Alignment-Center Bore-Alignment 08-08 G

Bore Alignment
ALIGNMENT CENTER manual

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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 5
2 OVERVIEW OF WORKSPACE 5
2.1 Bore alignment application window 7
2.1.1 Elements of view 7
2.1.2 Arranging the tool bars 9
2.2 Menu bar 10

2.2.1 Pulldown menu: File 12
2.2.2 Pulldown menu: Edit 12
2.2.3 Pulldown menu: View 14
2.2.4 Pulldown menu: Tools 16
2.2.5 Pulldown menu: Help 16
2.3 Toolbar 17
3 FUNCTIONS 19
3.1.1 How to activate functions 19
3.2 Editing file information 20

3.2.1 Calling up file information 20
3.2.2 General 21
3.2.3 Advanced 22
3.2.4 Notes 23
3.3 General settings 24

3.3.1 Units 24
3.3.2 Dimensions view 24
3.3.3 Results view 26
3.3.4 3D view 27
3.3.5 Reports 30
3.4 Working with templates 35

3.4.1 Creating a new template 35
3.4.2 Saving a template 36
3.4.3 Deleting a template 37
3.5 Working with measurements 37

3.5.1 Opening a measurement file 37
3.5.2 Modifying measurement values manually 38
3.5.3 Viewing, selecting, editing and deleting measurement values 39
3.5.4 Saving measurement files 40
3.5.5 Viewing measurement properties 41
3.5.6 Manipulating laser setups 45
3.5.7 Deleting a measurement file 47
3.6 Setting up templates and measurement files 47

3.6.1 Adjusting overhaul properties 47
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3.6.2 Adding and deleting overhaul elements 48

3.6.3 Modifying properties of overhaul elements 50
3.6.4 Setting up correction method 55
3.6.5 Fixing/unfixing measurement points 57
3.6.6 Grouping overhaul elements 58
3.6.7 Working with presets 63
3.7 Reporting 65
3.7.1 Defining the report contents 65
3.7.2 Report preview 65
3.7.3 Printing the report 67
3.7.4 Saving the report 68
3.7.5 Save window as a graphic or place in clipboard 69
4 VIEWS 70
4.1 Dimensions view 70
4.1.1 View elements 71
4.1.2 Adjusting the view 73
4.2 Measurement view 73

4.3 Results view 2 dimensions 77

4.3.2 Adjusting the result view 79
4.3.3 Adjusting results scale 80
4.3.4 Viewing calculated corrections 80
4.4 Results view 3 dimensions 83

4.5 Results view tabular view 87

5 GENERAL INFORMATION 91
5.1 Support 91
5.1.1 Calling up product information on the PRFTECHNIK website 91
5.1.2 Calling up information on the Bore alignment application 91
5.1.3 Contacting PRFTECHNIK 91
INDEX 93
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Version 07.2008
4 Bore alignment application

Introduction
1 Introduction
The Bore alignment application is a part of the PRFTECHNIK
ALIGNMENT CENTER and allows displaying bore alignment
measurements taken with PRFTECHNIK Alignment instruments. You
can also change measurement file settings and create measurement
templates.
Overview of Bore alignment functions:
The Bore alignment Application can be used for the following:

Displaying measurements created with measurement instruments
from PRFTECHNIK Alignment in two and three dimensional
views
Creating, deleting and adjusting properties of all overhaul
components
Adjusting and printing measurement reports
Creating overhaul templates in preparation of measurements
Manually entering measurement values
Displaying misalignment of measured elements in reference to
either standard or optimized laser line
Including specified presets when displaying results
2 Overview of workspace
The Bore alignment application provides a number of different views
of the templates and measurement data. These are the Dimensions
view, the Measurement view and the Results view. These views are
similarly arranged and the common features are described in this
section. Details on each of the views can be found in the Views
section.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Bore alignment application window

Moving a tool bar tab
To move a single tab of a toolbar panel:
1. Place the mouse pointer over the tab

Overview of workspace
2. Press and hold the left mouse button.

3. Start dragging the tab.
4. A set of docking indicators will appear in the middle and near
the borders of the current section of the application window.
You can move the tab around the application window and place
it in different sections of the window. Each time the tab is
dragged to another section of the application window, the
placement of the docking indicators changes.
5. You can drop the dragged tab in several different ways:

Release the mouse button over one of the docking
indicator to dock the tab as a separate toolbar panel in
corresponding section of the application window.
Release the mouse button over a title bar of a toolbar
panel to add the dragged toolbar to the panel as a tab.
Release the mouse button over any existing tabs to add
the dragged toolbar to tabs of the corresponding panel.
Release the button anywhere else to place the toolbar in
the application window as a floating panel.
Menu bar
Toolbar

2.1 Bore alignment application window
This section contains the following topics:
Elements of view
Arranging the tool bars
2.1.1 Elements of view
1 Title bar: The file name and the Bore alignment application
version.
2 Menu bar: The area with the pulldown menus. Most of the
functions can be called up from these menus.
3 Button bar: A movable bar with quick access buttons to menu
items and other commands. The bar can be moved to any location
in the window. See Toolbar.

4 Overview: A movable panel, which is present in all application

views. The Overview panel shows simplified view of the overhaul
featuring all elements, groups and the centerline. It also marks the
part of the overhaul, which is currently visible in the active view.
Elements of the overhaul can be selected directly in the overview
panel.
5 Tool bars: A movable panel, in which toolbars with various
settings concerning currently selected elements or functions are
featured.
6 Tool bar tabs: These buttons allow switching between all open
tool bars.
7 Status bar: Various items of information appear here depending
on which elements have been activated:
If you click in the measurement area, basic data on the
overhaul will be presented.
If you click on an overhaul element, group or a measurement
plane, basic data on the element, group or measurement will
appear.
If you hold the mouse pointer over an active button or menu
function, its short description will be displayed.
If a file is loaded, the right side of the bar always shows its
type. For more information on file types, see Working with
measurements.
8 Balloon tool tip: A small window, which pops up each time an
active element is pointed by the mouse cursor in the application
window. These tips can contain shorts descriptions and/or
important properties of indicated elements.
9 View: The area, in which the data is displayed.
There are three different views:

Dimensions view: Here you can view and set up the

overhaul job for the measurement.
Measurement view: Here you can view measurements

made at individual positions of the overhaul and enter new
manual measurements.
Results view: Enables to view and adjust bore alignment

measurement results and check necessary corrections on each
element.
There is a two-dimensional and three-dimensional view.
To call up a view, click on the icon of the desired view in the tool
bar.
10 Context menu: Context menu can be called up by clicking the
right button over different application window components. The
context menu contains various functions peculiar to the clicked
element or window area. Most of these functions are also available
in the pulldown menus of the menu bar.
2.1.2 Arranging the tool bars

You can show and hide the tool bars or move them to a desired
location.
Individual toolbars can also be arranged in panels, in which each
toolbar is indicated by a tab.
2.1.2.1 Showing and hiding a tool bar
6. Click on View Tool Bars.

7. In the menu, click on the bar that you wish to show or hide.
A checkmark appears next to the bar if it is activated.
2.1.2.2 Showing and hiding the status bar
Click on View Status Bar to show or hide the status bar at the
bottom edge of the window.
2.1.2.3 Moving a tool bar panel
To move an entire toolbar panel:

1. Place the mouse pointer over the panels caption (titlebar)


3. Start dragging the panel.
the borders of the application window.
5. Depending on which side of the application window you want

the bar to be docked place the mouse pointer over a
corresponding indicator.
The place at which the bar will be docked is indicated by a blue
highlight.
6. Release the mouse button.
If you release the button without bringing the mouse pointer
over a docking indicator the panel will be placed in the
application window as a floating panel.
L
Caution!
The status bar cannot be moved.
2.1.2.4 Moving a tool bar tab
To move a single tab of a toolbar panel:

7. Place the mouse pointer over the tab

9. Start dragging the tab.

the borders of the current section of the application window.
You can move the tab around the application window and place
it in different sections of the window. Each time the tab is
dragged to another section of the application window, the
placement of the docking indicators changes.
11. You can drop the dragged tab in several different ways:
Release the mouse button over one of the docking
indicator to dock the tab as a separate toolbar panel in
corresponding section of the application window.
Release the mouse button over a title bar of a toolbar
panel to add the dragged toolbar to the panel as a tab.
Release the mouse button over any existing tabs to add
the dragged toolbar to tabs of the corresponding panel.
Release the button anywhere else to place the toolbar in
the application window as a floating panel.
2.2 Menu bar

Almost every application function is available in the pulldown menus.
Only the functions that are available in the current view are active.
Pulldown menu: File

Pulldown menu: Edit
Pulldown menu: View
Pulldown menu: Tools
Pulldown menu: Help

2.2.1 Pulldown menu: File

Menu item Function View Icon
New... Create a new Bore alignment

template. See Creating a new
template.
Open... Open an existing Bore alignment
template or measurement file.
See Opening a measurement file.
Save Save a template or measurement
file under the same name. This
option is only active if the file
was modified.
See Saving a template or Saving
measurement files.
Save As... Save a new template or
measurement file for the first
time, or save an existing file
under a new name. See Saving a
template or Saving measurement
files.
Information... Adjust settings and view basic
information on the currently
loaded file. See Editing file
information.
Report Print the report. See Printing the
Print... report.
Report Save the report. See Saving the

Save... report.
Report Preview View a preview of the report to

Print Preview... be printed. See Report preview.
Report Preview View a HTML preview of report

HTML Preview... to be saved or printed. See
Report preview.
Print Setup... Set up the printer for future print
jobs. To print a report, click on
File Report Print...
Exit Close the Bore alignment
Application.
2.2.2 Pulldown menu: Edit

Add Element Add a new element to the overhaul.
Add Machine Add a new machine to the overhaul.

Add Add a new subassembly to the

Sub-assembly overhaul.
Fix Fix the selected measurement
element. See Fixing/unfixing
measurement points.
This item is only active if an unfixed
position is selected.
Unfix Unfix the selected measurement
element. See Fixing/unfixing
measurement points.
This item is only active if a fixed
position is selected.
Rename Open a dialog window enabling to set
a new name for the currently selected
element, group or the overhaul.
Delete In the view delete the currently
selected element or group. This item
is only active if an overhaul element is
selected.
In the view delete the currently

selected measurement. This item is
only active if a measurement is
selected.
In the Laser Setup List delete the
currently selected laser setup.
The application will ask for
confirmation before performing the
action.
Delete Group Delete the currently selected machine
with All or sub-assembly along with all
Elements elements belonging to it.
The application will ask for
confirmation before performing the
action.
Manual Manually add measurement values.
Measurement See Entering measurement values
manually.
Edit Edit an existing manual
measurement.
This item is only active if a
measurement is selected.

