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Part 1: Getting startedAbout Matrox Design Assistant helpWelcomeHelp tipsPrintingNavigatingContacting customer supportCopyrights, acknowledgments, and patent noticesCopyrightAcknowledgmentsPatent noticeLiabilities and disclaimersChapter 1: IntroductionIntroducing Matrox Design AssistantUsing Matrox Design AssistantDesign-time and runtimeMatrox Design Assistant steps and flowchart featuresLicensesDesign-time license versus runtime licenseManaging license packagesWith a PC runtime platformProvisional licenses30-day design-time and runtime license1-year design-time license30-day temporary licenseOutline of the User GuideTerminologyChapter 2: Building a projectBuilding a project overviewConnecting to a runtime platformRuntime platform componentsHow to connect to a runtime platformRequirements to connectSwitching runtime platforms once connected to a runtime platformConnecting with your local PC as your runtime platformConnecting with a remote PC or Matrox smart camera as your runtime platformEmulation modeCreating, opening, or importing a projectDetails about creating, opening, and importingLoading projects from earlier versions of Matrox Design AssistantUsing the existing Matrox Design Assistant template projectsCameras and your runtime platformAllocating cameras on a PC runtime platformMatrox Capture AssistantUsing the existing Matrox Design Assistant templates and example projectsUsing external defaults in your projectIdentifying cameras and changing the default allocation modeBuilding the flowchartGeneral procedureGenerally interacting with flowchartsUsing the Configuration paneUsing the Quick Access paneFlow control stepsVariablesExpressionsSubflowchartsRecipesCustom stepsTechniques for running the flowchart and accessing resultsDebug buttonsQuick Watch flyout panel and callout annotationsQuick Evaluate paneCamera Images paneFind paneQuick Run modeStep Log paneExecution Messages paneResults paneCameras and imagesCamera stepAnalysis steps and the image they useInitial platform settingsSetting up your physical cameraUsing a Matrox smart camera with no triggerUsing a Matrox smart camera with a hardware triggerUsing a GigE/USB3 Vision camera with no triggerUsing a GigE/USB3 Vision camera with a direct hardware triggerInitiating a grabLinks to more informationDisplay features during design-timeZoomingDisplay status barAnnotationsDisplaying a step's imagesDisplay graphsDisplaying images with more than 8-bitsDisplaying images using a colormapReal-world units and fixturesCalibrationFixturingAn example of calibration and fixturingSearch regionsDefining search regionsDealing with color imagesGenerally working with colorColor matchingStatus stepEvents and actionsAction pointsInspection start and inspection end (main inspection loop)Adding other action pointsWhen actions occurOperator view eventsTypes of actionsOperator view publishingPLC handshakeSubflowchart executionSpecifying reset points for variables and step outputsReset points for variablesReset points for step outputsInspection labelsTypes of inspection labelsCreating new inspection labelsManage Inspection Labels dialogCommunicationTesting and debugging a projectTesting and debugging tipsTesting event-driven actionsViewing action listsViewing currently executing actions or pending actionsForcing the execution of a subflowchart that runs upon an eventSetting up the operator viewDeploying and running your projectDeploy to platformFiles downloaded during deploymentRecipes and persistent dataStarting a project from outside Matrox Design AssistantKiosk modePreventing runtime errorsUsing the Matrox Design Assistant configuration portalAccesing the Matrox Design Assistant configuration portalManaging projects on your runtime platformNetwork folders and persistent connections with a supported Matrox smart cameraPart 2: Processing and analysis stepsChapter 3: BlobAnalysis stepBlobAnalysis step overviewProcedure for using the BlobAnalysis stepGrab or load an imageConfigure settingsThresholdingSelect the featuresFiltersUse the results of the previous stepCreation of an output imageBlobAnalysis step featuresArea and perimeterContact pointsFeret dimensionsIncluded/ExcludedShapeStatisticsInterceptMomentsAxisBlobAnalysis step advanced settingsConnectivityGray image modesIdentification modesCreating a labeled blob imageAccessing BlobAnalysis step resultsChapter 4: CodeReader stepCodeReader step overviewWhen is