workstation and the mobile device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi
network.

 The PolyWorks server must be enabled in the PolyWorks Metrology Suite:

 In Workspace Manager, choose Tools > Options. The Workspace Manager Options
dialog box opens.

 Click Talisman in the left part of the dialog box.

 Make sure that the PolyWorks server for Talisman option is selected, then click
Apply.

 PolyWorks|Inspector or IMAlign must be open on the workstation. When the

PolyWorks server for Talisman is enabled, the Talisman icon (shown to the
right) is displayed on the PolyWorks|Inspector or IMAlign status bar to
indicate that the current project is available to communicate with a Talisman
client.

Note that the arrow located beside the Talisman icon allows viewing
information on the PolyWorks server and restarting the server. These menu
items are to be used by a network administrator, and are explained in the
Talisman Network Security and Setup Guide available from the Help >
Reference Guides > PolyWorks|Talisman submenu of the Workspace Manager.

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1.1.2 General information

Messages

When a message is displayed on the server (e.g., a connection to the probing device is
required), the same message is displayed on the mobile device. When you answer the
message on the mobile device, it closes the message and sends the answer to the
server, and vice versa.

Language

When Talisman is opened for the first time, the language used in the display is the one
specified for the mobile device. Once connected to the PolyWorks server, Talisman
synchronizes with the server to use the same language as the one specified in the
PolyWorks Metrology Suite.

Sounds

If a sound is played on the server (e.g., a scan line is acquired), the same sound is played
on the mobile device. This is the default behavior. It can be changed using the Talisman
options (see Section 2.6 Using tools or Chapter 3 Working with IMAlign Projects).

1.2 Starting Talisman

Once installed on an Android device, Talisman is available in the list of apps. Tap the
Talisman app to start it.

The first page displayed is the Welcome page of Talisman. Talisman automatically
proceeds with the project detection. It searches for open projects on the server (i.e., the
projects whose Talisman functionality is enabled). The list of available projects is
displayed on the screen.

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You can either select a project (see Section 1.2.1 Selecting a project), or specify the
Talisman settings (see Section 1.2.2 Specifying Talisman settings).

If you encounter any problems, make sure that your setup meets the requirements
listed in Section 1.1.1 Requirements.

1.2.1 Selecting a project

In the list of projects displayed, each one is identified using the following information:

Project name

Workspace where the project is located

User name, followed by the workstation name

Module icon (either PolyWorks| where the project is located
Inspector or IMAlign)

On tapping a project name, the following occurs:

 On the client (Talisman):

The connection is established with the server, and the project can be viewed in
Talisman.

 On the server (workstation):

In the PolyWorks|Inspector or IMAlign module, the Talisman icon displayed in the

lower-right part of the module changes, as shown to the right, to indicate that the
connection is established.

Note that the arrow located beside the Talisman icon allows viewing information on
the PolyWorks server for Talisman and restarting the server. These menu items are to
be used by a network administrator, and are explained in the Talisman Network
Security and Setup Guide available from the Help > Reference Guides >
PolyWorks|Talisman submenu of the Workspace Manager.

Talisman can be connected to only one project at a time. However, you can quickly
connect to another project by tapping the Projects option and selecting another
project.

For information on the user interface and the different tools available in Talisman, see
Section 1.3.2 Using the navigation drawer.

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1.2.2 Specifying Talisman settings

When tapping the action overflow button (shown to the right) in the top right corner of
the action bar, it allows specifying the parameters for the Talisman application on the
Android device. If there is no action overflow button, the Talisman parameters can be
accessed by pressing the physical menu button of the device.

Note that the list of parameters is contextual. Some parameters are offered only when
Talisman is connected to a project, while others are offered only when no connection
has yet been established.

Talisman is connected to Talisman is not connected

a project to a project

You can specify the following items:

 Automatic discovery – Choose how projects are detected: Tap to enable/disable

Automatic discovery. Enable this setting to display projects from available
PolyWorks servers, or disable it to access the projects of a specific PolyWorks server
by specifying its IP address. By default, the parameter is enabled.

 Lock orientation – Lock the page orientation (portrait or landscape): Tap to change
the page orientation. By default, the parameter is disabled.

 High definition – Choose the resolution of real-time 3D scene images sent by the
server: Tap to change the resolution. By default, the parameter is enabled, which
means that the resolution is of high definition. It corresponds to the exact
dimensions (in pixels) of the display zone. The result is better, but the performance is
lower. When the value is set to OFF, it means that the resolution is of low definition.

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 Server display – Change the server display setting: Tap to enable/disable the display
on the server when using the 3D Scene page. By default, the parameter is enabled,
which means that images are displayed on both the client and the server. If real-time
images lag, disable Server display to restrict the display to the client only. In this
case, the 3D scene on the server is replaced by the following message:

 Choose the sound source (e.g., sounds that are played when new points are
acquired), either Client Only, Server Only, or Client and server. The default value is
Client and server.

