The most versatile translation tool in coordinate metrology, DataSmith is a powerful data parsing device with universal translation capabilities.

   Functional Capabilities Include:

• Creation of Data Translators

• Manual Processing of Data into the CM4D Database

• Data Validation

Datasmith Functional Capabilities

  
 Data Translation

• User-defined data translators

• User-friendly interface for processing text files of any format

• Exhaustive selection of pre-defined translation instructions from drop-down menu

• Automatic propagation of instructions throughout entire document upon initial entry

• Easy duplication of instructions and characteristics when writing translators

• Ability to define document header and footer

• Comments field for excluding selected text from data processing instructions

• User defined descriptions for features and characteristics

• Exhaustive list of possible characteristic definitions, including GD&T terms and all routine and sample information

• Ability to associate data strings with any characteristic definition

• Ability to add searchable logs to critical data operations

• Ability to reformat, or perform mathematical calculations on, data before it is processed into the database

• Detail view for debugging translator instructions

• Colored highlighting of associated sections, features and characteristics for easy visualization inside translators

• Customizable toolbars