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LMI Corporation

DTU Software Utility

L M I C O R P O R A T I O N

DTU Software Utility

LMI Corporation 101 N. Alloy Dr.

www.lmicorporation.com Phone 810.714.5811 • Fax 810.714.5711

Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................. 3 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................ 4 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................ 4 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................ 6 SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

CUSTOMER SERVICE ................................................................................................................................... 7 LMI ON-SITE TRAINING & PHONE SUPPORT .............................................................................................. 7 RETURNS FOR SERVICE ............................................................................................................................... 7

MINIMUM SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 9 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................10 STARTING DTU SOFTWARE UTILITY ...............................................................................................11 MASTER FILE ............................................................................................................................................12

DEFAULT SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................................12 ASSOCIATE THE XYZ DEFINITIONS TO THE .LMI/.TXT EXPORT FILE .......................................................13 STANDARD HEADER FILE FORMAT ............................................................................................................13 SELECTING A .LMI/.TXT/.CSV FILE FOR TRANSFER (STEP 1) ..................................................................18 DEFINING XYZ VALUES IN THE .LMI /.TXT/.CSV FILE FOR TRANSFER (STEP 2) .....................................19 EDITING AN EXISTING .LMI/.TXT PART FILE ...........................................................................................21 TRANSLATING THE .LMI EXPORT FILE TO THE .C3DF FORMAT (STEP 3) ..................................................21 UPLOADING .C3DF FILES TO COVISINT APPLICATION PORTAL (STEP 4) ...................................................23 THE USER INTERFACE ...............................................................................................................................24 INPUT FILE FORMATS ................................................................................................................................24 SELECTING SINGLE FILES TO TRANSLATE .................................................................................................24 SELECTING MULTIPLE FILES TO TRANSLATE .............................................................................................24 SELECTING ALL FILES TO TRANSLATE ......................................................................................................24 OUTPUT FILE FORMATS .............................................................................................................................24

User License Agreement PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS OF LMI Corporation, INC. AND OTHER LICENSORS WHO’S SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT.BY YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OF THAT SOFTWARE, AS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE SOFTWARE, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT TO THE SOURCE FROM WHICH YOU OBTAINED IT. LMI Corporation Software License Agreement (Single User, Non-Networked Applications) In return for acquiring a license to use the LMI Corporation software, which may include software from third party licensors and patches made available by LMI Corporation ("Software"), and the related documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. License. This Agreement grants you ("Licensee") a license to: (a) use the Software on a single computer system, which is not intended for use by more than five (5) users; and (b) make one copy of the Software in machine readable form solely for back-up purposes, provided you reproduce LMI Corporation's copyright proprietary legends. As used in this license, the Software is "in use" when it is either loaded into RAM or installed on a hard disk or other permanent memory device. The Software may be "in use" on only one computer at any given time. (Different license terms and fees are applicable for networked or multiple user applications.) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Software may be used on the home, laptop or other secondary computer of the principal user of the Software, and an additional copy of the Software may be made to support such use. As a specific condition of this license, you agree to use the Software in compliance with all applicable laws, including copyright laws, and that you will not copy, transmit, perform or distribute any audio or other content using the Software without obtaining all necessary licenses or permissions from the owner of the content. 2. Restrictions. You may not distribute copies of the Software to others or electronically transfer the Software from one computer to another over a network. You are not authorized to use any licensed codecs in the Software or the Software itself in real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other media) or broadcasting via the Internet or other networks such as, but not limited to, intranets, etc. An independent license for any such use is required. You may not post or otherwise make available the Software, or any portion thereof, in any form, on the Internet. You may not use the Software in a computer service business, including in time sharing applications. The Software contains trade secrets and, in order to protect them, you may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human-perceivable form. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF. 3. Ownership of Software. As Licensee, you own the media upon which the software is recorded or fixed, but LMI Corporation and its licensors retain title and ownership of the Software recorded on the original media and all subsequent copies of the Software, regardless of the form or media in which or on which the original and other copies may exist. This license is not a sale of the Software or any copy. 4. Confidentiality. You agree to maintain the Software in confidence and that you will not disclose the Software to any third party without the express written consent of LMI Corporation. You further agree to take all reasonable precautions to preclude access of unauthorized persons to the Software. 5. Term. This license is effective until January 1, 2045, unless terminated earlier. You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software (including the related documentation) together with all copies or modifications in any form. LMI Corporation will have the right to terminate our license immediately if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon any termination, including termination by you, you must destroy the Software (including the related documentation), together with all copies or modifications in any form. 6. Limited Warranty. LMI Corporation and its Licensors warrants only that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written documentation for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of your purchase receipt.

