--- title: Tech Tips Blog | measurement description: measurement | --- [![logo-tan](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/file-2255150996-png/Origin-img/logo-tan.png)](https://info.originintl.com/) # Top Ten Tech Tips # Tech Tips Blog ## [ All Posts](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/all) ## [Tech Tip #101 : Creating CMM Programs From ASCII Files](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-101-creating-cmm-programs-from-ascii-files) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Wed, May 11, 2022 @ 01:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Creating CMM Programs From ASCII Files Description: Reviewing the procedure of generating CheckMate measurements from an ASCii file of x,y,z's and i,j,k's in CheckMate 14 for SOLIDWORKS. [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-101-creating-cmm-programs-from-ascii-files) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-101-creating-cmm-programs-from-ascii-files#comments-listing) Topics: [SolidWorks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/solidworks), [CheckMate](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate), [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/measurement), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Tech Tip #87 : Translate to a Point](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-87-translate-to-a-point) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Fri, Jun 26, 2020 @ 01:08 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Reviewing how to create a temporary origin on the part to avoid the need of a manual alignment, in CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS®. [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-87-translate-to-a-point) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-87-translate-to-a-point#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/origin-international), [SolidWorks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/solidworks), [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/measurement), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/metrology), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Cp/Cpk's in CheckMate Statistical Labels are Now Color-Coded](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/cp/cpks-in-checkmate-statistical-labels-are-now-color-coded) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Wed, Jun 24, 2020 @ 10:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Description: When filling CheckMate statistical labels using CM14.00.0173 or newer, The Cp/Cpk's values are now color coded. The color coding is defined in the Reporting Defaults under "Threshold" (see picture). Any Cp/Cpk's above this value will be colored green. Any Cp/Cpk's below this value will be colored red.![threshold](https://info.originintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/threshold.png?width=1162&name=threshold.png) [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/cp/cpks-in-checkmate-statistical-labels-are-now-color-coded) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/cp/cpks-in-checkmate-statistical-labels-are-now-color-coded#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/origin-international), [SolidWorks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/solidworks), [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/measurement), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Recommended SOLIDWORKS® Performance Settings](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/recommended-solidworks-performance-settings) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Wed, Jun 17, 2020 @ 12:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.originintl.com/hubfs/Recommended%20SOLIDWORKS%20Performance%20Settings-rev.png) ](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/recommended-solidworks-performance-settings) As more of our CheckMate customers are downloading and installing SOLIDWORKS® 2020, we have discovered a SOLIDWORKS® performance setting that is causing CheckMate picks in the graphics area to be projected to a workplane and not onto the CAD. The result is that measurements intended to be on the part are showing up out in space. The solution that we have found is as follows: 1) Open CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS® but do NOT open any part files. 2) Got to and Select the heading on the left side called "Performance" 3) At the bottom of that page, uncheck the entry called "Enhanced Graphics Performance". 4) Quit out and restart CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS® [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/recommended-solidworks-performance-settings) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/recommended-solidworks-performance-settings#comments-listing) Topics: [SolidWorks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/solidworks), [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/measurement), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/metrology), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Tech Tip #84 : Program Insertions](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-84-program-insertions) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Tue, Oct 01, 2019 @ 09:38 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Reviewing how to set a marker in the programming browser to insert new measurements, in CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS® [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-84-program-insertions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-84-program-insertions#comments-listing) Topics: [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/measurement), [Origin](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/origin), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Tech Tip #61 : Measuring Modeled Threads](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-61-measuring-modeled-threads) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Wed, Sep 06, 2017 @ 04:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Reviewing how to measure threads that are modeled in the CAD file, for CheckMate 14.0 for SOLIDWORKS®. [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-61-measuring-modeled-threads) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-61-measuring-modeled-threads#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/origin-international), [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/measurement), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/metrology), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Tech Tip #60 : Circles On Curved Surfaces](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-60-circles-on-curved-surfaces) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Wed, Sep 06, 2017 @ 04:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Reviewing how to measure a circle that lies on a highly curved surface. Requires CheckMate 14.0.00734 for SOLIDWORKS® or newer. [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-60-circles-on-curved-surfaces) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-60-circles-on-curved-surfaces#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/origin-international), [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/measurement), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/metrology), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Tech Tip #59 : Edge Point Measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-59-edge-point-measurement) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Wed, Sep 06, 2017 @ 04:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Reviewing the NEW measurement feature, Edge Point. It's like a trim check but is designed when the edge is no perpendicular to the top surface. Requires CheckMate 14.0.00734 for SOLIDWORKS® or newer. [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-59-edge-point-measurement) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-59-edge-point-measurement#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/origin-international), [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/measurement), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/metrology), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Tech Tip #58 : Dragging Trim Checks](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-58-dragging-trim-checks) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Wed, Sep 06, 2017 @ 04:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Reviewing how to drag a trim measurement. Requires CheckMate 14.0.00734 for SOLIDWORKS® or newer. [Read More](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-58-dragging-trim-checks) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-58-dragging-trim-checks#comments-listing) Topics: [origin international](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/origin-international), [measurement](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/measurement), [metrology](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/metrology), [CheckMate for SOLIDWORKS](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/topic/checkmate-for-solidworks) ## [Tech Tip #57 : Supplementary Obtuse Angle](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/tech-tip-57-supplementary-obtuse-angle) Posted by [Cecil Deline](https://info.originintl.com/resources/tech-tips-blog/author/cecil-deline) on Wed, Sep 06, 2017 @ 04:34 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Reviewing the NEW enhancement allowing the option to report the Supplementary Obtuse Angle when programming Angle Between from the 'Tolerance' ribbon. Requires CheckMate 14.0.00734 for SOLIDWORKS® or newer. 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