preprocessing required?Procedure for using the CodeReader stepSelect the code type to be readCode types that support GS1Modify the expected angle rangeModify the threshold setting with regards to lightingModify the distortion correction methodSpecify the search regionFine-tuning your readCode type specific informationHintsInitialization modeResultsTechnical code informationChapter 5: CodeGrade stepCodeGrade step overviewGeneral guidelines for code gradingAttributes that can be gradedProcedure for using the CodeGrade stepLink the CodeGrade step to a CodeReader step in the flowchartSpecify a grading standardSpecify the search regionModify the aperture settingsSpecify an extended area reflectance checkCalibrate the setup for gradingUse approximate calibration settings if necessaryCalibrate for the ISO (print) standardCalibrate for the AimDPM (direct part marking) standardAccessing CodeGrade step resultsChapter 6: EdgeLocator stepEdgeLocator step overviewProcedure for using the EdgeLocator stepSpecify the search regionAdjust the search settings: polarity, edge fit, smoothing, and number of sub-regionsEnable angle modeChapter 7: Measurement stepMeasurement step overviewTypical uses of the Measurement stepProcedure for using the Measurement stepDefine the markersNumber of marker occurrencesMarker characteristicsCircle marker sub-regionsEdge and stripe marker sub-regionsAngular search settingsEfficiently working with multiple markersMeasurement step advanced constraintsAdvanced constraints overviewAvailable advanced constraintsUsing contrastAdvanced constraint examplesMeasurement step advanced conceptsSearch algorithmIdentifying edgesFirst derivative filterAccessing Measurement step resultsChapter 8: BeadInspection stepBeadInspection step overviewProcedure for using the BeadInspection stepTraining imageTraining in the presence of nearby stripesAdding a template and defining its initial pointsModifying a templateGeneral settingsTraining settingsInspection settingsFixtureLink the location of the fixtureAccessing BeadInspection step resultsAnnotationsChapter 9: ImageProcessing stepImageProcessing step overviewProcedure for using the ImageProcessing stepViewing intermediate resultsViewing source and destination imagesSpecifying a regionDefining a region interactivelyImages and calibrationProcessing color imagesCommon tasks using the ImageProcessing stepPreprocessingRemoving spotsRemoving reflectionsRemoving the backgroundRemoving clutterSharpeningImproving contrastSegmentationMaking a maskSuperimposingTwoBandsAlphaBlendStitchingAccumulating for a temporal filterColor conversionColor projectionColor distanceBand differenceGeometry and shape changingAligningSimple aligningComplex aligningCalculating differencesInner and outer offsetBit size conversionImageProcessing step operationsFilteringSharpening, smoothing, and edge detectionIIR filtersFIR filtersUser-defined kernelsArithmeticLogicGeometricThresholdPolarTransformLutMapCopy and ConvertColorDistanceProjectionMorphology operationsExamplesChapter 10: IntensityChecker stepIntensityChecker step overviewProcedure for using the IntensityChecker stepAccessing IntensityChecker step resultsChapter 11: ColorMatcher stepColorMatcher step overviewColor identificationSupervised color segmentationMatch regionsColor-samplesMatching color-samples and match regionsProcedure for using the ColorMatcher stepColor-samples and match regionsMain settingsMatch settingsOutput imagesSettings of the output imagesColorMatcher step advanced conceptsColor spacesRGBHSLCIELABBands inputColor distanceEuclidean distanceManhattan distanceMahalanobis distanceDelta-E distanceAdvanced CIE distance typesChoosing a distance typeColor toleranceMatch strategyAreasPixelsHistogramsDistance normalizationAccessing ColorMatcher step resultsBasic resultsMatch score and area relevance scoreColorMatcher step resultsReading the Quick Watch flyout panelLinking to resultsReading the Results paneReading the result Link Tree in the Quick Evaluate paneChapter 12: PatternMatching stepPatternMatching step overviewProcedure for using the PatternMatching stepLoad or grab a model source imageDefine the modelDefine a search regionPatternMatching step advanced settingsDefining a mask regionSpecify an angular rangeSummary of algorithm for angle searchSetting the Search LevelsSetting a Master modelSearch using the SpecificSearch modeAccessing PatternMatching step resultsChapter 13: ModelFinder stepModelFinder step overviewProcedure