CV X Series Simulation Software

212GB
CV-H1X
CV-X Series
Simulation-Software
User's Manual
Read this manual before using the software.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Introduction
This manual explains how to install, handle, operate, and pay attention to the PC simulation software CV-X Series
Simulation-Software for the "High-speed, High-capacity, Multi-Camera Machine Vision System CV-X Series". It also
covers precautions regarding use of the software. Read this manual thoroughly to understand the CV-X Series Simulation-Software functions in order to maximize performance of the system.
Always keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Please ensure the manual is passed to the end user of the software.
Related manual
Be sure to refer to the following manuals when using the CV-X Series Simulation-Software.
CV-X Series Controller Instruction Manual: Contains specifications and precautions for CV-X Series.
CV-X Series Setup Manual: Contains equipment/product specifications for system connection/initial adoption of
CV-X Series.
CV-X Series User's Manual: Contains specifications, functions, and operation methods for CV-X Series.
CV-X Series Simulation-Software User's Manual (this manual)
Symbols
The following warning symbols are used to ensure safety and to prevent injury and/or damage to property when
using CV-X Series Simulation-Software.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product damage as well as property damage.
It indicates cautions and limitations that must be followed during operation.
It indicates additional information on proper operation.
It indicates tips for better understanding or useful information.
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Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Word are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
"SD Memory Card" is a registered trademark of the SD Association.
Other company names and product names noted in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective companies. The TM mark and mark have been omitted in this manual.
Library and Program

libjpeg
Copyright 1991-2012, Thomas G. Lane.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
General Cautions
Do not use the system to protect the human body.
Before starting work or before starting the system, confirm that all the functions of the system are working
properly.
If any Keyence product fails, take all safety precautions to prevent damage before using the system again.
If the system is used beyond published specifications or if the system is modified, the functions and performance cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that when the CV-X Series is used in combination with other instruments, its functions and performance may be degraded.
Cautions
When using the CV-X Series Simulation-Software, we recommend closing other applications that are running to
prevent interference with the performance of this software.
Do not run multiple instances of CV-X Series Simulation-Software on the same computer.
An activation code (page 1-13) is required to run this software.
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Software License Agreement
NOTICE TO USER: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ("THIS AGREEMENT") CAREFULLY. BY USING ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE CV-X Series Simulation-Software ("THIS SOFTWARE"), YOU
ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO
NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE.
If you install, copy and or use all or a portion of this Software on a device or computer, you will be deemed to have
agreed to all the terms of this Agreement, and this Agreement will come into effect.
1. Definitions
1.1. "Use" or "using" refers to the accessing, installing, downloading, copying, operating and or otherwise benefiting
from the utilization of this Software.
1.2. "This Software" denotes the software and all associated documentation provided by KEYENCE.
1.3. "User" or "User's" infers the company or persons who have had the license to use this Software granted to
them by KEYENCE.
2. Grant of License.
2.1. In compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, KEYENCE grants the nonexclusive and
non-transferable license to install and use this Software.
2.2. The granting of the license permits the single reproduction and or copying of this Software for the User's backing up or archiving purposes.
2.3. This Software maybe installed on multiple devices and computers for the User's benefit and use.
2.4. The transfer of this Software via devices and computers with this Software installed on them by the User to
third parties is permitted. In such a case, the third party who receives this Software may continue to use this
Software in the same manner as the previous User.
2.5. With the transfer of this Software to a third party, the original User may install this Software to additional
devices and computers for further use as required. In such a case, the third party who receives this Software
may continue to use this Software in the same manner as the previous User.
2.6. The User maintains and guarantees that any thirdparties (as detailed in the previous two sections) who receive
and use this Software agree to this license Agreement and comply with all the terms and conditions.
3. Restrictions.
3.1. This Software may not be modified by the User in any form except from the installation of updates or new functions provided by KEYENCE.
3.2. The reverse engineering, decompiling or disassembling of this Software by any persons are not permitted.
3.3. Without the prior permission of KEYENCE, the User may not reproduce or copy this Software for selling or distributing to a third party.
4. Intellectual Property Rights.
Except as stated herein, KEYENCE reserves all rights, titles and interests in this Software, along with all associated
copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights.
5. Disclaimer.
This Software is licensed to the User "AS IS" and without any warranty of any kind. In no event does KEYENCE or
its suppliers accept or assume any liability for any damages, claims, costs or profit loss as a result of operating this
Software.
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6. Termination.
6.1. Under this Agreement the User's license will automatically terminate if this Software and any associated copies of this Software are destroyed or voluntarily returned to KEYENCE.
6.2. Under this Agreement the User's license will terminate immediately and automatically without any notice from
KEYENCE if there is any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon termination, the using of this Software shall cease, and all copies (full or partial) of this Software should be
destroyed or returned to KEYENCE.
6.3. Compensation will be sought by KEYENCE should any violation or breach of this Agreement result in any
incurred costs or lost profit to KEYENCE.
7. Governing Law.
7.1. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Japan.
7.2. If any part of this Agreement is found void and unenforceable, the rest of this Agreement will remain intact,
valid and enforceable according to the associated terms and conditions.
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Table of contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1
General Cautions .............................................................................................................................................2
Cautions ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Software License Agreement..........................................................................................................3

Table of contents .............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Installation
Package Confirmation .................................................................................................................1-2
Operating Environment ...............................................................................................................1-3
Installation ....................................................................................................................................1-4
Installing from DVD-ROM .......................................................................................................................................1-4
Installing from Downloaded File .............................................................................................................................1-8
Uninstallation .............................................................................................................................1-11
Obtaining an Activation Code ...................................................................................................1-13
Installing the USB driver (CV-X200 Series only) .....................................................................1-14
Chapter 2 Examples of Software Use

Software Overview .......................................................................................................................2-2
Starting and Shutting Down the Software .................................................................................2-5
Starting the CV-X Series Simulation-Software ....................................................................................................... 2-5
Shutting Down the Software................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Names and Functions of Screen Elements ...............................................................................2-6

The Workspace Manager Screen........................................................................................................................... 2-6
The Simulator Screen............................................................................................................................................. 2-7
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Chapter 3 Workspace Management

Workspace Menu .........................................................................................................................3-2
Creating a New Workspace....................................................................................................................................3-2
Uploading a Setting File to the Controller...............................................................................................................3-3
Downloading a Setting File from the Controller ......................................................................................................3-4
Exporting a Workspace ..........................................................................................................................................3-5
Importing a Workspace ..........................................................................................................................................3-6
Workspace Settings ...............................................................................................................................................3-7
Copying a Workspace ............................................................................................................................................3-8
Deleting a Workspace ............................................................................................................................................3-9
Opening a Workspace Folder............................................................................................................................... 3-10
Viewing the Program Setting List ......................................................................................................................... 3-11
Changing the Workspace Base Path Settings ..................................................................................................... 3-12
Tools ...........................................................................................................................................3-13
Printing the Calibration Pattern ............................................................................................................................ 3-13
Help .............................................................................................................................................3-14
Displaying the Help File........................................................................................................................................3-14
Displaying the Version Information....................................................................................................................... 3-14
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Chapter 4 Simulator
Starting and Shutting Down the Simulator ................................................................................4-2
Starting the Simulator ............................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Shutting Down the Simulator .................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Registering Images to be Simulated ..........................................................................................4-3

Normal Capture ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Multi- Capture, Connector Capture ........................................................................................................................ 4-4
LumiTrax Capture................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Connected Camera Settings .................................................................................................................................. 4-7
Running a Simulation ..................................................................................................................4-8

