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Thread: C API Missing Methods
Post: RE: C API Missing Methods

Thank you for your feedback we just added the Collision_Line and AddGeometry functions to the C version of the API. This is now available on the main branch of the RoboDK API: https://github.com/R...

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18 minutes ago">18 minutes ago
Albert

Thread: Use ABB Teach Pendent Defined TCP tooldata
Post: RE: Use Pendent Defined TCP

Yes, this is possible, however, it requires customizing your post processor to filter known tool variable names (TCPs or also known as tooldata for ABB controllers). To customize the post processor...

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Yesterday, 04:12 PM">Yesterday, 04:12 PM
Albert

Thread: Problems with kuka krc2 robodk postprocessor in CIRC
Post: RE: Problems with kuka krc2 robodk postprocessor i...

We can provide post processor customization as a service and make this post processor for you. We'll need more information about your project (such as your sample RDK project files and desired program...

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Yesterday, 08:50 AM">Yesterday, 08:50 AM
Albert

Thread: How to automatically create a path in 3D for a robot
Post: RE: How to make a loop to create a 3d rectangular ...

There are many options to generate programs autoamtically. For example, you can create a program automatically from a list of XYZ coordinates (3D path) in a CSV file by following these steps: Select T...

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Yesterday, 08:41 AM">Yesterday, 08:41 AM
Albert

Thread: How to obtain target data after generating a robot program
Post: RE: No points data in program after "Generate Robo...

You should generate the code for all programs by selecting all programs and selecting Program-Generate Program(s) (or by pressing F6). Selecting no programs and pressing F6 also generates all programs...

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Yesterday, 08:35 AM">Yesterday, 08:35 AM
Albert

Thread: Connecting to a Daihen robot controller
Post: RE: DiahenDriver.exe Problem

We need the 3D files of your robot (preferably STEP or IGES files) to add it to RoboDK. It would also help if you can provide a PDF sketch with dimensions and robot related information (payload, reach...

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Yesterday, 08:31 AM">Yesterday, 08:31 AM
Albert

Thread: Moving the Robotiq Hand_E Gripper using the UR driver
Post: RE: Robotiq Hand_E Gripper

To send the program calls from RoboDK to the robot using the driver you should check the option to Trigger program calls on the robot from the Tools-Options-Drivers tab. If you still have issues, I...

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Yesterday, 08:29 AM">Yesterday, 08:29 AM
Albert

Thread: How to update the display after moving targets using the API
Post: RE: how to update display after moving targets wit...

The green line reflects the path you want to follow (curve) and the yellow line represents the path that the TCP follows (program trace) including the section from where the robot started. So if y...

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Yesterday, 08:25 AM">Yesterday, 08:25 AM
Albert

Thread: license can't be used because you lost internet connection
Post: RE: license can't be used because you lost interne...

Great, thank you for letting me know.

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Yesterday, 08:22 AM">Yesterday, 08:22 AM
Albert

Thread: Kuka 6 Axis with 7th Axis Table With Fusion 360
Post: RE: Kuka 6 Axis with 7th Axis Table With Fusion 36...

You should model the robots and mechanisms in RoboDK by selecting Utilities-Model Mechanism or Robot. You can find more information here: https://robodk.com/doc/en/General.html#ModelRobot You can ...

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Yesterday, 08:21 AM">Yesterday, 08:21 AM
Albert

Thread: Camera simulation
Post: RE: Camera simulation

If connecting to the camera directly does not work using OpenCV, there should be a way to at capture an image for processing. You should contact the camera manufacturer to be able to retrieve imag...

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Yesterday, 08:16 AM">Yesterday, 08:16 AM
Albert

Thread: Dividing my own mechanical design of a 3D Manipulator Printer
Post: RE: Dividing my own mechanical design of a 3D Mani...

You can create new axes and mechanisms by selecting Utilities-Model Mechanism or Robot. You can find an example and a video tutorial about how to create you 3-axis gantry robot (H bot) here: https...

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Yesterday, 08:14 AM">Yesterday, 08:14 AM
Albert

Thread: The Synchronization Problem of Robot movement and program pointer
Post: RE: The Synchronization Problem of Robot movement ...

Sorry I meant to say Busy instead of Busy, you can find more information here: https://robodk.com/doc/en/PythonAPI/robodk.html#robodk.robolink.Item.Busy And this is an example: Code: -- from rob...

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Yesterday, 08:10 AM">Yesterday, 08:10 AM
Albert

Thread: OPCUA Client connection fails with Twincat
Post: RE: OPCUA Client connection fails with Twincat

Thank you for this information. We'll try this on our end and keep you posted.