2.2.3 Pulldown menu: View

Tool Bars Show or hide tool bars. Click on

the respective menu item to show
or hide the corresponding bar.
Bar is visible
Status Bar Show or hide the status bar at the
bottom of the application window.
Click on the menu item to show or
hide the bar.
Bar is visible
Copy Window to Copy the view into the clipboard
Clipboard as a bitmap. See Save window as
a graphic or place in clipboard.
Save Window in Save the view as a bitmap file. See
File Save window as a graphic or place
in clipboard.
Dimensions View Call up the Dimensions view.
View is active
Measurement Call up the Measurement view.
View
View is active
Results View Call up the Results view.
View is active
Zoom Increase the view by a default
Increase zoom factor.
Zoom Decrease the view by a default

Decrease zoom factor.
Zoom Fit the entire overhaul into the

Screen Size view.
Zoom Toggle on/off the automatic

Automatic scaling of the overhaul view.
Automatic zoom is on
2D View Call up the 2D view of results.
View is active
3D View Call up the 3D view of results.
View is active
Table Display the results in a table form.
Angle View Set the viewing angle to isometric

projection.
Front View Set the viewing angle to direct
front view

Top View Set the viewing angle to direct top

view
Side View Set the viewing angle to direct
side view.
Both Hor. + Ver. Display both horizontal and
vertical overhaul result diagrams
in the result view.
This item is only active when in
the 2D view result mode.
Horizontal Display only the horizontal
overhaul result diagram in the
result view.
Vertical Display only the vertical overhaul
result diagram in the result view.
Actual Display the results using the
actual measured values.
Mode is active
Spec Display the results using preset
values only.
Mode is active
Actual minus Display the results using the
Spec measured values corrected with
presets.
Mode is active
Previous Select previous measurement
plane of the overhaul.
This item will be inactive if the
first measurement plane is already
selected.
Next Select next measurement plane of
the overhaul.
This item will be inactive if the
last measurement plane is already
selected.
Refresh Refresh the view to make changes
visible.
Alternative: Press F5.
Properties Opens a tool bar with settings
corresponding to the currently
selected element.

2.2.4 Pulldown menu: Tools

Options... See General settings.
Customize... Open the Customize dialog, which

enables to adjust settings of the
application menus and toolbars.
2.2.5 Pulldown menu: Help

Help Open Bore alignment help file.
Help Topics Open Bore alignment help file and

search the documentation by topic
Help Index Open Bore alignment help file to the
word index.
PRFTECHNIK Call up the page on the
on the Web PRFTECHNIK website, which
Software enables downloading latest software
and Firmware and firmware versions.
Updates
Product News contains news about our laser
alignment products.
Application provides access to software and
Reports hardware information and
/Technical documents.
Information
PRFTECHNIK Call up contact page with address
on the Web information on the PRFTECHNIK
Drop Us a Line! website.
PRFTECHNIK Call up the main page of the Laser
on the Web Alignment Systems on the
PRFTECHNIK PRFTECHNIK website.
Alignment
Homepage
PRFTECHNIK Call up the home page of the
on the Web PRFTECHNIK website.
PRFTECHNIK
Homepage

Check for Call up the page on the

Updates... PRFTECHNIK website, which
enables downloading latest software
and firmware versions.
About... Call up information on the Bore
alignment application and licensing.
See Support.
2.3 Toolbar
The button bar contains buttons for quickly activating certain menu
commands.
To gain space you can switch off this tool bar or move it to another
location. See Arranging the tool bars.
Icon Name Function More information
New... Create a new template. Creating a new template
Open... Open an existing template Opening a measurement

or measurement file. file
Save Save a template or template and Saving
measurement file under the measurement files
same name. This button is
(not active) only active if changes has
been made to the file since
the last save.
Print Show a preview of the Viewing a preview
Preview... report to be printed.
HTML Show a preview of the Viewing a preview of the
Preview... report to be saved. HTML
Print... Print the report. Printing the report
Information... Adjust basic settings and Editing file information

view information on the
Bore alignment
Application.
Dimensions Call up the Dimensions Dimensions view
View view.
Measurement Call up the Measurement Measurement view
View view.
Results View Call up the Results view. Results view 2
dimensions
2D View Call up the 2D view of Results view 2
results. dimensions

3D View Call up the 3D view of Results view

results. 3 dimensions
View / Only appears in . Zooming in/out of the
Increase dimensions view
scaling
Fehler! Verweisquelle
konnte nicht gefunden
werden.
View / Only appears in . Zooming in/out of the
Decrease dimensions view
scaling
Fehler! Verweisquelle
konnte nicht gefunden
werden.
Results both Only appears in Adjusting the result view
Hor. + Ver.
Results Hor. Only appears in Adjusting the result view
Results Ver. Only appears in Adjusting the result view
3D Skewed Changing to preset

View Only appears in angles of view
3D Front Changing to preset
3D Top Changing to preset
3D Side Changing to preset
Previous Only appears in
plane
Inactive if the first plane is
selected.
Next plane Only appears in
Inactive if the last plane is
selected.
Homepage Call up the PRFTECHNIK
home page.

Functions
3 Functions
The Bore alignment application offers a large number of different
functions for creating and modifying measurement templates and
measurement files and for viewing measurement results. These
functions are described step by step in this section.
Editing file information

General settings
Working with templates
Working with measurements
Setting up templates and measurement files
Reporting
3.1.1 How to activate functions

There are various methods for activating functions. In most cases,
only one method is described in the procedures outlined in this
instruction manual.
Using the icons in the button bar.
Example: opens a file.
Using keyboard shortcuts
Example: <Ctrl> + O opens a file.
Using a pulldown menu
Example: File Open
Using a context menu. Click on the view field with the right
mouse button. A context menu appears with a selection of items
corresponding to the selected element.

Functions
3.2 Editing file information

For all template and measurement files, certain data is available and
editable.
Calling up file information

General
Advanced
Notes
3.2.1 Calling up file information
Click onto File Information... or the symbol in the tool bar

The file information window appears.
For new files, which are not yet saved, file information is not
available.

Functions
3.2.2 General
This window shows general information about the current file.
1 Name: Name of the file

2 File symbol: This symbol shows the type of this file
3 Type: The file type
4 Original file: Name of the file as it appears in the windows file
system.
5 Size: Size of the file
6 Created: Date of the file creation
7 Changed: Date of the last change
8 Measured: Date of the last measurement performed within this
file

Functions
3.2.3 Advanced
This window displays advanced information for the current file.
Beside the file name, you can change the user name and write a
comment for the file.
1 Name: Name of the current file. It is editable. Any change has to

be confirmed by pressing either OK or Apply.
2 User name: Name of the current user. It is editable. Any change
has to be confirmed by pressing either OK or Apply.
3 Comment: A comment can be set here. This comment will appear
in the report.
4 Link with: If a picture is linked with this file the internal path will
be shown here.
Picture links can be set via the ALIGNMENT CENTER File Manager.
This picture will be shown within the report.

Functions
3.2.4 Notes
You can setup additional notes to the current file. This information
can be printed in the report.
1 Note 1-7: Enter Notes for the current measurement file.

Functions
3.3 General settings

The views of the measurement data and the result reports can be set
according to your preferences. These settings can be changed at any
time.
Units
Dimensions view
Results view
3D view
Reports
3.3.1 Units
1. Click on Tools Options...
2. Click on Units in the navigation window on the left.
3. Click on the button next to the unit you would like to use to
display the dimensions and results.
3.3.2 Dimensions view

2. Click on Dimensions in the navigation window on the left.
The settings for the Dimensions view and 2D view are
displayed.

Functions
Menu item Function
Numbering This combo box enables to choose the automatic

numbering scheme to be applied to overhaul elements.
Only the elements, which names have not been
changed manually by the user will be subject to
automatic numbering.
Dimensions / Distances between adjacent overhaul elements are
Relative displayed.
Dimensions / Distances from the reference plane of the overhaul to

Absolute each overhaul element are displayed.

Functions
Hide Show
View / Show diameter of element View / Show diameter of element
View / Half bores View / Half bores
3.3.3 Results view

2. Click on Result in the navigation window on the left.
The settings for the Results view are displayed.
Menu item Function
Coordinate
system /
Positive is to
the right
Coordinate
system /
Positive is to
the left
Hide Show
Points / Connecting line Points / Connecting line

Functions
Points / Show elements Points / Show elements
Show options This combo box enables to choose different naming

schemes for the horizontal and vertical result views.
If the User Defined option is selected two additional
text boxes (V and H) are activated, allowing the user
to enter customized names for both diagrams.
3.3.4 3D view
The 3D Results view can be adjusted by showing or hiding various
elements. You can also specify the color of the result projection plane
and the background.
2. Click on 3D in the navigation window on the left.
The elements of the 3D view are listed. Click on the respective
checkbox to display the required element.
Hide Show
Projection plane Projection plane
Color: You can set the color of

the chart projection surface. Click on
the Color button next to the menu
item in order to bring up the color
palette.

Functions
Projection lines Projection lines
Measurement points Measurement points
Coordinates (lattice) Coordinates (lattice)

Functions
Coordinates (text) Coordinates (text)
Coordinates background Coordinates background
Color: You can set the color of

the background. Click on the Color
button next to the menu item in order
to bring up the color palette.
Selection Selection
The selected measurement points are

highlighted if the checkbox is
activated. The measurement points
can be selected in the Dimensions
view or in the 2D Result view.

Functions
3.3.5 Reports
The Bore alignment application has multiple options for the creation
of a professional report. The setup of the report content is done via
the option pages of the application.
Report title with company logo

Entering a header and a footer
Setting up report content
Setting up report language
3.3.5.1 Report title with company logo
Every report can have a title, which appears on the top of the first
page. This title information appears on all reports (HTML and
internally) and will not be saved together with the measurement files.
1. In the main menu: Select Tools Options
The Options window appears:
2. Click on Report (1) in the navigation window at the left.

3. Select a logo file. To do so, click on Browse... (2), select the file
and click on OK.
The graphic can be a BMP, JPG or PNG file. Its size is
automatically scaled to the space available in the printout.

Functions
4. If you like, you can enter a special text in the field in the lower
part of the dialog window (3). For example, you can enter your
company address or a comment that applies to all
measurements.
Caution!
L Graphics, which you are using for your company logo, will not be scaled in the HTML report. They will
be shown in their real size. If you want to use a graphic for a logo, which is too small or too big you
have to rescale it with dedicated software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop).
3.3.5.2 Entering a header and a footer
A line of text can be set up to appear at the top and bottom of every
page. This text appears on all reports and is not stored with each
individual measurement file.
1. In the main menu: Click on Tools Options...
2. Click on Header & Footnote (1) in the navigation window on

the left.
3. Make the following entries as required.
Menu item Function
Header & Here you can set up the text that is to appear at the top of
Footnote, top line every page on the left, in the center and on the right.
(2) Select one of the preconfigured options by clicking on the
arrow next to each combo box.
Header & Here you can set up the text that is to appear at the
Footnote, second bottom of every page on the left, in the center and on
line (3) the right. Select one of the preconfigured options by
clicking on the arrow next to each combo box.

Functions
These options are available for fields (2) and (3):

Item Function
Empty Position is empty in the report

Title Title or name of the measurement file as set in the File
information dialog
Filename The original name of the file in the file system
Date/Time Date and Time of the printout
Page # Current page number
Page # of # Current page number of complete number of pages
Created with... The report authoring application name
User The user name provided in the File information dialog
Note 17 Notes entered in the File information dialog
Last measured The Date and Time of the last measurement
3.3.5.3 Setting up report content
You can adjust the type of report, the content and the order of the
information in the report. These settings apply to all reports and are
not stored with each individual measurement file.
2. Click on Content (1) in the navigation window on the left.

Functions
3. In the Report (2) combo box, select the report type that you
would like to set up. To do so, click on the arrow next to the
box. At the moment only one type of report, Bore alignment
Report is available.
4. Activate the checkboxes (4) next to the information you would
like to include in the report.
Menu item Function
Header Mark this checkbox if you would like the header logo and text (see
Report title with company logo) to be printed with the report.
File General information on the file. This data is set up in the
information Information... menu. See Editing file information.
When you activate this checkbox, the Options (5) button at the
bottom right of the menu is activated. Clicking on the button opens
the File Information Options menu. Here you can select the
information you would like to have printed.
To set up the information, click on in the tool bar.