Trigger Types ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-8
Using a Normal Trigger to Perform a Simulation.................................................................................................. 4-10
Using a Random Trigger to Perform a Simulation................................................................................................ 4-11
Differences Between the Simulator and the Actual CV-X Series ......................................................................... 4-12
Functions ....................................................................................................................................4-15
Changing the Simulation ...................................................................................................................................... 4-15
Changing Display Preferences .............................................................................................................................4-24
Tools ...........................................................................................................................................4-27
User Manual Auto-Generator ............................................................................................................................... 4-27
Printing the Calibration Pattern ............................................................................................................................ 4-31
Help .............................................................................................................................................4-32
Displaying the Help File........................................................................................................................................4-32
Displaying Version Information.............................................................................................................................4-32
Appendix
Error Message List ...................................................................................................................... A-2
Index ............................................................................................................................................. A-4
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Chapter
Installation
This chapter provides an overview of the software and an explanation of the conditions necessary for the operation of this device.
Package Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Obtaining an Activation Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Installing the USB driver (CV-X200 Series only) . . . . . . . . . .1-14
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Package Confirmation
The following item is included in this package. Confirm that this item is included before use.
PC software DVD-ROM (Model: CV-H1X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
This DVD-ROM includes installer, PDF manual and software. Keep the DVD in a safe place once installation is
complete.
A backup of the software should be made in case that the DVD-ROM is accidently damaged.
The item is to be present and functional. If it is missing or broken, please contact your nearest KEYENCE
sales office.
For details on the contents of the DVD-ROM, see the installation guide screen found on the DVD-ROM.
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Operating Environment
The following conditions must be met before using this software.
Computer specifications
Compatible OS
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, Enterprise
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprise
This software only supports operating systems for the following languages: English, Chinese
(traditional and simplified), Japanese, Korean, Thai, German, French, Italian, Spanish (Mexican),
Portuguese (Brazil), Vietnamese and Indonesian.
Supports the 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 7 only.
For all other operating systems, only the 32-bit version is supported.
Operating systems that have not been indicated here cannot be used.
CPU
Core 2 Duo 3.00 GHz equivalent or higher.
Memory
2 GB or higher.
Free hard disk space
1 GB or more (Additional free space is also required to store images)
Display resolution
Minimum: 1024 x 768 pixels or more. Recommended: 1280 x 1024 pixels or more.
DVD-ROM drive
Required for DVD-ROM installation
Word processing software
Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 or later/ 2010 SP1 or later/2013
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Installation
The files on the DVD-ROM or the files that have been downloaded will be executed and installed as specified
on the screen.
Installing from DVD-ROM
Insert the CV-H1X DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of

your computer.
The installation guide screen will appear.
If the runtime components required to execute
this software do not exist on the computer on
which it has been installed, the component
installation screen may appear. If this screen
does appear, install all the components.
Installation must be done from an account with

Administrator rights.
If an earlier version of this software exists on your

computer, uninstall the software (page 1-11).
If the installation guide screen does not appear,

double click [index.html] in the html folder of the
DVD-ROM.
Click [CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.*.**** Installation].

The [Welcome to the CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.*
Setup] screen will appear.
The language of the software to be installed can
be selected from the pull-down menu of the
[Installer Language] dialog.
Click the [Next] button.

The [License Agreement] screen appears.
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If you agree to the user license agreement, select the "I

accept the terms of the License Agreement" check box,
then click the [Next] button.
The [User Information] screen appears.
Enter user information (User Name, Affiliation), then click

the [Next] button.
The [Selection of option] screen appears.

The [Choose Install Location] screen appears.
If you do not want to install the sample program
setting file, deselect the "The program setting file of
the sample is installed." check box.
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The [Check of installation] screen appears.
When installing the software in a location other than
the default folder, click the [Browse...] button and
select a folder in the [Browse For Folder] screen.
Click the [Install] button.

Installation begins.
When installation is complete, the [Installation Complete]
screen appears.

The [Completing the CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.*
Setup] screen appears.
When using USB (only supported by the CV-X200
Series), the USB driver can also be installed at the
same time (if installing the driver at a later time, see
"Installing the USB driver (CV-X200 Series only)"
(page 1-14).
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Click the [Finish] button.

The CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.* shortcut will
appear on the desktop.
A similar shortcut will appear under the Windows [Start]
menu. To access this shortcut from the Windows [Start]
menu, select [All Programs], [KEYENCE Applications], [CVH1X], [CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.*], and then
[CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.*].
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The PDF file of the user manual for this software will
also be installed along with this software. This file will
be accessible from the start menu.
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Installing from Downloaded File
Double click the setup.exe file you downloaded.

Setup] screen will appear.
If the runtime components required to execute this
software do not exist on the computer on which it
will be installed, the component installation screen
may appear. If this screen does appear, install all
the components.

If an earlier version of the software has been

installed, uninstall the software before installing the
new version (page 1-11).
If you agree to the user license agreement, select the "I
The [License Agreement] screen appears.
accept the terms of the User License Agreement" check

box, then click the [Next] button.
The [User Information] screen appears.
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Enter user information (User Name, Affiliation), then click
the [Next] button.

The [Selection of option] screen appears.

The [Choose Install Location] screen appears.
If you do not want to install the sample program
setting file, deselect the "The program setting file of
the sample is installed." check box.

The [Check of installation] screen appears.
When installing the software in a location other than
the default folder, click the [Browse...] button and
select a folder in the [Browse For Folder] screen.
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Click the [Install] button.

Installation begins.
When installation is complete, the [Installation Complete]
screen appears.

The [Completing the CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.*
Setup] screen appears.
When using USB (only supported by the CV-X200
Series), the USB driver can also be installed at the
same time (if installing the driver at a later time, see
"Installing the USB driver (CV-X200 Series only)"
(page 1-14).

The CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver*.* shortcut will
appear on the desktop.
A similar shortcut will appear under the Windows [Start]
menu. To access this shortcut from the Windows [Start]
menu, select [All Programs], [KEYENCE Applications], [CVH1X], [CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver*.*], and then
[CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver*.*].
The PDF file of the user's manual for this software

will also be installed along with this software. This file
will accessible from the start menu.
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Uninstallation
To uninstall the software, select [Uninstall] from the Windows [Start] menu.
From the Windows [Start] menu, select [All Programs],

[KEYENCE Applications], [CV-H1X], [CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver*.*], [Uninstall], and then [Uninstall].
Uninstall] screen appears.

The [Uninstall CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver*.*]
screen appears.
Click the [Uninstall] button.

Uninstallation begins.
When uninstallation is complete, the [Uninstallation Complete] screen appears.

The [Completing the CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver*.*
Uninstall] screen appears.
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If uninstallation cannot be completed properly, run
the installation program again, then repeat the
uninstallation procedure.
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Obtaining an Activation Code

An activation code from KEYENCE is required to run this software.
The procedure for obtaining an activation code is as follows.
Start the software.
Refer to "Workspace Menu" (page 3-2) for information on

starting the software.
The [Enter activation code] dialog appears.

The screens shown here are for reference only.
Write down the User ID (8 alphanumeric characters) that

is displayed and store it in a safe place. You will need to
enter this ID later.
To copy the User ID, press the [Copy] button.
To obtain the Activation Code, please contact the Keyence representative in your area at Global Home: <http://
www.keyence.com/>.
You will need to supply the User ID that is displayed
when you start the software.
The activation code is only for the user ID for which
a request was submitted.
Keep the activation code in a safe place.