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04-23-2024, 01:59 PM
Albert

Thread: Pass statements from NC file to robot program
Post: RE: Pass statements from NC file to robot program

You can use the CODE directive in your APT file. Example: Code: -- CALL SetGO doSIGNAL, 1; -- You can find more examples here: https://robodk.com/forum/Thread-Program-Events-From-Apt-File?pid=3959#...

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04-22-2024, 02:21 PM
Albert

Thread: External axis synchronization machining project inquiry
Post: RE: External axis synchronization machining projec...

How did you import the curves? The normal information has not been properly set. You could write a script to make the normals point towards the radial direction. If you remove the checkbox "Keep po...

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04-22-2024, 02:17 PM
Albert

Thread: license can't be used because you lost internet connection
Post: RE: license can't be used because you lost interne...

Great, someone from the team at RoboDK will help you fix this issue.

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04-22-2024, 02:13 PM
Albert

Thread: Problems with kuka krc2 robodk postprocessor in CIRC
Post: RE: Problems with kuka krc2 robodk postprocessor i...

The KUKA KRC2 and KRC4 DAT post processors require adjustments and fine tuning on a case by case basis. It is better if you contact us through our contact form: https://robodk.com/contact

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04-22-2024, 02:10 PM
Albert

Thread: Staubli CS8C Looping Program
Post: RE: Staubli CS8C Looping Program

Do you mean it loops in the simulation or in the robot controller? What post processor are you using?

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04-22-2024, 01:46 PM
Albert

Thread: Issue with Communicating Between RoboDK and KUKA KRC5 KSP via TCP/IP
Post: RE: Issue with Communicating Between RoboDK and KU...

You can take the C3 Bridge installer from the following link: https://robodk.com/doc/drivers/c3setup-1.7.1.exe We'll be updating our documentation to include this file.

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04-22-2024, 01:34 PM
Albert

Thread: The Synchronization Problem of Robot movement and program pointer
Post: RE: The Synchronization Problem of Robot movement ...

Calling run program should return immediately. You should not trigger it multiple times in a row like you are doing. Instead, you can check if the program is still running by calling IsBusy.

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04-22-2024, 01:12 PM
Albert

Thread: Issue with Communicating Between RoboDK and KUKA KRC5 KSP via TCP/IP
Post: RE: Issue with Communicating Between RoboDK and KU...

You should follow the procedure in the following link to setup the driver for your KUKA robot: https://robodk.com/doc/en/Robots-KUKA.html#DriverKUKA You can also generate programs offline for your...

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04-19-2024, 09:38 PM
Albert

Thread: OPCUA Client connection fails with Twincat
Post: RE: OPCUA Client connection fails with Twincat

What type of information do you want to retrieve from the Twincat PLC and RoboDK as a client? This may require customizing the OPC-UA Addin. Is there a way we can reproduce the issues you are havin...

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04-19-2024, 09:35 PM
Albert

Thread: Problems with kuka krc2 robodk postprocessor in CIRC
Post: RE: Problems with kuka krc2 robodk postprocessor i...

What do you mean by the Python file in RoboDK? Did you customize the post processor? Do you have any issues with CIRC movements using the default post processor?

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04-19-2024, 09:29 PM
Albert

Thread: Using RoboDK's calibrated DHM params in urdf
Post: RE: Using RoboDK's calibrated DHM params in urdf

If you have a custom integration you can filter targets with the API by using the function FilterTargets. You can find more information here: https://robodk.com/doc/en/Robot-Calibration-LaserTracker....

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04-19-2024, 08:02 AM
Albert

Thread: license can't be used because you lost internet connection
Post: RE: license can't be used because you lost interne...

Can you contact us so we can better help you troubleshoot? We can also provide a temporary license while we solve the license problem: https://robodk.com/contact

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04-19-2024, 07:58 AM
Albert

Thread: Camera simulation
Post: RE: Camera simulation

The calibration you pointed out is the calibration of the intrinsic camera parameters only. I recommend you to do the Hand-Eye calibration instead, this calibrates the intrinsic parameters of the came...

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04-19-2024, 07:56 AM
Albert

Thread: For Loop in RoboDK
Post: RE: For Loop in RoboDK

You can add the FOR/ENDFOR loop as an insert code instruction in RoboDK. Then, you can enable the simulation of flow control statements with your station by following these steps: Right click the...

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04-18-2024, 09:29 AM
Albert