 Access the Advanced settings, which allows specifying the static port used to
connect to the PolyWorks server. It also allows resetting all the application settings.
To get more information on the Talisman client version, tap About Talisman.

 Refer to the Help page or the Demo Video to get information on the application (see
Section 1.2.2.1 Getting help).

To close the page, tap the Up caret when applicable, or the Back button.

1.2.2.1 Getting help

The button, when you are not connected to a project, allows obtaining information
on how to get started with Talisman, either in the form of a help page or a

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demonstration video. If this button is not shown on the screen, this information can
also be obtained by pressing the physical menu button of the device.

 The Help page provides the main steps for getting started with Talisman. It
summarizes the requirements that must be met to use the application.

To return to the Select a project page of Talisman, tap the Up caret or the Back
button.

 The video is available on the Internet to demonstrate Talisman in action. When

tapping the Demo Video button on the mobile device, the video is automatically
launched.

To return to the Select a project page of Talisman, tap the Back button.

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1.3 Interface overview

Typically, a page in Talisman contains the items described below. The following is an
example for an PolyWorks|Inspector project.

(a) (c) (f)

(d)

(e)
(b)

(a) - Up button, which allows opening the navigation drawer.

(b) - Navigation drawer (see the following sections for information on each navigation
option).

(c) - Page name, which corresponds to the name of the current action category.

(d) - The name of the project to which Talisman is connected.

(e) - List of actions or action categories available on the current page. When an action is
chosen, the action is immediately performed. When an action category is chosen, it
opens a page that contains the actions of this category.

(f) - Action overflow button (shown to the right), which allows accessing the Settings
page of Talisman (see Section 1.2.2 Specifying Talisman settings). This button is not
available on devices with physical buttons.

Note that the last page selected in the navigation drawer, before exiting the
application, becomes the default page the next time that you open the Talisman
application.

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1.3.1 Navigating between pages

Each main page contains the Up button, found in the action bar, that allows opening
the navigation drawer. This drawer can also be opened by swiping a finger from the left
edge of the screen. The navigation drawer that follows is displayed when working with
PolyWorks|Inspector projects. For IMAlign projects, only the Projects and Tools
navigation options are available.

Up button Action bar

Navigation
drawer

For information on these options, see the appropriate subsections:

 Projects – see Section 1.3.2.1 The Projects option

 Align – see Section 1.3.2.2 The Align option

 Measure – see Section 1.3.2.3 The Measure option

 Device – see Section 1.3.2.4 The Device option

 Tools – see Section 1.3.2.5 The Tools option

You can navigate from one category to another by tapping the appropriate option.
Each category offers one or more pages of tools, which can also be navigated by
tapping the appropriate item.

To return to a previous page, tap the Up caret located in the upper-left corner of the
page (only displayed if applicable). See the example shown to the right. When the caret
allows returning to a main page (for example, Measure or Device), the page name is
displayed next to the caret.

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1.3.2 Using the navigation drawer

The Talisman user interface has been designed to be easy to use. As explained in
Section 1.3.1 Navigating between pages, up to five options may be available, which
allow accessing a category of tools. Each option is described in the present section.

1.3.2.1 The Projects option

When tapping the Projects option, a page of the same name is displayed (see below). It
displays the list of projects, and a check mark is displayed next to the currently active
project. To open a new project in Talisman, simply tap the desired project.

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1.3.2.2 The Align option

The Align option is available for PolyWorks|Inspector projects only.

When tapping the Align option, a page of the same name is displayed (see below). It
offers a functionality, called Probe Surface Points, that allows matching the device
coordinate system to the project coordinate system by aligning probed points to same
locations on Reference objects. The transformation matrix obtained is then used to
transform the acquired points.

For information on how to probe surface points, see Section 2.1 Aligning using surface
points.

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1.3.2.3 The Measure option

The Measure option is available for PolyWorks|Inspector projects only.

When tapping the Measure option, a page of the same name is displayed (see below).
It offers tools that allow probing and scanning objects.

The Measure option allows the following operations for each object category:

 Data Objects – Probing surface and boundary point clouds, and scanning objects.

 Features – Probing features.

 Comparison Points– Probing surface and trimmed edge comparison points.

For more information, see Section 2.2 Measuring objects by probing and Section 2.3
Measuring objects by scanning.

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1.3.2.4 The Device option

The Device option is available for PolyWorks|Inspector projects only.

When tapping the Device option, a page of the same name is displayed (see below). It
offers tools that allow controlling the probing device. The tools offered depend on the
selected device.

When a device is selected, its name is indicated in the upper part of the page. It is
followed by the active device position.

Device name Active device

position

The Device option can be used to:

 Probe a specified primitive type to obtain points used to define targets.

 Move the hardware device to a new position.