When multiple users log in to the same computer to
use the simulation software, each user needs to
start the software. Users can use the same
activation code to start the software.
To avoid typing errors, we recommend that you copy
the activation code in the email message and paste it
on to the activation code entry screen.
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Installing the USB driver

(CV-X200 Series only)
The driver must be installed on your computer before con-
necting the controller with your computer. When the driver is

installed, communication with the controller by using the
KEYENCE application software becomes possible.
This section explains the installation procedure for Windows 7.
When the USB driver was installed along with this

software, this procedure is not required.
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Turn on the controller and your computer.
Connect the USB port of the controller with the USB port
From the properties for the [Other Device] that was
Once your computer has started up, insert the CV-H1X

DVD-ROM into your DVDROM drive.
of your computer using OP-66844 (sold separately).
added in the device manager in Step 3, select [Update

Driver Software] and then manually specify the folder
that holds the USB driver.
The installation of the USB driver will begin.
The USB driver is stored in the CV-H1X DVD in the
\driver\USB folder. Also, after installing the CV-X
Series Simulation-Software and CV-X Series
Terminal-Software, the driver will be stored in
c:\drivers\CV-H1X.
If installing the driver on a computer with a

Windows 7 environment, a warning screen may
appear during installation. If a warning screen
appears, click "Continue" to continue the
installation.
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Chapter
Examples of Software Use

This chapter describes the representative functions of this software
and their use.
Software Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Starting and Shutting Down the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Names and Functions of Screen Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Software Overview
CV-X Series Simulation-Software is for use with the "High-speed, High-capacity, Multi-camera Machine
Vision System CV-X Series".
Overview
This software simulates the CV-X Series and creates manuals according to the content of the program setting. It
consists of the workspace manager, which serves as the CV-X Series controller, and the simulator, which simulates
the operation of the CV-X Series.
In the workspace manager, you can select the workspace to be simulated and start the simulator.
The simulator allows you to edit the CV-X Series settings and check the results from a computer.
You can also use Ethernet, USB (CV-X200 Series only) or an SD card to transfer data between the CV-X Series
controller and a computer.
Settings
Import
Export
Upload
Download
Workspace manager
Simulator
Launch
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Software functions
Workspace Manager
1. Create new workspace
2. Copy workspace
3. Start simulator
4. Upload/Download
5. Import/Export
Simulator
1. Simulator
The operation of the CV-X Series can be simulated on a computer.
This simulator can be used to specify and edit settings, output data, and analyze statistics.
2. User Manual Auto-Generator
You can create the manual that describes the CV-X Series program settings.
The manual is saved in Microsoft Word .doc format.
An activation code is required to run this software.
For more details, refer to "Obtaining an Activation Code" (page 1-13)
Workspace
A simulation environment must be created to use the simulator. This environment is called the "workspace". The
user can register the settings to the "workspace". These settings are required to simulate an operating environment,
including camera settings (such as image folder and image data), the controller type, and the software package.
You can recreate the CV-X Series environments by creating and switching between multiple workspaces on the
computer.
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Folder structure on the computer (Windows Vista/7)

Workspace data is contained in the workspace folder, which will be found in the location that was specified on your computer
(base path).
Base path (default) C:\Users\Public\Documents\KEYENCE\CV-H1X
workspace1 (Stores the workspace1 files)
SD1
cv-x
setting
000 (Stores program setting files of SD1 setting No. 000)
SimImage
CAM1 (Stores the Camera 1 capture image files)
001
SD2
workspace2 (Stores the workspace2 files)
The location for creating the workspace folder (base path) can be changed to a custom location. For details, see
"Changing the Workspace Base Path Settings" (page 3-12).
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Starting and Shutting Down the Software

This section explains how to start and shut down the CV-X Series Simulation-Software.
Starting the CV-X Series Simulation-Software

Perform the following steps to start the software.
From the Windows [Start] menu, select [All Programs],

[KEYENCE Applications], [CV-H1X], [CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.*], and then [CV-X Series SimulationSoftware Ver.*.*]. Or, from the Desktop, double click the
shortcut for [CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.*].
The workspace manager window (page 2-6) appears.
Shutting Down the Software

Perform the following steps to shut down the software.
Select [Exit] from the [Workspace] menu, or click the

[close button] in the upper right of the window.
The software shuts down.
If you shut down the software while the simulator is
running, the simulator will also close, and all unsaved
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data will be lost. Make sure to close the simulator

before shutting down the software.
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Names and Functions of Screen Elements

This section explains the names and functions of the various screen elements.
The Workspace Manager Screen

The workspace manager appears when the software is started.
Menu bar
This bar displays the menus that contain various commands.

Clicking a menu causes a submenu to appear. Clicking a submenu causes commands to execute.
Toolbar
The most frequently used commands are displayed here as icons.

Click a button to execute a command.
Workspace list
This list contains the names of workspaces.
Minimize button
Click this button to minimize the window.
Close button
Click this button to close the software.
[Start Simulator] button
Click this button to start the simulator with specified workspace.
Searching for a workspace name
Workspaces matching partially with the entered characters are displayed.
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The Simulator Screen

The following screen appears when the simulator is started.
Menu bar
This bar displays the menus that contain all of the various commands.
Clicking a menu causes a submenu to appear. Clicking a submenu causes commands to execute.
CV-X Series simulator screen

For details about the CV-X Series simulator screen, refer to "Programming Interface" (Chapter 1) in the "CV-X Series Users
Manual".
Minimize button
Click this button to minimize the simulator.
Close button
Click this button to close the simulator.
Filmstrip
This bar is unique to the simulator. It allows the user to register images and start simulation.
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Chapter
Workspace Management
This section explains how to use the workspace management software.
Workspace Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
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Workspace Menu
This section explains how to use the [Workspace] menu.
Creating a New Workspace

Perform the following steps to create a new workspace.
Select [Add New...] from the [Workspace] menu.
Enter the name of the workspace.
The [Add New Workspace] dialog appears.
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A workspace name of 1 to 60 characters can be

specified.
The new name cannot be the same as an existing

workspace.
The following characters cannot be used in the file

name:
[/], [:], [*], [?], ["], [<], [>], [|], [\], [\t] (tab character)
(Note that [\] may be displayed as [].)
Select the controller type.

For more details about the different controller types, refer to
"Differences among CV-X Series" (p. 5) in "CV-X Series
Users Manual".
Select the package.
Click the [OK] button.
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The newly created workspace appears in the workspace list.
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Uploading a Setting File to the Controller

Perform the following steps to upload a setting file in the workspace to the controller.
Select [Upload/Download] in the [Workspace] menu.

Or click the [Upload/Download] icon.
The [Workspace Upload/Download] screen appears.
[Upload/Download] cannot be selected when a

workspace that is currently being used in an active
simulator is selected in the workspace list.
Select the [Upload to Controller] tab.
Specify the file to upload.
The workspace list and the list of controllers appear.
A file to upload can be specified by the program

setting.
To upload the global settings file, select the check
box under the workspace list. However, the controller
name and network settings will not be uploaded.
Select the controller to upload to from [List of Control-
Click the [Upload] button.
lers].
Uploading to the controller starts.

The confirmation screen appears when uploading is complete.
Click [OK].
When the global settings file is uploaded, the
confirmation screen to restart the controller to apply
the settings to the controller appears.
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Downloading a Setting File from the Controller

Perform the following steps to download a setting file in the controller to the workspace.
Or click the [Upload/Download] icon.

The [Workspace Upload/Download] screen appears.
Select [Upload/Download] in the [Workspace] menu.
[Upload/Download] cannot be selected when a

workspace which is currently being used in the
simulator is selected in the workspace list.
Select the [Download from Controller] tab.
Specify the file to download.
The workspace list and the list of controllers appear.
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A file to download can be specified by the program
setting.
Select the workspace of the download destination from
Click the [Download] button.
[Workspace List].
Downloading to the workspace starts.