for using the ModelFinder stepDefine modelsCAD-file synthetic modelsModelFinder step settingsSearch settings available for all Finder stepsEdge extraction settingsGeneral search settingsAdvanced search settingsAdvanced search settings specific to the ModelFinder stepAlgorithmic search strategiesSpecific search modeAccessing ModelFinder step resultsDetermining what is a matchScore and Target scoreModel and target coverageFit errorInterpreting resultsSeparation and shared edgesSeparationShared edgesChapter 14: CircleFinder stepCircleFinder step overviewProcedure for using the CircleFinder stepDefine a circle modelCircleFinder step settingsSagitta toleranceReconfiguring the shape definition at runtimeChapter 15: EllipseFinder stepEllipseFinder step overviewProcedure for using the EllipseFinder stepDefine an ellipse modelEllipseFinder step settingsAspect ratio and search constraintChapter 16: RectangleFinder stepRectangleFinder step overviewProcedure for using the RectangleFinder stepDefine a rectangle modelRectangleFinder step settingsDeviation toleranceChapter 17: SegmentFinder stepSegmentFinder step overviewProcedure for using the SegmentFinder stepDefine a line segment modelSegmentFinder step settingsConsistent gradientChapter 18: Metrology stepMetrology step overviewProcedure for using the Metrology stepAdd featuresAdd geometric tolerancesReference framesConstructed featuresSelecting base featuresUsing the Project toolbar and Construction control panelUsing the Construction control panelUsing the Configuration paneModifying base featuresExamplesFeature construction in detailConstructed features using fit operationsBase features of a constructed arc featureBase features of a constructed circle featureBase features of a constructed segment featureBase features of a constructed line featureBase features of a constructed point featureBase features of constructed edgel featuresParametric featuresAdding a parametric lineGeometric tolerancesUsing the Project toolbarUsing the Configuration paneSetting an angularity toleranceUsing multiple geometric tolerances(Physically) measured featuresPoint featureSegment featureSearch regionBest fit, inner fit, and outer fit operations(Physically measured) edgel featuresReference frameUsing fixtures from other steps to define a reference frameLocal frameCustomizing edge extractionPolaritySmoothingAdvanced smoothingData angle toleranceThresholdingEdgel selection rankAdvanced fitActive edgels and fitted edgelsMaximum fit distanceMaximum number of fit iterationsMinimum fit coverageMaximum fit variationAccessing Metrology step resultsAnnotationsChapter 19: StringReader stepStringReader step overviewProcedure for using the StringReader stepImport an existing or create a new String Reader contextAdjust the overall settingsAdjust the string model specific settingsAdjust the font specific settingsStringReader step scoresCharacter acceptance, homogeneity, and similarity scoreString acceptance and certainty scoreString target acceptance and certainty scoreScale factorAspect ratioCreating and testing a context using the MIL String Reader Interactive UtilityCreate or open a new contextAdd a fontAdd a string modelDefine a search regionSet the number of strings to readPreprocess and readViewing resultsUsing String ExpertAccessing StringReader step resultsString formattingChapter 20: SureDotOCR stepSureDotOCR step overviewProcedure for using the SureDotOCR stepAdjust the overall read settingsDefine fontsDefine strings to readReading partial stringsDefine spacesSpace constraintIntensity and contrastAcceptance and certaintyFontsContent of SureDotOCR font filesAccessing SureDotOCR step resultsString formattingCharacter resultsChapter 21: PhotometricStereo stepPhotometricStereo step overviewProcedure for using the PhotometricStereo stepGrab or link imagesOutput imagesRemap factorLight vector typeLighting elementsNon-uniformity correctionTimeoutAdditional control settingsShape smoothnessNormalizationObject sizeInverting the grayscale valuesOutput image typesPhotometric stereo registration of a moving objectChapter 22: CNNClassIndex stepCNNClassIndex step overviewProcedure for using the CNNClassIndex stepImport a pretrained CNNModify general classification settingsView your resultsPart 3: Flowchart control, expressions, and variablesChapter 23: Flow control stepsFlow control steps overviewProcedure for using the Break step, Condition step, and Continue stepProcedure for using the Loop