 Use device-specific tools, for example, to activate or deactivate functionalities, to

search for targets, or to orient the device differently.

For more information, see Section 2.4 Controlling the device.

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1.3.2.5 The Tools option

The Tools option is available for both PolyWorks|Inspector and IMAlign projects.
However, some functionalities apply to PolyWorks|Inspector only.

When tapping the Tools option, a page of the same name is displayed (see below). It
offers general-purpose functionalities.

PolyWorks|Inspector projects IMAlign projects

The Tools option can be used to:

 Save the project.

 Use the Play Inspection tool (PolyWorks|Inspector projects only).

 Display the 3D scene.

 Display the Digital Readout (DRO) window (PolyWorks|Inspector projects only).

 Launch macro scripts found in the Talisman macro subfolder.

 Configure the probing device (PolyWorks|Inspector projects only).

 Specify scanning options (PolyWorks|Inspector projects only).

For more information, see Section 2.6 Using tools (PolyWorks|Inspector projects) or
Chapter 3 Working with IMAlign Projects (IMAlign projects).

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Projects

2.1 Aligning using surface points

Talisman allows aligning the probing device to the Reference objects in the current
project so that any points acquired afterward are correctly positioned with respect to
the Reference objects. See the “Aligning using surface points” section of the
PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide for more information.

To align using surface points:

1. On the server, make sure that a connection is established with the device.

2. In the Align option of Talisman, tap Probe Surface Points.

The following occurs:

 On the server (workstation):

The corresponding operation is launched in the PolyWorks|Inspector module

(i.e., Align > Surface Points).

The Align Surface Points pane opens. It is used to edit surface point and
destination point parameter values after the surface points have been created
and before the source points have been probed. When the source points have
been probed and the alignment process has been completed, the results can
also be viewed in this pane.

 On the client (Talisman):

The interface changes for one of the following viewing modes: 3D Scene, Digital
Readout, or Remote Control. To change the viewing mode, see Section 2.2.2
Setting probing options.

The probing mode is launched, and is detailed in Section 2.2.1 Probing objects and
device position targets.

2.2 Measuring objects by probing

Talisman allows measuring the following objects using the Probe method:

 Surface point clouds

 Boundary point clouds

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 Features

 Comparison Points

This section explains how to measure objects by using Talisman from the beginning to
the end of the probing operation. If you have started the probing operation from the
server, the 3D scene is automatically displayed in Talisman. In this case, go to Section
2.2.1 Probing objects and device position targets.

To measure objects using Talisman:

1. On the server, make sure that a connection is established with the device.

2. In the Measure option of Talisman, tap Data Objects, Features, or Comparison

Points.

A page displays to offer additional choices.

3. Tap the item that corresponds to your choice.

A connection is automatically established with the selected device (if it was not
previously connected).

 On the server (workstation):

One of the following operations is launched in the PolyWorks|Inspector module:

 Tools > Data Objects > Probe Surface Point Clouds

 Tools > Data Objects > Probe Boundary Point Clouds

 Measure > Features > Create

 Measure > Comparison Points > Create > Surface Points

 Measure > Comparison Points > Create > Trimmed Edge Points

The dialog box used to set the probing parameters opens. You can change these
parameters on the server only.

 On the client (Talisman):

The interface changes for one of the following viewing modes: 3D Scene, Digital
Readout, or Remote Control. To change the viewing mode, see Section 2.2.1.2.1
Changing the viewing mode.

The probing mode is launched, and is detailed in Section 2.2.1 Probing objects and
device position targets.

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2.2.1 Probing objects and device position targets

When the probing operation is launched, the display in Talisman changes for one of the
following viewing modes: 3D Scene (a), Digital Readout (b), or Remote Control (c).

(a) (b) (c)

2.2.1.1 Getting familiar with the 3D Scene, the Digital Readout, and the Remote
Control in Talisman

The interface of the viewing modes has been designed to be user friendly. If you are
familiar with the 3D Scene and the Digital Readout in PolyWorks|Inspector, you will
notice that they look the same in Talisman. Only the Remote Control is specific to
Talisman.

Since the purpose of the viewing modes is the same (i.e., probing objects and device
position targets), they share common items in both the action bar and navigation bar.

Shown as
Action bar Navigation bar large push
buttons
when using
the Remote
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Control

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Action bar

(a) – Up caret that allows exiting the probing mode. It can also be used to confirm
the probing of an object.

(b) – Probing information. Depending on the current probing operation, the

following information can be displayed:
• Name of the object being probed or the probing type.
• Probing device status.
• Number of points probed. It is replaced by an instruction to confirm the
end of the operation (if the object measurement confirmation option has
been enabled in the PolyWorks|Inspector probing options).
• Number of targets or number of sides.

(c) – Button used to change the viewing mode (see Section 2.2.1.2.1 Changing the
viewing mode).