The confirmation screen appears when downloading is
complete.
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Click [OK].
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Exporting a Workspace
Export setting data in the workspace to a custom location on your computer.
The data can be exported to an SD card, matching the folder configuration of the controller.
Select [Import/Export] in the [Workspace] menu.
Or click the [Import/Export] icon.

The [Workspace Import/Export] screen appears.
Select the [Export] tab.
Select the workspace to be exported.

To export only the necessary file to the controller,
select the "Export only the necessary files for the
controller." check box.
Specify the export target.

If a removable drive is available, the drive will
appear in the list.
To use the same folder configuration as the CV-X

Series controller, select the "Export under \\cvx\workspace
in accordance with the controller's folder structure"
check box.
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Click the [Export] button.
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Importing a Workspace
Import setting data found in a custom location on your computer to the workspace.
Select [Import/Export] in the [Workspace] menu.

Or click the [Import/Export] icon.
The [Workspace Import/Export] screen appears.
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Select the [Import] tab.
Select the workspace to be imported.

Drives appear in this dropdown list if the \cvx\workspace folder is created directly under a
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removable drive.
If exported using the controller, this folder

configuration is displayed on the import source.
Select the workspace of the import target.
Click the [Import] button.
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Workspace Settings
Perform the following steps to change the workspace settings.
Select [Workspace Settings...] from the [Workspace]

menu.
The [Edit Workspace] window appears.
Enter the name of the workspace.

A workspace name of 1 to 60 characters can be
specified.
The new name cannot be the same as an existing

workspace.

name:
[/], [:], [*], [?], ["], [<], [>], [|], [\], [\t] (tab character)
Select the controller type.
Select the package.
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Copying a Workspace
Perform the following steps to copy the workspace settings and create a new workspace.
Select the workspace to be copied from the workspace
Select [Copy] from the [Workspace] menu.
list.
The copied workspace will appear in the workspace list when

the process is finished.
An error will occur if the name of the copied

workspace exceeds 60 characters.
The name of the copied workspace will be "original
workspace name - Copy".
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Deleting a Workspace
Perform the following steps to delete the workspace.
Select the workspace to be deleted from the workspace

list.
Select [Delete] from the [Workspace] menu.
The [Notice] message appears.
When the process is finished, the specified workspace name

will no longer appear in the workspace list.
The deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin of the

operating system. If files have been deleted by
mistake, you can restore them from the Recycle Bin.
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Opening a Workspace Folder

Perform the following steps to open the folder in which the workspace settings are stored.
From the workspace list, select the workspace folder you
Select [Open Folder...] from the menu.
want to open.
The selected workspace folder appears in the explorer.
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Viewing the Program Setting List

Perform the following steps to view the program setting list and check the names of the program settings.
From the workspace list, select the workspace for which

you want to check the names of the program settings.
Select [Program Setting List...] from the [Workspace]

menu.
The [Program Setting List] window appears.
Check the names of the program settings.
Click the [Close] button.
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To start simulation, double click the program setting list, or select the program setting you want to simulate, and
then press the Enter key.
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Changing the Workspace Base Path Settings

The location on your computer where the workspace folder (page 2-4) will be created (base path) can be confirmed
and changed.
Select [Base Path Settings] from the [Workspace] menu.

The [Base Path Settings] dialog appears and it is now possible to confirm the current base path.
Click [Browse] and specify a folder of your choosing as
the base path.
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Tools
This section explains the usage of the [Tool] menu.
Printing the Calibration Pattern

Perform the following steps to print the calibration pattern for calibration setting.
For details on calibration settings, see the "CV-X
Series User's Manual" (found in CV-H1X DVDROM).
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Select [Print Calibration Pattern...] from the [Tool] menu.
Specify the printing contents and click the [Print] button,
The [Print Calibration Pattern] screen appears.
then the calibration pattern is printed.

Pattern type
Select the pattern type.
Chessboard (Default): A black and white check pattern is
used.
Dot Grid: A dot pattern is used.

Pattern interval
Specify the pattern interval. (Default: 10.000)
Ratio of Pattern Interval to Dot Diameter
When selecting [Dot Grid] for [Pattern type], select the ratio
between the pattern interval and dot diameter (dot size) with
% (Default: 30).
The accuracy of the pattern varies according to the

performance of the printer.
Also, errors due to paper curl affect the accuracy. If
accuracy at sub-pixel level is necessary, we
recommend that you use an accurate pattern such
as one formed on a glass plate.
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Help
This section explains the usage of the [Help] menu.
Displaying the Help File
Select [Help] from the [Help] menu.

The help file (a PDF format manual) that contains instructions for this software will be displayed.
Adobe Reader must be installed on your computer to

read the help file.
Displaying the Version Information
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Select [About] from the [Help] menu.
Click the [OK] button to close the window.
Displays the version and user information of the software.
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Chapter
Simulator
This section explains how to run simulations with the simulator and
how to use the User Manual Auto-Generator function that has been
included in the [Tools] menu.
Starting and Shutting Down the Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Registering Images to be Simulated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Running a Simulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
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Starting and Shutting Down the Simulator

This section explains how to start and shut down the simulator.
Starting the Simulator

Perform the following steps to start the simulator.
Select the workspace you want to use in the workspace

manager (page 2-6), and then click the [Start Simulator]
button.
The simulator screen appears.
The simulator that corresponds to the selected workspace
starts.
It may take several minutes for the simulator to

start.
Alternatively, you can start the simulator by
selecting the workspace and then double clicking it
or pressing the Enter key.
Shutting Down the Simulator

Perform the following steps to shut down the simulator.
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Select [Exit] from the [Simulator] menu.

The simulator shuts down.
For more information on operating the CV-X Series controller,
refer to the "CV-X Series Users Manual". This manual is
stored on the DVD-ROM CV-H1X.
Alternatively, you can click the
button to shut
down the simulator.
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Registering Images to be Simulated

Perform the following steps to register the image data you want to simulate.
Normal Capture
Drag and drop the image you want to simulate onto the
filmstrip.
You can also select multiple image files and drag
and drop them onto the filmstrip at the same time.
The images are arranged on the filmstrip in the

order they were captured.
Set the filmstrip for each camera.
For example, to register Images on Camera 2,

select Camera 2 on the switch display camera
tab, and then drag and drop the image onto the
filmstrip.
By dragging and dropping the image on the

filmstrip, the order can be changed.
If you drag and drop an image on the filmstrip that

has the same name as an existing capture image
file, the dropped file is added with a "-Copy" in the
file name. Existing file is not overwritten.
A thumbnail is displayed on the filmstrip, as shown on the left.
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Multi- Capture, Connector Capture

Registering Images of Connector Capture/Multi- Capture.
filmstrip.

order they were captured. And furthermore by
order of 1st Capture, 2nd Capture, and so on.
Set the filmstrip for each camera.

For example, to register Images on Camera 2,
select Camera 2 on the switch display camera
tab, and then drag and drop the image onto the
filmstrip.
By dragging and dropping the image on the

filmstrip, the order can be changed.

You can change the window size by placing the

mouse cursor on the edge of the window and
dragging it.
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LumiTrax Capture
Registering Images of LumiTrax Capture.
filmstrip.
order they were captured.
Set the filmstrip for each camera. For example, to

register Images on Camera 2, select Camera 2
on the switch display camera tab, and then drag
and drop the image onto the filmstrip.
You cannot change the order of images within the

filmstrips of cameras for which LumiTrax is
enabled.

