Configure Pattern Settings

  1. Click to set the train region over the pattern that you will use as the training model. Ensure that the train region covers only the feature of the pattern.

  1. Click on the right top corner of the display to confirm the train region.

  2. The icon replaces the train region, which indicates the location and angular orientation of the found pattern.

  3. (Optional) Click to set the search region. Ensure that search region covers the areas in the image where you expect to see the pattern. By default, the search region covers the entire field of view.

    Tip: To increase the performance of the tool, create a smaller search region. A smaller search region can increase the processing speed and reduce the cycle time.
  4. Click on the right top corner of the display to confirm the search region.

  5. After you configure the pattern settings, load images and adjust the parameters, as necessary, to compensate for your expected ranges of variations.

    Parameters Description
    Contrast Threshold

    Specifies the lowest contrast of a valid instance. The contrast for a potential match must be greater than the value of the Contrast Threshold or that instance will not be considered (0 to 100; default = 15).

    Angle Range Specifies the search tolerance to the pattern rotation (0 to 180; default = 20).
    Accept Threshold Specifies the minimum acceptable pattern response score (0 to 100; default = 60).
    Nominal Scale

    Specifies the nominal scale value of the image (50 to 150; default = 100). You use this parameter to adjust the scale difference between the rumtime image and the trained image. For example, if the runtime image size is only 80% of the trained image, the Nominal Scale value should be set to 80.

    Clutter in Score

    Specifies whether extra features will reduce the response score(s). By default, this check box is not selected.

  6. When you finish configuring the Pattern settings, click to open the Edge0 tab.