3D digitising software for Mach 3

[m_c]

I use the Crafty Probe-It plugin, but then I'm mostly doing perimeter probing, with only a few heights, and it works very well.
I'll generally do a few simple Z probes to touch of the required surfaces, then do perimeter probing at however many heights I need to get the complete part.

If you want to do a full surface probe, I'm not aware of anything that is smarter than the bed of nails approach, although Probe-It does now have the ability to do a bed of nails approach within a perimeter, which should at least reduce time spent probing fresh air.

For the money, I don't think there are any better options, and I found the guy really helpful with some questions I had regarding warning messages, and how to adjust settings to minimise warnings.

[Leadhead]

m-c - are you speaking about the "Surface (line) X/Z probing page"? - If so when you refer to a perimeter do you mean an abstract or pre-probed perimeter as opposed to a simple predetermined rectangle? Completely missed this option if that is the case. If you can find a moment and would be kind enough to elaborate. I would be very interested to explore this.
Please be aware that I have not physically used the feature yet.

[Leadhead]

Gerry - Looks like a commercial opportunity for you there???

[m_c]

Now I've looked at the Surface X/Z probing information again, I realise it's just doing a perimeter type probe but in X/Z.
I thought it was doing a bed of nails type thing within a perimeter.

I'll admit, I don't even have the latest version installed, as I've got no need for that feature. As with anything Mach3 related, I opt for the, if it's not broke, don't fix it option.

[Ger21]

Gerry - Looks like a commercial opportunity for you there???

I don't really work with Mach3 anymore, and I have a very limited amount of time.

And I already have several other projects in the queue.