Navigation bar

Note that the buttons explained below are displayed only if they are relevant in the
current context (e.g., the button that allows setting options is not displayed when an
object measurement confirmation is required).

(d) – Button that can be used to:

• Access probing options (see Section 2.2.2 Setting probing options).
• Control the device (see Section 2.4.4 Using the device-specific tools).
• Run macro scripts (see Section 2.6 Using tools).
This button is available only when a connection is established with the device
or when macro scripts are available.

(e) – Button that allows acquiring a single point or starting/stopping a continuous

probing mode. In a continuous probing mode, it changes for to indicate
that point acquisition can be interrupted. Available only if supported by the
device.

(f) – Button that allows ending the probing operation. Available only if supported by
the device.

(g) – Button that offers two choices:

– Undo the last acquired point.

– Reprobe the object.

2.2.1.2 Performing operations in the probing mode

When the probing mode is launched, the following operations can be performed:

 Change the viewing mode (e.g., to change from the 3D scene to the Remote Control).
See Section 2.2.1.2.1 Changing the viewing mode.

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 In the 3D scene viewing mode, change the viewpoint by proceeding as follows:

 Drag to translate.

 Tap and drag to rotate.

 Pinch open/close combined with rotation to zoom and rotate about the viewing
axis.

 Double tap to center.

 Start/stop the probing operation, acquiring points, confirming the measurement,

undoing the last-probed point, or reprobing the object using the toolbar buttons
described above.

 Set the probing options related to the device, which are available by tapping the
button located either on the 3D Scene toolbar, on the Digital Readout toolbar, or on
the Remote Control toolbar.

These options may have been predefined on the server. However, the most
frequently used probing options (e.g., device selection, probe or reflector selection,
tip diameter, measurement mode) can be modified in Talisman. See Section 2.2.2
Setting probing options for more information.

Note the following particularities:

3D Scene viewing mode:

On the server, avoid minimizing the PolyWorks|Inspector module or hiding the 3D
Scene pane behind another pane. This can cause problems with the display of the
3D scene on Talisman. Note, however, that using a screen saver does not affect the
display.

Digital Readout viewing mode:

In the Build/Inspect mode, one Digital Readout is displayed for each object (or
group of objects) when the operation is performed using multiple distances at the
same time, replicating the same layout as in PolyWorks|Inspector.

2.2.1.2.1 Changing the viewing mode

When the probing mode is launched for the first time, the 3D scene is displayed by
default. It can be changed for another viewing mode (e.g., the Digital Readout).

To change the viewing mode:

1. In the 3D Scene, Digital Readout, or Remote Control viewing mode, tap the
rightmost button on the navigation bar (as shown below).

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The following choices are offered. Note that the remote control is available only for
the devices that can be controlled using the Start/Stop Measurement and End
Probing buttons.

2. Tap one of these choices.

The viewing mode changes accordingly.

2.2.2 Setting probing options

Probing options can be changed at any time in Talisman. Use one of the following
methods to access the Probing Options page:

 Tap the Tools option in the Talisman navigation drawer, then choose Probing
Options.

 In a viewing mode (3D Scene, DRO, or Remote Control), tap the button (shown to the
right) used to access settings, then tap the icon.

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The Probing Options page is displayed.

It offers the following options:

Device
Indicates the current device and allows accessing the list of available devices.

Probe / Reflector
Indicates the tool (probe or reflector) that is currently used and allows accessing
the list of available probes or reflectors.

Tip Diameter/Reflector Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the tool (probe or reflector).

Mode
Indicates the probing mode and allows accessing the list of modes offered by the
selected device. Available only when the choice of probing mode is supported by
the device.

Continuous Time (ms)

Indicates the time in milliseconds (ms) for continuous time probing modes, and
allows specifying a new one.

Continuous Distance
Indicates the 3D distance for continuous distance probing modes, and allows
specifying a new one.

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Stability trigger
An option that enables automatically probing points as soon as the tool is stable
for a given period of time.

Compensation point trigger

An option that enables capturing a compensation point automatically using a
distance as the trigger.

Air Temperature
Indicates the temperature in degrees Celsius (oC) or Fahrenheit (oF).

Relative Humidity
Indicates the relative humidity.

Air Pressure
Indicates the air pressure in kilopascals (kPa), millibars (mbar), or inches of
mercury (inHg).

3D Scene DRO
An option that enables the Digital Readout display in the upper-right part of the
3D scene (like in PolyWorks|Inspector), as shown below. This option is enabled by
default.

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2.3 Measuring objects by scanning

Talisman allows remotely controlling and viewing scanning operations, as well as
setting scanning options. Note that any operation performed on the client updates the
server, and vice versa.

This section explains how to scan objects by using Talisman from the beginning to the
end of the scanning operation. For more information on the scanning operations and
options that are specific to the PolyWorks|Inspector module, see the “Plug-ins for
Scanning Objects” chapter of the PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide.

