New in RoboDK v5.8.0 (2024-09-24) Download v5.8.0
- Fixed PRM plugin target link issues
New in RoboDK v5.8.0 (2024-09-20)
- Updated Add-ins
- Improved post processor for Precise robots
New in RoboDK v5.8.0 (2024-09-17)
- Improved 5-axis CNC kinematics
- Improved RRS
- Improved rendering behavior by add-ins
- Improved post processor for AUBO robot controllers
- Improved Dobot driver
New in RoboDK v5.8.0 (2024-09-16)
- Improved palletizing plugin
- Improved Tool calibration menu
New in RoboDK v5.8.0 (2024-09-06)
- Improved importing ALL.PRM files from Motoman
New in RoboDK v5.8.0 (2024-09-05)
- Improved default icons
- Improved import of Fanuc LS files with circular movements
- Fixed bug when setting point spacing
New in RoboDK v5.8.0 (2024-09-02)
- Allowing import of LS files for Fanuc Scara robots
- Improved Elite post processors
- Improved Elite driver
- Improved RoboDK API
New in RoboDK v5.7.5 (2024-08-26) Download v5.7.5
- Improved loading WRML files
- Fixed issues setting the tool with the driver and the API
New in RoboDK v5.7.5 (2024-08-22)
- Improved driver connection using the API
- Fixed crash issues unloading plugins
New in RoboDK v5.7.5 (2024-08-19)
- Improved axes optimization menu (added option to optimize all axes)
- Removed instruction name automatic short truncation
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-08-09) Download v5.7.4
- Improved Add-in manager to work better with legacy apps
- Fixed layout issues with the synchronization parameters form
- Allowing to place custom items in folders
- Improved message for maintenance renewal
- Improved IGUS post processor
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-08-05)
- Added Annin Robotics drivers
- Updated Mitsubishi driver
- Updated KEBA post processor to properly upload files to the controller
- Updated IGUS post processor
- Updated Fanuc post processors
- Improved German translation
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-07-27)
- Improved post processors for program splitting when including subprograms
- Improved post processors to remove misleading escape characters
- Improved Python API to fix misleading escape characters
- Improved Kinova post processor
- Improved Collision Free Motion planner addin to add box constrain
- Improved driver for TM robots
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-07-26)
- Improved support for importing Yaskawa/Motoman ALL.PRM files to extract pulses/degree
- Adding post processors compatibility for Python 3.12
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-07-25)
- Improved DXF file import to support different layers and colors
- Improved KUKA post processors
- Added IGUS post processor
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-07-17)
- Improved Autodesk Fusion 360 add-in
- Improved RoboDK API
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-07-12)
- Removed some pre-installed add-ins
- Improved post processors for welding
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-06-26)
- Added option to set the tree width as a % of the window size
- Improved API integration
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-06-21)
- Improved drivers when used from the API
- Improved NCI tool import from Mastercam
- Improved G-code G28 move home command as defined in CAM settings
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-06-13)
- Added STEP and IGES support for the Fusion 360 plugin on Mac
- Improved API when using RoboDK without a UI
New in RoboDK v5.7.4 (2024-06-07)
- Improved usage of drivers from the API (not blocking the UI or other API threads)
- Added driver for Zaber controllers
- Improved Palletizing plugin
- Improved 6-axis CNC kinematics
- Improved Borunte post processor
- Improved Fanuc post processors
- Improved Comau post processors
New in RoboDK v5.7.3 (2024-05-24) Download v5.7.3
- Improved UR driver
- Improved Elite Robots driver and post processor (renamed)
- Improved Fanuc post processor
- Improved Kinova post processor
- Improved Techman post processors
- Improved Omron post processors
- Fixed crash when adding program events
New in RoboDK v5.7.3 (2024-05-14)
- Improved Fanuc post processors to support specifying motion groups for each axis
- Improved KUKA post processors
- Improved icons
- Improved curve and point operations through the API
New in RoboDK v5.7.3 (2024-05-08)
- Added option to model 5-axis and 6-axis CNC
New in RoboDK v5.7.3 (2024-04-25)
- Improved modern icons
- Improved KUKA program transfer
- Improved event feedback for plugins
New in RoboDK v5.7.2 (2024-04-18) Download v5.7.2
- Added option to import and export settings as one INI file (Import-Export Settings addin)