You can change the window size by placing the

mouse cursor on the edge of the window and
dragging it.
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File name limitations when registering images

When registering images captured with LumiTrax, you have to use file names that follow the rules listed below. If a
file name is incorrect, the image cannot be registered to the filmstrip.
Image generated through image output or history writing: The character string - such as _NORMAL_,
_UPPER_, or _SHAPE1_ - that was automatically appended to the end of the file name when the file was output
must be retained.
Reference image: The file name must follow the reference image number rules. Examples of such file names
include ref1_200 and ref1_500.
Simulation execution
When you execute a simulation using images that have been captured with LumiTrax, the operation varies
depending on the selected target.
When a LumiTrax image is selected (normal image, shape image 1, shape image 2, shape image 3, texture
image, X tilt image, or Y tilt image): The simulation is executed with the image registered to the filmstrip used as-is
(changing the parameters of the LumiTrax settings will have no effect on the simulation results).
When a source image is selected (normal image, image captured with separate illumination lit, image of a
moving object, or ambient light image): The LumiTrax settings are applied to the image registered to the filmstrip,
and then the simulation is executed (the parameters of the LumiTrax settings have an effect on the simulation
results).
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Connected Camera Settings

Each camera can process a different range of images.
The cameras that can be connected are as follows:
Controller type
Connected
camera name
Readable image data

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H035C
512 x 480 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels / 24-bit color BMP and
JPEG
CV-035M/S035M/
H035M
512 x 480 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels / 8-bit grayscale BMP
and JPEG
CV-H100C
1000 x 1000 pixels / 24-bit color BMP and JPEG
CV-H100M
1000 x 1000 pixels / 8-bit grayscale BMP and JPEG
CV-200C/S200C/
H200C
1600 x 1200 pixels and 1024 x 960 pixels / 24-bit color BMP
and JPEG
CV-200M/S200M/
H200M
1600 x 1200 pixels and 1024 x 960 pixels / 8-bit grayscale

BMP and JPEG
CV-H500C
2432 x 2050 pixels / 24-bit color BMP and JPEG
CV-H500M
CA-H2100C
5104 x 4092 pixels and 2432 x 2050 pixels / 24-bit color BMP
and JPEG
CA-H2100M

BMP and JPEG
CA-HX048C/M
784 x 596 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels and 512 x 480 pixels / 8bit
grayscale BMP and JPEG
CA-HX200C/M
CA-HX500C/M

BMP and JPEG
LJ-V
512 x 16384 pixels, 1024 x 8192 pixels, and 2048 x 4096

pixels / 24-bit color BMP
(Specialized format for height images)
CV-X270/
X170
CV-X250/
X150
CV-X200/
X100
If the settings for the connected camera do not match the format of the image data being loaded, a black
screen will be displayed while performing measurements. Also, the thumbnail numbers in the filmstrip will
turn red.
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Running a Simulation
This section uses a sample file to explain the simulator.
Trigger Types
1 Top button
Executes the first image on the filmstrip.
2 Reverse button
Executes the image above the selected image on the filmstrip. When the first image is selected, the last image is
processed.
3 Forward button
Executes the image below the selected image on the filmstrip. When the last image is selected or no image is
selected, the first image is processed.
4 Bottom button
Executes the last image on the filmstrip.
5 Retry button
Executes the selected image on the filmstrip.
6 Continuous trigger button (simulation only)
Executes the images on the filmstrip, starting from the image at the top, at the interval (in seconds) specified in [Set
Trigger Interval...]. When the last image is processed, the first image is selected again and processing continues.
The button changes to
while the images are being executed. Click the
button to stop.
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Trigger keys on the keyboard

Forward trigger: Press the [T] key.
Reverse trigger: Press the [T] key while holding the [F] key.
Retry trigger: Press the [T] key while holding the [S] key.
Cycling trigger: Press and hold the [T] key for at least 0.3 seconds.
The images on the filmstrip are processed from top to bottom.
The interval (in seconds) specified in [Set Trigger Interval...] is not used.
You can also enable the triggers by clicking a thumbnail on the filmstrip.
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Using a Normal Trigger to Perform a Simulation

Executing the normal trigger activates all the registered cameras.
Click the trigger button, or press the corresponding trigger key on the keyboard.
The image processing result is displayed on the screen.
The currently selected image is highlighted by a yellow box.
You can also start the simulation of an image by
clicking the corresponding thumbnail on the
filmstrip.
For Multi- Capture/connector capture, click any
image to simulate images of the same generation.
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Using a Random Trigger to Perform a Simulation

Executing the random trigger activates the selected camera only.
Select the camera number.
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Click the trigger button, or press the corresponding trigger key on the keyboard.
The image processing result is displayed on the screen.
The currently selected image is highlighted by a yellow box.
You can also start the simulation of an image by
clicking the corresponding thumbnail on the
filmstrip.
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Differences Between the Simulator and the Actual CV-X Series

This section introduces the unique and convenient functions of the simulator that differentiate it from the CV-X
Series device.
1.
Name input via keyboard function

This function allows you to use the computer keyboard to enter names when the software keyboard is displayed
(including setting names, account passwords, and tool names). This reduces the time required to create setting
names or accounts.
Use the character codes listed in the following table when inputting two-byte characters from the computer
keyboard.
If you use other character codes, the characters may not be displayed or input correctly.
Language
Character Code
Language
Character Code
English
ASCII
Thai
TIS620
Japanese
SJIS
German
Simplified Chinese
GB13000
French
Traditional Chinese
BIG5
Italian
Korean
Wansung(KSX 1001)
Spanish
CP1252
You can use the software keyboard in the edit numeric operations screen. Double click the screen to use the
computer keyboard.
2. Special trigger function

The simulator has several unique triggers, including trigger buttons on the filmstrip and trigger keys on the keyboard.
Filmstrip: The top button, the reverse button, the forward button, the bottom button, the retry button, and the continuous trigger button (simulation only)
Keyboard: The forward trigger (press the [T] key), the reverse trigger ([F] + [T] (press the [T] key while holding
the [F] key)), the retry trigger ([S] + [T] (press the [T] key while holding the [S] key)), and the loop trigger (press
and hold the [T] key for at least 0.3 seconds)
3. Multi-Image Capture
Pressing the [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [C] keys copies the image of CV-X Series simulator screen to the clipboard.
4. Display type switching function
Pressing the [S] key switches between display types (Raw/Filtered/Contrast).
Pressing the [R] key switches between Run Mode and Setup Mode.
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There are 11 differences between the simulator and the physical device.
1.
Program Time / Interval

The hardware architecture of the computer and the device are different, so the same process may take a different amount of time on one than on the other.
2. Differences in measurement results

Because the calculation hardware on the computer and the device are different, there may be differences in the
measurement results.
3. Differences in camera settings
The internal trigger is not activated in Run mode.
Live is not available.
When using the filmstrip, you can specify the trigger interval in [Set Trigger Interval...].
Other settings can also be specified. However, these settings work differently than the actual controller.
4. Camera Installation Replication

Live is not available.
When the trigger is activated from the filmstrip or the keyboard, the image is updated accordingly.
5. Program Operation
When the program setting is copied, the corresponding capture image file is also copied automatically.
Program settings cannot be exported or imported.
6. Starting the simulator
When the simulator is started after the controller ID lock is enabled, a confirmation message specific to the simulator appears.
7.
Security Settings
The current controller ID is not registered automatically when the controller ID lock is enabled.
8. System Information
The serial number, controller ID, MAC address, and hardware version are displayed as items on the screen.
Their values are not displayed.
9. Result and image output
The results and images can only be output to an SD card.
10. HDR/Calibration Settings
It is possible to change setting parameters, but it does not work actually.
11. LJ-V Settings
The [Import Program from LJ-V] button will not work.
Names cannot be edited in the [Active Program Selection] dialog.
It is not possible to confirm the LJ-V connection status, error status, or version information in the connection
settings.
It is not possible to confirm using [Display Light Reception Image] and [Display Profile].
Items that cannot be configured:

