Version 4.2 opinions

[Doug Wells]

Hey Folks;

We are interested in any/all feedback concerning PC-DMIS v4.2. Our employer is interested in installing it on our CMM's at 5 different facilities across 3 states. Positive/negative feedback is welcome and appreciated.

Thanks for your help;

Doug Wells

[John Riggins]

I won't use 4.anything due to the changes with reporting. (elimination of Full Report Mode)
I use 4.2 for importing Catia files.
I program and run 3.7MR3.

[Jan d.]

If you are using 4.0, or 4.1 today, this is a no-brainer: GO TO 4.2MR1 LIKE RIGHT NOW!!!!!! Many issues will be resolved. You'll NOT be disappointed. It is quite an acceptable version.

I have never run anything prior to 4.0, so I leave that up to our golden oldielocks. They will be more than happy to spew opinions on that one! Better fasten your seatbelts!



Jan.

[Underspec]

Are you going from v4.0 or v4.1 to v4.2? Or are you moving from v3.0+? I would recommend using v4.0 or v4.1 before making that jump. Quite a few things have changed since v3.0+.

[DeWain Hodge]

I'm using v4.1 and have tried v4.2. I don't like the way the auto features have changed in v4.2

[Snaggy]

Using 4.2 MR1, and I have to say I like it. One thing that is irritating is the docking issue of the probe toolbox. Having said that the ******** is now looking to get me a second screen, so it might be a good thing after all (I still would like to be able to dock it to the auto features).

[slesholdofthreep]

Using 4.2 MR1, and I have to say I like it. One thing that is irritating is the docking issue of the probe toolbox. Having said that the ******** is now looking to get me a second screen, so it might be a good thing after all (I still would like to be able to dock it to the auto features).

Snaggy, how would you go about implementing this?

[dwade]

Use 3.7MR3 currently but trained a sister plant running 4.2 and I liked what I saw. Once things slow down a little here I will set my offline and 3 CMMs to run V4.2MR1.

It took me a day so playing with it on my offline seat to learn some of the changes but if yo've been running the DEMON for a while you should pick up on where everything is.

I too, do not particularly like the probe tool box. I find it cumbersome but that may be just taking the time to get used to it.

I know my operator (machinists) will not like wating for the report to print to the results but Ohhhh Well . They'll just have to get used to it.

[Snaggy]

Snaggy, how would you go about implementing this?

Absolutely no idea mate. I leave things like that to the IT Dept

[Nfisk]

No 4.2

We were using 4.0 and everything was great. Our tech installed 4.2 and it has been a total nightmare. I think you should run 4.0 as long as you can.

[bob mappes]

We were using 4.0 and everything was great. Our tech installed 4.2 and it has been a total nightmare. I think you should run 4.0 as long as you can.

NO to 4.0

4.1 has nowhere near the issues 4.0 does

4.2MR1 is the best yet...different here and there...but you will get used to it

[JamesMannes]

Are you going from v4.0 or v4.1 to v4.2? Or are you moving from v3.0+? I would recommend using v4.0 or v4.1 before making that jump. Quite a few things have changed since v3.0+.

You got rocks in your head?

He should move to 4.2mr1 not 4.0 or 4.1. Think about what you say before saying it. Alright maybe I didn't before posting this but I had a late night and got in late too.

[Rob_K]

I say yes to 4.2...Time is passing, tomorrow will be 4.3... (not 3.x)
Using MR1 since day two, it has some bugs I don't like but I'm leraning to deal with it.
Also did some work with 3.7, 3.5 and 3.2

[JamesMannes]

I say yes to 4.2...Time is passing, tomorrow will be 4.3... (not 3.x)
Using MR1 since day two, it has some bugs I don't like but I'm leraning to deal with it.
Also did some work with 3.7, 3.5 and 3.2

As far as I'm concerned, the 4.2mr1 release is a really nice package. I have very few issues with htis software.

But, as they tailor made the 4.2mr1 to my liking it may not taste as good to some others. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

[Boomer]

As far as I'm concerned, the 4.2mr1 release is a really nice package. I have very few issues with htis software.

But, as they tailor made the 4.2mr1 to my liking it may not taste as good to some others. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

Jimi,

Did you also wake up on the wrong side of the bed???? Im sensing some hostility from you