InspectionMethodBuilder Class¶

class NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilder¶

Bases: NXOpen.CAM.MethodBuilder

Represents the builder for a CMM Inspection method.

To create a new instance of this class, use NXOpen.CAM.InspectionGroupCollection.CreateInspectionMethodBuilder()

New in version NX7.0.0.

Properties¶

Property	Description
AdvanceAngle	Returns or sets the advance angle (degrees)
AngleMode	Returns or sets the polar angle mode
AngularPointCount	Returns or sets the number of points in angular direction
ApproachDistance	Returns or sets the approach distance
AxisExtrapolationMode	Returns or sets the analysis axis extrapolation mode
CircularScan	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if scan arc is allowed
ColorApproach	Returns or sets the color used for displaying approach elements
ColorEntryExit	Returns or sets the color used for displaying entry and exit elements
ColorLine	Returns or sets the color used for displaying path lines
ColorMeasurePoint	Returns or sets the color used for displaying measured points
ColorRetract	Returns or sets the color used for displaying retract elements
ColorTransition	Returns or sets the color used for displaying transition elements
CurvatureFactor	Returns or sets the curvature increase factor
CurveScan	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if scan curve is allowed
CutParameters	Returns the cut parameter object
CycleEvent	Returns the cycle event
CycleTable	Returns the cycle
CylinderCircleFitMode	Returns or sets the analysis cylinder/circle fitting mode
DatumPlaneFittingMode	Returns or sets the analysis datum plane fitting mode
DefaultOperationType	Returns or sets the default inspection operation type
DepthDistance	Returns or sets the depth distance
Description	Returns or sets the description
EndDistance	Returns or sets the end point offset distance along the scan
EndPercentage	Returns or sets the end Percentage along the scan
EndUdeSet	Returns the end ude set
EntryAvoidance	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if collision avoidance is required at entry
EntryExitDistance	Returns or sets the distance from the entry or exit point to safe plane
EntryPoint	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if an entry point is required
EntryTransition	Returns or sets the type of entry transition
ExitAvoidance	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if collision avoidance is required at exit
ExitPoint	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if an exit point is required
ExitTransition	Returns or sets the type of exit transition
FeatureOffsetDistance	Returns or sets the offset feature distance
InspectionMode	Returns or sets the default inspection mode
LimitsOfSizeMode	Returns or sets the analysis limits of size fitting mode
LineScan	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if scan line is allowed
ManualPoint	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if manual point creation is allowed
MaxSpacing	Returns or sets the maximum spacing between scan points
MaximumRadius	Returns or sets the maximum radius
MaximumRadiusMode	Returns or sets the maximum radius mode
MethodType	Returns or sets the method feature type
MinSpacing	Returns or sets the minimum spacing between scan points
MinimumRadius	Returns or sets the minimum radius
MinimumRadiusMode	Returns or sets the minimum radius mode
NbScanPoints	Returns or sets the minimum number of scan points
OffsetDistance	Returns or sets the offset distance
OffsetEndAngle	Returns or sets the offset from end angle
OffsetMaximumRadius	Returns or sets the offset from maximum radius
OffsetMinimumRadius	Returns or sets the offset from minimum radius
OffsetStartAngle	Returns or sets the offset from start angle
