@@ -482,6 +482,9 @@ setp axis.z.eoffset-scale 1.0
482482QtDragon_hd can be set up to probe and compensate for Z level height changes
483483by utilizing the external program 'Gcode Ripper'.
484484
485+ [NOTE]
486+ This is only available in the QtDragon_hd version.
487+
485488Z level compensation is a bed levelling/distortion correction function
486489typically used in 3D printing or engraving. It uses a HAL user space
487490component which utilizes the external offsets feature of LinuxCNC. The
@@ -508,6 +511,7 @@ image::images/qtdragon_hd_gcoderipper.png["QTDragon gcode Ripper"]
508511
509512[NOTE]
510513Gcode Ripper offers many functions that we will not go in to here.
514+ This is only available in the QtDragon_hd version.
511515
512516* In Qtdragon_hd switch to the file tab and press the load Gcode Ripper button.
513517* set origin to match the origin of the gcode file to be probed
@@ -673,6 +677,63 @@ There are several videos on you tube that demonstrate the technique using
673677Gmoccapy.
674678The Gmoccapy screen pioneered the technique.
675679
680+ === Work Piece Height Probing
681+
682+ .QtDragon_hd - Work piece Height probing
683+ image::images/qtdragon_hd_workpiece_probe.png["QtDragon_hd height probing"]
684+
685+ This program probes 2 user specified locations in the Z axis and calculates the difference in heights.
686+
687+ [NOTE]
688+ This is only available in the QtDragon_hd version.
689+
690+ Enable Probe Position Set Buttons
691+
692+ * when checked, the SET buttons are enabled
693+ * this allows the user to automatically fill in the X, Y and Z parameters with the current position as displayed on the DROs.
694+
695+ Autofill Workpiece Height on Main Screen
696+
697+ * when checked, the calculated height is automatically transferred to the Workpice Height field in the main screen.
698+ * otherwise, the main screen is not affected
699+
700+ Workpiece Probe At
701+
702+ * the X, Y and Z coordinates specify where the first probing routine should start, in current WCS
703+
704+ Machine Probe At
705+
706+ * the X, Y and Z coordinates specify where the second probing routine should start, in current WCS
707+
708+ Z Safe Travel Height
709+
710+ * the machine is raised to the Z safe travel height before jogging to the X and Y coordinates
711+ * the spindle then lowers to the specified Z coordinate
712+ * it should be selected so that the tool clears all obstructions while jogging
713+
714+ START button
715+ * the machine will jog to the first location and then probe down
716+ * the machine then jogs to the second location and probes down again
717+ * the difference in probed values is reported as Calculated Workpiece Height
718+ * the parameters for search velocity, probe velocity, maximum probe distance and return distance are read from the main GUI Settings page.
719+
720+ ABORT button
721+
722+ * causes all jog and probe routines currently executing to stop
723+
724+ HELP button
725+
726+ * displays this help file
727+
728+ [NOTE]
729+ Any 2 points within the machine operating volume can be specified.
730+ If the first point is higher than the second, the calculated height will be a positive number.
731+ If the first point is lower than the second, the calculated height will be a negative number.
732+ Units are irrelevant in this program. The probed values are not saved and only the difference is reported.
733+
734+ [CAUTION]
735+ Setting incorrect values can lead to crashes into fixtures on the machine work surface. Initial testing with no tool and safe heights is recommended.
736+
676737=== Tool Measurement Pins
677738
678739Versaprobe offers 5 pins for tool measurement purpose. The pins are used
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