1. Date & Time
2. Mouse Settings
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Items that cannot be used:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Manage Files (utility)

Remove SD Card 2 (utility)
Reboot
Control communication commands
I/O Monitor / RS-232C Monitor, EtherNet/IP memory monitor, PROFINET memory monitor
Continuous Execution / Live
Measurement Execution (If Multi- Capture is ON)
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Functions
This section explains how to use the simulator functions.
Changing the Simulation

Operate Capture Storage Folder
Create New Capture Storage Folder

Creates a new capture image file storage folder.
Select [Operate Capture Storage Folder] and then [Create
New Capture Storage Folder...] from the [Simulator]

menu.
The [Add New Capture Storage Folder] window appears.
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Enter the folder name, and then click the [OK] button.
name:
[/], [:], [*], [?], ["], [<], [>], [|], [\], [\t] (tab character)
The created folder appears on the filmstrip, as shown in the

image on the left.
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Copy Capture Storage Folder

Copies the displayed capture image storage folder and all the images in that folder to a new folder, and specifies a
new name for that folder.
Select [Operate Capture Storage Folder] and then [Copy

Capture Storage Folder...] from the [Simulator] menu.
A window appears that prompts you to enter the folder name.
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Enter the folder name, and then click the [OK] button.
name:
[/], [:], [*], [?], ["], [<], [>], [|], [\], [\t] (tab character)
The copied folder appears in the capture image file storage

folder dropdown list on the filmstrip.
Delete Capture Storage Folder

Deletes the capture image file storage folder, and the images in that folder.
Select [Operate Capture Storage Folder] and then [Delete

Capture Storage Folder] from the [Simulator] menu.
The [Notice] screen appears.
Click the [Yes] button.

The capture image file storage folder on the screen is deleted.
Deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin of the
operating system. If files have been deleted by

mistake, you can restore them from the Recycle
Bin.
When the [SimImage] folder is deleted, the

images stored in the folder are deleted, but the
actual folder is not deleted.
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Open Capture Storage Folder

Opens the capture image file storage folder in the explorer.
Select [Operate Capture Storage Folder] and then [Open

Capture Storage Folder] from the [Simulator] menu.
The capture image file storage folder opens.
The capture image file storage folder currently

selected on the filmstrip opens.
A new window opens each time the [Open
Capture Storage Folder] button is pressed.
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Operate Capture File
Copy Capture File

Copies the selected capture image file to the clipboard. The copied capture image file can be copied to the same
folder or a different folder by clicking [Paste].
Select [Operate Capture File] and then [Copy Capture

File] from the [Simulator] menu.
The selected capture image file is copied.
Copy Generation (For Multi- Capture, Connector Capture)

Copies the selected generation to the clipboard. The copied generation can be copied to the same folder or a
different folder by clicking [Paste].
Select [Operate Capture File] and then [Copy Generation]

from the [Simulator] menu.
The selected generation is copied.
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Cut Capture File

Cuts the selected capture image file to the clipboard. The cut file can be pasted to a different folder by clicking
[Paste].
Select [Operate Capture File] and then [Cut Capture File]

The selected capture image file is cut, and the corresponding
thumbnail on the filmstrip darkens.
The cut file is deleted from the original folder after
it is pasted to a different folder.
If different file is cut before the first cut file is

pasted, the first file will reappear in the original
folder.
Cut Generation (For Multi- Capture, Connector Capture)

Cuts the selected generation to the clipboard. The cut generation can be pasted to the same folder or a different
folder by clicking [Paste].
Select [Operate Capture File] and then [Cut Generation]

The selected generation is cut, and the corresponding
thumbnail on the filmstrip darkens.
The cut generation is deleted from the original
folder after it is pasted to a different folder.
If a different generation is cut before the first cut

generation is pasted, the first generation will
reappear in the original folder.
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Paste Capture File

Pastes the copied/cut capture image file onto the clipboard.
Open the destination folder. From the [Simulator] menu,

select [Operate Capture File] and then [Paste].
The capture image file is pasted.
If the name of the capture image file to be pasted
already exists, - Copy is added to the file name.
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Delete Capture File
Deletes the selected capture image file.
Select [Operate Capture File] and then [Delete Capture

File] from the [Simulator] menu.
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The selected capture image file is deleted.
The deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin of
the operating system. If files have been deleted by
mistake, you can restore them from the Recycle
Bin.
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Delete Generation (For Multi- Capture, Connector Capture)

The selected generation is deleted.
Select [Operate Capture File] and then [Delete

Generation] from the [Simulator] menu.
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The selected generation is deleted.
The deleted generations are moved to the Recycle
Bin of the operating system. If generations have
been deleted by mistake, you can restore them
from the Recycle Bin.
Update Thumbnails
Reloads all the capture image storage folders for the camera and updates the thumbnails on the filmstrip.
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Select [Update Thumbnails] from the [Simulator] menu.

All the camera thumbnails are updated.
When an image is added to the capture image
storage folder, the corresponding thumbnail is also
added to the filmstrip. Likewise, when the image is
deleted from the folder, the corresponding
thumbnail is also deleted from the filmstrip.
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Initialize Order of Capture Files

Sorts the thumbnails on the filmstrip by file name.
In the case of connector split capture, the thumbnails are sorted by the sequence type set in [Sequence] in the
Filmstrip.
Select [Initialize Order of Capture Files] from the

[Simulator] menu.
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The current order is discarded, and cannot be
restored.
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Set Trigger Interval

Sets the interval for repeat execution.
Select [Set Trigger Interval...] from the [Simulator] menu.
Set the trigger interval.
The [Set Trigger Interval] window appears.
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You can specify an interval of 0.1 to 999.9 seconds. Intervals
can be specified in increments of 0.1 seconds.
The trigger interval cannot be set during repeat
execution.
The trigger interval can be set for each program

setting.
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Changing Display Preferences

Full Screen
Displays the simulator in full screen.
Select [Full Screen] from the [View] menu.

The simulator is displayed in full screen.
The window is displayed at a ratio of 4:3 and
enlarged to fit the height or width of the computer

display. If a display ratio other than 4:3 is used,
black margins will appear on the screen.
If there is no space for the filmstrip, the filmstrip is

not displayed.
To end the full screen view, click the [Close Full Screen
To show the filmstrip, click the [Show Filmstrip] button.
Display] button.
To hide the filmstrip, click the [Hide Filmstrip] button.
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Changing Window Size

Changes the simulator window size.
Select [Window Size...] from the [View] menu.
Select the window size.
The [Window Size] dialog appears.
You can also specify a size of 50% to 200%.
The window cannot be enlarged if it has already

been maximized.
The window size cannot be larger than the

display size.
Alternatively, you can change the window size by

placing the mouse cursor on the edge of the
window and dragging it.
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Filmstrip Display Position
Select [Filmstrip] from the [View] menu, and then select

[Display Position] and then select a position to show the
filmstrip.
With regard to the simulator screen, the filmstrip can be
positioned in the right, bottom, or top.
4
Show Title Bar and Toolbar

[Show Title Bar and Toolbar].
You can choose to show or hide the titlebar and toolbar of the
Filmstrip.
Thumbnail Size