stepProcedure for using the Halt stepProcedure for using the Switch stepProcedure for using the Status step and Error stepConditions and the Status stepCatching and throwing exceptionsError stepCatching exceptions in flowcharts with conditions and loopsMultiple Status stepsRuntime error handlingChapter 24: SubflowchartsSubflowcharts overviewAdding subflowchartsConfiguring a subflowchartA subflowchart's inputs (parameters) and outputsInputsOutputsLinking to other flowchartsEvent-triggered subflowchartsManaging subflowchartsTransferring subflowchartsSharing subflowcharts using librariesTransferring subflowcharts to another projectTransferring subflowcharts to another computerCopying subflowcharts from a libraryChapter 25: Variables and the Store stepVariables overviewProcedure for adding and managing variablesAdd a variableBind a variable to the operator viewSet variables with the Store stepUsing variables in expressionsView a variable's value(s)LifetimeLifetimeChapter 26: Building expressionsBuilding simple expressionsBuilding complex expressionsHints for working with complex expressionsSub-expressionsChapter 27: Using arraysArrays overviewTypes of arraysArrays as variablesArray sizeAdding values to an arrayArray operationsReferencing array elementsUsing object arraysObject array variablesSub-arraysUsing point arraysArray operatorArray functionsOptional parametersNesting functionsArray function keywordsDisplaying and logging arraysAdvanced examplesUsing the array operator when quantizing resultsA comprehensive examplePart 4: Image steps and repositoryChapter 28: AcquisitionAcquisition overviewProcedure for using the Camera stepAdding a camera to your projectSet the source of the Camera stepManually adjust the camera's lensUsing a continuous or triggered grabAssociate a calibration file with the Camera stepX/Y calibrationZ calibrationRemappingAccessing the Camera step's outputsTriggeringCommon trigger settingsTriggering from a hardware signalTriggering from a software triggerProcedure for using the Trigger step to initiate a grabUsing a PLC trigger with Quick Comm (EtherNet/IP or PROFINET)Using a PLC trigger without Quick CommTriggering from a periodic triggerHandling other requests while waiting for a triggerGrab timingQueuing imagesMulti-buffering with image queuesGrabbing at design-timeContinuous grab mode with image queuesTrigger speedCamera outputs related to grab timingPlatform settings for your cameraCamera defaultsPhysicalCameraN page on the Platform Configuration dialogChanging the camera's inputsChanging settings directly on a GigE/USB3 Vision cameraChanging the acquisition settings at runtimeChanging the camera and trigger sourceStopping the grabConfiguring the CameraSettings stepUsing multiple camerasGrabbing with the Matrox Advanced I/O EngineSimultaneous grabbingStaggered grabbingGrabbing without the Matrox Advanced I/O EngineGrabbing multiple images using a PLC trigger without Quick CommChapter 29: Acquisition using image setsImage sets overviewProcedure for configuring image setsAdding and configuring an image setDesign-time folder and runtime folder pathsNumbered image filesSequence fileRecipesUsing the camera outputs relating to image setsChapter 30: CalibrationCalibrationDefining new calibrationsManaging multiple calibrations in one or more platformsCalibration in emulation modeProcedure for using the Calibration stepScale methodListOfPoints methodListOfPointsFromArray methodGrid methodGrid requirementsChoosing a calibration modeUsing multiple calibrationsUsing resultsChapter 31: White balanceWhite balance overviewProcedure for creating white balance settingsProcedure for using the WhiteBalance stepChapter 32: FixturingFixturing overviewFixturing in an analysis stepUsing a single model occurrence as a fixtureUsing blobs or edges as fixturesUsing different fixtures from multiple occurrencesWhen to use the Fixture stepWhen an analysis step does not support fixtured regionsReference frame annotationsCalibration and fixturingProcedure for using the Fixture stepCreating a fixtureOffsetting a fixtureOutput coordinate systemIn a Metrology stepIn other analysis stepsIn any other caseTransforming from one coordinate system to anotherUsing TRANSFORMCOORDINATES and accessing individual coordinatesPassing the source point as a point objectPassing the source point in a point arrayChapter 33: ImageWriter stepImageWriter step overviewDefault folderSidecar fileProcedure for using the ImageWriter