Function Reference

Applications are configured within In-Sight Explorer by inserting formulas into spreadsheet cells. These formulas are constructed using the functions available in the Insert Function dialog. For more information, see Insert Function Dialog.

In-Sight functions are divided into the following categories. In addition to the functions in the categories listed below, the AcquireImage function is a requirement of every spreadsheet job and is automatically inserted into the spreadsheet in cell A0.

Vision Tools: Extract and process image features.
Geometry: Compute the distance between standard geometric constructs, including circles, points, and line segments.
Graphics: Customize the spreadsheet and the image display with interactive controls and graphical data displays.
Mathematics: Construct formulas using standard math operators, logic, statistics, and trigonometry.
Text: Format alphanumeric data strings for display and for communications.
Coordinate Transforms: Convert feature locations and distances between image, fixture, and real world coordinate systems.
Input/Output: Control how In-Sight communicates with remote devices.
Clocked Data Storage: Keep running totals of values on specified events over time.
Vision Data Access: Extract individual values from data structures.
Structures: Create graphics, regions, and fixtures that can be used by other functions.
Scripting: Create custom-designed JavaScript source code to perform job-related tasks.