New in RoboDK v5.7.1 (2024-04-17) Download v5.7.1
- Improved modern UI icons (Tools-Options-General)
- Updated Add-in manager
- Added option to load colored binary STL
New in RoboDK v5.7.1 (2024-04-11)
- Improved modern look of icons
- Added RoboDK API module documentation
- Officially added RRS1 library to the RoboDK API
- Improved xArm driver to support more robots
New in RoboDK v5.7.1 (2024-04-09)
- Added option to always show curve normals
- Improved Motoman post to output flip/nonflip flags correctly
New in RoboDK v5.7.1 (2024-04-05)
- Improved add-in manager to better install packages
- Updated GL2 and D3D versions of RoboDK
- Improved RoboDK plugin for Siemens Solid Edge plugin (fixed 2024 compatibility issues)
New in RoboDK v5.7.1 (2024-04-02)
- Added option to include G-code comments within brackets
- Generating a program forces the simulation to stop
- Improved Mecademic post processor to support Mecademic Scara robots
- Improved Mecademic driver to support Mecademic Scara robots
- Improved Staubli post processor
New in RoboDK v5.7.1 (2024-03-21)
- Added option to customize zoom speed (Tools-Options-Display)
- Added option to customize rotation speed (Tools-Options-Display)
- Added support for Productive Robotics robots (including driver)
New in RoboDK v5.7.0 (2024-03-18) Download v5.7.0
- Improved G-code parser to properly map M62-M66 to corresponding digital outputs
- Improved Doosan driver
- Fixed KUKA SRC Import
New in RoboDK v5.7.0 (2024-03-11)
- Improved Staubli S6 post processor to work with earlier Staubli controllers
- Improved integration with JAKA
New in RoboDK v5.7.0 (2024-03-04)
- Introducing RoboDK CNC: program feeder for limited controllers
- Added Python type hints (Python 3 compatible)
- Added IO Monitor add-in
- Improved Fanuc driver
- Improved Blender export
- Improved Turkish translation
- Improved integration with Elite Robots
- Improved Add-in manager
- Improved Doosan driver
- Improved KEBA driver
- Improved KUKA drivers
- Improved Fanuc driver
- Improved Motoman driver
- Added integration with Optitrack measurement system for Calibration and TwinTrack
- Added option to customize post processor output using add-ins
- Improved Fanuc post processor
- Improved API
New in RoboDK v5.6.9 (2024-02-21) Download v5.6.9
- Improved point selection for point follow projects: Select Next will select all points
- Improved name target generation for MoveC movements
- Improved QJAR post processor
- Improved KUKA post processors
New in RoboDK v5.6.8 (2024-02-11) Download v5.6.8
- Improved Omron driver (correct pymodbus package)
- Improved Fanuc post processors
- Improved Niryo post processor
New in RoboDK v5.6.8 (2024-01-31)
- Improved Omron driver
- Improved JAKA driver
- Improved Niryo post processor and driver
- Improved Borunte post processor
- Improved Hans post processor
- Improved Kinova post processor
New in RoboDK v5.6.8 (2024-01-17)
- Improved Epson driver
- Added Borunte post processor
New in RoboDK v5.6.8 (2024-01-11)
- Improved post processors for robot welding
- Improved Fanuc post processor
- Improved Elite Robots post processors
- Improved Motoman post processor
- Improved Inexbot post processor
- Improved reliability of all post processors
New in RoboDK v5.6.8 (2024-01-08)
- Improved Elitebot driver
- Improved post processor name filters
- Improved Kassow post processor
- Improved Kawasaki post processor
- Improved Mitsubishi post processor
- Improved Motoman post processor
- Improved xArm post processor
- Improved Yamaha post processor
New in RoboDK v5.6.8 (2023-12-13)
- Improved Mitsubishi driver
- Updated Autodesk Fusion 360 plugin
- Fixed linear movement jump when pose unchanged for Fanuc
- Windows Installer files now include the RoboDK build number
New in RoboDK v5.6.8 (2023-11-30)
- Added Elite driver and post processor
- Robot form dial step can be customized
- The robot driver log now prints the RoboDK version
- Fixed text display when rendering the opaque tree
- Improved Fanuc post processors to allow specifying accelerations
- Improved Denso post processor
New in RoboDK v5.6.7 (2023-11-27) Download v5.6.7
- Improved UR driver to support CB3 controller updates
- Added Kassow robotics post processor
- Added NEWKer post processor
- Improved Epson driver
New in RoboDK v5.6.7 (2023-11-12)
- Improved KEBA driver and post processor
- Improved ABB driver
- Improved Fanuc post processor
- Improved Omron post processor
- Fixed exporting simulations to RoboDK for Web
- Updated Addin manager
New in RoboDK v5.6.7 (2023-11-05)
- Updated Addin Manager to v1.1.6
- Added support for Han's (post processor)
- Added option to support G-code reference location (G68.2)