LMI CORPORATION AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION. THE FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES LMI CORPORATION AND ITS LICENSORS WILL PROVIDE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY, LMI CORPORATION AND ITS LICENSORS MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED, AS TO NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The entire liability of LMI Corporation and its Licensors, and your exclusive remedy for a breach of this warranty, shall be: (a) the replacement of any Software not meeting the above limited warranty which is returned by you; or (b) if LMI Corporation or its distributor is unable to deliver replacement Software you may terminate this Agreement by returning the Software and your money will be refunded. If you have purchased this Software bundled with a computer hardware product, you must return the Software to the computer hardware manufacturer. 8. Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT WILL LMI CORPORATION OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF DATA, EVEN IF LMI CORPORATION OR A LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 9. Export. You acknowledge that the laws and regulations of the United States and other countries may restrict the export and re-export of the Software. You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software or documentation in any form in violation of applicable United States and foreign law. 10. Indemnity. You agree that LMI Corporation shall have no liability whatsoever for any use you make of the Software. You shall indemnify and hold harmless LMI Corporation from any third party claims, damages, liabilities, costs and fees (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Software as well as from your failure to comply with any term of this Agreement. 11. Government Restricted Rights. The Software is subject to restricted rights as follows. If the Software is acquired under the terms of a GSA contract: use, reproduction or disclosure is subject to the restrictions set forth in the applicable ADP Schedule contract. If the Software is acquired under the terms of a DoD or civilian agency contract, use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions of this Agreement in accordance with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and its successors and 49 C.F.R. 227.7202-1 of the DoD FAR Supplement and its successors 12. General. You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and that by using the Software you agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. You further agree that it is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between LMI Corporation and you, and supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communication between LMI Corporation and you relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No additional or any different terms will be enforceable against LMI Corporation unless LMI Corporation gives its express consent, including an express waiver of the terms of this Agreement, in writing signed by an officer of LMI Corporation. You assume full responsibility for the use of the Software and agree to use the Software legally and responsibly. This Agreement shall be governed by California law, except as to copyright matters, which are covered by Federal law. This Agreement is deemed entered into at Milpitas, California by both parties. Should any provision of this Agreement be declared unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then such provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the remainder hereof. All rights in the Software not specifically granted in this Agreement are reserved by LMI Corporation. Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact LMI Corporation by writing to: LMI Corporation 101 N. Alloy Dr Fenton, Michigan 48430

Warranty LMI hardware is warranted by LMI against defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months from date of original purchase. If you transfer ownership, the warranty is automatically transferred to the new owner and remains in effect for the original 12-month period. During the warranty period we will repair or, at our option, replace at no charge product that proves to be defective, provided it is returned, shipping prepaid, to LMI. LMI software and firmware are warranted by LMI against defects in materials and workmanship for 60 days from date of original purchase, when the software and firmware is used in accordance with published or other written specifications prepared, approved, and issued by LMI and when used with specifically identified hardware. In any event, LMI makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, that the operation of the software or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free, or that the functions contained in the software or firmware will meet or satisfy the Distributor’s intended use or license agreement or LMI extended support agreement. Software and firmware corrections are warranted for a period of thirty (30) days from the date shipped by LMI, or the remainder of the original warranty term, whichever is longer. If you transfer ownership, the warranty is automatically transferred to the new owner and remains in effect for the original 60-day period. LMI interface accessories, such as cords and connectors are warranted by LMI against defects in materials and workmanship for 30 days from date of original purchase. Repaired or replacement cords or connectors are warranted for a period of 30 days from the date of shipment by LMI. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of service or modification by other than LMI, or by hardware, software, interfacing or peripherals not provided by LMI. This is your warranty. Please retain this document for your records. No other express warranty is given. The repair or replacement of a product is your exclusive remedy. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness is limited to the duration of this written warranty. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitations may not apply to you.

