Pattern Locator Instance Ordering set to Shading Consistency, the Locator uses the entire Model area for shading analysis. l Shading Consistency must be enabled to create Models that are based on color. In such a case, the shading consistency analysis can help to discriminate between objects that are very similar in color. For details on creating color models and con- figuring a color Locator, see Configuring a Color Locator Tool. To set a custom shading area: 1. Enable the Use Custom Shading Area check box. This will display a yellow bounding box in the display. 2. Use the mouse to drag the shading area bounding box to the appropriate area on the model.
The bounding box cannot be rotated, only displaced and resized in the X-Y dir- ections. Applying a Custom Shading Area to Add Color Information to a Model Related Topics Locator Tool Configuring Locator Properties - Advanced Pattern Locator The Pattern Locator identifies instances of a pattern occurring within an Image. The Pattern Locator is best suited for applications that require the detection of low contrast and/or small features such as letters, numbers, symbols and logos on a part. Patterns that can provide high-contrast and well-defined contours should be modeled and found by a Loc- ator tool. Typical uses for the Pattern Locator include:
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