stepImageWriter step annotationsChapter 34: ImageCorrection stepImageCorrection step overviewProcedure for using the ImageCorrection stepCorrection mode and size when outputting the whole imageChapter 35: Static imagesStatic images overviewUsing static imagesChapter 36: LoadImage stepLoadImage step overviewProcedure for using the LoadImage stepImage sourceLoadImage optionsLoadImage in emulation modeCalibrating loaded imagesUpdating the calibration file for a loaded imagePart 5: 3DChapter 37: Acquisition with third-party sensorsAcquisition with third-party sensors overviewChapter 38: Working with depth mapsWorking with depth maps overviewProcedure for using a depth mapRemappingSetting the Z-rangeFilling gapsDisplay optionsLine profiles and histograms for depth mapsProcessing and analysis of depth mapsSavingAccessing camera depth map resultsCalculating volumePart 6: Communication stepsChapter 39: Communication overviewCommunication methodsCommunications dropdown panelGoing offlineWaiting for inputsPortal pages for monitoring communicationEtherNet/IPPROFINETModbusI/OCommunication settingsCommunication settings action (operator view button)CommSettings stepChapter 40: IO stepsIO steps overviewSupport for I/OProjects with discrete I/OProcedure for using the I/O stepsConfiguring I/O pinsProcedure for using the IOReader stepConverting pin values to numbersProcedure for using the IOWriter stepChanging the I/O settings at runtimeUsing I/O steps with GigE/USB3 Vision camerasConfiguring your I/O signalsUsing I/O with a minimally-compliant cameraMatrox Advanced I/O EngineTimersChanging a timer's settings at runtimeRotary decodersI/O command listsCommand list latches and reading their value with a TimeStamp or PositionStamp stepScheduling I/O commandsScheduling I/O commands using rotary encodersUsing an input to automatically generate a delayed pulse on outputGrab synchronization with a reference stampOutputting a pulse train upon receiving an input signalI/O ExamplesAutomatically grabbing an image when the conveyor belt is at a given position exampleParts traveling along a conveyor belt that are fixed in spacing exampleDifferent parts traveling along a conveyor belt that are ejected by different devices exampleParts traveling along a conveyor belt that are not fixed in spacing exampleChapter 41: Quick Comm protocol and PROFINET and EtherNet/IP stepsOverviewProcedure for communicating with controllersEnabling the PROFINET and EtherNet/IP protocol serviceQuick Comm with PROFINET and EtherNet/IPStatus and control handshakeSet Quick Comm to trigger acquisition automaticallySending and receiving dataDataToPLC and DataFromPLC data tablesApplication-specific values written to the DataToPLC data tableApplication-specific values read from the DataFromPLC data tableConfiguring actions and eventsSubflowchart execution eventsCustom handshake actionsSetting up for PROFINETAssigning a static IP addressConfiguring the PLCData tables in PROFINETSetting up for EtherNet/IPAllen-BradleyOmronData tables in EtherNet/IPChapter 42: Modbus stepsModbus steps overviewModbus data tablesProcedure for communicating with ModbusSetting up communication with ModbusConfiguring the PLCConfiguring the runtime platformEnabling Modbus in the Platform Configuration paneUsing the ModbusReader stepAccessing ModbusReader resultsUsing the ModbusWriter stepModbus data configurationModbus data fieldsRegister number consistency across Modbus devices and standardsModbus exampleChapter 43: Network stepsNetwork steps overviewProcedure for using the NetworkConnection stepNetwork Client configurationConnection verification and troubleshootingProcedure for using the NetworkWriter stepProcedure for using the NetworkReader stepChapter 44: SerialPort stepsSerialPort steps overviewMultiple COM portsProcedure for using the SerialPortSetup stepProcedure for using the SerialPortWriter stepSpecify the textControl charactersAcknowledgmentProcedure for using the SerialPortReader stepChapter 45: Robot stepsRobot steps overviewProgramming robot controllersAdding and configuring robot controllersSample robot flowchartAlternative uses for the 8 values of the RobotWriter and RobotParameters stepsOrientation conventionsProcedure for using the RobotWriter stepProcedure for using the RobotWait stepProcedure for using the RobotParameters stepPart 7: Utility stepsChapter 46: Counter stepCounter step overviewChapter 47: TextReader and TextWriter stepsTextReader step overviewProcedure for