Edge Locator Results Edge Locator The Edge Locator tool identifies and measures the position of one or more edges on an object. The Edge Locator uses pixel grey-level values to detect edges found within the region of interest. Once potential edges have been located, the Edge Locator applies the constraints to determine which edges are valid. The Edge Locator determines the position of one or more edges; it does not measure the length of edges detected in the region of interest. To extra- polate and measure a line on an object, use the Edge Finder tool. To create an Edge Locator tool, right-click in the Tree structure, then select:
New > Vision > Tool > Edge Locator ACEUser's Guide, 3.6.x, 18316-000 Rev A Page 469 Object Definition Results Logging Specifies if a results log will be generated. A csv extension generates csv format. Show Name Is the name associated with the result displayed in the Vision window? This is only evaluated if res- ults graphics are enabled. Show Results Graphics Specifies if the graphics are drawn in the Vision Window. Tool Links Image Source Defines the image source used for processing by this vision tool.
Object Definition Instance The index of the located instance Position X The X coordinate of the located instance Position Y The Y coordinate of the located instance Angle The angle of the located instance Name The name assigned to a located instance. You choose the names, and specify the criteria for which parts get which name. The names can later be used by ACE PackXpert for separating different types of parts.