To scan objects using Talisman:

1. In the Tools option, tap Scanning Options.

2. Specify a Device.

3. If desired, enable or disable any quality metrics and specify the value of their main
parameter.

4. Tap the Up caret.

5. In the Measure option, tap Data Objects, then Scan.

The Scan page is displayed.

6. Set the appropriate parameters.

The following parameters are offered:

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Scan type
Indicates the current scan type, and allows accessing the list of scan
types, i.e. Surface Scanning, Surface and Boundary Scanning, and
Sharp Edge Scanning.

The Surface Data Object section is available for the Surface Scanning and the
Surface and Boundary Scanning scan types. It offers the following parameters,
which define the surface Data object:

Data Object
Indicates the current surface Data object to receive the points to be
acquired, and allows accessing the list of available surface Data objects.

Name
Indicates the name of the new surface Data object, and allows specifying
a new one. Available only if the surface Data Object is set to (Create
New).

The Boundary Data Object section is available for the Sharp Edge Scanning and
the Surface and Boundary Scanning scan types. It offers the following parameters,
which define the boundary Data object:

Data Object
Indicates the current boundary Data object to receive the points to be
acquired, and allows accessing the list of available boundary Data
objects.

Name
Indicates the name of the new boundary Data object, and allows
specifying a new one. Available only if the boundary Data Object is set
to (Create New).

The Parameters section offers the following parameters, depending on the

selected scan type:

Real-Time Quality Meshing

Enables scanning surface Data objects using real-time quality meshing.
Available for the Surface Scanning and the Surface and Boundary
Scanning scan types.

Final Data Type

Indicates the data type (i.e., Polygonal Model or Point Cloud from
Mesh) for the surface Data objects to be acquired, and allows specifying
a new one. Available when Real-Time Quality Meshing is selected.

Profile
Indicates the current scanning profile, and allows accessing the list of
standard and user-defined profiles. Note that new profiles can only be
created and deleted in the PolyWorks|Inspector module.

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Real-Time Comparison
Enables real-time comparison of scanned data to Reference objects.
Available for the Surface Scanning and the Surface and Boundary
Scanning scan types, when Real-Time Quality Meshing is deactivated.

Test Mode
Enables the test mode. When activated, “Test Mode” is displayed in the
top-left corner of the 3D scene as a reminder that the temporary scan
data will be deleted when the scanning session is over. Available for the
Surface Scanning and the Surface and Boundary Scanning scan types.

7. Tap Start Scan to launch the scanning mode.

The 3D scene is displayed. For more information on how to interact with the 3D
scene, see Section 2.3.1 Getting familiar with the 3D scene in Talisman.

When finished, tap the Up caret ( ) or the End Scan button ( ) to end the scanning
mode.

7.1 If scanning a polygonal model, the Finalize Mesh button is displayed in

the 3D scene. If scanning using point cloud from mesh, the Finish Scan
button is displayed.

 If scanning a polygonal model, tap Finalize Mesh or tap the Up caret

( ) to finalize the mesh.

 If scanning a point cloud from mesh, tap Finish Scan or tap the Up caret
( ) to end the scanning session.

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The Data Objects page of the Measure option is displayed.

If you need to move the device to a new location, there is a mechanism that involves
defining targets in the current device position, performing a move device operation,
and then probing targets in the new device position. See Section 2.4.1 Defining targets
and Section 2.4.2 Moving the device.

2.3.1 Getting familiar with the 3D scene in Talisman

The mobile device can be used to view and control a line scanning session. When the
scanning mode is launched from either the server or the client, the 3D Scene is
displayed in Talisman as follows:

The 3D scene offers an action bar, which displays information relative to the scanning,
as well as a navigation bar, which allows controlling the scanning session. They are
shown and explained below:

Action bar Navigation bar

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)

Action bar

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(a) – Up caret that allows ending the scanning mode and exiting the 3D scene. The
Data Objects page of the Measure option is then displayed.
If scanning a polygonal model, you will be asked to either finalize the mesh or
delete the acquired scan passes before exiting the 3D scene.

(b) – Name of the Data object(s) that will receive the scanned points.

(c) – Scan type (i.e., Surface Scanning, Surface and Boundary Scanning, or Sharp
Edge Scanning).

(d) – Number of points scanned since the beginning of the scanning session.

Navigation bar

(e) – Button that opens the following menu (not available for Sharp Edge Scanning):

• Enable quality metrics when scanning using real-time quality meshing.

• Access scanning options (see Section 2.3.2 Setting scanning options).
• Enable Real-Time Comparison when scanning without real-time quality
meshing.
• Access the Move Device page during a Play Inspection sequence (see
Section 2.4.2 Moving the device).

(f) – Button that offers two choices:

Starts scan line data acquisition.