Support LMI Customer Service and Technical Support can be reached at 810-714-5811 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or fax anytime at 810-714-5711. They can also be reached by sending an email to customersupport@lmicorporation.com or techsupport@lmicorporation.com

Customer Service Call LMI Customer Service to:

• Request quotations • Inquire about the status of an order or repair • Return LMI equipment for service • Upgrade LMI equipment

LMI On-Site Training & Phone Support LMI Technical Support can provide on-site training or phone support for LMI equipment and support software. Contact LMI Customer Service for pricing and scheduling information. Call LMI Technical Support to:

• Assist in installing and configuring LMI equipment • Help setup and configure gages, multiplexers and accessories • Troubleshoot LMI equipment or LMI support software

Returns for Service To expedite your service order:

• Contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. • Complete the RMA form provided and return the form, along with the unit, to LMI’s

repair department at the following address: LMI Attn: Repair Department 101 N. Alloy Dr. Fenton, MI 48430

• Pack the equipment properly, using the original shipping container if possible. LMI cannot assume responsibility for damage caused by improper packaging.

• LMI will evaluate the unit and supply an evaluation and quotation for the necessary repairs.

• Upon receipt of a purchase order, LMI will repair and return the unit.

System Overview

The Data Translator Utility allows .LMI, .TXT, and .CSV Data Export files to be translated into supported .C3DF files which can be uploaded into the CMDANA database via the Covisint website. The Data Translator Utility will search for all .LMI/.TXT/.CSV files that have the correct naming convention (FileNameMMDDYYHH:mm:ss) associated with them.

All .LMI/.TXT/.CSV files will need an associated XYZ Definition file (FileName.xml) in order for a valid translation to occur. If there is not an XYZ Definition file associated with the .LMI/.TXT/.CSV Data Export file, the file will not be translated and will remain red. Once an associated XYZ Definition file is created the .LMI/.TXT/.CSV file will turn green and the user will be able to translate the files to the correct .C3DF format.

The LMI Data Translator Utility is designed to simplify the process of translating data files into readable .C3DF file formats accepted by the Covisint Web Portal. Once a file is translated correctly it will be placed in a defined C3DF file folder and a backup copy of the .LMI/.TXT/.CSV Data Export file will be moved to a defined “safe location.” The translated file will no longer appear on the View Window once the translation is complete.

Currently only the .LMI, .TXT, and .CSV Data Export format is supported in the DTU Data Translator Utility. The .LMI Data Export format can be obtained by contacting LMI Corporation for further details.

Minimum Software Requirements Below are the minimum and recommended specifications in order to run the DTU Software Utility effectively on any local computer. All of the requirements below are compatible with all Windows 32/64 Bit systems. Minimum Computer Specifications: Screen Resolution: 1024x768 Memory needed: 256 MB Processor Speed needed: Pentium 3 Serial COM Port: 1 (1 COM Port/ LMI System) Operating System: Windows XP SP1 Screen Resolution: 1024x768

Recommended Computer Specifications: Screen Resolution: 1024x768 Memory needed: 1GB Processor Speed needed: Pentium 4 Serial COM Port: 2 (1 COM Port/ LMI System) Operating System: Windows XP SP3/ Windows 7.0 Ultimate (32 Bit/64 Bit)

Recommended User Requirements: Administrative rights are necessary for installation purposes. Basic user rights are necessary for application use. For Windows 7 system Administrative rights are required.

Note: For optimal performance Recommended Specifications should be followed.

Software Installation To install the DTU Utility, place the DTU Utility CD-ROM in your drive. The setup program should start automatically. If it does not, open the Start menu, choose Run, and then Browse. Go to your CD-ROM drive and select the setup.exe or DTU Install.msi files from the disk. You will next be asked for the drive and directory in which to install the DTU Software. The default is C:\Program Files\LMI Corporation\DTU Install\. If you accept this directory and it does not exist, the installation program will create it for you. If you wish to install the program on another drive or in a directory with a different name, you can do so by clicking on Browse and then entering the drive and directory. By default, the installation program will install not only the base DTU Utility application, but also the Microsoft components that are necessary to support the program.

Starting DTU Software Utility On Windows, the installation procedure will install a folder for DTU Software Utility in the Programs Menu Folder. A shortcut to DTU Software Utility will also be installed on your desktop. Click on either of the shortcuts to start the DTU Software Utility. On the initial start a yearly security code will need to be entered in order to continually use the software. Only Data Export files that have a .LMI/ .TXT/.CSV file extension will be displayed in the program search window. The DTU Utility will search the Export Location folder to see if any programs match the .LMI/ .TXT/.CSV file extension format.

Master File When the DTU Translator Software is first executed, the software will automatically go out and search for the Default Export Location folder that houses all the .LMI/.TXT/ .CSV part files. If the path has changed and the part files are not in the correct folder, the main program screen will remain blank.