OptimizationMethod	Returns or sets the optim method
PaintDisplay	Returns the sub builder for paint display
PathDisplay	Returns the sub builder for path display
PathDisplayColors	Returns the sub builder for path display colors
Pitch	Returns or sets the pitch of the Scan Helix
PointCount	Returns or sets the number of path points
PointHelix	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if point helix is allowed
PointSequenceDirection	Returns or sets the point sequence start direction
PointSequenceMode	Returns or sets the point sequence mode
PointSequenceStart	Returns or sets the point sequence start location
PolarGrid	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if circular point grid is allowed
PolarPointSequence	Returns or sets the polar point sequence mode
PolarSequenceDirection	Returns or sets the polar sequence direction
PolarSequenceStart	Returns or sets the polar sequence start location
ProbeTipType	Returns or sets the preferred probe tip type
ProfileDispositionMode	Returns or sets the analysis profile disposition fitting mode
RadialPointCount	Returns or sets the number of points in radial direction
ReferenceFeatureMode	Returns or sets the relative measurement mode
ReferenceFeatureOffsetDistance	Returns or sets the offset distance for relative measurement
ReferenceFeaturePointCount	Returns or sets the number of points for relative measurement
ReferenceFeatureZoneRadius	Returns or sets the zone radius for relative measurement
RetractDistance	Returns or sets the retract distance
Revolutions	Returns or sets the revolutions of the Scan Helix
ScanCurveMode	Returns or sets the scan curve mode
ScanForce	Returns or sets the scan force
ScanModeType	Returns or sets the 3,5 axis scan mode type
ScanSpeed	Returns or sets the scan speed
SensorStrategy	Returns or sets the sensor selection strategy
SilhouDisplay	Returns the sub builder for silhou display
Speed	Returns or sets the default animation speed setting
StartDistance	Returns or sets the start point offset distance along the scan
StartEndMode	Returns or sets the scan start end mode
StartPercentage	Returns or sets the start percentage along the scan
StartUdeSet	Returns the start ude set
StepSize	Returns or sets the scan step size
StopRadius	Returns or sets the scan stop radius
SurfaceProfileMode	Returns or sets the analysis surface profile fitting mode
Sweep	Returns or sets the sweep of the Scan Helix
Tag	Returns the Tag for this object.
TiltAngle	Returns or sets the tilt angle (degrees)
ToolDisplay	Returns the sub builder for tool display
TurnDirection	Returns or sets the turn direction type of the Scan Helix
TurnType	Returns or sets the turn type of the Scan Helix
UCount	Returns or sets the number of points in U direction
UEnd	Returns or sets the U end parameter
UEndDeg	Returns or sets the U end degrees
UEndDist	Returns or sets the U end distance
UEndMode	Returns or sets the end U mode
UEndSweep	Returns or sets the U sweep degrees
UStart	Returns or sets the U start parameter
UStartDeg	Returns or sets the U start degrees
UStartDist	Returns or sets the U start distance
UStartMode	Returns or sets the start U mode
UStartSweep	Returns or sets the U start sweep degrees
UVGrid	Returns or sets a flag to indicate if rectangular UV grid is allowed
VCount	Returns or sets the number of points in V direction
VEnd	Returns or sets the V end parameter
VEndDeg	Returns or sets the V end degrees
VEndDist	Returns or sets the V end distance
VEndMode	Returns or sets the end V mode
VEndSweep	Returns or sets the V sweep degrees
VStart	Returns or sets the V start parameter
VStartDeg	Returns or sets the V start degrees
VStartDist	Returns or sets the V start distance
VStartMode	Returns or sets the start V mode
VStartSweep	Returns or sets the V start sweep degrees

