[fc_digifab]

Setup:
Machining program generated in RhinoCAM 2024 / APT file imported via RoboDK plugin
KUKA KR120

I am trying to synchronize my RoboDK station with my physical cell setup. I am using an automated TCP teaching system on my robot, and want to create an approximated TCP in RoboDK for simulation. KUKA robots use X+ as the tool working direction, but I have noticed the machining project tool in RDK uses Z+. I would like to update my RDK machining project to use X+ as the toolpath normal. How can I do this?

[Borgis1]

I set the tcp with the tool pointing in Z direction. I have never seen it done that way you describe

[fc_digifab]

Ok, if there isn't a way to do this in RoboDK I can make adjustments to the auto-TCP routine to compensate for it. The method of the auto-TCP routine does not output data like a four point teach, so I don't have that, and I would rather not have to manually input any tool data in RoboDK anyway. I have already configured the post processor to not define tool data, so this is the last step to getting this working. This is a KUKA-specific issue, I know ABB etc use Z+ for tool. It would be nice to have the option to switch between X and Z in the CAM options page. I'm new to RoboDK, but have used this kind of feature in other software.