Dimensions A graphical diagram with overhaul dimensions will be included in the
(graphical) report.
See Dimensions view.
Dimensions A table with numerical dimensions of the overhaul will be included in
the report.
Targets The report will contain target values if and where applicable.
Measurements All measurement values for each measurement plane as they appear
in the view.
See Measurement view.
Result Reference line, viewing format and results value mode properties will
Options appear in the report as set in the view. See Results view 2
dimensions.
Laser Set-ups If marked, all laser set-ups used for measurement of the overhaul will
be listed in the report.
Results 2D Result diagram as it appears in the 2D view. See Results view 2
dimensions.
Results 3D Image of the measurement results as they appear in the 3D view
current scale and positioning of the 3D view in the application will
be reflected in the report printout. See Results view 3 dimensions
Result table Table of results values for each measurement plane. The values in the
table correspond to the 2D Results view. See Results view
Linked photo Enables to attach a photo (e.g. depicting the overhaul location) to the
report. The photo must first be linked to the measurement file.

Functions
5. Specify the order in which the information is to appear in the

report. To do so, click on an element in the list and then click
on the Up and Down buttons on the right to move the element
up or down the list.
3.3.5.4 Setting up report language
You can set the language of the report.

2. Click on Language (1) in the navigation window on the left.

3. At the moment, only one type of the report (Bore alignment
Report) is available (2).
4. In the Language field, select the language (3) of the report.

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3.4 Working with templates

A template is a file, in which the overhaul and all measurement
planes have already been preliminarily set up for a specific machine
(e.g. a turbine). Every time you measure this particular unit, you can
use this file as a template. This is useful for the following reasons:
The measurements are always taken at exactly the same
measurement points.
Using a template saves time because you do not have to set up a
new measurement file every time you measure the same object.
Creating a new template

Saving a template
Deleting a template
To set up templates, see Setting up templates and measurement
files.
3.4.1 Creating a new template

1. Click on File New...
The Template Assistant dialog appears:
2. The following properties must be defined in the dialog:

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Distance first to last (2) the total distance between the

first and the last element of the overhaul.
Number of bores (3) the number of elements of the
overhaul.
Bore intervals (4) the distance between consecutive
elements of the overhaul. The bore intervals value will be
determined automatically by the application when the first
two properties are defined by the user.
All the properties set in the Template Assistant window are
initial properties required in order to create the overhaul. These
properties can all be subject to change and readjustment later
on.
3. Enter the required dimensions: When you click in a particular
field, the respective dimension is shown in the diagram in the
window on the left (1).
4. Click on Finish after all needed properties are correctly entered.
The Dimensions view appears.
3.4.2 Saving a template

You have the following options when saving templates:
Save the file under the same name via Save (except for new files
and only after a change is made)
Save the file under a new name via Save As....
3.4.2.1 Save file under the same name
Click on File Save.

The file is saved under the same name.
3.4.2.2 Save file under a different name
1. Click on File Save As...

The Save As dialog window appears.
2. Select a folder to save the template in from the directory tree.
You can expand multileveled directories by clicking the + icon.
3. From the Files of Type combo box, select ALIGNMENT CENTER
Boralign Template
4. Enter the name of the new file under File Name, or select an
existing file name.

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Caution!
L Attention: If you use an existing name, the existing file is not overwritten. An additional file is created
with the same name.
5. Specify the location where the file is to be saved.

If you store a measurement file as a template, a message
appears telling you that the measurement values will be
deleted. If you still need the measurement values, first save the
file as a measurement file. See Saving measurement files.
3.4.3 Deleting a template

Files can only be deleted in the ALIGNMENT CENTER File Manager.
3.5 Working with measurements

Measurements can be taken with every device, which supports the
Bore alignment application, e.g. ROTALIGN Ultra. The measurement
files are transferred between the device and the connected PC using
the ALIGNMENT CENTER File Manager. For more information on the
File Manager, see the ALIGNMENT CENTER Online Help.
Opening a measurement file

Modifying measurement values manually
Viewing, selecting, editing and deleting measurement values
Saving measurement files
Viewing measurement properties
Manipulating laser setups
Deleting a measurement file
To set up measurement files, see Setting up templates and
measurement files
3.5.1 Opening a measurement file

Open the measurement file via the archive selection (1). Files can be
opened from every supported data archive.
1. Click on File Open...

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2. The Open window appears
3. Select the file type (2). Click on the little arrow beside this
combo box. Only files of the selected type are visible. For the
database the following types are available:
ALIGNMENT CENTER Boralign file
ALIGNMENT CENTER Boralign template
Info
L Depending on the data archive, there are different types available. Find the complete list in Tables and
technical information under Allowed file types per archive
4. Browse the folder to find the file you want to open. You can
expand multileveled directories by clicking the + icon.
5. Click the filename.
Short information for the file appears in a balloon tip directly in
the Open dialog.
Click Open.
Alternatively: Double click the filename.
3.5.2 Modifying measurement values manually

The result values of a measurement plane consist of one or more
individual measurements. These measurement values either are
generated by the measuring device or can be entered manually.
Manual entry of measurement values can be useful if:
The measurement overhaul data is only available in printed
form. The measurement values can be entered manually and
compared with the current measurement.

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The overhaul job has been measured by other measuring

methods or by means of different measurement device, therefore
the results cannot be imported directly into the Bore alignment
application.
3.5.2.1 Entering measurement values manually
1. Click on the icon to change to the Measurement view.

2. Select the measurement plane you wish to edit by left-clicking it
in the Overview panel.
3. Press the right mouse button while holding the mouse pointer
over an empty row in the measurement table and select Manual
Measurement... from the menu, which pops up.
Alternatively, you can press the Insert key.
4. The Manual measurement dialog appears:
Enter the desired measurement values into the V: (1) and H:

(2) value fields.
5. Click on OK.
Click on Cancel if you want to quit the dialog without adding
the measurement.
3.5.3 Viewing, selecting, editing and deleting measurement

values
2. Click the right mouse button over the row of the measurement
table corresponding to the measurement you want to edit.
The measurement selection will be indicated by a gray highlight
and a following context menu will pop up:
Edit use this option to open the Manual measurement
dialog, which enables to change measurement values.
Please see the Entering measurement values manually
section above.

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Alternatively, you can simply double-click the left mouse

button on a measurement to start editing it.
The Edit option is only available for measurements
created manually in the ALIGNMENT CENTER
application. Measurements imported from a device
cannot be edited.
Delete delete the measurement from the table.
The application will ask for your confirmation before
proceeding.
3. You can decide whether the measurement should be included in
the final averaged result calculations by toggling the
measurement valid/invalid in the State column of the
measurement table:
Measurement is invalid.
Measurement is valid and will be taken into account
during result computation.
Info
L Not always all measurements performed at a given measurement position will be available for
averaging. Reason is that measurements performed after a move operation cannot be averaged with
measurements taken before move and vice versa.
3.5.4 Saving measurement files

The following options for saving files are available:
Save the file under the same name with Save (except for new
files)
Save under a new name with Save as...
Save as template. The measurement values are being removed
and the overhaul setup is saved as a template.
3.5.4.1 Saving files under a new name
1. Use File Save As...

2. The Save As window appears
3. Select the destination folder and enter a new name for the file
under File name.
Alternatively select an existing file, which name you want to
reuse.
Info
L If you reuse an existing name for your measurement file, the existing file is not overwritten. An
additional file will be created instead.

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3.5.4.2 Saving a measurement file as a template
See Saving a template.
3.5.5 Viewing measurement properties

You can view different properties of individual measurements in the
Measurement view, by selecting measurements in the table and going
to desired tool bar.
2. Select a measurement, by clicking the left mouse button on a
corresponding row in the table.
3. Go to the desired tool bar by clicking on a proper button on the
bottom of the current tool bar.
Alternatively use View Toolbars... and toggle on the
required tool bar if it is off.
3.5.5.1 Detail tool bar
This tool bar features measurement Info with measurement mode

used for current measurement and the serial number of the sensor.
The tool bar also presents the Points measured diagram, which
shows the layout of the measured points along the circumference of
the bore, i.e. the angular positions, at which the measurements were
taken.
These points are only shown for sensor measurements.
The color of the diagram reflects the overall quality of the selected
measurement.
3.5.5.2 Quality tool bar
This toolbar presents the quality of the selected measurement.

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Measurement quality directly corresponds to measurement reliability.

The overall quality of a measurement may be influenced by a number
of factors that are involved in calculation of the resulting
measurement reliability.
The number and type of factors appearing in the Quality tool bar may
vary depending on which measurement mode was used to take the
current measurement.
3.5.5.3 Analyze tool bar
The aim of the Analyze tool bar is to enable the user to view the raw
measurement results (i.e. points measured at a given measurement
position) and evaluate how well they reflect the curve of the
measured element.
In theory, a bored element should be perfectly circular. In practice in
most cases, measured elements prove to be a little deformed, which
gives an ellipse as a measurement result.

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3.5.5.3.1 Measurement info

The left part of the Analyze tool bar provides general information on
the currently selected measurement:
Calculation mode: Current ellipse approximation algorithm. The
algorithm can be selected from the Edit pulldown menu. Read on
to learn more about the ellipse calculation modes.
Active: The number of active measured points in the
measurement. The number signifies the count of points taken
along the curvature of the bore, which are taken into account
during final measurement result calculations.
Inactive: The number of deactivated measured point. Deactivated
point are excluded from final result calculations.
Angle: The angle covered along the curvature of the bore during
measurement.
SD: Standard deviation value calculated for the measurement.
3.5.5.3.2 Ellipse diagram

The right section of the Analyze tool bar is occupied by the ellipse
diagram, which shows the graphical representation of the
measurement results measured points and calculated ideal ellipse
(blue line).
The manner, in which the measured points and ellipse are presented
depends on which of the following viewing modes is currently
selected:
Oval
In this view mode you can see the
calculated ellipse curve and all the
points that were measured during the
measurement at the current
measurement element.

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Sensor
In this mode the diagram represents
the measurement plane of the sensor.
It enables viewing the spread of
measurement points on the sensors
detector.
Line
In this mode the ellipse is shown as a
horizontal axis scaled with angles
ranging from -180 to 180. The vertical
axis in this diagram shows distance
from the ellipse.
This mode facilitates checking
absolute distances of consecutive
measured points from the curvature of
the calculated ellipse.
A desired ellipse viewing mode can be selected from the View

pulldown menu.
3.5.5.3.3 Ellipse calculation modes

Ellipse calculation modes allow selecting the best ellipse
approximation algorithm for the measurement.
Circle XY, Phi These algorithms should be used when the sensor bracket
rods are short and rigid.
Ellipse XY, Phi
In such case both X and Y values are reliable, which
guaranteesd more precise results, because of greater
number of calculations parameters (X values are included).
Circle Y, Phi These algorithms should be used when the sensor bracket
rods are long and/or non-rigid.
Ellipse Y, Phi
In such cases, the sensor bracket rods may tend to sag as
the sensor is rotated towards the horizontal position,
which in turn will affect the accuracy measurement result.
This behavior is easy to detect by observing the standard
deviation values - SD values greater than 0.03 mm may
indicate that the measurement result is distorted.
In such situation a Y Phi method should be used - this will
ensure more reliable results as the distorted X parameter
will be discarded.