using the TextReader stepOperationsAccessing resultsProcessing stringsError handling and complex expressionsReading CSV filesHandling unexpected formattingTextWriter step overviewProcedure for using the TextWriter stepOperationsAvoiding errors when accessing resultsGenerating text using expressionsVerifying the output of expressionsFormatting numeric resultsConverting arrays to stringsUsing control charactersAccessing the date and timeWriting inspection results to a CSV fileChapter 48: TimeStamp stepTimeStamp step overviewPerform a benchmarkGet a string representation of a timestampUsing the step as a timing referenceChapter 49: DeleteFiles stepDeleteFiles step overviewDeleting foldersPart 8: Interfacing with the operator viewChapter 50: Customizing the operator viewCustomizing the operator view overviewPage structureOperator view templates and the default viewOperator view grid layoutGrid, cell, and element selectionAdding a row or columnMoving or adjusting cells and gridsMerging cellsAdjusting the size of cellsStyles and formattingElementsAdding an elementData output elementsInput elementsStatic elementsConfiguring input elementsGeneral propertiesBindingConditionally enabling an input elementExecute flowchartAutomatic submitConfiguring a CheckBox elementConfiguring a DropDownList or ListBox elementConfiguring a RadioButton elementConfiguring a TextBox elementConfiguring a ToggleButton elementButtonsFlowchart actionsExecute FlowchartSet VariableReset CountersSubmit DataSet Execution ControlPlatform actionsSend Software TriggerSet Camera SourceChange Image Set SettingsChange Camera SettingsCommunication SettingsOperator view actionsNavigate pageReset FilmstripZoom DisplayIncrement and Decrement TextBoxConfiguring output elementsConfiguring a PassFail elementConfiguring a Value elementHints for displaying a table of resultsDisplaysConfiguring a Display elementAdding an annotation to a Display elementLabelsUser-defined annotationsCoordinate systemReplicated shapesSetting annotation colorFixed color for annotationsDynamic color for annotationsEditable annotations and bindingFilmstripStructure and memory resourcesHistory elementsControlling what gets saved and displayedHow to specify when inspection results are savedHow to specify when inspection results are displayedWhen inspection labels are applied to an inspection resultExamples of specifying inspection labelsFreeze ModeLabel ConstraintsInteracting with the FilmstripControlling when data is sent to the operator viewMaximum update rateWhen to change the defaultsPublishing groupsManaging update pointsUpdating and clearing display annotationsMultiple operator viewsTypes of operator viewsCreating multiple operator viewsExternal ViewManaging your operator viewsNavigating between operator viewsDuring design-timeDuring runtimeAccess rights to a project's operator viewsLogging outControlling image acquisition from the operator viewSwitch between camera or disk exampleSetting up the exampleSelecting the camera or image settingsAdvanced UI designTesting and debugging operator views at design-timeUsing initial and current valuesSimulating button clicksCurrently debugging flowchartChapter 51: OperatorInputs stepOperatorInputs step overviewProcedure for using the OperatorInputs stepChapter 52: Navigate stepNavigate step overviewProcedure for using the Navigate stepChapter 53: Advanced customizationCustomizing the Notification barWait bannerPart 9: Dealing with product variationsChapter 54: Switching products to inspectStrategies for inspecting product variantsUsing recipesUsing text and spreadsheet filesUsing the Switch stepUsing hybrid strategiesChapter 55: RecipesRecipes overviewBest practices for working with recipesRecipes at design-timeCreating and deleting recipesSetting values to be recipe-dependentRemoving recipe-dependenceRecipe names and IDsModifying recipesDeploying your projectImporting and synchronizing recipes from your runtime platformRecipe subfolders for image setsSetting up an operator view to manage recipesSaving persistent data when switching recipesCreateRecipe stepLoadRecipe stepDeleteRecipe stepAvoiding broken links in recipe stepsPreventing broken linksHow links become brokenExample of breaking a link in a recipeRepairing broken linksChapter 56: Reconfigure stepReconfigure step overviewPersistenceReconfiguring items in a collectionChanging a model image or maskModelFinder modelsPatternMatchingChapter 57: PersistencePersistence and the