New in RoboDK v5.6.7 (2023-10-26)
- Improved driver for KEBA controllers
- Improved ABB post processors
- Improved API
- Added option to calibrate CRX robots
- Added post processor for Turin robots
New in RoboDK v5.6.6 (2023-10-24) Download v5.6.6
- Improved Blender export
- Improved integration with JAKA robots
- Added KUKA app4PostPro post processor
- Added option to load curves in bulk using the API
New in RoboDK v5.6.5 (2023-10-06) Download v5.6.5
- Improved error messages for non supported movement types on specific post processors
- Improved Brooks/Precise post processor
- Improved Niryo Post Processor and Driver
- Fixed Epson robot models
New in RoboDK v5.6.5 (2023-10-04)
- Improved Collision-free planner PRM plugin (faster)
- Improved KEBA post processor and driver (added documentation)
- Added option to not display hidden items in context menus (Tools-Options-Other)
- Added option to display UI with modern icons (Tools-Options-Other)
- Improved KUKA driver
- Improved JAKA driver
New in RoboDK v5.6.4 (2023-09-27) Download v5.6.4
- Improved Mitsubishi post processor
- Improved speed to add shapes via the API
- Improved Dobot CR driver
- Improved saving script files when the Python/text editor is closed
- Tool changes to tool 0 for robot machining projects are taken into account
- Improved Epson post processor
- Improved integration with Epson robots
- Improved Niryo post processor
- Added driver for JAKA robots
- Improved Omron Techman driver
- Fixed crash when calling too many subprograms in a row that don't exist
New in RoboDK v5.6.4 (2023-09-15)
- Added option to model Scara robots with translation axis on axis 1
- Improved post processors for Aubo robots
- Improved post processor for JAKA robots
- Updated KUKA Bridge driver to allow remote program control
- Added script to install Python packages (Install Python Package)
- Added option to only listen to desired events via the event channel (API)
New in RoboDK v5.6.3 (2023-09-07) Download v5.6.3
- Improved post processors to have more custom variables
- Added driver for KEBA robot controllers (KEBA KeControl FlexCore v4.6.1 or later required)
- Improved bounding box calculation
- Fixed issues with Dobot CR driver, the driver is now auto configured
- Improved creating program events through the API
New in RoboDK v5.6.3 (2023-08-30)
- Improved camera simulation to support small cameras up to (1x2 pixels)
New in RoboDK v5.6.3 (2023-08-28)
- Improved Cable simulation plugin
- Fixed automatic creation of ISO9283 cube points
New in RoboDK v5.6.3 (2023-08-25)
- Improved integration between VSCode/VSCodium and Python
- Added correct syntax highlighting for programs with VSCode/VSCodium
- Improved support to load DXF files
- Updated Palletizing add-in
- Improved JAKA, Dobot and Aubo post processors
New in RoboDK v5.6.3 (2023-08-22)
- Improved Doosan driver to properly support Digital Inputs and Outputs
- Improved add-in manager
- Improved AGV DH model
New in RoboDK v5.6.3 (2023-08-09)
- Added option to import a list of points with names from TXT files
- Added JAKA post processor and driver
- Improved Omron post processor for Remote TCP setups
New in RoboDK v5.6.3 (2023-07-28)
- Added Brooks/Precise post processor
- Improved the ABB driver (ABBDriver is now the default official driver)
- Added Niryo post processor
- Added Niryo driver
- Officially added the Blender addin as an optional add-in
- Improved Kawasaki post processor to better support external axes
- Improved Mitsubishi post processor to better support external axes
- Fixed Python setup issues with numpy
- Updated VSCodium version and extensions
New in RoboDK v5.6.2 (2023-07-19)
- Improved G03 conversion from arcs to linear movements
New in RoboDK v5.6.2 (2023-07-18)
- Added option to customize slider and text box step increments
- Added option to never show Python output for station scripts
- Added status messages when installing required Python packages
- Improved add-ins
- Improved integration with drivers
- Improved KUKA bridge driver
- Improved KUKA IIWA driver
New in RoboDK v5.6.2 (2023-07-05)
- Improved event channel through the API
- Added driver for Hanwha robots
New in RoboDK v5.6.1 (2023-07-03) Download v5.6.1
- Improved TwinTrack pose filter
- Improved AUBO post processor
- Improved native Python RoboDK API
New in RoboDK v5.6.1 (2023-06-21)
- Added option to rename stations by right clicking on them
- Reduced DLL dependencies to run RoboDK (no Qt web browser DLLs are needed)
New in RoboDK v5.6.1 (2023-06-09)
- Improved support for custom instructions
- Fixed running scripts using Python installed in program files
- License settings are prioritized by what settings were set last (user vs system)