Ends scan line data acquisition. When scanning a point cloud, the 3D
scene is dismissed, and the Data Objects page of the Measure option is
displayed.

(g) – Button that allows deleting the last scan pass.

Note that if you are scanning with Test Mode enabled, “Test Mode” is displayed in the
top-left corner of the 3D scene to remind you that the temporary scan data will be
deleted when the scanning session is over.

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2.3.2 Setting scanning options

Certain scanning options can be specified from Talisman, namely the scanning device
and quality metrics. To specify any other scanning options, use the Line Scan Options
dialog box in the PolyWorks|Inspector module, accessed by pressing the Options
button of the main dialog box of plug-ins.

To change the scanning options available in Talisman, use one of the following
methods:

 In the Tools option of the Talisman navigation bar, tap Scanning Options.

 In the 3D scene when scanning a polygonal model, tap the button (shown to the
right) used to access settings, then tap the icon.

The Scanning Options page is displayed.

Accessed from the Tools option Accessed from the 3D scene

Note that Device and Detect Misaligned Scan Passes are not available when scanning
options are accessed from the 3D scene.

For more information on quality metrics, see the “Plug-ins for Scanning Objects”
chapter of the PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide.

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2.4 Controlling the device

Most of the tools available on the PolyWorks|Inspector Device Positions and Probing
Device Control toolbars are also available in Talisman. They can be used to:

 Probe point, circle, or sphere targets.

 Create a new device position.

 Use tools for a laser tracker device only, such as Go Home, Go Front, Go to XYZ, Find
Target, Change Face, and Orient to Gravity.

In Talisman, these tools are available through the Device option. Note that the tools
used to control a laser tracker device are also offered while the probing mode is
enabled. See the following subsections for more information.

2.4.1 Defining targets

The Define Targets tool allows defining the targets that will be used to align device
positions. The following procedure explains how to define targets using Talisman.

For complete information on how to use multiple device positions, see the “Device
Positions” chapter of the PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide.

To define targets:

1. In the Device option, tap Define Targets.

Three choices are offered:

2. Tap the item that corresponds to your choice.

The following occurs:

A connection is automatically established with the selected device (if it was not
previously connected). Then:

 On the server (workstation):

The corresponding operation is launched in the PolyWorks|Inspector module

(Tools > Device Positions> Define Measured Device Position Targets), and the dialog
box used to set the probing parameters opens. You can change these

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parameters on the server only. For more information, see the “Defining
measured targets” section of the PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide.

 On the client (Talisman):

The interface changes for one of the following viewing modes: 3D Scene, Digital
Readout, or Remote Control. To change the viewing mode, see Section 2.2.1.2.1
Changing the viewing mode.

The probing mode is launched, and is detailed in Section 2.2.1 Probing objects and
device position targets.

2.4.2 Moving the device

The Move Device tool allows creating a new device position or changing the active
device position. The following procedure explains how to use this tool in Talisman.

For complete information on how to use multiple device positions, see the “Device
Positions” chapter of the PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide.

To move a device:

1. In the Device option, tap Move Device.

The following page is displayed.

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Note that the functionality can also be launched in the context of Play Inspection. In
this case, the following particularities apply:

 The page header is slightly different from the one shown above since it
contains guiding instructions.

 A Close button is offered at the bottom of the page. It allows closing the
page without performing the Move Device operation.

2. Set the appropriate parameters:

Device Position
Specifies whether the position is a new one or an existing one:

 When (Create New) is displayed, the following item is offered:

Name
Specifies the default name of the new device position. Tap this name to
display an onscreen keyboard that allows changing the name.

 When an existing device position is displayed (i.e., in the

PolyWorks|Inspector module, the active device position is not the last device
position), it can be changed by tapping it and choosing another one in the
Device Position page. This page contains the device positions that have
been subsequently created and for which one of the following applies:

 No target is defined for the device position.

 The device position is not used by any object.

Laser Tracker
Displayed only when the device position is already associated with a specific laser
tracker. Specifies which specific laser tracker is associated with the device position,
or that no specific laser tracker is associated with the device position (i.e., (No
Specific Device)).

Alignment
Specifies the alignment method currently used and allows accessing the list of
available methods (i.e., Custom, Targets, or Device Localization).

For more information, see the “Device Positions” chapter of the

PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide.

Temperature Stability Monitoring

Specifies whether the temperature stability monitoring is restarted or not. This
section is available only when this monitoring functionality is activated for a
specific device. The following parameter is offered:

Restart
Enables restarting the temperature stability monitoring after creating or
activating a new device position. By default, the parameter is turned on.

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Temperature Compensation
Specifies a temperature compensation for a device position. The following
parameters are offered:

Method
Specifies the method currently used for temperature compensation (i.e.,
Numerically, Material and Temperature, or Target Match).