Methods¶

Method	Description
Commit	Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder.
Destroy	Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder.
GetCommittedObjects	For builders that create more than one object, this method returns the objects that are created by commit.
GetCustomizableItemBuilder	Returns the customizable item builder for the given customizable item name
GetCustomizableItemNames	Returns the names for all customizable item ids
GetCutMethod	Get cut method
GetObject	Returns the object currently being edited by this builder.
SetCutMethod	Set cut method
ShowResults	Updates the model to reflect the result of an edit to the model for all builders that support showing results.
Validate	Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

Enumerations¶

InspectionMethodBuilderAxisExtrapolationTypes Enumeration	the analysis axis extrapolation type
InspectionMethodBuilderCylinderFittingTypes Enumeration	the analysis cylinder/circle fitting type
InspectionMethodBuilderDatumPlaneFittingTypes Enumeration	the analysis datum plane fitting type
InspectionMethodBuilderInspectionModes Enumeration	CMM Inspection modes.
InspectionMethodBuilderLimitsOfSizeTypes Enumeration	the analysis limits of size fitting type
InspectionMethodBuilderMethodTypes Enumeration	CMM Inspection method feature type.
InspectionMethodBuilderOperationTypes Enumeration	CMM Inspection operation types.
InspectionMethodBuilderPointSequenceDirectionTypes Enumeration	the point sequence start direction
InspectionMethodBuilderPointSequenceModeTypes Enumeration	the point sequence modes
InspectionMethodBuilderPointSequenceStartTypes Enumeration	the point sequence start location
InspectionMethodBuilderPolarAngleModeTypes Enumeration	the polar angle modes
InspectionMethodBuilderPolarPointSequenceTypes Enumeration	the polar point sequence mode
InspectionMethodBuilderPolarRadiusModeTypes Enumeration	the polar radius modes
InspectionMethodBuilderPolarSequenceDirectionTypes Enumeration	the polar sequence direction
InspectionMethodBuilderPolarSequenceStartTypes Enumeration	the polar sequence start mode
InspectionMethodBuilderProfileDispositionTypes Enumeration	the analysis profile disposition fitting type
InspectionMethodBuilderReferenceFeatureModeTypes Enumeration	the relative measurement mode
InspectionMethodBuilderScanCurveModeTypes Enumeration	the scan curve mode
InspectionMethodBuilderScanHelixTurnDirectionTypes Enumeration	the helix turn direction type
InspectionMethodBuilderScanHelixTurnTypes Enumeration	the helix turn type
InspectionMethodBuilderScanModeTypes Enumeration	the scan mode 3-axis, 5-axis type
InspectionMethodBuilderSurfaceProfileTypes Enumeration	the analysis surface profile fitting type
InspectionMethodBuilderToleranceDegreeOfFreedomCsysMode Enumeration	the tolerance Degree of Freedom Coordinate System mode
InspectionMethodBuilderToleranceDegreeOfFreedomMode Enumeration	the tolerance degree of freedom mode
InspectionMethodBuilderTransitionTypes Enumeration	CMM Inspection transition modes.
InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes Enumeration	the UV modes

Property Detail¶

AdvanceAngle¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.AdvanceAngle¶

Returns or sets the advance angle (degrees)

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Getter Method

Signature AdvanceAngle

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature AdvanceAngle

Parameters:	angle (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

AngleMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.AngleMode¶

Returns or sets the polar angle mode

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Getter Method

Signature AngleMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarAngleModeTypes`

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature AngleMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarAngleModeTypes`) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

AngularPointCount¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.AngularPointCount¶

Returns or sets the number of points in angular direction

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Getter Method

Signature AngularPointCount

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature AngularPointCount

Parameters:	ptCount (int) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ApproachDistance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ApproachDistance¶

Returns or sets the approach distance

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Getter Method

Signature ApproachDistance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ApproachDistance

Parameters:	distance (float) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

AxisExtrapolationMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.AxisExtrapolationMode¶

Returns or sets the analysis axis extrapolation mode

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Getter Method

Signature AxisExtrapolationMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderAxisExtrapolationTypes`

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature AxisExtrapolationMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderAxisExtrapolationTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

CircularScan¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.CircularScan¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if scan arc is allowed

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Getter Method

Signature CircularScan

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature CircularScan

Parameters:	circularScan (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ColorApproach¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ColorApproach¶

Returns or sets the color used for displaying approach elements

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Getter Method

Signature ColorApproach

Returns:
Return type:	Id

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ColorApproach

Parameters:	colorApproach (Id) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ColorEntryExit¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ColorEntryExit¶

Returns or sets the color used for displaying entry and exit elements

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Getter Method

Signature ColorEntryExit

Returns:
Return type:	Id

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ColorEntryExit

Parameters:	colorEntryExit (Id) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ColorLine¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ColorLine¶

Returns or sets the color used for displaying path lines

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Getter Method

Signature ColorLine

Returns:
Return type:	Id

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ColorLine

Parameters:	colorLine (Id) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ColorMeasurePoint¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ColorMeasurePoint¶