New in RoboDK v5.6.1 (2023-06-08)
- Improved MoveJ collision checking via the API for accurate tolerances
- Improved program selection options through the API
New in RoboDK v5.6.1 (2023-06-07)
- Updated sample Python scripts in the local library
- Updated Comau post processor
- Updated Dobot CR post processor and driver
- Using custom VSCode settings in AppData/RoboDK
- The RoboDK API for Python is now installed by default with Python embedded
- Improved simulation export to Blender
- Updated ballbar simulator plugin
New in RoboDK v5.6.0 (2023-05-18) Download v5.6.0
- Added Shape add-in
- Added option to disable all addins at once
- Improved Blender export
- Improved VRML import
New in RoboDK v5.6.0 (2023-05-16)
- Improved auto renaming of program call instruction
- Improved compatibility of uFactory uArm
- Added Id for frame snap and tool snap features
- Improved Blender export
- Improved integration with ballbar measurement systems
New in RoboDK v5.6.0 (2023-05-10)
New in RoboDK v5.6.0 (2023-05-08)
- Improved performance for Virtual Reality
- Improved performance with textures
- Updated OpenVR library
- Officially supporting OptiTrack as a measurement system
- Improved Doosan driver to support digital outputs
New in RoboDK v5.6.0 (2023-05-03)
- Fixed crash splitting movements for program generation
- Improved Blender export
- Improved Comau post processor
New in RoboDK v5.6.0 (2023-04-20)
- Improved KUKA post processors
- Improved Add-in manager
- Improved title capitalization
- Improved ballbar test report
- Added support for Blender simulation export (sold separately)
New in RoboDK v5.6.0 (2023-04-13)
- Changed from Python 3.7 installer to Python 3.10 embedded
- The Add-in Manager plugin is now enabled by default
- Added option to see delta XYZ for point to point distance measurements
- Added option to rename groups of programs in bulk
- Updated Add-in manager
- Added plugin to simulate double ballbar
- Improved support for more double ballbar measurement devices
- Added Dobot MG post processor
- Fixed KUKA Palletizing robots
- Improved UR driver to support reading digital inputs
- Automatically installing plugin to BobCAD-CAM v35
New in RoboDK v5.5.4 (2023-03-18) Download v5.5.4
- Updated add-in manager
- Improved simulation of synchronized robot arms that are calibrated
New in RoboDK v5.5.4 (2023-03-15)
- Improved Python API to not install non required dependencies
- Fixed crash when updating a robot model and the measure tool was used
- Fixed splitting circular movements to linear
New in RoboDK v5.5.4 (2023-03-09)
- Improved Comau Nodal post processor to transfer and compile programs automatically
- Improved Palletizing plugin
- Improved Add-in manager to work with legacy rdkp add-in packages
- Improved MyCobot post processor
- Improved speed of RoboDK for Web
New in RoboDK v5.5.4 (2023-02-28)
- Improved Ballbar test reports in PDF
- Improved API
- Fixed memory leak displaying textures
New in RoboDK v5.5.4 (2023-02-22)
- Added Dobot CR post processor
- Improved display panel plugin
New in RoboDK v5.5.4 (2023-02-16)
- Improved post processors
- Improved Mecademic drivers
- Improved integration with PLCs and OPC-UA
- Improved German translations
New in RoboDK v5.5.4 (2023-02-06)
- Added Add-in manager plugin
New in RoboDK v5.5.3 (2023-01-19) Download v5.5.3
- Improved KUKA KRC4 DAT post processor
- Improved ABB post processor to automatically generate target names
- Added support for Wlkata Mirobot robot
- Added support for KUKA KRC5 controllers
- Added RoboDK-GL2.exe version compatible with OpenGL 2
New in RoboDK v5.5.3 (2023-01-02)
- Added option to change RoboDK settings from post processors
New in RoboDK v5.5.3 (2022-12-28)
- Improved Scara inverse kinematics to support reversing any axis
New in RoboDK v5.5.3 (2022-12-27)
- Fixed issue recalculating targets when the recalculate option was activated
New in RoboDK v5.5.3 (2022-12-23)
- Improved station examples
- Updated Mac and Linux versions
New in RoboDK v5.5.3 (2022-12-20)
- Improved Matlab API and documentation
- Improved management of default/custom settings through INI files
New in RoboDK v5.5.3 (2022-12-14)
- Added image processing editor Add-In
- Improved all post processors
- Improved RoboDK API
- Added support to export splines for Mitsubishi controllers
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-12-06) Download v5.5.2
- Improved Comau post processors
- Improved default UR post processor
- Added changed event
- Python is now not added to the path with the RoboDK installer
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-11-28)
- Improved app loader plugin
