IPM Workspaces

An IPM (image processing module) workspace contains the information necessary for an inspection feature to be processed. Each IPM workspace corresponds to a specific inspection point. IPM workspaces are loaded into the Image Processing Module, and should be modified there. Any changes saved in the Image Processing Module will be synced with the application server.

IPM workspaces are defined in workspace files (*.work extension). Workspace files contain inspection logic and metadata such as: name, description, image resolution, and the reference image. The inspection logic takes the form of Cognex VisionPro and Vidi tools. When editing IPM workspaces on the application server, changes are stored in that IPM workspace's workspace file. However, only basic information about the workspace can be edited through the web application. For full control over editing the workspace use the IPM.