Returns or sets the color used for displaying measured points

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Getter Method

Signature ColorMeasurePoint

Returns:
Return type:	Id

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ColorMeasurePoint

Parameters:	colorMeasurePoint (Id) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ColorRetract¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ColorRetract¶

Returns or sets the color used for displaying retract elements

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Getter Method

Signature ColorRetract

Returns:
Return type:	Id

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ColorRetract

Parameters:	colorRetract (Id) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ColorTransition¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ColorTransition¶

Returns or sets the color used for displaying transition elements

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Getter Method

Signature ColorTransition

Returns:
Return type:	Id

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ColorTransition

Parameters:	colorTransition (Id) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

CurvatureFactor¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.CurvatureFactor¶

Returns or sets the curvature increase factor

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Getter Method

Signature CurvatureFactor

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature CurvatureFactor

Parameters:	curvatureFactor (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

CurveScan¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.CurveScan¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if scan curve is allowed

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Getter Method

Signature CurveScan

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature CurveScan

Parameters:	curveScan (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

CylinderCircleFitMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.CylinderCircleFitMode¶

Returns or sets the analysis cylinder/circle fitting mode

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Getter Method

Signature CylinderCircleFitMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderCylinderFittingTypes`

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature CylinderCircleFitMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderCylinderFittingTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

DatumPlaneFittingMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.DatumPlaneFittingMode¶

Returns or sets the analysis datum plane fitting mode

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Getter Method

Signature DatumPlaneFittingMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderDatumPlaneFittingTypes`

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature DatumPlaneFittingMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderDatumPlaneFittingTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

DefaultOperationType¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.DefaultOperationType¶

Returns or sets the default inspection operation type

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Getter Method

Signature DefaultOperationType

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderOperationTypes`

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature DefaultOperationType

Parameters:	operationType (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderOperationTypes`) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

DepthDistance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.DepthDistance¶

Returns or sets the depth distance

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Getter Method

Signature DepthDistance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature DepthDistance

Parameters:	distance (float) –

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

EndDistance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.EndDistance¶

Returns or sets the end point offset distance along the scan

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Getter Method

Signature EndDistance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EndDistance

Parameters:	endDistance (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

EndPercentage¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.EndPercentage¶

Returns or sets the end Percentage along the scan

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Getter Method

Signature EndPercentage

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EndPercentage

Parameters:	endPercentage (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

EntryAvoidance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.EntryAvoidance¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if collision avoidance is required at entry

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Getter Method

Signature EntryAvoidance

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EntryAvoidance

Parameters:	entryAvoidance (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

EntryExitDistance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.EntryExitDistance¶

Returns or sets the distance from the entry or exit point to safe plane

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Getter Method

Signature EntryExitDistance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EntryExitDistance

Parameters:	entryExitDistance (float) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

EntryPoint¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.EntryPoint¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if an entry point is required

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Getter Method

Signature EntryPoint

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EntryPoint

Parameters:	entryPoint (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

EntryTransition¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.EntryTransition¶

Returns or sets the type of entry transition

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Getter Method

Signature EntryTransition

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderTransitionTypes`

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature EntryTransition

Parameters:	entryTransition (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderTransitionTypes`) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ExitAvoidance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ExitAvoidance¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if collision avoidance is required at exit

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Getter Method

Signature ExitAvoidance

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ExitAvoidance

Parameters:	exitAvoidance (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ExitPoint¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ExitPoint¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if an exit point is required

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Getter Method

Signature ExitPoint

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ExitPoint

Parameters:	exitPoint (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ExitTransition¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ExitTransition¶

Returns or sets the type of exit transition

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Getter Method

Signature ExitTransition

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderTransitionTypes`

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ExitTransition

Parameters:	exitTransition (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderTransitionTypes`) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

FeatureOffsetDistance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.FeatureOffsetDistance¶

Returns or sets the offset feature distance

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Getter Method

Signature FeatureOffsetDistance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature FeatureOffsetDistance

Parameters:	distance (float) –

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

InspectionMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.InspectionMode¶

Returns or sets the default inspection mode

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Getter Method

Signature InspectionMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderInspectionModes`