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You can select appropriate ellipse calculation mode by choosing

corresponding option from the Edit pulldown menu.
3.5.5.4 Laser trend tool bar
Laser trend tool bar displays the laser drift values in both horizontal
(red) and vertical (blue) directions on the same graph. It enables the
user to check laser drift occurrence during measurements.
Presence of significant laser drift means reduced measurement
accuracy. Laser drift may appear due to different external causes,
such air turbulence, heat or machine vibrations. Laser drift tends to
increase considerably when performing measurements over long
distances.
3.5.6 Manipulating laser setups

In the Bore alignment application, the user can manipulate laser
setups by adding new setups and delete existing ones.
In order to start editing laser setups you have to go to the Laser setup
list tool bar:
2. Go to the Laser setup list tool bar by clicking on a proper
button on the bottom of the current tool bar.
Alternatively use View Toolbars... and toggle on the tool bar
if it is off.

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3.5.6.1 Laser setup list
This tool bar is occupied by a table presenting all existing laser setups.
The following properties of laser setups are included in the table:
State: This field enables toggling laser setup active/inactive.
Mark the checkbox if you want measurements performed using
the laser setup to be included in result calculations.
Leave the box unmarked to exclude all measurements
performed using the laser setup from results.
At any time, there may be multiple active laser setups in an
overhaul job. All valid measurements performed within these
setups will be taken into account during result calculations.
The Static or Rotating property next to the state checkbox informs
whether the setup is static or rotating.
Laser setup: Name of the laser setup.
Count: Total number of measurements performed within the laser
setup.
This count includes valid as well as invalid measurements.
Date/Time: Date and time of the creation of the laser setup.
3.5.6.2 Adding new laser setup
To add a new laser setup:

1. Right-click anywhere within the laser setup table.
2. Select Add Laser Setup from the context menu.
A new laser setup will be added after the last existing setup in
the table.
3.5.6.3 Editing existing laser setups
You can rename an existing laser setup:

1. Right-click on the laser setup you want to edit.
2. Select Rename from the context menu.
Enter the new name for the laser setup into the Name field in
the dialog that pops up, overwriting the old one.
3.5.6.4 Deleting laser setups
To delete a redundant laser setup:

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1. Right-click on the laser setup you want to remove.

2. Select Delete from the context menu.
The application will ask for confirmation before deleting the
setup.
Beware! All measurements performed within the laser setup will
be deleted along with it.
3.5.7 Deleting a measurement file

Files can only be deleted in the ALIGNMENT CENTER File manager.
3.6 Setting up templates and measurement files
Adjusting overhaul properties

Adding and deleting overhaul elements
Modifying properties of overhaul elements
Setting up correction method
Fixing/unfixing measurement points
Grouping overhaul elements
Working with presets
3.6.1 Adjusting overhaul properties

The application features a set of properties, which refer to the
overhaul as a whole. These properties can also be adjusted by the
user.
3.6.1.1 Changing the name of the overhaul
Initially the overhaul name property is blank. To set it or change it, do

the following:
1. Click anywhere within the Dimensions view but on an overhaul
element.
The Overhaul Settings toolbar will be opened automatically.
2. Enter the name for the overhaul into the Name field.

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3.6.1.2 Changing overhaul serial number
Serial numbers can be assigned to overhauls for easier identification.

Any alphanumeric sequence can serve as a serial number.
Initially the overhaul serial number property is blank. To set it or
change it, do the following:
element.
2. Enter the serial number into the Serial number field.
3.6.1.3 Changing overhaul reference planes
Reference planes are planes, at which points are defined, through

which the reference line of the overhaul passes.
These planes are used to identify overhaul distances, where the
overhaul presets should be applied.
Please see the Working with presets section for details.
Horizontal and vertical presets are used to compensate changes in
measured element's dimensions and location in working conditions.
These changes are usually caused by thermal growth of a machine
and sags of elements such as rotor shafts.
By default, the first and the last measurement plane of the overhaul
are set as its reference planes. To define different reference planes, do
the following:
element.
2. Choose the plane you would like to set as the first reference
plane from the First reference point combo box and the one
you would like to be the second reference plane, from the Last
reference point combo box.
3.6.2 Adding and deleting overhaul elements

The arrangement of the measurement planes and other components
of the overhaul can be set up as required in the Dimensions ( ) view.
The components can also have their properties and dimensions
adjusted.

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Additionally individual overhaul elements can be group into complex

units, such as machines and subassemblies.
3.6.2.1 Adding elements to the overhaul
3.6.2.1.1 Inserting a new element between existing ones:

New elements are always added on the right of selected elements.
1. In order to place a new element between existing elements of
the overhaul, select an element (one, on the right of which you
would like the new element to be placed).
2. Do one of the following:
Select Edit Add element from the application menu.
Click the right button and choose Add element from the
context menu.
Press Insert.
3. The new element will be added in mid-distance between the
selected element and the next element of the overhaul.
3.6.2.1.2 Adding a new element at the end of the overhaul:

1. In order to place a new element as the last (rightmost) element
of the overhaul:
Select the last existing element of the overhaul
or
Click the left mouse button anywhere in the overhaul view
but over an element to clear current element selection and
select the overhaul
2. Subsequently do one of the following:
Select Edit Add element from the application menu.
Click the right button and choose Add element from the
context menu.
Press Insert.
3. The new element will be added at the right end of the overhaul.
It will be removed from the previous element by the same
distance the two previous elements are removed from each
other.

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3.6.2.1.3 Adding an element at a specified distance:

To add a new element at a specified distance from the reference point
of the overhaul, create the element using any creation method and
change its distance from the reference point using the procedure
described in the Changing elements distance section below.
3.6.2.2 Deleting elements from the overhaul
1. Select the element you would like to remove from the overhaul
by pointing it and pressing the left mouse button.
Select Edit Delete from the application menu.
Click the right button and choose Delete from the context
menu.
Press Delete.
3. The application will pop up a dialog asking for your
confirmation:
Choose Yes of you would like to proceed and delete the
selected element.
Choose No to cancel the action.
3.6.3 Modifying properties of overhaul elements
3.6.3.1 Selecting elements and measurement planes
Measurement elements of a Bore

alignment overhaul consist of a gray
frame representing an element and a
blue circumference indicating a plane
inside the element.
In order to select the element, click the left mouse button

over the element but outside the rim of the blue circle.
In order to select the plane, click the left mouse button
while holding the mouse pointer inside the blue
circumference indicating it.
Info
L Even when a measurement plane inside an element is selected, the properties of the element are still
available for edition.

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3.6.3.2 Selecting multiple elements
To select a range of elements:

Place the mouse cursor on either side of the intended
selection range (left or right).
Press and hold the left mouse button and drag the mouse to
the other side of the intended selection range. A selection
frame will be created.
Release the mouse button to accept the created selection
range.
Info
L Remember that in order to be selected, an element must be wholly encompassed by the selection frame.
For that reason the selection frame must be appropriately expanded in vertical direction as well.
To add elements to existing selection:

Place the mouse cursor over a new element to be added to
selection.
Press and hold the Ctrl key and click the left mouse button.
3.6.3.3 Moving selection
You can move current selection between consecutive overhaul

elements.
To do that, use the left/right arrow keys on the keyboard respectively.
3.6.3.4 Changing elements type
The Bore alignment ALIGNMENT CENTER enables user to choose

different types of overhaul elements to best reflect the actual
measurement situation.
There are following types of elements available:
Simple bore
This is the basic measurement element
type.
Reference
Reference element represents a
measurement surface (horizontal or
vertical) -used e.g. for
straightness/flatness measurements.

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Adjustment point
Adjustment point is an element at
which results are to be presented and
corrections made. It can be separate
or belong to a group. If an adjustment
point belongs to any group it will be
calculated from the line connecting
reference planes of the group. If an
adjustment point is located outside a
group it will be placed on the line
preset line.
Diaphragm
This element represents a turbine
diaphragm component.
Oil deflector
This element represents a turbine oil
deflector component.
Bearing
This element represents a bearing
component.
Long bore
Long bore represents a long tube or
pipe with two measurement planes.
The distance of the element is defined
as the distance of the first
measurement plane, which within the
element is always set to 0.
Complex bore 1
Complex bore 1 represents a long tube
or pipe with two measurement planes
and a result plane.
element is always set to 0. All other
distances are relative to this plane.

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Complex bore 2
Complex bore 2 represents a long tube
or pipe with two measurement planes
and two adjustment planes.
element is always set to 0. All other
distances are relative to this plane.
To change the type of an overhaul element, do the following:

1. Select the element by pointing it and pressing the left mouse
button.
The Element Settings toolbar will be opened automatically.
2. From the Type combo box, select the desired element type.
Info
L If the element, which type is being changed has been measured all measurement data will be lost.
In such case, the application will display a warning message and ask for confirmation before changing
the elements type.
3.6.3.5 Changing elements name
In order to change the name of an overhaul element, do the

following:
button.
2. Enter the new name into the Name field, overwriting the old
one.
Info
By default, overhaul elements are named automatically by the application. The auto-naming schema
L can be set in the Options dialog. Automatic names are updated by the application when the schema is
changed or if elements are added to or removed from the overhaul.
If a name of an element is changed manually by the user, this particular element is excluded from the
automatic naming its name will not be changed by the application.
3.6.3.6 Changing elements distance
Distances displayed by the application in the Dimensions view

actually relate to the distances from the reference point of the
overhaul to measurement planes within each of the elements.

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In order to change an elements distance, do the following:

button.
2. Enter the desired distance into the Distance field, overwriting
the old value.
Alternatively:
1. In the Dimensions view diagram, double-click the distance you
wish to edit.
2. Put the desired distance into the Value field of the dialog,
which pops up.
Info
L Some elements, like for example complex bores, can have more than one measurement plane. Position
of each of this plane can be adjusted separately.
3.6.3.7 Changing the bearing type
The type of bearing determines possible placement of shimming

points during element corrections.
There are two types of bearing available:
Full Half
In order to change elements bearing type, do the following:

button.
2. Select the proper bearing type from the Bearing Type combo
box.

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3.6.3.8 Changing diameter
The application enables the user to differentiate diameters of

individual overhaul elements. The diameters have no influence
whatsoever on measurement results. They serve for visualization
purposes only.
Displaying overhaul elements diameters can be set in the Options
dialog.
In order to change elements diameter, do the following:
button.
2. Enter the desired diameter into the Diameter field, overwriting
the old value.
3.6.4 Setting up correction method

The Correction toolbar is designed to allow assigning proper
correction method to each measurement plane of the overhaul.
There are three correction methods available:
Shim
Key
Jack
They are described in detail in the following sections of the manual.
In order to change elements correction method, do the following:
1. Select a measurement plane by clicking the left mouse button
while holding the mouse pointer inside the blue circumference
indicating it.
The Correction toolbar will be opened automatically.
2. Choose proper correction method from the Corr. method
combo box.
Upon selecting the correction method, additional options may
be available.

