[Yoshinobu Ishizaki]

Hi, I'm wondering what is the best way to make duplicates of curve follow project.

In the image I attached, the basic shape is drawn in solid line and duplications are drawn in dotted line.

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Currently, I make pattern copies in 3D CAD and import STEP file from it into RoboDK.
Then, I make curve follow projects for each shape, and selecting curve path.

I want to improve this process.

One method which came to my mind is that, 

1. create basic shape STEP file
   
2. create frames for original one and each duplicates
   
3. import STEP files into each frame
   
4. make curve follow projects for each and select path
   

By this, I can relocate duplicates inside RoboDK which is somewhat smarter than going back to 3D CAD.

If there is better way than that, please let me know.
For example, is it possible to create one curve follow project for basic (solid lined) shape and make duplicates (dotted lines) of Robot motion by using different frames?

Best regards,

[Albert]

Yes, it should be easy to replicate the toolpath prepared for one part, on different locations.

Your suggested approach is valid but it could be simplified even better by not having to load the STEP file again on multiple coordinate systems.

An easier approach would be to first create the program from your curve follow project, then, show the instructions on that program (removes the link with the curve follow project) and delete the instruction to set the coordinate system (usually one of the first 4 instructions). Then, you can call this program from another main program where you set the desired coordinate system and then call this first program multiple times (set reference 1 - run path program - set reference 2 - run path program again - etc).

You can also automate this procedure using the API, it should not be very complicated. For example, if you use the API it may be easier to duplicate the part with curves already loaded in RoboDK with the curves already selected.

Let us know if this works for you, if you can share a sample project we can help you better.