Default Settings The default settings allow users the option to easily set the path of the export file.

Export Location Folder – This is the default location where the .LMI Data Export file resides.

Copy of Export Location Folder – This is the default location where a copy

of the .LMI Data Export file is sent after the translated .C3DF file is created. .C3DF Data Folder – This is the default location where the translated .C3DF

file resides after it has been processed. XYZ Definition Folder – This is the default location where the XYZ

dimensional space coordinate file resides for the given file name. Load Defaults – The Load Defaults button loads all default file folder

locations. Save – Saves all file folder changes. The program must be restarted in order to

read the newest file locations.

To edit any default location, select the button and change the file location.

Associate the XYZ Definitions to the .LMI/.TXT/.CSV Export File Each Data Export file must have an associated XYZ definition file. The XYZ Definition file will be provided by Chrysler to its suppliers. If a file already has an XYZ Definition file associated with it, the file path \ file name will turn green. If no association definition has been entered, then the file path \ file name will remain red.

Standard Header File Format for .LMI and .TXT exports Chrysler has outlined a mandatory Header File format that is alphanumeric and case sensitive. If the Header File format is not followed, the Transfer File step will not continue and will force the user to make the corrected changes. The following is the standard .LMI /.TXT Header File format that should be followed: ####****#### Release Organization : BODY ####****#### Site : TEMP ####****#### Division : TEMP ####****#### Vehicle Family : TEMP ####****#### Supplier Code : TEMP ####****#### Program Name : WD FEM Part IS (First Piece Article) ####****#### Data Measure Type : TEMP ####****#### Date/Time Measured : 10/4/2010 21:16:42 ####****#### Build Type : TEMP ####****#### SEQ Number : BC508826 ####****#### LAB Number : Shift ####****#### Part/Tool Name : NONE ####****#### Part/Tool Number : NONE ####****#### Operator ID : ####****#### CMM Data Format : C3DF Release Organization - The Release Organization field describes the

organization that the part/assembly/tool is associated with. The field is discrete and can only contain values of BODY, CHASSIS, ELECTRICAL, TRIM, or POWERTRAIN. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 10 characters.

Site - The Site field describes the plant/vendor that is measuring the part. Any

alphanumeric data is valid so long as the data length does not exceed 16 characters. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 16 characters.

Division - The Division field describes the division level of the part. Typical entries are STAMPING, ASSEMBLY, COMPONENT, etc. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 12 characters.

Vehicle Family - The Vehicle Family field describes the car line the part/assembly is associated with. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 4 characters.

Supplier Code - The Supplier Code field describes the Chrysler supplier code

(usually 5 digits) assigned to the plant or vendor uploading the data. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 6 characters.

Program Name - The Program Name field is a textual field that describes the

name of the program that measured the data. Each program should have a unique name assigned to it. The program name can contain spaces as part of the name but the total number of characters - including spaces - cannot exceed 33 characters. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 33 characters.

Data Measure Type - The Data Measure Type field is a textual field that tells

whether the part/assembly being inspected is a RIGHT SIDE part, LEFT SIDE part, ASYMMETRICAL (cross car or a complete car with -Y=s on the left side), or MERGED (a measurement report containing data usually from 2 different CMMs with one measuring the right side as +Y and the other the left side also as +Y). The field is filled with discrete entries of either RIGHT SIDE, LEFT SIDE, ASYMMETRICAL, or MERGED.

Data/Time Measured - The Date/Time Measured field is an alphanumeric field

that represents the measurement date and time of the data. The input field is discrete in its format. First is the 4 digit year, a space character, 2 digit month (leading zero is required on single digit months), a space character, 2 digit day (leading zero required on single digit days), a space character, 2 digit hour (military 24 hour, i.e., 18 means 6 P.M. and a leading zero is required for single digit hours), a colon character (:), 2 digit minute (leading zero required as necessary), a colon character (:), and finally the 2 digit second (leading zero required also). Characteristics: YYYY MM DD HH:MM:SS

Build Type- The Build Type field is a textual field that contains a 3 character

description that represents the production level of the part, assembly, or tool being measured such as MUL, F1, F1A, F1B, F2, F2C, F2D, F3, F4, S0, P0, C0, STO, C1, S1, PVP, S2, V1, GA, BUY, or SPE. NOTE: MUL stands for MULE, GA stands for GAGE DATA (GR/GRR), BUY stands for BUYOFF, SPE stands for SPECIAL. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 3 characters.