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3.6.4.1 Shim corrections
Shim corrections are performed by shimming at support points

located at specified angular positions around the element. Offset for
each support point will be calculated from the measurement results
and required corrections will be provided in the Results view.
Initially after the shim corrections are selected, there are no shimming
points present on the circumference of the bore. They must be added.
3.6.4.1.1 Adding shimming points

To add shimming points:
1. Use the Add button do open a dialog, which enables to add a
correction point.
2. Enter desired angular position for the point and press OK.
The newly created point will appear in the table occupying the
Correction toolbar.
Repeat the procedure in order to add all necessary correction
points.
3.6.4.1.2 Editing shimming points

To change angular position of an existing correction point:
1. Double-click the left mouse button on the point in the table
or
select the point in the table with the left mouse button and then
click Edit.
2. Use the dialog that pops up to change the angular position
value and press OK.
3.6.4.1.3 Deleting shimming points

To delete a shimming point:
1. Select the point you wish to remove by clicking it withy the left
mouse button in the table.
2. Use the Delete button to remove the point from the bore.
The application will ask for your confirmation before deleting
the point

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3.6.4.2 Key corrections
In elements pivoting about a center key shimming and/or adjustment

is made under two side arms of the element. Choose 'Key' correction
method if you want the measurement results to be recalculated for
this type of correction.
There are no additional settings available for this type of correction.
3.6.4.3 Jack corrections
Jack corrections are used when the bore can be moved freely in both
horizontal and vertical directions.
In such case, the measurement results are inverted to facilitate proper
jack correction.
There are no additional settings available for this type of correction.
3.6.5 Fixing/unfixing measurement points

You can fix certain measurement positions to indicate them as
uncorrectable.
Fixing planes, which cannot be moved enables taking them into
account when the best possible overhaul centerline is calculated.
To fix/unfix a measurement plane:
1. Click on the or icon to change to the Dimensions or
Results view.
Double-left-click the plane to toggle it fixed/unfixed.
Right-click the plane and choose Fix/Unfix from the context
menu.
Select Edit Fix/Unfix from the application menu.

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3.6.6 Grouping overhaul elements

To organize large overhauls better and to enable assigning common
properties to groups of components the Bore alignment application
allows grouping parts of the overhaul into machines and
subassemblies.
You can create groups of elements in the Dimensions
( ) view.
3.6.6.1 Machines
Machine is the basic group component of Bore alignment. Machines

are designed to represent large units such as for example turbines
belonging to the same machine train.
3.6.6.2 Subassemblies
Subassemblies constitute a second level of groups. They are nested

within machines and can represent complex parts of a larger train of
machines.
3.6.6.3 Creating a new machine
To create a new machine in the overhaul:

1. Place the mouse cursor on the left from the first overhaul
element you would like to include in the machine.
2. Press and hold the left mouse button and drag the mouse cursor
diagonally, creating a selection frame.
3. Release the mouse button when all required elements are
selected.

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The selection can encompass some additional view elements

such as element names and distances it is of no importance for
the application during creation of a new group.
Attention! The selected elements must not be incorporated in
any other group.
Alternatively, you can select the first and last element to be
incorporated in the group by clicking the left mouse button on
each of them, while holding the Ctrl button depressed.
Select Edit Add machine from the application menu.
Right-click on one of the selected elements and choose Add
machine from the context menu.
Press Ctrl+G.
A new machine is created. It includes all the selected overhaul

elements and has a default name assigned.
3.6.6.4 Creating a new subassembly
To create a new subassembly in the overhaul:

1. Place the mouse cursor on the left from the first overhaul
element you would like to include in the subassembly.
2. Press and hold the left mouse button and drag the mouse cursor
diagonally, creating a selection frame.
3. Release the mouse button when all required elements are
selected.

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The selection can encompass some additional view elements

such as element names and distances it is of no importance for
the application during creation of a new group.
Attention! In order to group elements into a subassembly they
have to belong to a machine.
Select Edit Add subassembly from the application menu.
Right-click on one of the selected elements and choose Add
subassembly from the context menu.
A new subassembly is created. It includes all the selected

overhaul elements and has a default name assigned.
3.6.6.5 Creating an empty machine
The application allows the user to create an empty machine and set
up its components later:

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1. Click the left mouse button anywhere in the overhaul view but
over an element to clear current element selection and select
the overhaul
Select Edit Add machine from the application menu.
Right-click anywhere in the overhaul view but over an
element and choose Add machine from the context menu.
Press Ctrl+G.
A machine with no elements assigned to it is created. You can
now adjust its properties manually. See the Modifying group
settings section below.
3.6.6.6 Modifying group settings
Properties of a currently selected group can be modified by changing

group options available in the Machine settings toolbar.
3.6.6.6.1 Group type

The group type property cannot be changed.
It informs whether the selected group is a machine or a subassembly.
3.6.6.6.2 Changing groups name

1. Select an existing group by clicking the left mouse button inside
its borders.
The Machine settings toolbar will be opened.
2. Enter the new name into the Name field, overwriting the old
one.
3.6.6.6.3 Changing groups prefix

Group prefix can be used as a name prefix for all elements belonging
to the group:
its borders.
2. Enter the new prefix into the Prefix field, overwriting the old
one if necessary.
3.6.6.6.4 Selecting the first and the last element of a group

This option enables you to choose the range of overhaul elements,
which belong to the group:

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its borders.
2. Select an overhaul element to be the first element of the group
from the First element combo box.
3. Select an overhaul element to be the last element of the group
from the Last element combo box.
Availability of overhaul elements in each of the boxes depends both
on the selection made in the other box as well as on other groups,
which may already be present in the overhaul.
3.6.6.7 Deleting a group
To delete a machine or a subassembly:

1. Select the group to be removed from the overhaul by clicking
the left mouse button inside its borders.
Select Edit Delete from the application menu.
Right-click on the group and choose Delete from the context
menu.
Press Delete on the keyboard.
proceeding.
Note that only the group is deleted from the overhaul. The
elements, which belonged to the group, are still in place.
3.6.6.8 Deleting a group with all elements
To delete a machine or a subassembly along with all elements

belonging to it do the following:
1. Select the group to be removed from the overhaul by clicking
the left mouse button inside its borders.
Select Edit Delete Group with All Elements from the
application menu.
Right-click on one of the selected elements and choose
Delete Group with All Elements from the context menu.
proceeding.

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3.6.7 Working with presets

Horizontal and vertical presets can be assigned to overhaul
components to compensate changes in measured element's
dimensions and location in working conditions.
These changes are usually caused by thermal growth of a machine
and sags of elements such as rotor shafts.
Preset values reflect these changes and allow taking them into
account when the necessary alignment corrections are calculated.
Presets can be defined for individual overhaul elements as well as for
machines, subassemblies and the entire overhaul.
Presets are always assigned to reference planes, at which they are
being applied during computations. Complex elements and groups
consist of multiple measurement and result planes. That is why two
reference planes must be defined when setting up presets for complex
elements.
3.6.7.1 Entering presets for simple overhaul elements
To set presets for a simple element, which contains only one plane
(e.g. simple bore or bearing), do the following:
button.
2. Go to the Presets toolbar.
3. Enable presets by marking the Presets Enabled check box.
4. Enter the vertical preset value for the element in the V box and
the horizontal preset value for the element in the H box.
You can ignore the plane combo box as simple elements have
only one possible reference plane.
3.6.7.2 Entering presets for complex overhaul elements
To set presets for a complex element, which contains multiple planes

(e.g. long bore or complex bore), do the following:
button.
4. Select the first reference plane from the Plane combo box in the
First section of the toolbar.

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5. Enter the vertical preset value for the first reference plane in the
V box and the horizontal preset value in the H box.
6. Select the second reference plane from the Plane combo box in
the Last section of the toolbar.
7. Enter the vertical preset value for the second reference plane in
the V box and the horizontal preset value in the H box.
3.6.7.3 Entering presets for groups
Procedure for setting up presets for machines and subassemblies is

similar to procedure for complex elements:
its borders.
4. Select the first reference plane from the Plane combo box in the
First section of the toolbar.
5. Enter the vertical preset value for the first reference plane in the
V box and the horizontal preset value in the H box.
6. Select the second reference plane from the Plane combo box in
the Last section of the toolbar.
7. Enter the vertical preset value for the second reference plane in
the V box and the horizontal preset value in the H box.
3.6.7.4 Using presets in result calculations
When presets are properly set up and enabled, they can be included
in the result calculations and thus influence required alignment
corrections of the overhaul.

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3.7 Reporting
You can create reports that contain all measurement data available:
file information, dimensions, measurements and results. You can
define which content should be included in the report and in what
order.
The report can be viewed, saved and printed out.
In addition, the application window can be stored as a graphic or
placed into the clipboard.
Defining the report contents

Report preview
Printing the report
Saving the report
Save window as a graphic or place in clipboard
3.7.1 Defining the report contents

In the Options menu, you can define which contents should be
included in the report. See Setting up report content under Setting up
reports.
In the Options menu, you can also define the language of the report.
See Setting up report language
3.7.2 Report preview

Before you print or save the report, you can view it in a preview. You
can also adjust the HTML report in the preview before saving it.
3.7.2.1 Viewing a preview of the printout
1. Click on File Report Preview.

2. Click on Print Preview...
The report is displayed. You can use the following options to
adjust the preview:

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Icon Function Purpose
Scroll bar on Scroll through the pages using the scroll bar on
right the right.
Print... The Print menu opens and you can print out the
document. This is the standard Windows print
menu. For information on using this menu,
please turn to your Windows manual.
Next Page The preview changes to the next page.
Prev Page The preview changes to previous page.
Two Page Two pages appear in print preview.
One Page One page appears in print preview.
Zoom In Zoom the print preview in.
Zoom Out Zoom the print preview out.
Close Close the preview.
3.7.2.2 Viewing a preview of the HTML file

2. Click on HTML Preview...
The report is displayed. You can use the following options to
adjust the preview:
Function Purpose
Scroll bar on Scroll through the pages using the scroll bar on the right.
right
Save as ... The Save menu opens and you can save the document. See
Saving the report.
Report style Specify the report style.
You can choose from the following selection:
Blue Default

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Gray Green Yellow
New Blue Professional
Simple Windows
Close Close the preview.
3.7.3 Printing the report

Before printing the report, you can view it in a preview. You can also
print out the report from the preview. See Report preview.
1. Click on File Report.
2. Click on Print...
The Print menu opens and you can print out the document. This
is the standard Windows print menu. For information on using
this menu, please turn to your Windows manual.

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3.7.4 Saving the report

The report can be saved in one of the following formats:
HTML: Reports of this format can only be moved to another
location if the associated graphics files are also moved. They are
located in the same directory and can be identified by the time at
which they were created.
MHTML: This format can be used if you want to send the report
to another computer or save the report in another location. All
required elements are integrated in the file. This guarantees that
the contents of the report will remain intact even if it is moved to
another location. The disadvantage is that the file size is larger
than that of the HTML format.
CSV: comma separated values file. This is a very simple and
universal data file format, which will be recognized by most
database and spreadsheet application. It is recommended if you
plan to process measurement data contained in the report in other
software applications.
There are two methods of saving a file:
in the Report Preview, or
directly under Report Save...
3.7.4.1 Saving a report in the report preview

2. Click on HTML Preview...
3. Select the report style.
For available styles go to Viewing a preview of the HTML file.
4. Click on Save as ...
5. Select the file directory.
6. Enter the file name under File name.
7. Under File type, select HTML, MHTML or CSV.
8. Adjust the following options if required:
Menu item Function
Report style Specify the report style if it is not yet set.
Display The file is automatically opened in the standard browser.
report in
standard
browser

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Create files The file and any graphics are saved in a subdirectory. The
and subdirectory carries the name of the file.
directories
9. Click on Save.
3.7.4.2 Saving the report directly
Before proceeding, select the report style in the report preview.