[Thumbnail Size].
The size of the thumbnail on the filmstrip can be chosen from
among large, medium and small.
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Tools
This section explains the usage of the [Tool] menu.
User Manual Auto-Generator

You can create the manual that describes the CV-X Series program settings.
The manual is saved in Microsoft Word .doc format.
To use the User Manual Auto-Generator, Microsoft Word must be installed on the computer.
This function is compatible with the following versions of Microsoft Word: Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 or later, 2010
SP2 or later, and 2013.
Select [User Manual Auto-Generator...] from the [Tool]
menu.
A confirmation dialog that asks whether you want to save the
program setting currently being used in the simulator and create the manual is displayed.
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The [User Manual Auto-Generator] dialog appears.
If using Word2013, deselect the [Open E-mail

attachments and other uneditable files in
reading view] checkbox in the Word2013
options. Under the default settings for
Word2013, an error will occur and user
manual auto-generation will fail.
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Specify the cover setup, image quality and language,

and then click the [Next] button.
[User Manual Auto-Generator] Dialog 1
1
5
2
3
4
6
Text 1 (Cover Setup )
Enter the text to be printed in the upper left of the cover page.
You can enter up to 255 single-byte or double-byte characters (including two line breaks).
Title (Cover Setup)
Enter the title to be printed in the center of the cover.
You can enter up to 50 single-byte or double-byte characters.

The title you specify here is used as the manual file name.
If you leave the title field empty or enter a single-byte space, "Operation Manual.doc" is used as the default file name.
The following characters cannot be used in the file name:
[/], [:], [*], [?], ["], [<], [>], [|], [\], [\t] (tab character)
3
Text 2 (Cover Setup)
Enter the text printed at the lower right of the cover. The text is justified to the right.
You can enter up to 255 single-byte or double-byte characters (including 2 line breaks).
Image Quality in Manual
Select the print quality of the images in the manual.
When printing the manual on paper, we recommend that you select High Quality. Note that selecting High Quality
may significantly increase the file size.
5
Cover Layout
Specify the reference positions of Text 1, Text 2, and Title in Cover Setup.
Output Language
Select one of the following: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, German, French, Italian, or
Mexican Spanish.
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Select the check boxes of the items to be output to the

manual, and then click the [Start Generation] button.
Before creating the manual, close Microsoft Word
and all its related programs. Also, do not start
Microsoft Word and all its related programs during
the manual generation.
[User Manual Auto-Generator] Dialog 2
2
1
Selecting items to be output to the manual
The items that can be output to the manual are displayed in a tree view.
If you want to configure the details of the items to be output to the manual, select the check boxes for those items.
You can expand the tree by pressing [+]. To collapse the tree, press [-].
2
1-click target selection
The items to be output to the manual are preconfigured for their respective use.
Check All: Select this option to output all the items to the manual.
Check for Operator only: Select this option to create a manual for operators. The following check boxes are selected: Cover, Display Type
and View, Custom Menu, Supplement, Appendix, and Back Cover.
Check for Admin only: Select this option to create a manual for administrators. The following check boxes are selected: Cover, Display
Type and View, Tool Adjustment, Position Adjustment, Execute Conditions, Supplement, Appendix, and Back Cover.
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Creation of the manual starts.

The progress is displayed on the progress bar.
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When the manual is finished being created, a message

appears that prompts you to select the save destination.
Specify the save destination and file name for the manual, and then click the [Save] button.
Files can only be saved in .doc format.
When the manual is complete, a message appears that

asks whether you want to see the result. Click the [Yes]
button.
The saved manual file is opened.
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Printing the Calibration Pattern

Perform the following steps to print the calibration pattern for calibration setting. For details on calibration settings,
see the CV-X Series User's Manual (found in CV-H1X DVD-ROM).
Select [Print Calibration Pattern...] from the [Tool] menu.

The [Print Calibration Pattern] screen appears.
4
2
Specify the printing contents and click the [Print] button,

then the calibration pattern is printed.
Pattern type
Select the pattern type.
Chessboard (Default): A black and white check pattern is
used.
Dot Grid: A dot pattern is used.
Pattern interval
Specify the pattern interval. (Default: 10.000)
Ratio of Pattern Interval to Dot Diameter
When selecting [Dot Grid] for [Pattern type], select the ratio
between the pattern interval and dot diameter (dot size) with
% (Default: 30).
The accuracy of the pattern varies according to the

performance of the printer.
Also, errors due to paper curl affect the accuracy. If
accuracy at sub-pixel level is necessary, we
recommend that you use an accurate pattern such
as one formed on a glass plate.
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Help
This section explains the usage of the [Help] menu.
Displaying the Help File
Select [Help] from the [Help] menu.

The help file (a PDF format manual) that contains
instructions for this software will be displayed.
Adobe Reader must be installed on your
computer to read the help file.
4
Displaying Version Information
Select [About] from the [Help] menu.
Click the [OK] button to close the window.
Displays the version of this software and user information.
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Appendix
Error Message List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
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Error Message List

This section explains general error messages.
A-2
Error ID
Message
Cause
Resolution
W01002
Failed to access registry.
Unable to read data from

registry.
Check the access rights to

registry.
W01003
Failed to perform the activation

processing.
The activation code might not be

correct.
Check the activation code.
W01102
The simulator is unable to

activate because of too long
workspace name.
The workspace name length is

over 60 characters.
Change the workspace name to

a name that is 60 characters or
less.
W01201
The help file is not installed.
The help file is not installed.
Check whether the help file

exists. If no file exists, reinstall
the software.
W01202
Failed to open the help file.
Failed to open the help file.
Install the software to view PDF

files.
W01234
Failed to save the workspace.

Invalid path.
The specified workspace folder

is not found.
Check the workspace path.
W01402
The following characters cannot

be used for the workspace
name: \ / : * ? " < > |
The workspace name contains

an unusable character.
Specify the workspace name.

be used when specifying the
name:
\ / : * ? " < > | \t (tab character)
W01404
The workspace name already

exists.
The specified workspace name

already exists.
Change the workspace name.
W01448
A relative path cannot be used

for the base path.
Check that the base path is a full
path.
A relative path cannot be used

for the base path.
Confirm that the base path is a

full path.
W01449
The base path is not input.

Enter the base bath.
A base path has not been

entered.
Enter a base path.
W01450
The drive specification of the

base path is invalid.
Check the base path drive.
The specified drive is incorrect.
Check the base path drive.
W01451

be used for the base path: / * ? "
<>|
Check the base path.

be used in the path. / * ? < > |
W01452
The base path contains an

unusable character code.
Character codes that cannot be

used in the path have been
entered. The base path only
supports single or double-byte
characters.
W01453
The base path is too long.