SEQ Number - The SEQ Number field is an alphanumeric field that allows the sender to identify the sequence number, sample number, or serial number of the measured data as appropriate. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 10 characters.

LAB Number - The LAB Number field is an alphanumeric field that contains up

to 10 characters that allows the sender to identify the lab number or group

identifier assigned to the measured data. NOTE: The sequence number above would be utilized to identify individual samples within each group. If the field does not exist, NONE will be inserted as the LAB Number when the data is stored. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 10 characters.

Part/Tool Name - The Part/Tool Name field is a textual field that should contain

the CHRYSLER part/assembly/tool description identified on the released CATIA drawing of the part/assembly/tool being inspected. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 31 characters.

Part/Tool Number - The Part/Tool Number field is a textual field that contains

the CHRYSLER part number of the part/assembly/tool being inspected. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 12 characters.

CMM Data Format - The CMM Data Format field is a textual field that contains

a 20-character description that represents the translator that is to be used for processing the file. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 20 characters.

Standard Header File Format for .CSV exports A mandatory Header File format has been outlined that is alphanumeric and is case sensitive. If the Header File format is not followed, the Transfer File step will not continue and will force the user to make the corrected changes. The following is the standard .CSV Header File format that should be followed: Date, Time, Collector ID, Operator, Shift, SEQ#, LAB#, Characteristic Point 1, Characteristic Point 2, Characteristic Point 3,……..

Date – This is a Date stamp of when the data was collected in its raw form and is

in the standard data export in all collected data. There is no option to remove this field from the exported data file.

Time – This is a Time stamp of when the data was collected in its raw form and is in the standard data export in all collected data. There is no option to remove this field from the exported data file.

Collector ID – This is the Collector ID in numerical form and is in the standard data export in all collected data. There is no option to remove this field from the exported data file.

Operator- This is a user driven input and will need to be setup in the software that is used to collect the data as a user input. The operator input is case sensitive and will need to be either “Operator” or “OPERATOR”.

Shift – This is a user driven input and will need to be setup in the software that is

used to collect the data as a user input. The operator input is case sensitive and will need to be either “Shift” or “SHIFT”.

SEQ Number - The SEQ Number field is an alphanumeric field that allows the sender to identify the sequence number, sample number, or serial number of the measured data as appropriate. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 10 characters.

LAB Number - The LAB Number field is an alphanumeric field that contains up to 10 characters that allows the sender to identify the lab number or group identifier assigned to the measured data. NOTE: The sequence number above would be utilized to identify individual samples within each group. If the field does not exist NONE will be inserted as the LAB Number when the data is stored. Characteristics: alphanumeric value, not to exceed 10 characters.

Of note, when .CSV headers are set up, all header information needs to be configured as only coming over on the initial data export and will not be setup to come over on appended data exports. Therefore the software that is collecting the data will need to be setup accordingly to only export Header information on the first subgroup of the data export.

Transend I I Export Setup Example

Selecting a .LMI/.TXT/.CSV File for Editing (Step 1) To select a Data Export file for transfer and definition upload, select a single file by double clicking the file path \ file name link listed in the display program window. A check mark will appear in the left side checkbox for the selected file.

Select the Edit File Transfer button. Only one file can be edited at a time. Once the file has been successfully transferred it will turn the file path \ file name link green and will be ready for C3DF translation.

Defining XYZ values in the .LMI/.TXT/.CSV File for Transfer (Step 2) The header definitions are either alphanumeric or just numeric in nature and have a specific and case sensitive format. They are utilized to define characteristics that will be associated with the measurement results. These characteristics are used to define/identify the CMM measurement data being inserted into the centralized database via this file format.

This header information comes directly from the Data Export file (.LMI/.TXT/.CSV). The .LMI/.TXT/CSV Data Export file must meet all required header information formats in order to save the XYZ Definition file. If any fields are not within the outlined format, an error message will appear and the user will need to fix the error before the XYZ Definition file can be associated and the transfer file can be saved.

The body of the Data Export file is made up of the following features. These features need to match the rules below for each column for the point names to be properly displayed.

Feature Name - The Feature Name field is an uppercase alphanumeric left-

justified field of 10 characters and must always start with a letter (A-Z). Feature Type - The Feature Type field is a character field not to exceed 5

characters that represents the type of inspection algorithm used to measure the feature.

Feature Comment - The Feature Comment field is an optional field that allows a

textual description to be associated with the feature being reported. It can contain any valid alphanumeric character including spaces up to a maximum length of 59 alphanumeric characters.