- Improved Apps/Add-ins
- Improved Python API to provide better support for Apps/Add-Ins
- Added sample app template
- Added option to retrieve the current instruction through the API
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-11-21)
- Added automatic setup for KUKA C3 bridge driver
- Added option to have different user profiles (API)
- Updated KUKA bridge driver on Ubuntu
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-11-18)
- Improved API machining program Update commmand
- Fixed double program name generation
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-10-27)
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-10-26)
- Fixed copy curves (normals were inverted)
- Fixed Epson driver to properly work with 6-axis robots
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-10-24)
- Improved KUKA IIWA driver and sample driver for the documentation
- Removed automatic default filter setting the tool and reference frames for program generation
- Improved add-in loader plugin
- Added option to copy the selected curve from a curve follow project
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-10-17)
- Improved updating all robot machining projects
- Properly displaying the robot preview with teach targets on surface
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-10-15)
- Added Wlkata Mirobot robot and post processor
- Operating with program instructions through the API is now allowed
New in RoboDK v5.5.2 (2022-10-10)
- Added link to RoboDK local and online library in Documents/RoboDK (Windows)
- Added MachiningTools Add-In to help calibrate tools for robot machining applications
- Added WeaveGenerator app for robot welding
- Changing name from Plug-in to Add-in
- Added option to always see all transparent objects (Tools-Options-Other)
- Fixed broken shortcuts for languages other than English
- Fixed focal length offset for simulated cameras
- Updated apps and plugins
- Improved program generation to support more output characters
- Improved UR post processors
- Improved Kinova post processor
- Properly displaying transparent objects on top of non transparent objects
- Added support for SFTP upload for KEBA controllers
- Fixed integration with KUKA palletizing robots (C3 bridge driver and post processor)
- Comau and KUKA Palletizing robots should be updated in your projects from the library to properly display the J3 link
- Fixed crash with API event channel on selection
- Updated Windows Qt library to Qt5.15.10 (updating plugins is not necessary)
- Dropped support for loading STEP/IGES files on RoboDK for Windows 32 bit
New in RoboDK v5.5.1 (2022-09-20) Download v5.5.1
- Improved integration with Omron, TM and FerRobotics
- Improved Fanuc post processors to customize application data
- Improved palletizing plugin
New in RoboDK v5.5.1 (2022-09-16)
- Added the option to display custom text in the 3D view (display panel plugin)
- Changed default library path to Documents/RoboDK
- Changed default programs path to Documents/RoboDK/Programs
- Added option to open sample projects (File-Open Sample Stations)
- Improved palletizing plugin
- Improved time-based simulation
New in RoboDK v5.5.0 (2022-09-07) Download v5.5.0
- Added option to move 7-axes robot alpha angle (such as for KUKA IIWA)
- Added support to keep texture information with copy/paste
- Added KUKA driver client for KUKA C3 Bridge interface
- Added support to transfer SRC KUKA program files directly to the controller
New in RoboDK v5.5.0 (2022-09-01)
- Improved robot parameters to include pulses/degrees for external axes
- Fixed program call generation bug (double quotes where not properly generated)
- Improved integration with uFactory xArm
- Improved RoboDK for Web
- Improved API speed
New in RoboDK v5.5.0 (2022-08-24)
- Updated VSCodium to the latest version
- Improved syntax highlighting extension
- Improved online library and stations library
New in RoboDK v5.5.0 (2022-08-19)
- Added support for importing STEP and IGES files on MacOS
- Fixed joint limits issue with the collision free planner
- Fixed mecademicpy installer
- Improved Mitsubishi driver
- Added Surface Pattern Generation App
- Updated Mac version
- Added option to filter KUKA CIRC movements
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-08-03) Download v5.4.3
- Improved online library automatic downloads
- Fixed option to load files filtering by RoboDK projects
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-07-25)
- Improved importing Yaskawa/Motoman JBI files to support external axes
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-07-21)
- Improved Staubli driver to properly support CS9 controllers