1. Click on File Report Save...
4. Under File type, select either HTML, MHTML or CSV.
5. Click on Save.
3.7.5 Save window as a graphic or place in clipboard

1. Click on View Save Window in File.
Alternatively, you can also click on Copy Window to
Clipboard. This places the window in the clipboard as a pixel
graphic, which permits it to be integrated into e.g. a word
processor file.
4. Under File type, select PNG, JPEG or TIFF.
5. Click on Save.

Views
4 Views
There are three different views:
Dimensions view: Enables you to view and set up all

overhaul components.
Measurement view: You can view the measurement values

of the individual planes. Manual measurements can be entered.
Results view: Here the measurement results and necessary

alignment corrections can be examined. There is a 2-dimensional,
3-dimensional and tabular results view mode available.
To call up a view, click on the icon of the required view in the bar
at the top of the window.
Dimensions view
Measurement view
Results view 2 dimensions
Results view 3 dimensions
4.1 Dimensions view

In this view, you can view and modify the arrangement of the
measurement positions and other overhaul elements. Also, various
settings can be adjusted and elements can be configured. Instructions
on these functions can be found in the Functions chapter.
This section describes the content of the view and its adjustment.
View elements
Adjusting the view

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4.1.1 View elements

2 Overview: A movable panel, which shows simplified view of the
overhaul, featuring all elements, groups and the centerline. It also
marks the part of the overhaul, which is currently visible in the
active view.
featured.
Following tool bars are available in the Dimensions view:

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Presets
Element settings
Laser settings
Machine settings
Correction
Overhaul settings
4 Status bar: See Status bar under Bore alignment application
window.
5 Reference point: Conventional 0 point of the overhaul, to which
all distances refer.
6 Laser: The icon indicating the position of the laser used for
measurement.
7 Distances: Dimension lines indicating distances between overhaul
elements (relative mode) or between individual elements and the
reference point of the overhaul (absolute mode). See the
Dimensions view section for details.
8 Overhaul view: The rows and columns are numbered on the axes.
This numbering is used as a designation by which each
measurement points can be identified.
9 Machine: Machine is the basic group component of Bore
alignment. Machines are designed to represent large units, such as
for example turbines belonging to the same machine train. For
details on grouping elements, see Grouping overhaul elements.
10 Subassembly: Subassemblies constitute a second level of groups.
They are nested in machines and can represent complex parts of a
larger train of machines. For details on grouping elements, see
Grouping overhaul elements.
11 Overhaul element: Basic component, of which an overhaul job is
assembled. For details, please see Setting up templates and
measurement files
12 Elements names: Name of the corresponding overhaul element.

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4.1.2 Adjusting the view
4.1.2.1 Zooming in/out of the dimensions view
Adjustment Icon Menu item
Zoom in View Zoom

Increase +
Zoom out View Zoom
Decrease
Scale view to window size View Zoom Screen
Size
Automatically scale view to View Zoom
window size when window Automatic
changes
Automatic
4.1.2.2 Further settings
Setting Menu item More information
Automatic numbering Tools Options Dimensions view

Dimensions
Show relative or absolute Tools Options Dimensions view
dimensions Dimensions
Show diameter of Tools Options Dimensions view
element Dimensions
Half bores Tools Options Dimensions view
Dimensions
Units Tools Options Units Units
Show, hide and move View Tool Bars Arranging the tool
tool bars View Status Bar bars
Refresh view View Refresh or F5
4.2 Measurement view

In this view, individual measurement values are listed in a table.
Measurement values can also be entered manually. For further
instructions, see Modifying measurement values manually.

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View elements
Adjusting the view
4.2.1 View elements

overhaul, featuring all elements, groups and the centerline.
3 Columns:
Header Meaning
State This field enables toggling the measurement active/inactive.

Mark the checkbox if you want the measurements to be
included in result calculations.
Leave the box unmarked if you to exclude the
measurement from result calculations.

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Laser setup The name of the laser setup used to perform the
measurement.
Name The name of the element.
H The horizontal measurement result value. This is the
horizontal offset of the measured element center from the
calculated centerline of the overhaul
V The vertical measurement result value. This is the vertical
offset of the measured element center from the calculated
centerline of the overhaul.
Count This field shows the number of points taken during the
measurement.
SD Standard deviation value.
Quality The quality factor of the measurement.
H Drift The amount of horizontal laser drift observed during the
measurement.
V Drift The amount of vertical laser drift observed during the
measurement.
Average The averaging level - i.e. the number of readings taken to
measure each measurement point.
The higher the number the more reliable the results of the
measurement but the longer the time needed to perform the
measurement.
Date / Time The date and time of the measurement.
S/N The serial number of the measurement sensor used to perform
the measurement.
a-b This is the difference between the 'elliptical' major and minor
axes.
Any value other than zero in this field indicates a deformation
of the measured bore.
H-V The difference between the horizontal and vertical diameters.
Yc The vertical distance between the calculated center of the
bore and the center of the sensor's measurement plane.
4 List of measurements: A list of all measurements performed on

the current overhaul job.
settings concerning the currently selected measurement are
featured.
Following tool bars are available in the Measurement view:

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Detail
Quality
Laser trend
Laser setup list
Analyze
window.
4.2.2.1 Showing, hiding and moving tool bars
See Arranging the tool bars.
4.2.2.2 Adjusting columns
You can adjust the column width or fully hide entire columns of the
measurement table:
1. The columns are separated by dividing lines that are visible in
the table header. Hold the mouse pointer over the dividing line
the position of which you wish to change. The pointer turns into
horizontal arrows.
2. Keeping the left mouse key pressed, move the dividing line to
the left or right as required.
3. Hiding column: By moving the dividing line all the way to the
left, the column to the left of the dividing line disappears.
Additionally you can rearrange the order of the columns:
1. Place the mouse pointer over the caption of the column, which
position you would like to shift.

3. Move the column to its desired position and release the left
mouse button.

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4.2.2.3 Refreshing the view
To refresh the view to make changes visible, click on View Refresh

or press F5.
4.3 Results view 2 dimensions

This view shows the resulting misalignment of the measurement
planes and enables adjusting the results with regards to the overhaul
reference line and presets. This view also provides access to necessary
corrections for individual overhaul elements.
View elements
Adjusting the result view
Adjusting results scale
Viewing calculated corrections

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4.3.1 View elements

overhaul featuring all elements, groups and the centerline.
featured.
Following tool bars are available in the Results view:
Scale
Result
Detail
window.

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5 Overhaul view: The view of the overhaul with elements, groups

and numerical measurement results indicated.
6 Overhaul element: Basic component of which an overhaul job is
assembled. The elements can be hidden in the Results view.
7 Measurement point and value: The position and numerical
misalignment of the point measured on the measurement plane.
Symbol Meaning
Unmeasured point
Measured point
Fixed point
Point after move
Point with preset enabled
Point with manual measurement
4.3.2 Adjusting the result view
4.3.2.1 Switching between result diagrams
Adjustment Icon Menu item
Show both horizontal and View Both Hor. + Ver.

vertical result diagrams
Show horizontal result View Horizontal
diagram only
Show vertical result diagram View Vertical
only
Automatically scale view to View Zoom Automatic
window size when window
changes Automatic
Setting Menu item More information
Coordinate system Tools Options Results view

Result
Connecting line Tools Options 2D Results view
Show elements Tools Options 2D Results view
Show options Tools Options 2D Results view
Units Tools Options Units
Units

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Show, hide and move View Tool Bars Arranging the tool bars
tool bars View Status Bar
Refresh view View Refresh
or F5
4.3.3 Adjusting results scale

The application enables adjusting the scale of the results diagrams
thus allowing increasing misalignment readability when needed.
To adjust the results scale:
1. Go to the Scale tool bar by clicking on a proper button on the
bottom of the current tool bar.
Alternatively use View Toolbars... and toggle on the tool bar
if it is off.
2. On the tool bar choose proper control for the scale factor:
Automatic scaling: allow the application to adjust scaling
automatically.
Same scaling H V: set uniform scale for both axes. After this
option is selected, you can enter the scale factor value into
the V field. This value will be applied for both axes.
Manual scaling: allow manual entry of scale factor
individually for horizontal and vertical axis. After this option
is selected, you can enter the scale factor values into the V
and H fields. The values will be applied to the result
diagram axes respectively.
L
Info
All scale settings will be reflected in result diagrams printed in reports.
4.3.4 Viewing calculated corrections

Depending on the type of the overhaul job and various other
conditions, correction of misalignment of individual elements of the
overhaul must proceed accordingly.
The Bore alignment application provides the user with a number of
tools for adjustment and optimization of the overhaul job for proper
corrections:
Fixing measurement planes, which are not intended for
corrections.
Entering preset values for elements, groups of elements and
the entire overhaul.

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Setting up result calculation parameters for better

optimization in different situations. See the Optimization
section below.
To start making result adjustments go to the Result tool bar by
clicking on a proper button on the bottom of the current tool bar.
Alternatively use View Toolbars... and toggle on the tool bar if it
is off.
4.3.4.1 Optimization Result tool bar
4.3.4.1.1 Result type

This combo box enables to select one of the following types of result:
Actual: The actual measured values will be presented in the
Result view
Spec.: Only the element and group preset values will be
displayed in the result diagrams.
This result mode is useful to preview preset values set for the
overhaul
Actual Spec.: This result type shows overhaul misalignment
calculated from measurement values corrected with assigned
presets.
4.3.4.1.2 Reference
This combo box enables to select the reference line, to which the
calculated results should relate. The contents of the box depends on
whether a static or a rotating laser setup is currently in use:
Rotating laser axis / Static laser line: Measurement results
will be referenced to static laser line.
Rotating laser axis / Static laser line optimized through
all fixed points: The result optimization will adjust the
reference line to minimize misalignment at fixed points.
Rotating laser axis / Static laser line optimized through
all points: The result optimization will adjust the reference
line to minimize the required corrections at all measurement
points.
Optimized through all reference points: The result
optimization will adjust the reference line to minimize the
required corrections at all reference planes of the overhaul.
This option is only available if reference elements are present
in the overhaul.

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4.3.4.1.3 Display format

This combo box enables adjusting the results viewing format:
Standard: Measurement result at each plane will be presented
'as is'.
Differential view format Measurement result is the minimal
distance from a plane to the line passing through two
neighboring planes.
Long bore angles: The result view will be formatted to better

illustrate angular misalignment of complex overhaul elements
such as long bores or complex bores. A special table presenting
horizontal and vertical angular misalignment of complex
overhaul elements such as long bores and complex bores will
be available in the Detail tool bar. Please read on for details.
4.3.4.2 Corrections Detail tool bar
The Detail tool bar displays a diagram depicting required alignment

corrections at the currently selected measurement plane.
To go to the Detail tool bar click on a proper button on the bottom of
the current tool bar.
Alternatively use View Toolbars... and toggle on the tool bar if it
is off.

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The corrections are presented in accordance to correction type

selected for the element in the Dimensions view. See Setting up
correction method.
The element presets are also displayed in the tool bar if applicable.
4.3.4.3 Long bore angles Detail tool bar
When Long bore angles are selected as result display format an

additional table is available in the Detail toolbar.
This simple toolbar presents the following properties of the selected

complex element:
Type: The type of the element.
Name: The name of the element.
Angle V: Vertical angular misalignment of the element, i.e. the
vertical angle between the elements centerline and the
reference line of the overhaul.
Angle H: Horizontal angular misalignment of the element, i.e.
the horizontal angle between the elements centerline and the
reference line of the overhaul.
4.4 Results view 3 dimensions

This view shows a tri-dimensional graphic representation of the
overhaul measurement results. The user can adjust a number of
options of the view to increase readability of a particular set of
measurements.
This section describes viewing and adjusting the contents of the view.
View elements
10 Units: Measurement units used for presentation of the
results.
Adjusting the view

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4.4.1 View elements

featured.