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature InspectionMode

Parameters:	inspectionMode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderInspectionModes`) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

LimitsOfSizeMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.LimitsOfSizeMode¶

Returns or sets the analysis limits of size fitting mode

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Getter Method

Signature LimitsOfSizeMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderLimitsOfSizeTypes`

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature LimitsOfSizeMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderLimitsOfSizeTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

LineScan¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.LineScan¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if scan line is allowed

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Getter Method

Signature LineScan

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature LineScan

Parameters:	lineScan (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ManualPoint¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ManualPoint¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if manual point creation is allowed

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Getter Method

Signature ManualPoint

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ManualPoint

Parameters:	manualPoint (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

MaxSpacing¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.MaxSpacing¶

Returns or sets the maximum spacing between scan points

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Getter Method

Signature MaxSpacing

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature MaxSpacing

Parameters:	maxSpacing (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

MaximumRadius¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.MaximumRadius¶

Returns or sets the maximum radius

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Getter Method

Signature MaximumRadius

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature MaximumRadius

Parameters:	radius (float) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

MaximumRadiusMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.MaximumRadiusMode¶

Returns or sets the maximum radius mode

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Getter Method

Signature MaximumRadiusMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarRadiusModeTypes`

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature MaximumRadiusMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarRadiusModeTypes`) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

MethodType¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.MethodType¶

Returns or sets the method feature type

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Getter Method

Signature MethodType

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderMethodTypes`

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature MethodType

Parameters:	type (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderMethodTypes`) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

MinSpacing¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.MinSpacing¶

Returns or sets the minimum spacing between scan points

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Getter Method

Signature MinSpacing

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature MinSpacing

Parameters:	minSpacing (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

MinimumRadius¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.MinimumRadius¶

Returns or sets the minimum radius

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Getter Method

Signature MinimumRadius

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature MinimumRadius

Parameters:	radius (float) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

MinimumRadiusMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.MinimumRadiusMode¶

Returns or sets the minimum radius mode

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Getter Method

Signature MinimumRadiusMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarRadiusModeTypes`

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature MinimumRadiusMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarRadiusModeTypes`) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

NbScanPoints¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.NbScanPoints¶

Returns or sets the minimum number of scan points

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Getter Method

Signature NbScanPoints

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature NbScanPoints

Parameters:	count (int) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

OffsetDistance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.OffsetDistance¶

Returns or sets the offset distance

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Getter Method

Signature OffsetDistance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature OffsetDistance

Parameters:	offsetDistance (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

OffsetEndAngle¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.OffsetEndAngle¶

Returns or sets the offset from end angle

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Getter Method

Signature OffsetEndAngle

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature OffsetEndAngle

Parameters:	offsetAngle (float) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

OffsetMaximumRadius¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.OffsetMaximumRadius¶

Returns or sets the offset from maximum radius

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Getter Method

Signature OffsetMaximumRadius

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature OffsetMaximumRadius

Parameters:	offset (float) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

OffsetMinimumRadius¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.OffsetMinimumRadius¶

Returns or sets the offset from minimum radius

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Getter Method

Signature OffsetMinimumRadius

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature OffsetMinimumRadius

Parameters:	offset (float) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

OffsetStartAngle¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.OffsetStartAngle¶

Returns or sets the offset from start angle

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Getter Method

Signature OffsetStartAngle

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature OffsetStartAngle

Parameters:	offsetAngle (float) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

Pitch¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.Pitch¶

Returns or sets the pitch of the Scan Helix

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Getter Method

Signature Pitch

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature Pitch

Parameters:	pitch (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

PointCount¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.PointCount¶

Returns or sets the number of path points

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Getter Method

Signature PointCount

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature PointCount

Parameters:	pointCount (int) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

PointHelix¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.PointHelix¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if point helix is allowed

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Getter Method

Signature PointHelix

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature PointHelix

Parameters:	pointHelix (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

PointSequenceDirection¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.PointSequenceDirection¶