SavePersistentData stepWhen persistent data is savedModifying persistenceRe-deploying projects with persistent dataResetting persistent countersUsing the Reconfigure stepChapter 58: ProjectSwitcher stepProjectSwitcher step overviewUsing the ProjectSwitcher stepPart 10: Runtime issues and project change validationChapter 59: Optimizing your runtime projectsWeb serverUpdate timingOptimizing loop timeWhen grabbingAnalysis and Processing stepsOperator viewOtherMemory usageGrab buffersGrabbed image queueIncreasing non-pooled memory for high resolution or color camerasFlowchart image buffersProfiling and troubleshooting logsGenerating a new trace fileProcedure for generating a trace file on a PC runtime platformProcedure for generating a trace file on a Matrox smart cameraReading a trace fileInteractive logChapter 60: Running multiple projects on a runtime platformRunning multiple projects on a runtime platform overviewConsiderations when running multiple projects simultaneouslyCamera allocationTemplates and example projectsAuxiliary I/O signals and related resourcesTypical I/O tasksUsing platform I/Os to synchronize capture and reference stampsCommunication protocolsInstances of the protocol serviceExample of multiple projects communicating with a PLCDeveloping multiple projects to run simultaneouslyModifying settings while projects are runningMultiple camerasPerformanceChapter 61: SecurityAccess controlDeploying a project in kiosk modeSetting access rights for operator viewsEncrypting and locking a projectEncrypting a projectLocking a projectDeploying a project with a lock keySetting or removing the lock keyChapter 62: Project Change ValidatorProject Change Validator overviewProcedure for using the Project Change ValidatorAccessing and setting up the Project Change ValidatorValidation serverValidation setRecording and creating a validation setReduce what is recorded for validationRequesting validation and reviewing validation reportsMonitor for validationValidation reportValidation from PLCValidation fields (bits)Validation error messagesPart 11: AppendicesAppendix A: Expression syntaxData typesNumbersStringsEscape sequencesInline expressionsString arraysFormatting codesBooleansObjectsStepsConstantsSub-expressionsOperatorsFunctionsLinksConstant linksComparisonsNumerical comparisonsString comparisonsObject comparisonsCascade comparisonsUser-defined date/time and number formatsSpecifying a pathRuntime platform versus development computerRules when specifying a pathNetwork pathsAcquiring permission to a network folderFile extensionsAppendix B: Installation informationMinimum requirementsSoftware requirements for Matrox Design Assistant HelpAdditional notesInstallationMultiple versions of Matrox Design AssistantUseful referencesAppendix C: TroubleshootingIssues with a PC platformRuntime environment is locked to another userA runtime component stopped workingIssues with operator viewsIssues with portal pagesIssues with GigE acquisitionGigE/USB3 Vision camera inputs, outputs, or triggers are not visible in Matrox Design AssistantDifficulty allocating a GigE/USB3 Vision cameraGigE/USB3 Vision camera generates incomplete or dropped imagesAppendix D: Matrox Iris GTRConnecting to your Matrox Iris GTR as your runtime platformMore informationAcquisition overviewPlatform settings for your cameraDeploying and running your project on your Matrox Iris GTRReading and writing files on your Matrox Iris GTRAcquiring permission to a network folderLoadImage stepImageWriter and TextWriter stepsGrab and auxiliary I/O overviewEnabling auxiliary I/OsAdditional auxiliary input signal settingsConnecting auxiliary outputs to a generic lightAdditional auxiliary output signal settingsAdditional initial camera settingsLighting control from the cameraCamera focusCalibration and white balancingCommunication with Matrox Iris GTRUsing the Matrox Iris GTR desktopConnecting to your desktop directlyConnecting remotely using VNCWhat's on the desktopConfiguring Matrox Iris GTR for static IP addressingConnecting to the desktop of your Matrox Iris GTRUsing the portal page of your Matrox Iris GTRUsing the Matrox Iris GTR Discovery utility on your development computerOpening additional ports on Matrox Iris GTRMatrox Iris GTR licensingPortal pages of your Matrox Iris GTRDeleting projects on your runtime platformMatrox Iris GTR toolsMatrox Iris GTR desktop displayGenerating a performance traceMatrox Iris GTR Discovery utilityAppendix E: Matrox IndioMatrox