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Scale
Result
Detail
4 Status bar: See Status bar under BORALIGN application window.
5 3D diagram view: This is a tri-dimensional view featuring a
diagram, on which the measurement results are presented.
6 Scaling of the V axis: The vertical misalignment of overhaul is
displayed on this axis.
7 Scaling of the H axis: The horizontal misalignment of overhaul is
displayed on this axis.
8 Measurement results projection plane: A translucent surface,
which shows the projection of measurement results on result axes.
9 Scaling of lateral axis: This is the lateral axis of the overhaul,
which indicates its length.
10 Coordinate lattice
11 Measurement points: These symbols indicate individual
measurement points. They also indicate additional properties of
the points:
Symbol Meaning
Fixed measurement point.

(blue)
Unfixed measurement point
(green)
Unmeasured measurement point
(white)
Selected measurement points. Change to one of the
other views to deselect the points if desired.
(black-white)
10 Units: Measurement units used for presentation of the results.
4.4.2.1 Changing to preset angles of view
The angle of view of the 3D results can be adjusted.

Views
Button View Menu item
View Angle
View
View Front
View
View Top
View
View Side
View
4.4.2.2 Changing the angle of view continuously
Click the mouse anywhere on the surface and keep the button
pressed. Move the mouse back and forth to adjust the angle as
required.

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Info
L Additionally, if your mouse is equipped with a scroll wheel, the wheel can be used to zoom the 3D view
in and out.
Setting Menu More information
Show/hide elements in Tools Options 3D 3D view

view
Adjust color of projection Tools Options 3D 3D view
plane and background
Units Tools Options Units Units
Show, hide and move View Tool Bars Arranging the tool
tool bars View Status Bar bars
Refresh view View Refresh
or F5
4.5 Results view tabular view

This view presents the measurement results in a table form.
This section describes viewing and adjusting the contents of the view.
View elements
Adjusting the view

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4.5.1 View elements

3 Columns
Header Meaning
Plane: Plane number.

Type Type of element. Indicates whether the plane is a
measurement, a result or a correction plane.
Position Distance of the element from the overhaul reference point.
H Horizontal misalignment of the plane.
V Vertical misalignment of the plane.
SD Standard deviation value.
Quality The quality factor of the measurement.
Fixed This field indicates whether the element is fixed.

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Name Element name.

Preset H Value of the horizontal preset of the plane.
Preset V Value of the vertical preset of the plane.
4 List of elements: A list of all overhaul elements and their

misalignment results.
featured.
Scale
Result
Detail
window.
4.5.2.1 Showing, hiding and moving tool bars
See Arranging the tool bars.
4.5.2.2 Adjusting columns
You can adjust the column width or fully hide columns of the results
table:
1. The columns are separated by dividing lines that are visible in
the table header. Hold the mouse pointer over the dividing line
the position of which you wish to change. The pointer turns into
horizontal arrows.
2. Keeping the left mouse key pressed, move the dividing line to
the left or right as required.
3. Hiding column: By moving the dividing line all the way to the
left, the column to the left of the dividing line disappears.

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4.5.2.3 Refreshing the view
To refresh the view to make changes visible, click on View Refresh

or press F5.

General information
5 General information
5.1 Support
5.1.1 Calling up product information on the PRFTECHNIK

website
To use this function, your PC must be connected to a working Internet
connection.
1. Click on Help PRFTECHNIK on the Web.
2. Click on the required information.
The standard browser opens and shows the desired page.
5.1.2 Calling up information on the Bore alignment application

To call up information on the Bore alignment application and
licensing, click on Help About...
Information on the software: provided under Program
Information.
License information: The company, division, and duration of the
license if applicable. For more information, click on License
Information...
5.1.3 Contacting PRFTECHNIK
5.1.3.1 Writing an eMail to PRFTECHNIK:
1. Click on Help About...

2. Click on Additional sales information or Technical support.
Your eMail program opens automatically. The recipient address
has already been entered. To use this function, your PC must be
connected to a working Internet connection

General information
5.1.3.2 Leaving a message on the PRFTECHNIK contact page
1. Click on Help PRFTECHNIK in the Web...

2. Click on Drop Us a Line!
The standard browser opens and displays the desired page.
5.1.3.3 PRFTECHNIK address and telephone number
This information is always available to you under Help About...

PRUFTECHNIK Alignment Systems
Oskar-Messter-Str. 15
85737 Ismaning, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 89 996 16-0

General information
Index
2 C
2D view............................................................. 91, 99 Circle
adjusting .................................................... 94, 101 setting number ................................................... 86
setting options.................................................... 21 showing angles .................................................. 88
view elements ............................................ 92, 100 Circle/ring
adding circles/angles ......................................... 43
deleting circles/angles ....................................... 44
3 in Template Assistant ........................................ 33
3D view................................................................... 95 Clipboard, saving screen display ............................ 55
adjusting ............................................................ 97 Close
adjusting scaling of the Z axis ........................... 98 HTML preview.................................................. 53
further settings................................................... 99 print preview ..................................................... 52
setting options.................................................... 22 Color
view elements .................................................... 95 for tolerance display .......................................... 57
of plane.............................................................. 75
when comparing mirrored surfaces ................... 82
A Column
Abmessungen der Messflche, im Protokoll........... 31 adding................................................................ 42
About... ................................................................. 102 changing offset .................................................. 66
Absolute display ..................................................... 22 deleting.............................................................. 43
Activating in Details menu.................................................. 40
a group............................................................... 74 in measurement list............................................ 39
functions ............................................................ 16 in Split Measurement Offsets ............................ 66
Add to group........................................................... 48 number of columns ............................................ 85
Additional sales information................................. 102 width in Measurement view .............................. 90
Angle ......................................See also Roll and pitch Columns Interval .................................................... 85
adding ................................................................ 43 Combining split measurements................See Splicing
between points, entering .................................... 34 Comment
deleting .............................................................. 44 entering for file.................................................. 49
showing ............................................................. 88 Comparison
Angle between points.............................................. 86 displaying for counterparts ................................ 81
Angle of view, changing ......................................... 97 displaying for similar measurement surfaces..... 77
Angle view.............................................................. 97 example for two similar surfaces....................... 79
Auto ........................................................................ 56 of counterparts................................................... 80
Auto name............................................................... 50 of similar measurement surfaces ....................... 77
Automatic ............................................................... 94 procedure for counterparts................................. 82
Automatic zoom...................................................... 87 procedure for similar measurement surfaces ..... 79
Average Compatibility report
in statistics ......................................................... 90 display when dividing........................................ 62
of measurement values ...................................... 39 Contacting PRFTECHNIK ................................ 102
Averaging ............................................................... 40 Context menu............................................................ 8
Axes Contour ................................................................... 24
in Dimensions view ........................................... 86 Coordinate labeling................................................. 24
scaling................................................................ 96 Coordinates background ......................................... 25
scaling................................................................ 96 Coordinates grid ..................................................... 24
scaling................................................................ 96 Copy window to clipboard................................ 12, 55
Counterparts, comparing......................................... 80
Create files and directories ..................................... 54
B CSV file, creating ................................................... 41
CSV Flatness .......................................................... 37
Best possible plane ................................................. 70
CSV raw values ...................................................... 37
all negative ........................................................ 72
all positive ......................................................... 71
through group of measurement points ............... 73 D
Bordering surface.................................................... 23
Browser, display report........................................... 54 Date ........................................................................ 40
Button bar ............................................................... 14 Dateiinformation
Buttons.................................................................... 14 im Protokoll....................................................... 31
Default scale, setting............................................... 99
Delete group ........................................................... 49

General information
Deleting Front view ...............................................................97
group ..................................................................49 Functions.................................................................16
measurement ......................................................39 Fuzeile einrichten ..................................................28
measurement file................................................41
template file .......................................................35
Delta pitch ...............................................................77
G
Delta roll .................................................................77 Gerte Kompatibilitts-Protokoll
Details menu ...........................................................39 Inhalt definieren........................................... 30, 32
Details on measurement values ...............................39 Group
Diameter Interval ....................................................86 activating ...........................................................74
Diameter of circle/ring ............................................86 adding measurement points................................48
Dimensionen & Vorlagen, im Protokoll..................31 color and transparency .......................................75
Dimensions creating new group.............................................47
absolute display..................................................22 deleting ..............................................................49
changing.............................................................45 delta roll and delta pitch.....................................77
in Dimensions view............................................87 displaying plane .................................................73
overlapping dimensions .....................................21 removing measurement points ...........................48
relative display ...................................................22 roll and pitch ......................................................75
selecting .............................................................45 Group angle, in report .............................................31
setting.................................................................21
Dimensions & settings
description..........................................................85 H
showing..............................................................13 Height
Dimensions view.....................................................84 average height....................................................90
adjusting.............................................................87 distance between highest and lowest point ........90
further settings ...................................................88 of highest measurement point ............................90
setting.................................................................21 of lowest measurement point .............................90
showing angles...................................................88 Height difference, measuring intentional height
view elements ....................................................85 differences..........................................................57
Dimensions-Grafik, im Protokoll ............................31 Help.........................................................................13
Display .........................................................See View Help, pulldown menu ..............................................13
Display report in standard browser..........................54 Hide measurement point .........................................45
Distance, anging between points .............................45 HTML preview .......................................................52
Dividing templates and measurement files..............62 HTML report format ...............................................53
Do not use, setting Presets.......................................61
Drop us a line ........................................................103
I
E Icons
in button bar.......................................................14
Edit, pulldown menu ...............................................11 Importing.................................................................37
eMail to PRFTECHNIK .....................................102 Information on Flatness application ...................... 102
Ergebnis 3D, im Protokoll.......................................31 Inhalt des Protokolls definieren...............................30
Ergebnis Tabelle, im Protokoll................................31 Intentional height difference between two surfaces 58
Exit..........................................................................11 Interval
Exporting.................................................................41 columns..............................................................85
entering ..............................................................34
F rows ...................................................................85
Interval between circles...........................................34
F5 88, 91
File information
setting up............................................................17 K
File, pulldown menu................................................10 Kopf- und Fuzeile einrichten.................................28
Fix Kopf, im Protokoll ..................................................31
in Measurement view .........................................90
Fixed
in tool bar.....................................................47, 86 L
Fixed points on planes.............................................70
Large surfaces, measuring.......................................61
Fixing/unfixing measurement points .......................46
Laser plane
Flatness
all negative.........................................................70
CSV Flatness......................................................37
all positive..........................................................69
Flatness application
definition............................................................68
calling up information......................................102
Lateral axis, scaling.................................................96
Flatness Application
Length, total ............................................................85
general information..........................................102
License
Format for saving report..........................................53
license information .......................................... 102
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General information
Line of measurement points.................................... 34 adjusting ............................................................ 90