Returns or sets the point sequence start direction

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Getter Method

Signature PointSequenceDirection

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPointSequenceDirectionTypes`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature PointSequenceDirection

Parameters:	ptSeqDir (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPointSequenceDirectionTypes`) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

PointSequenceMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.PointSequenceMode¶

Returns or sets the point sequence mode

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Getter Method

Signature PointSequenceMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPointSequenceModeTypes`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature PointSequenceMode

Parameters:	ptSeqMode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPointSequenceModeTypes`) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

PointSequenceStart¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.PointSequenceStart¶

Returns or sets the point sequence start location

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Getter Method

Signature PointSequenceStart

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPointSequenceStartTypes`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature PointSequenceStart

Parameters:	ptSeqStart (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPointSequenceStartTypes`) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

PolarGrid¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.PolarGrid¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if circular point grid is allowed

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Getter Method

Signature PolarGrid

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature PolarGrid

Parameters:	polarGrid (bool) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

PolarPointSequence¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.PolarPointSequence¶

Returns or sets the polar point sequence mode

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Getter Method

Signature PolarPointSequence

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarPointSequenceTypes`

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature PolarPointSequence

Parameters:	polSeqMode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarPointSequenceTypes`) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

PolarSequenceDirection¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.PolarSequenceDirection¶

Returns or sets the polar sequence direction

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Getter Method

Signature PolarSequenceDirection

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarSequenceDirectionTypes`

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature PolarSequenceDirection

Parameters:	polSeqDir (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarSequenceDirectionTypes`) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

PolarSequenceStart¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.PolarSequenceStart¶

Returns or sets the polar sequence start location

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Getter Method

Signature PolarSequenceStart

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarSequenceStartTypes`

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature PolarSequenceStart

Parameters:	polSeqStart (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderPolarSequenceStartTypes`) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ProbeTipType¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ProbeTipType¶

Returns or sets the preferred probe tip type

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Getter Method

Signature ProbeTipType

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMoveBuilderProbeTipTypes`

New in version NX9.0.1.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature ProbeTipType

Parameters:	tipType (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMoveBuilderProbeTipTypes`) –

New in version NX9.0.1.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ProfileDispositionMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ProfileDispositionMode¶

Returns or sets the analysis profile disposition fitting mode

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Getter Method

Signature ProfileDispositionMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderProfileDispositionTypes`

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature ProfileDispositionMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderProfileDispositionTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

RadialPointCount¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.RadialPointCount¶

Returns or sets the number of points in radial direction

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Getter Method

Signature RadialPointCount

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature RadialPointCount

Parameters:	ptCount (int) –

New in version NX11.0.2.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ReferenceFeatureMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ReferenceFeatureMode¶

Returns or sets the relative measurement mode

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Getter Method

Signature ReferenceFeatureMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderReferenceFeatureModeTypes`

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature ReferenceFeatureMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderReferenceFeatureModeTypes`) –

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ReferenceFeatureOffsetDistance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ReferenceFeatureOffsetDistance¶

Returns or sets the offset distance for relative measurement

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Getter Method

Signature ReferenceFeatureOffsetDistance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature ReferenceFeatureOffsetDistance

Parameters:	distance (float) –

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ReferenceFeaturePointCount¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ReferenceFeaturePointCount¶

Returns or sets the number of points for relative measurement

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Getter Method

Signature ReferenceFeaturePointCount

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature ReferenceFeaturePointCount

Parameters:	pointCount (int) –

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ReferenceFeatureZoneRadius¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ReferenceFeatureZoneRadius¶

Returns or sets the zone radius for relative measurement

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Getter Method

Signature ReferenceFeatureZoneRadius

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature ReferenceFeatureZoneRadius

Parameters:	radius (float) –

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

RetractDistance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.RetractDistance¶

Returns or sets the retract distance

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Getter Method

Signature RetractDistance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature RetractDistance

Parameters:	distance (float) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