D - The “ACTUAL” measured data from the Feature Point of the

.LMI/.TXT/.CSV Data Export file. Nominal - The defined nominal data from the Feature Point of the

.LMI/.TXT/.CSV Data Export file. X/Y/Z - The copied XYZ coordinates from an outside file (excel) must be added

into the part file in order to be saved. To add any line item into the grid: use Ctrl+C to copy from the excel file and use Ctrl+V to paste it into the grid.

USL/LSL - The defined USL/LSL data from the Feature Point of the .LMI Export

Data file. Lower Limit <= (Measured - Nominal) <= Upper Limit except when the Y nominal is < 0.0 the following is utilized: Lower Limit <= (Nominal - Measured) <= Upper Limit.

Include Feature Point - If a Feature Point needs to be excluded, remove the check mark from the box. When you translate the .LMI/.TXT/.CSV Data Export files to the .C3DF format, the Feature Point will not be included.

These features will define the point being displayed. If a Feature Name is not displayed in the body, the transfer skipped or omitted that point in the file transfer because it did not match the Feature Name rule. If a point is displayed which is either incorrect or not valid uncheck the include Feature Point checkbox on the right had side and save the file. The transfer file will only define the points and feature names that are valid.

Once the Files has been updated, save the changes.

Editing an Existing .LMI/.TXT/.CSV Part File Any transferred (green colored file name) can be updated by double clicking the File Path \ File Name and selecting the Transfer button. The file can be updated for the following changes only. Header File changes Feature Point included/not included Feature Point USL/LSL XYZ values

No additional Feature Points can be added or deleted, only omitted by un-checking the Include Feature Point checkbox.

Translating the .LMI/.TXT/.CSV Export File to the .C3DF Format (Step 3) To select a data export file for .C3DF translation (Green Partfile links ONLY), users can select a single file or multiple files by double clicking the file path \ file name link in the display window. A check mark will appear in the left side checkbox for the selected file.

To complete the translation of the file into the .C3DF format, the Translate button must be selected.

A confirmation message will appear on the screen confirming the file has been translated to the .C3DF format and placed in the default .C3DF folder. Once a file has been translated the file will be removed from the active display window of the program and the default file folder and placed in a backup folder defined in the master file. This function will serve as a file archive for later use.

The translated .C3DF file will be placed in the master file defined folder. The child folders will be structured with a Date format and each daily upload will have its own unique folder. The file folder date format will be in MM/DD/YYYY and ready for upload to the Covisint website.

Uploading .C3DF Files to Covisint Application Portal (Step 4) To upload all translated .C3DF Files to the CMDANA Database select the Covisint Upload menu option at the top of the menu bar, or navigate using your web browser to www.covisint.com. This will open up a new web session pointing to the Covisint website. Once the session is loaded the files can be uploaded one at a time.

The User Interface The DTU (Data Translator Utility) is extremely simple to use. All valid .LMI/.TXT Data Export files will be listed in the color green. This color association means that the listed .LMI Data Export file has an associated XYZ Definition file. If the .LMI Data Export file is red, there is no associated XYZ Definition file and the file will not be able to be translated. If an associated XYZ Definition file needs updating simply click on the single file and select the Edit File Transfer button. Only one file at a time can be updated and each time a file is updated the latest XYZ Definition file is overwritten in the file folder directory.

Input File Formats Only the valid .LMI/.TXT/.CSV Data Export files will be located in the default file directory. If there are no files listed in the View Window, either no files were saved with the .LMI /.TXT/.CSV export extension or the default file directory is pointing to the wrong location.

Selecting Single Files to Translate To select a single file to transfer double-click on the desired filename. A checkmark will be checked in the checkbox to the left of the file name, then select the Translate button. The file name must be listed in green to be an accepted file to be translated. A confirmation message will appear listing that the selected file was translated successfully.

Selecting Multiple Files to Translate To select multiple green listed files to translate, select the individual files. A checkmark will appear beside all valid (green) files ready to be translated. Select the Translate button. A confirmation message will appear listing all selected files that were translated successfully.

Selecting All Files to Translate To select all green listed files to be translated, select the Select All Files button. A checkmark will appear beside all valid (green) files ready to be translated. A confirmation message will appear listing all selected files that were translated successfully.

Output File Formats All valid output file formats will be listed as .C3DF extension. Once a C3DF file is successfully written it will remove the .LMI /.TXT/.CSV file from the View Window.