- Added plugin to attach the view to an object
- Improved program utilities app
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-07-13)
- Improved program call instruction user interface
- Improved API
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-07-07)
- Added support for Inexbot robots
- Added option to recalculate targets with program generation
- Loading new tools ignore mechanisms to attach the tools to the robots
- Improved default behavior to convert arcs to linear moves (Avoid arcs preset)
- Added option to lock objects so they can't be moved or picked
- Improved multithread support
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-06-24)
- Improved Program Utilities App
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-06-20)
- Fixed Epson driver
- Added option to retrieve the 32-bit depth map via the API without an intermediate file
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-06-10)
- Improved Universal Robots URP post processor
- Fixed HTML file export
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-06-03)
- Added support for 4-axis AGV robots
New in RoboDK v5.4.3 (2022-05-27)
- Fixed distortion/depth calculation for depth cameras
- Added option to store more custom parameters for each item
- Improved Mecademic post processors
- Improved Mecademic drivers
New in RoboDK v5.4.2 (2022-05-25) Download v5.4.2
- Officially released RoboDK TwinTool
- Improved TwinTool integration with drivers (fixed bug with KUKA)
- Improved KUKA CNC Post processor
- Improved Comau post processor
- Improved support for RDKA station files
- Added option to copy/paste table for robot joint coupling
New in RoboDK v5.4.2 (2022-05-17)
- Improved time-based results
New in RoboDK v5.4.2 (2022-05-11)
- Improved post editor plugin to properly align the columns
- Added the cable simulation plugin (supports linear axes only)
New in RoboDK v5.4.2 (2022-05-09)
- Improved curve extraction normals (smoother)
- Improved edge case projections
New in RoboDK v5.4.2 (2022-05-06)
- Improved object icons to reflect when they have curves or points
- Improved support for external axes using the KUKA driver, please update the RoboDKSync file on the robot controller (important)
- Improved Kawasaki driver
- Updating programs and robot machining projects using the API does not stop programs
- Fixed reference definition misleading icons
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-04-13) Download v5.4.1
- Added option to align targets
- Improved NC code import to allow custom program calls when N values are used
- Improved robodk Python install by properly clearing cache
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-04-04)
- Added support for Comau Nodal language
- Fixed Python bug
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-03-29)
- Set current joints is now always visible in the robot machining menu
- Improved Matlab API
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-03-25)
- Improved options to run programs on the robot vs. the station
- Improved support for scara robots
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-03-23)
- Creating a new mechanism properly sets a 1 axis turntable by default
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-03-17)
- Improved program generation for Fanuc Scara robots
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-03-17)
- Improved icons
- Added option to have more decimal places to create robots
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-03-16)
- Improved curve extraction/modification tools
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-03-11)
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-03-10)
- Improved post processor selection menu
- Improved generic 6 DOF mechanism kinematics
- Changed the name of the official Fanuc post to Fanuc_R30i
- Added the option to align a reference frame using a right click
- Added option to change the support of multiple references at once
- Added option to import Mecademic scripts
- Improved KUKA SRC import script to support external axes
- Officially added the plugin to attach a part to a robot link (PluginAttachObject)
- Improved bulk editing program call instructions
- Improved KUKA driver to get/set variables without disconnecting
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-03-01)
New in RoboDK v5.4.1 (2022-02-22)
New in RoboDK v5.4.0 (2022-02-17) Download v5.4.0
- Improved Fusion 360 plugin to work with the latest version
- Improved the build mechanism or robot menu when modifying an existing mechanism or robot
New in RoboDK v5.4.0 (2022-02-10)
- Improved App loader plugin
- Improved RoboDK API
New in RoboDK v5.4.0 (2022-02-07)