Revolutions¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.Revolutions¶

Returns or sets the revolutions of the Scan Helix

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Getter Method

Signature Revolutions

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature Revolutions

Parameters:	revolutions (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ScanCurveMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ScanCurveMode¶

Returns or sets the scan curve mode

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Getter Method

Signature ScanCurveMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderScanCurveModeTypes`

New in version NX7.5.3.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature ScanCurveMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderScanCurveModeTypes`) –

New in version NX7.5.3.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ScanForce¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ScanForce¶

Returns or sets the scan force

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Getter Method

Signature ScanForce

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature ScanForce

Parameters:	force (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ScanModeType¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ScanModeType¶

Returns or sets the 3,5 axis scan mode type

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Getter Method

Signature ScanModeType

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderScanModeTypes`

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature ScanModeType

Parameters:	modeType (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderScanModeTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

ScanSpeed¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.ScanSpeed¶

Returns or sets the scan speed

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Getter Method

Signature ScanSpeed

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature ScanSpeed

Parameters:	speed (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

SensorStrategy¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.SensorStrategy¶

Returns or sets the sensor selection strategy

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Getter Method

Signature SensorStrategy

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMoveBuilderSensorStrategyTypes`

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature SensorStrategy

Parameters:	sensorStrategy (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMoveBuilderSensorStrategyTypes`) –

New in version NX9.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

Speed¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.Speed¶

Returns or sets the default animation speed setting

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Getter Method

Signature Speed

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature Speed

Parameters:	speed (int) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

StartDistance¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.StartDistance¶

Returns or sets the start point offset distance along the scan

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Getter Method

Signature StartDistance

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature StartDistance

Parameters:	startDistance (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

StartEndMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.StartEndMode¶

Returns or sets the scan start end mode

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Getter Method

Signature StartEndMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature StartEndMode

Parameters:	startEndMode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

StartPercentage¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.StartPercentage¶

Returns or sets the start percentage along the scan

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Getter Method

Signature StartPercentage

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature StartPercentage

Parameters:	startPercentage (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

StepSize¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.StepSize¶

Returns or sets the scan step size

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Getter Method

Signature StepSize

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature StepSize

Parameters:	step (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

StopRadius¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.StopRadius¶

Returns or sets the scan stop radius

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Getter Method

Signature StopRadius

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature StopRadius

Parameters:	radius (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

SurfaceProfileMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.SurfaceProfileMode¶

Returns or sets the analysis surface profile fitting mode

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Getter Method

Signature SurfaceProfileMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderSurfaceProfileTypes`

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature SurfaceProfileMode

Parameters:	mode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderSurfaceProfileTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.1.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

Sweep¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.Sweep¶

Returns or sets the sweep of the Scan Helix

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Getter Method

Signature Sweep

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature Sweep

Parameters:	sweep (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

TiltAngle¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.TiltAngle¶

Returns or sets the tilt angle (degrees)

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Getter Method

Signature TiltAngle

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature TiltAngle

Parameters:	angle (float) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

TurnDirection¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.TurnDirection¶

Returns or sets the turn direction type of the Scan Helix

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Getter Method

Signature TurnDirection

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderScanHelixTurnDirectionTypes`

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature TurnDirection

Parameters:	turnDirection (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderScanHelixTurnDirectionTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

TurnType¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.TurnType¶

Returns or sets the turn type of the Scan Helix

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Getter Method

Signature TurnType

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderScanHelixTurnTypes`

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature TurnType

Parameters:	turnType (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderScanHelixTurnTypes`) –

New in version NX8.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UCount¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UCount¶

Returns or sets the number of points in U direction

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Getter Method

Signature UCount

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UCount

Parameters:	uCount (int) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UEnd¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UEnd¶

Returns or sets the U end parameter

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Getter Method

Signature UEnd

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UEnd

Parameters:	uEnd (float) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UEndDeg¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UEndDeg¶

Returns or sets the U end degrees

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Getter Method

Signature UEndDeg

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UEndDeg

Parameters:	uEnd (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UEndDist¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UEndDist¶