Indio overviewAdvanced I/O EngineNetwork interfaceAdding a Matrox Indio system to your projectAdding a Matrox Indio system to the Systems pageConfiguring I/O signalsMatrox Indio Advanced I/O EngineSynchronizing across multiple Matrox Indio boardsSingle camera example with synchronized Matrox Indio boardsMultiple camera example with synchronized Matrox Indio boardsNetwork InterfaceARITHMETICOperator: +Operator: /Operator: MODOperator: *Operator: ()Operator: 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WarningCHECKVALIDCOLORCURRENTPROJECTCURRENTRECIPECURRENTRECIPEIDDATETIMEDAVERSIONFIXTUREFIXTUREARRAYFREESPACEGETSTEPHOSTNAMEIFIMAGEIPADDRESSISNUMERICISONLINEISVALIDLISTFILESMACADDRESSPATHPOINTPOINTARRAYRECIPEIDFROMNAMERECIPEIDSRECIPENAMEFROMIDRECIPESTONUMERICTOSTRINGTOTALSPACESTRINGOperator: {}COMPARESTRINGCONCATCONTAINSSTRINGENDSWITHINDEXOFINDEXOFANYINSERTSTRINGLASTINDEXOFLASTINDEXOFANYLENGTHPADLEFTPADRIGHTREMOVESTRINGREPLACESTRINGSPLITSTRINGSTARTSWITHSTRINGTONUMERICSUBSTRINGTOLOWERTOUPPERTRIMTRIMENDTRIMSTARTTRIGONOMETRICKeyword: PIACOSANGLEASINATANATAN2COSCOSHDISTANCESINSINHTANTANHTRANSFORMCOORDINATESTRANSFORMZInterface overview and documentation conventionsInterface overview and documentation conventionsLabeled example of the interfacePanesMenu conventionsTree structureModal dialogsAlternate options buttonApply multiple dialogFlowchart viewUnderstanding symbols and visual indicatorsSelecting and running a stepCurrent or last step executedSelected stepDisplay updatesStopping at inspection endWait notification barManipulating, renaming, commenting, and disabling stepsSelecting, moving, and copying stepsRenaming and commenting stepsDisabling stepsUsing context menusFlowchart context menuFlowchart Step context menuUsing Quick Run modeWhen to use Quick Run modeAdvanced features of Quick Run modeNavigating subflowchartsInteracting with the Wait notification barGo to elementUsing different viewsChanging the default viewZoomingPrintingDisplay viewAnnotationsUsing the Quick Watch flyout panel and callout annotationsDetails about the Quick Watch flyout panelDrag and drop results from the Quick Watch flyout panel to generate linksVisibility of callout annotationsAdvanced uses of the Quick Watch flyout panelDisplaying a step's imagesSteps with optional imagesSteps without an input imageDisplaying multiple imagesUsing the display graphsGeneral features for all display graphsLine Profile graphHistogram graphEdge Values graphDisplaying images with more than 8-bitsAutoscaleBit shiftLower 8 bitsRemapDisplaying images using a colormapDepth map colormapsPanes and editorsPanes overviewUsing panesConfiguration pane and editorsUsing the Simple editorUsing the Link editorUsing the Advanced editorAdvanced editor and syntax errorsAdvanced editor and runtime errorsAdvanced editor and the Operator View Layout tabAdvanced editor and number formattingCamera Images paneCamera sourceImages in the Camera Images paneRunning on a subset of imagesInspection label displayed for each imageErrors paneExecution Messages paneFind paneInterface Actions paneProperties paneQuick Access paneQuick Evaluate paneDisplaying multiple imagesExpressionsRecipes paneLayout of the recipe paneCompare recipesAdd/Delete/SynchronizeResults paneAnnotative resultsNumerical resultsStep Log paneToolbars and toolbar buttonsProject toolbarDebug toolbar buttonsGeneral toolbar buttonsGeneral processing and analysis toolbar buttonsStep specific toolbar buttonsBeadInspection step-specific toolbar buttonsCamera step-specific toolbar buttonsColorMatcher step-specific toolbar buttonsFinder steps step-specific toolbar buttonsFixture step-specific toolbar buttonsImageProcessing step-specific toolbar buttonsMeasurement step-specific toolbar buttonsMetrology step-specific toolbar buttonsModelFinder and PatternMatching step-specific toolbar buttonsSureDotOCR step-specific toolbar buttonsPlatform toolbarCamera Images Pane toolbarNavigation toolbarOperator View Layout toolbarPlatform Configuration dialogPlatform Configuration dialogPages in the Platform Configuration dialogReadmeIntroduction to Design Assistant XIntroduction to Design Assistant 5.0Getting started with Matrox Iris GTRMatrox IrisGTR Upgrade ProcedureUpgrading Projects from DA 5 to Design Assistant XUpgrading Projects from Design Assistant 4.0 to 5LMI Gocator with Matrox Design AssistantPhotoneo PhoXi with Matrox Design AssistantWenglor weCat3D with Matrox Design AssistantZivid One with Matrox Design Assistant