- Improved the "Model mechanism or robot" menu
- Added option to model parameter d5 when building a 6-axis robot arm
- Improved Omron posts
- Officially updated/refactored the Python API (GitHub)
New in RoboDK v5.3.5 (2022-02-02) Download v5.3.5
- Selecting new program now automatically creates movements instructions if no program is linked to a targets
- Improved RoboDK API
New in RoboDK v5.3.5 (2022-01-27)
- Updated RoboDK API for Python (split robodk module in separate modules, updated documentation coming soon)
- Improved robot calibration parameter selection
- Allowed negative values to start and end cuts on curve follow projects
- Fixed importing 3D models from Fusion 360 using STEP and IGES format
New in RoboDK v5.3.4 (2022-01-14) Download v5.3.4
- Improved the 3D navigation using the 3D View Toolbar
- Removed auto extraction of curves by default
- Improved behavior of Alt+Shit (does not affect targets)
New in RoboDK v5.3.4 (2022-01-13)
- Improved BobCAD-CAM plugin
- Improved apps
New in RoboDK v5.3.4 (2022-01-12)
- Improved the default post processor sample
- Added option to manage notes using the API
New in RoboDK v5.3.4 (2022-01-10)
- Improved path/weld settings
- Improved 3D view toolbar
New in RoboDK v5.3.4 (2022-01-07)
- Educational licenses are now subscription-based since January 1st 2022
- Fixed automatic 30-day trial license assignment
- Improved Staubli post processor
- Proper install of the RoboDK plugin for Autodesk Inventor 2022
New in RoboDK v5.3.3 (2021-12-23)
- Improved post processors
- Fixed Spline SPL KUKA KRC program export
New in RoboDK v5.3.3 (2021-12-23)
- Fixed +/- button for robot machining projects
- When selecting curves in a curve follow project, the path starts from the end closer to the mouse location
- Improved apps
New in RoboDK v5.3.3 (2021-12-20)
- Improved STEP and IGES file import
- Added support for reading KUKA Digital Inputs using the API
New in RoboDK v5.3.2 (2021-12-17) Download v5.3.2
- Added support to install the RoboDK plugin for Mastercam 2022
- Improved API speed
- Improved View Manager App
New in RoboDK v5.3.2 (2021-12-16)
- Improved Mecademic post and driver
- Improved Epson post
- Improved ABB post processor to support custom external axis indexing
- Updated Doosan post (behavior of setframe changed)
- Added toggle Workspace toolbar icon
- Improved library
New in RoboDK v5.3.2 (2021-12-10)
- Fixed installer blocking popup
New in RoboDK v5.3.2 (2021-12-03)
New in RoboDK v5.3.2 (2021-12-01)
- Changed collision icon
- Added box spawner app
- Corrected the base of Kawasaki robots
- Improved API to have better access to program instructions
New in RoboDK v5.3.2 (2021-11-26)
- Added progress bar when loading STEP and IGES files
- Improved load speed of STEP and IGES files
- Added BobCAD-CAM plugin
- Reduced installer size
- Removed dependency to qt webengine
- Improved App loader plugin to include all apps in the Python path.
New in RoboDK v5.3.1 (2021-11-22) Download v5.3.1
- Improved turntable optimization to support inverted axes
- Improved smart optimization options to support a constrain on the absolute position of the tool
- Added the Post Processor Editor plugin to edit posts using the UI
- Added weld settings for curve follow projects
- Added BobCAD-CAM plugin
- Added hyperMILL/hyperCAD-s plugin
- Improved Motoman driver to properly support RS232
- Optimized export of HTML simulations
- Added double click event support with the app loader plugin for generic types
- Removed embedded robot library, the library will open externally
- Added option to optimize saving RDK files with duplicate geometries
- Improved Program tab in Tools-Options
- Improved documentation examples
- Improved license backup options
- Fixed propagate curve selection with curve follow projects
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-11-04) Download v5.3.0
- Improved post processors
- Added support for Python 3.10
- Added option to model the a6 parameter for 6 axis robots
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-10-28)
- Improved French translation
- Improved post processors
- Added option to control weld parameters through the API
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-10-27)
- Improved post processors
- Rounding radius can be provided in mm or percentage
- Added option to start programs at a given instruction using the API
- Solved Pose conflict when using the Python API
- Fixed InstructionListJoints id mapping bug
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-10-19)
- Improved Mecademic driver
- Improved Motoman post processor
- Improved Mitsubishi post and driver
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-10-11)
