Polyline Path Regions

The Polyline Path Region is used to define an area of the image that will undergo edge analysis. This region is used in conjunction with Caliper arrays for precise edge detection.

Note:
  • A right-click menu is available during graphical editing, which allows you to add a path segment or delete a path segment.
  • The Maximize Region button in the EasyBuilder toolbar is disabled for the polyline path region.
  Controls Description
1 Polyline Path Vertices(x3) Defines the path of the polyline segment(s). Click on a vertices to position the polyline.
2 Scan Direction Indicator (x2) Defines which direction the polyline path region will scan for features.
3 Polyline Path Graphically displays the plot of the polyline.
4 Rotation Handle Allows the region to be rotated 360°.

By placing the mouse cursor over various parts of the region, it will automatically transform, enabling the following actions:

Mouse Icon Description
Allows you to drag the entire polyline path region anywhere within the image.
Allows you to scale the entire region either horizontally or vertically; also used to resize the mask.
Allows you to rotate the region 360° from its current orientation.
Allows you to move the polyline path within the region.
Allows you to add a point to the polyline path. Up to 99 points may be added to a polyline. If 99 points have been added to a polyline, this option is disabled.