The Locate Tool dynamically locates a learned pattern within a captured image. This tool:
Learns a pattern based on edges.
Reports X, Y, and rotation coordinates of the edge pattern.
Reports feature coordinates to locate other tools.
Has a template ROI (region of interest) and a locate ROI.
Can also be used for presence/absence inspection.
Finds an edge. This allows you to find reference lines and points that can be tied to the new Point to Point or Point to Line distance measurements. This also allows you to use the edge of an object as a locate feature, so that other tools can be offset based on the movement of that edge.
Finds a blob. This allows you to use a blob as the locate feature for other tools. It outputs the center point of the located blob, which can then be used along with the new Point to Point or Point to Line distance measurements.