Linked photo, in report ........................................... 31 view elements.................................................... 89
Logo.............................................. See Company logo Measurement... ....................................................... 12
Longitudinal axis, scaling ....................................... 96 Measurements
deleting.............................................................. 12
in measurement list............................................ 39
M working with measurements.............................. 35
Magnifying glass Menu bar............................................................... 7, 9
12 98 MHTML report format ........................................... 54
in 2D view ......................................................... 94 Min. diameter
in 3D view ......................................................... 98 entering.............................................................. 34
in Dimensions view ........................................... 87 in tool bar .......................................................... 86
T 98 Minimum, in statistics ............................................ 90
Manual
entering measurement values............................. 38 N
entering scaling.................................................. 98
in measurement list............................................ 39 Nach oben............................................................... 31
in Measurement view......................................... 90 Nach unten.............................................................. 31
Manual measurement .............................................. 38 Name
Max. diameter assign automatically .......................................... 50
entering.............................................................. 34 assigned to measurement point.......................... 49
in tool bar .......................................................... 86 in Details menu.................................................. 40
Maximum, in statistics............................................ 90 in Dimensions & Settings...................... 49, 85, 86
Meas. no.................................................................. 40 in measurement list............................................ 39
Measurement file .................................................... 77 in Measurement view ........................................ 90
deleting .............................................................. 41 under Selected Points .................................. 50, 86
dividing.............................................................. 62 New... ..................................................................... 33
exporting as a CSV file...................................... 41 Next ........................................................................ 52
importing ........................................................... 37 No., in Measurement view...................................... 89
opening .............................................................. 36 Number of circles ................................................... 34
saving ................................................................ 40 Number of rows/columns
setting up ........................................................... 42 entering in Template Assistant .......................... 34
splicing .............................................................. 62 entering in tool bar ............................................ 85
Measurement grid ................................................... 23
Measurement list window ....................................... 39
Measurement points
O
adding ................................................................ 42 Offset in split measurements................................... 66
adding to group.................................................. 48 Open
changing distance .............................................. 45 measurement files.............................................. 36
deleting .............................................................. 42 Open read only........................................................ 37
fixing/unfixing................................................... 46 Options, setting....................................................... 20
grouping and ungrouping................................... 47 Overlapping dimensions, hiding ............................. 21
in 2D view ......................................................... 92 Overlapping results, hiding..................................... 21
in 3D view ......................................................... 96
in Dimensions view ........................................... 87
naming............................................................... 49 P
naming automatically ........................................ 50 Partial measurements .............See Split measurements
removing from group......................................... 48 Peak peak, in statistics ......................................... 90
selecting............................................................. 45 Phi........................................................................... 40
showing/hiding ............................................ 24, 45 Pitch
single line .......................................................... 34 definition ........................................................... 75
single ring .......................................................... 34 in 3D view ......................................................... 96
symbols.............................................................. 92 Plane
Measurement statistics........................... See Statistics activating display............................................... 74
Measurement surface best possible plane............................................. 70
comparing.......................................................... 77 color and transparency....................................... 75
showing/hiding .................................................. 23 laser plane.......................................................... 68
Measurement surfaces list, in report ....................... 31 plane through group........................................... 73
Measurement surfaces overview, in report ............. 31 reference plane .................................................. 72
Measurement values showing and hiding ........................................... 25
calling up details................................................ 39 working with planes .......................................... 68
deleting .............................................................. 38 Point, in Measurement view ................................... 89
modifying manually........................................... 37 Points per circle
selecting............................................................. 38 entering.............................................................. 34
viewing .............................................................. 38 in tool bar .......................................................... 86
Measurement view.................................................. 89
Flatness application 95
General information
setting.................................................................86 Results tool bar, reference.......................................73
Presets .....................................................................57 Results view .....................See also 2D view, 3D view
application with very uneven surfaces ...............59 further settings ........................................... 94, 101
do not use...........................................................61 setting.................................................................26
entering ..............................................................60 Ring.............................................................See Circle
in Measurement view .........................................90 Ring of measurement points....................................34
in tool bar...........................................................86 Roll
use as extend ......................................................61 definition............................................................75
use as offset........................................................61 in 3D view .........................................................96
use with intentional height difference ................58 ROTALIGN PRO compatibility report ................. See
using in result.....................................................61 Compatibility report
Preview ........................................See Report Preview Row
Previous...................................................................52 adding ................................................................42
Print preview, viewing ............................................51 changing offset...................................................66
Printer setup... .........................................................11 deleting ..............................................................43
Printing in Details menu ..................................................40
in print preview..................................................52 in measurement list ............................................39
the report............................................................53 in Split Measurement Offsets.............................66
Product information, calling up.............................102 number of rows ..................................................85
Protokoll Rows Interval ..........................................................85
Kopf- und Fuzeile ............................................28
Protokoll, Inhalt definieren................................30, 32
Protokolltyp
S
Gerte Kompatibilitts-Protokoll .................30, 32 Save
Protokoll ......................................................30, 32 HTML preview ..................................................52
PRFTECHNIK address and telephone number ..103 measurement files ..............................................40
PRFTECHNIK on the Web ................................102 screen display as graphic ...................................55
Pulldown menu template .............................................................34
edit .....................................................................11 the report............................................................53
file10 Save As...
help ....................................................................13 templates............................................................34
tools ...................................................................13 Save window in file........................................... 12, 55
view ...................................................................12 Scaling
adjusting of Z axis..............................................98
R default setting.....................................................99
of lateral axis......................................................96
Raw values ..................................See CSV raw values of longitudinal axis ............................................96
Read only protection ...............................................37 of Z axis .............................................................96
Rectangle/tracks Screen size ........................................................ 87, 94
adding rows/columns .........................................42 Scroll bar on right
deleting rows/columns .......................................43 in HTML preview ..............................................52
in Template Assistant.........................................33 in print preview..................................................51
setting up template .............................................34 Searching for a reference measurement...................73
Reference ................................................................73 Select all..................................................................12
Reference measurement ..........................................72 Select color..............................................................75
for comparison .............................................80, 83 Selected Points, tool bar..........................................86
selecting .............................................................73 Selection, show and hide.........................................25
Reference plane, selecting.......................................72 Send to... .................................................................10
Refresh ....................................................................13 Sensor ID ................................................................40
Relative display.......................................................22 Settings
Remove fromgroup .................................................48 general ...............................................................20
Report......................................................................51 showing..............................................................13
format.................................................................53 Show
printing...............................................................53 in tool bar..................................................... 46, 86
saving.................................................................53 measurement point.............................................45
Report preview ........................................................51 Side view.................................................................97
viewing the HTML preview...............................52 Single page, in print preview...................................52
Report style Size..........................................................................21
select in HTML preview ....................................52 Speichern unter...
set when saving report........................................54 von Messdateien ................................................41
Resolution, setting...................................................27 Splicing measurement files ............................... 62, 65
Results Split measurements
overlapping results .............................................21 making them coincide ........................................66
setting options ....................................................26 offset ..................................................................66
Results 2D, in report................................................31 splicing...............................................................65
Results bar.........................................................80, 83 Splitting.................................................. See Dividing
96 Flatness application
General information
Sprache einstellen ................................................... 32 U

Standard deviation .................................................. 39
in statistics ......................................................... 90 Unevenness
Statistics bar............................................................ 90 extending measurement range ........................... 59
Statistics, in report .................................................. 31 measuring .......................................................... 57
Status bar ............................................................ 8, 12 Unfixing.................................................................. 11
showing and hiding.............................................. 9 Units
Std. dev. .................................................................. 39 in 3D view ......................................................... 96
Support ................................................................. 102 setting ................................................................ 21
Surfaces ............................ See Measurement surfaces Use as extend.......................................................... 61
Symbols ................................................See also Icons Use as offset ........................................................... 61
for measurement points in 2D view ................... 92
for measurement points in 3D view ................... 96
tolerance display................................................ 57
V
Valid ....................................................................... 39
T Vertical axis................................................ See Z axis
View
Technical support.................................................. 102 Flatness Application, general information........... 7
Temperature............................................................ 40 overview............................................................ 84
Template placing in clipboard ........................................... 55
creating new template........................................ 33 pulldown menu.................................................. 12
definition ........................................................... 32 refresh.......................................................... 88, 91
deleting .............................................................. 35 saving as graphic ............................................... 55
dividing.............................................................. 62
saving ................................................................ 34
setting up ........................................................... 42 W
working with templates ..................................... 32 Width, total ............................................................. 85
Template Assistant.................................................. 33 Window
Time........................................................................ 40 placing in clipboard ........................................... 55
Title bar..................................................................... 7 saving as graphic ............................................... 55
Tolerance
adjusting scaling to tolerance............................. 98
auto .................................................................... 56 X
definition ........................................................... 55 X1 40
example of tolerance values............................... 56 XY aspect ratio ....................................................... 26
in tool bar .................................................... 85, 86
selecting display ................................................ 57
Tolerance value, setting .......................................... 56 Y
Tool bar.......................... See also individual tool bars
arranging.............................................................. 8 Y
position in view ................................................... 8 in measurement list............................................ 39
Tools ....................................................................... 13 in Measurement view ........................................ 90
Top view ................................................................. 97 Y1 40
Total length
entering.............................................................. 34 Z
in tool bar .......................................................... 85
Total width Z axis
entering.............................................................. 34 adjusting scaling ................................................ 98
in tool bar .......................................................... 85 scaling ............................................................... 96
Tracks ................................................... See Rectangle Zoom
Transparency of plane............................................. 75 adjusting 2D view.............................................. 94
Two pages, in print preview.................................... 52 adjusting Dimensions view................................ 87
Type size................................................................. 21 Zoom in, print preview ........................................... 52
Zoom out, print preview ......................................... 52
Zoom/Scale............................................................. 98
Flatness application 97

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2.2 Menu bar 10

3.2 Editing file information 20

3.3 General settings 24

3.4 Working with templates 35

3.5 Working with measurements 37

3.6 Setting up templates and measurement files 47

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3.6.2 Adding and deleting overhaul elements 48

4.2 Measurement view 73

4.3 Results view 2 dimensions 77

4.4 Results view 3 dimensions 83

4.5 Results view tabular view 87

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4 Bore alignment application

Overview of Bore alignment functions:

The Bore alignment Application can be used for the following:

This chapter contains the following sections:

Bore alignment application window

Bore alignment application 5

2. Press and hold the left mouse button.

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2.1 Bore alignment application window

This section contains the following topics:

2.1.1 Elements of view

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4 Overview: A movable panel, which is present in all application

8 Bore alignment application

Dimensions view: Here you can view and set up the

Measurement view: Here you can view measurements

Results view: Enables to view and adjust bore alignment

2.1.2 Arranging the tool bars

2.1.2.1 Showing and hiding a tool bar

6. Click on View Tool Bars.

2.1.2.2 Showing and hiding the status bar

2.1.2.3 Moving a tool bar panel

To move an entire toolbar panel:

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2. Press and hold the left mouse button.

5. Depending on which side of the application window you want

The status bar cannot be moved.

2.1.2.4 Moving a tool bar tab

To move a single tab of a toolbar panel:

8. Press and hold the left mouse button.

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9. Start dragging the tab.

2.2 Menu bar

This section contains the following topics:

Pulldown menu: File

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2.2.1 Pulldown menu: File

New... Create a new Bore alignment

Report Save the report. See Saving the

Report Preview View a preview of the report to

Report Preview View a HTML preview of report

2.2.2 Pulldown menu: Edit

Add Element Add a new element to the overhaul.

Add Machine Add a new machine to the overhaul.

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Add Add a new subassembly to the

In the view delete the currently