See the “Specifying a temperature compensation for a device position”

section of the PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide for more
information.

When Numerically or Material and Temperature is selected, the page

is configured differently. In this case, one or more additional parameters
are offered:

Scaling Factor
Displayed only when the specified method is Numerically. A
scaling factor is set by default. Tap this value to display an
onscreen keyboard that allows changing the default value. Valid
values are integers greater than 0.

Material
Displayed only when the specified method is Material and
Temperature. Specifies the material currently used. Tap this
value to display a list of materials that allows changing the
specified material.

Temperature (oC / oF)

Displayed only when the specified method is Material and
Temperature. Specifies the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit
of the selected material. Tap this value to display an onscreen
keyboard that allows changing the default value.

Move to New Position/Move to Position

Creates and activates a new device position (Move to New Position button) or
selects and activates an existing device position (Move to Position button).

When a new device position is created and activated, the following situations occur:

 If the Orient to Gravity tool has been enabled, the probing device launches the
measurement of the angles of inclination of the tracker with respect to the axis of
gravity.

 An action is performed depending on the specified alignment method:

 Custom: the Device page is displayed in Talisman.

 Targets: the Define Targets page is displayed in Talisman (see Section 2.4.1
Defining targets).

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 Device Localization: the device localization dialog box is displayed on the

server to allow setting the appropriate parameters and starting the localization
process.

2.4.3 Changing the device when using multiple laser trackers

The Change Device page is used to associate a specific laser tracker plug-in with a
device position:

It is displayed in Talisman when the following conditions are met:

 A specific laser tracker plug-in is specified for the first time on the Probing Options
page; for more information on this page, see Section 2.2.2 Setting probing options.

 Data have been acquired in the current device position with another device.

For more information, see the “Changing the device” section of the
PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide.

2.4.4 Using the device-specific tools

Tools offered vary from one device to another. The following table lists all the tools that
may be offered. For more information on these items, see the plug-in’s documentation

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for the device that you are currently using, which is available from the Help > Reference
Guides menu of the PolyWorks|Inspector module.

Actions or options Icon Description & use

Localizes a device in the coordinate system

Localize Device
of another device.

Used to activate the dual-axis compensator

Level Compensation in order to obtain from the sensor
inclination-corrected measurements.

Tells the laser tracker to return to its known

Go Home
home position.

Tells the laser tracker to return to its known

Go Front
front position.

Tells the laser tracker to orient itself using

Go to Object
the selected object.

Tells the laser tracker to orient itself using

Go to Target
the selected target.

Tells the tracker to orient itself using the last

Go to XYZ
value specified in the Go to XYZ dialog box.

Tells the tracker to search for a target

Find Target
starting at its current location.

Tells the current probing device to find the

nearest target using an image taken by the
Find Target using
camera. Once the target is identified in the
Camera
image, the laser tracker locks its laser with
the target.

Allows launching the PowerSearch

Power Search Target functionality of the laser station (automatic
rapid finding of a prism).

Activates or deactivates the real-time

Real-Time Positions
positions on the current probing device.

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Actions or options Icon Description & use

Opens a page that displays the camera view

and offers functionalities that allow
configuring and controlling the camera as
well as controlling the laser of the device.
The behavior of each functionality is
Camera
associated with a tap on the video image.

Note that the corresponding dialog box is

also displayed on the server computer
when it is opened in Talisman.

Activates/deactivates the motors of the

Motors current probing device. The icon changes
to indicate the activation status.

Activates or deactivates the functionality of

Target Lock the device that allows the automatic
tracking of an already targeted reflector.

Activates or deactivates the Automatic

Target Recognition (ATR) functionality of
Target Recognition
the device, which consists in automatically
fine pointing to a reflector.

Activates or deactivates the functionality of

the device that can be used in a dark
Target Illumination
environment to assist in the manual aiming
of the target.

Activates or deactivates the laser pointer of

Laser Pointer
the device.

Changes the active face of the current

probing device (i.e., face 1 or face 2). The
Change Face icon indicates the active face with a larger
number and the other face with a smaller
number.

Launches the measurement of the angles

Orient to Gravity of inclination of the tracker with respect to
the axis of gravity.

Note that the above-mentioned tools are also offered on the toolbar displayed when
probing objects and device position targets (see Section 2.2.1 Probing objects and
device position targets).

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2.5 Playing a measurement sequence

A measurement sequence can be played using the Play Inspection tool or the
Sequence Editor. These tools are provided in the PolyWorks|Inspector module to offer a
guided step-by-step sequence for capturing 3D datasets of a new piece, using either
point cloud digitizing or probing devices. For complete information, see the “Playing an
inspection using measurement sequences” section of the PolyWorks|Inspector
Reference Guide.

The following operations can be performed in Talisman:

 Start the measurement sequence (in the Tools option, tap Play Inspection).