Check the length of the base
path.
The length of the base path

exceeds 200 bytes.
Check the length of the base

path.
W01454
A network folder has been set in

the base path.
Set a local folder or a folder
assigned to a network drive.
A network folder has been

specified.
Set a local folder or a folder

that has been assigned to a
network drive.
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Error ID
Message
Cause
Resolution
W01455
Uploading failed because the

program memory required for
the program No.* in the virtual
drive (SD1 or SD2) exceeded
the capacity of the controller.
The resource memory amount

or image memory amount used
by the program setting exceeds
the memory capacity contained
in the upload destination
controller.
Change the setting so that it fits

the upload destination memory
capacity.
S03013
Failed to start the simulator.
Failed to start the simulator due

to a lack of memory or other
resources.
The resource environment might
not be sufficient for this
software.
Close any other applications

that are running, and prepare an
adequate resource environment
to restart the simulator.
M05002
Since Microsoft Word is not

installed, the user manual autogenerator cannot be activated.
Microsoft Word is not installed

on the computer.
Install Microsoft Word.
M05003
No specified workspace is
available.
The specified workspace

cannot be found.
Specify the correct workspace

from the workspace manager,
start the simulator, and then
execute the user manual autogenerator again.
M05602
Failed to auto-generate the

manual.
The option to open uneditable
files in reading view is set in
Microsoft Word.
Remove the check from the
"Open e-mail attachments and
other uneditable files in reading
view" option in Word Options
and retry.
The [Open E-mail attachments

and other uneditable files in
reading view] checkbox in the
Word 2013 options is active.
Deselect the [Open E-mail

attachments and other
uneditable files in reading view]
checkbox in the Word options
and then execute.
M05915
Failed to open the file in doc

format.
Review your Word setting to
resolve the problem, and retry
execution.
Failed to open the file in the

Word doc format.
This problem might be caused

by the Security Center settings
when you attempt to use Word
2007 or 2010. Check the doc
file access restriction.
A07001
Failed to access the registry.
Unable to read or write the

registry.
Check the access right to the

registry.
I00002
The target application is already

installed in this computer.
Please install again after
uninstalling the application
currently installed.
The target application is

already installed.
Uninstall the application, and

then reinstall it.
I00003
Unable to install in this

computer.
Please try on a PC running
Windows XP SP2 or later.
An operation system earlier

than Windows XP SP2 is
installed on the computer on
which the application is to be
installed.
We strongly recommend
installation on a PC that has
Windows Vista/7, as this
software is guaranteed to
operate with these operating
systems.
I00004
An error occurred in the

component installer and
installation was cancelled, or the
user cancelled the installation.
Retry installation.
An error occurred in the

component installer and
installation was cancelled, or
the user cancelled the
installation.
Retry installation.
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Error ID
Message
Cause
Resolution
I01001
Unable to uninstall.
Please try again after
terminating the target
application.
Unable to uninstall the target

application because it is
running.
Shut down the application, and

then retry the uninstallation.
C33001
Changing the run mode is not

available at present.
You cannot change the run

mode while you are editing
tools.
Return to the top screen before

trying to change the run mode.
C33004
Loading is not allowed in the

simulator.
Attempted to load the setting

while the controller ID lock was
activated.
Enter the security password.
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Index
Help(Workspace Management) ..................... 3-14

Bottom button ...................................................4-6
Importing a Workspace .................................... 3-6

Installation ........................................................ 1-4
Close button ..............................................2-6, 2-7
Connected camera settings ..............................4-5
Continuous trigger button (simulation only) ......4-6

Copy Capture File ...........................................4-16
Menu bar ................................................... 2-6, 2-7
Copy Capture Storage Folder .........................4-14
Minimize button ......................................... 2-6, 2-7
Copying a Workspace ......................................3-8

Create New Capture Storage Folder ..............4-13
Creating a New Workspace ..............................3-2

Normal trigger .................................................. 4-8
Customer Information (User Name, Affiliation) ..1-5

Cut Capture File .............................................4-17
CV-X Series Easy Setup,
Auto-Teaching, Machine Vision System ............. 1
Obtaining an Activation Code ........................ 1-13
CV-X series simulator screen ...........................2-7
Open Capture Storage Folder ........................ 4-15
CV-X Series User's Manual ................................ 1
Opening a Workspace Folder ........................ 3-10
Cycling trigger ...................................................4-7
Operate Capture File ..................................... 4-16

Operate Capture Storage Folder ................... 4-13
Operating Configuration ................................... 1-3

Overview .......................................................... 2-2
Delete Capture File .........................................4-18

Delete Capture Storage Folder .......................4-14
Deleting a Workspace ......................................3-9
P
Paste Capture File ......................................... 4-18
E
Error Message ................................................. A-2
Exporting a Workspace ....................................3-5
Random trigger ................................................ 4-9

Retry button ..................................................... 4-6
Retry trigger ..................................................... 4-7

Reverse button ................................................. 4-6
Filmstrip ............................................................2-7
Reverse trigger ................................................ 4-7
Forward button .................................................4-6

Forward trigger .................................................4-7
Full Screen .....................................................4-22
S
Set Trigger Interval ........................................ 4-21
Shutting Down the Simulator ........................... 4-2

[Help] menu ...........................................3-14, 4-30
Help(Simulator) ...............................................4-30
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Shutting Down the Software ............................ 2-5

Simulator screen .............................................. 2-7
A-4
Software Functions ...........................................2-3
User Manual Auto-Generator ......................... 4-25
[Start Simulator] button .....................................2-6
[User Manual Auto-Generator] Dialog ... 4-26, 4-27
Starting the Simulator .......................................4-2

Starting the Software ........................................2-5
Symbols .............................................................. 1
Version Information (Simulator) ..................... 4-30
Version Information
(Workspace Management) ............................. 3-14

[Tool] menu .....................................................4-25
[View] menu ................................................... 4-22
Toolbar .............................................................2-6
Viewing the Program Setting list .................... 3-11
Tools ...............................................................4-25
Top button ........................................................4-6
Window Size .................................................. 4-23
Workspace ....................................................... 2-3
A-5
Uninstallation ..................................................1-11
Workspace list .................................................. 2-6
Update Thumbnails ........................................4-19
Workspace manager screen ............................ 2-6
User ID ...........................................................1-13
Workspace Settings ......................................... 3-7
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Revision contents
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First Edition
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Second Edition
October 2012
Third Edition
Version 2.0 Compatible
March 2013
Fourth Edition
April 2014
Fifth Edition
September 2014
Sixth Edition
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Library and Program

Software License Agreement

Software License Agreement..........................................................................................................3

Chapter 2 Examples of Software Use

Names and Functions of Screen Elements ...............................................................................2-6

Chapter 3 Workspace Management

Registering Images to be Simulated ..........................................................................................4-3

Running a Simulation ..................................................................................................................4-8

Package Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

PC software DVD-ROM (Model: CV-H1X) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Core 2 Duo 3.00 GHz equivalent or higher.

Free hard disk space

1 GB or more (Additional free space is also required to store images)

Required for DVD-ROM installation

Word processing software

Microsoft Word 2007 SP3 or later/ 2010 SP1 or later/2013

Installing from DVD-ROM

Insert the CV-H1X DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive of

Installation must be done from an account with

If an earlier version of this software exists on your

If the installation guide screen does not appear,

Click [CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver.*.*.**** Installation].

Click the [Next] button.

If you agree to the user license agreement, select the "I

Enter user information (User Name, Affiliation), then click

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Install] button.

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Finish] button.

Installing from Downloaded File

Double click the setup.exe file you downloaded.

Installation must be done from an account with

If an earlier version of the software has been

Click the [Next] button.

If you agree to the user license agreement, select the "I

The [License Agreement] screen appears.

accept the terms of the User License Agreement" check

Enter user information (User Name, Affiliation), then click

the [Next] button.

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Install] button.

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Finish] button.

The PDF file of the user's manual for this software

From the Windows [Start] menu, select [All Programs],

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Uninstall] button.

Click the [Next] button.

Click the [Finish] button.

Obtaining an Activation Code

Start the software.

Refer to "Workspace Menu" (page 3-2) for information on

The [Enter activation code] dialog appears.

Write down the User ID (8 alphanumeric characters) that

Keep the activation code in a safe place.

Installing the USB driver

necting the controller with your computer. When the driver is

When the USB driver was installed along with this

Turn on the controller and your computer.

From the properties for the [Other Device] that was

Click [CV-X Series Simulation-Software Ver...**** Installation].