Returns or sets the U end distance

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Getter Method

Signature UEndDist

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UEndDist

Parameters:	uEnd (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UEndMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UEndMode¶

Returns or sets the end U mode

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Getter Method

Signature UEndMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UEndMode

Parameters:	uvMode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UEndSweep¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UEndSweep¶

Returns or sets the U sweep degrees

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Getter Method

Signature UEndSweep

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UEndSweep

Parameters:	uEnd (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UStart¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UStart¶

Returns or sets the U start parameter

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Getter Method

Signature UStart

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UStart

Parameters:	uStart (float) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UStartDeg¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UStartDeg¶

Returns or sets the U start degrees

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Getter Method

Signature UStartDeg

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UStartDeg

Parameters:	uStart (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UStartDist¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UStartDist¶

Returns or sets the U start distance

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Getter Method

Signature UStartDist

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UStartDist

Parameters:	uStart (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UStartMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UStartMode¶

Returns or sets the start U mode

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Getter Method

Signature UStartMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UStartMode

Parameters:	uvMode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UStartSweep¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UStartSweep¶

Returns or sets the U start sweep degrees

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Getter Method

Signature UStartSweep

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UStartSweep

Parameters:	uStart (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

UVGrid¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.UVGrid¶

Returns or sets a flag to indicate if rectangular UV grid is allowed

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Getter Method

Signature UVGrid

Returns:
Return type:	bool

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature UVGrid

Parameters:	uvGrid (bool) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VCount¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VCount¶

Returns or sets the number of points in V direction

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Getter Method

Signature VCount

Returns:
Return type:	int

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature VCount

Parameters:	vCount (int) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VEnd¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VEnd¶

Returns or sets the V end parameter

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Getter Method

Signature VEnd

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature VEnd

Parameters:	vEnd (float) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VEndDeg¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VEndDeg¶

Returns or sets the V end degrees

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Getter Method

Signature VEndDeg

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature VEndDeg

Parameters:	vEnd (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VEndDist¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VEndDist¶

Returns or sets the V end distance

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Getter Method

Signature VEndDist

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature VEndDist

Parameters:	vEnd (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VEndMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VEndMode¶

Returns or sets the end V mode

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Getter Method

Signature VEndMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature VEndMode

Parameters:	uvMode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VEndSweep¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VEndSweep¶

Returns or sets the V sweep degrees

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Getter Method

Signature VEndSweep

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature VEndSweep

Parameters:	vEnd (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VStart¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VStart¶

Returns or sets the V start parameter

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Getter Method

Signature VStart

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature VStart

Parameters:	vStart (float) –

New in version NX7.0.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VStartDeg¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VStartDeg¶

Returns or sets the V start degrees

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Getter Method

Signature VStartDeg

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature VStartDeg

Parameters:	vStart (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VStartDist¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VStartDist¶

Returns or sets the V start distance

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Getter Method

Signature VStartDist

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

-------------------------------------

Setter Method

Signature VStartDist

Parameters:	vStart (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VStartMode¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VStartMode¶

Returns or sets the start V mode

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Getter Method

Signature VStartMode

Returns:
Return type:	`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature VStartMode

Parameters:	uvMode (`NXOpen.CAM.InspectionMethodBuilderUVModeTypes`) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

VStartSweep¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.VStartSweep¶

Returns or sets the V start sweep degrees

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Getter Method

Signature VStartSweep

Returns:
Return type:	float

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: None.

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Setter Method

Signature VStartSweep

Parameters:	vStart (float) –

New in version NX7.5.0.

License requirements: insp_programming (“INSPECTION PROGRAMMING”)

Method Detail¶

Validate¶

InspectionMethodBuilder.Validate¶

Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

If the component is not in a state to commit then an exception is thrown. For example, if the component requires you to set some property, this method will throw an exception if you haven’t set it. This method throws a not-yet-implemented NXException for some components.

Signature Validate()

Returns:	Was self validation successful
Return type:	bool

New in version NX3.0.1.

License requirements: None.