 Move the device to a new position. See Section 2.4.2 Moving the device.

 Skip the measurement of the current object.

 Stop the measurement sequence using the Left caret located in the upper-left part
of the 3D Scene, the Digital Readout, or the Remote Control.

When a measurement sequence is launched, a guiding zone is displayed at the top of

the 3D Scene, the Digital Readout, or the Remote Control. It displays a message that
indicates the operation to perform. Here is an example:

Three other elements can also be displayed during the measurement sequence:

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 A progress bar that shows the progression of the measurement sequence.

It is displayed or hidden on request by tapping the guiding zone on the mobile

device. It offers a Skip button (shown to the right) that allows skipping the
measurement of the current object.

The progress bar also offers a Continue button (shown to the right) when the
inspection requires user approval before continuing with the next step. In this case,
however, if the progress bar was not previously displayed, it will display to offer the
Continue button and it will disappear as soon as the button is clicked.

 A guiding image that represents the operation to perform. Only displayed if guiding
images are specified in the PolyWorks|Inspector module to appear in the 3D scene,
either partially or entirely. If they are specified to appear in a docking window, they
are displayed on the server only.

Note that tapping the image enables to switch from the Entire 3D Scene to the
Partial 3D Scene display mode, and vice versa.

 A question asked during a custom measurement sequence, with the possibility of

answering directly in Talisman.

Some operations cannot be performed in Talisman; they must only be performed on

the server:

 Pause the measurement sequence.

 Execute operations that require a user intervention (e.g., replacing Data objects,
measuring objects using a custom method).

 View the detailed message that lists the objects that could not be measured.

2.6 Using tools

Talisman provides access to general-purpose functionalities, such as:

 Save Project: used to save an PolyWorks|Inspector project. If the project is saved for
the first time, it will automatically be saved as Untitled in the folder used by default
for workspaces (e.g., [user account folder]/PolyWorks).

 Play Inspection: used to operate the Play Inspection tool. See Section 2.5 Playing a
measurement sequence.

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 3D Scene: used to display a 3D rendering page replicating the 3D scene window on

the workstation running PolyWorks|Inspector. To change the viewpoint on the
Talisman display:

 Drag to translate.

 Tap and drag to rotate.

 Pinch open/close combined with rotation to zoom and rotate about viewing
axis.

 Double tap to center.

 Digital Readout: used to display a rendering page replicating the

PolyWorks|Inspector DRO. See the “Tools for probing” section of the
PolyWorks|Inspector Reference Guide.

 Macro Scripts: used to access macro scripts that were saved under the talisman
subfolder of the User Configuration or Workspace macro script folder, so that they
can be executed directly from Talisman. For information on macro scripts, see the
Macro Scripting Reference Guide, which is available from the Help > Reference Guides
menu of the PolyWorks|Inspector module.

 Probing Options: used to display a page to configure probing devices and offers
different items depending on the type of selected or connected probing device. For
information on probing options, see Section 2.2.2 Setting probing options.

 Scanning Options: used to display a page to specify a scanning device as well as

scanning options. For more information on scanning options, see Section 2.3.2
Setting scanning options.

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The mobile device can be used to view IMAlign projects, especially for viewing line
scanning, and use some general-purpose functionalities.

When connected to an IMAlign project, the following page is displayed by tapping the
Up button, or by swiping the screen from left to right, which opens the navigation
drawer. This allows selecting the Tools option, except if a scanning session is in
progress. In this case, the 3D scene is automatically displayed.

Up button

Talisman can be connected

to only one project at a
time. To connect to another
project, tap the Projects
option and select another
project.

Talisman provides access to general-purpose functionalities, such as:

 Save Project: used to save an IMAlign project. If the project is saved for the first time,
it will automatically be saved as Untitled in the folder used by default for workspaces
(e.g., [user account folder]/PolyWorks).

 3D Scene: used to display a 3D rendering page replicating the 3D scene window on

the workstation running IMAlign. To change the viewpoint on the Talisman display:

 Drag to translate.

 Tap and drag to rotate.

 Pinch open/close combined with rotation to zoom and rotate about viewing
axis.

 Double tap to center.

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If Talisman is started during a line scanning session, the 3D scene is displayed by

default, and allows viewing the scanning session that is currently performed.
Here is an example:

The 3D scene offers the following items:

Up caret that allows exiting the 3D scene.

Action bar that displays scanning information when the operation is in

process:

 Scanning type (i.e., Surface Scanning).

 Name of the 3D image that will receive the scanned points.

 Number of points scanned since the beginning of the scanning

session.

 Macro Scripts: used to access macro scripts that were saved under the talisman
subfolder of the User Configuration or Workspace macro script folder, so that they
can be executed directly from Talisman. For information on macro scripts, see the
Macro Scripts Reference Guide, which is available from the Help > Reference Guides
menu of the IMAlign module.

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