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-10-08)
- Fixed crash opening simulated 2D camera
- Improved Leica tracker driver install
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-10-06)
- Fixed crash when starting VR but OpenVR is not installed
- Improved camera simulation settings using the API
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-10-05)
- Improved VRML file import
- Improved URP post processor
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-09-30)
- Updated D3D and GL2 versions of RoboDK
- Added additional render lock functions
- Added additional debug output on rendering
New in RoboDK v5.3.0 (2021-09-29)
- Important! Updated plugin interface: All custom plugins must be recompiled with the latest plugin interface and Qt5.15
- Updated Qt libraries from Qt5.11.2 to Qt5.15.6 on Windows
- Updated compiler from MSVC2017 to MSVC2019 on Windows
- Plugins now use Qt v5.15 and MSVS2019 compiler on Windows
- Updated nVidia CUDA library from 10.1 to 11.4
- nVidia CUDA architechture updated from sm_30 to sm_50
- Updated Qwt library to 6.1.4 on Windows
- Improved compiled post processors
- Improved VRML import
- Improved all compiled post processors to include custom settings
- Improved calling numbered programs using drivers (no spaces needed to parse the program id)
- Improved Mecademic post processors
- Reduced the minimum number of measurements required for calibration when using 6D measurements
- Added option to Reverse complete path selection on point/curve follow projects
- Added option to delete all points of an object
- Added Notes item (right click the root of the station to add notes)
- Adding a new target does not link to an invisible robot automatically if there is a visible robot
- Added option to open/close simulated cameras using the API
New in RoboDK v5.2.5 (2021-08-16) Download v5.2.5
- Improved library
- Fixed reverse zoom option not being remembered
New in RoboDK v5.2.5 (2021-08-14)
- Improved app loader plugin to support linking actions to multiples items and item types
- Improved multithread support for the Python API
- Improved blend radius check for UR post processors
New in RoboDK v5.2.5 (2021-08-11)
- Fixed generating reports for robot calibration, report generation uses the white theme
- Added multi thread support for a single Python robolink connection
New in RoboDK v5.2.5 (2021-08-10)
- Improved pose display of joint targets, the pose of a joint target is now with respect to the parent it is attached to
- Improved cylinder detection with the measure tool
- Added option to customize item icons in the tree
New in RoboDK v5.2.4 (2021-08-06) Download v5.2.4
- Changed default Staubli post to InlineMove
- Improved Staubli post processor
- Added option to get and set custom item icons
New in RoboDK v5.2.4 (2021-08-04)
- Mecademic robots generate Script code by default, not Python
- Added support for Kawasaki driver
- Improved MoveC export for UR robots
New in RoboDK v5.2.4 (2021-08-02)
- Improved Staubli post processor
- Improved UR workspace when using tools
- Fixed Kinova driver (there was a monitoring bug)
- Added option to hide ghost robot when teaching targets on a surface
- Added probing support for KUKA robots
New in RoboDK v5.2.4 (2021-07-28)
- Improved robot and target configuration options for Scara robots
- Improved support cycles for drilling when using APT NC files (GOTO CYCLE DRILL)
New in RoboDK v5.2.4 (2021-07-27)
- Improved left/right singularity tolerance for Scara robots
- Improved Epson RC post processor
- Improved Epson RC driver
- Trace is always inactive on startup
New in RoboDK v5.2.4 (2021-07-26)
- Improved Motoman post processor (MOVC working with external axes)
- Improved Kinova post processor and driver
- Added option to export circular movements as joint targets
- Added option to export Cartesian targets with respect to the robot base when using a synchronized turntable (Denso)
New in RoboDK v5.2.4 (2021-07-20)
- Improved Mecademic driver
- Improved Chinese translation
- Added Post Processor support for Python 3.9
- Improved Kinova post processor
New in RoboDK v5.2.4 (2021-07-15)
- Improved Leica tracker driver (3D and 6D measurements)
- A warning is displayed if you duplicate shortcuts
- Generate programs (F6) works with Python scripts when there are no other programs
- Folders can hold custom data parameters
- Added Mitsubishi file transfer
- Updated RobotiQ gripper URCaps for UR robots
New in RoboDK v5.2.4 (2021-06-07)
- Improved range for operation speed (CAM)
- Improved RoboDK for probing
- Fixed orientation order for curve set point spacing
New in RoboDK v5.2.3 (2021-06-02) Download v5.2.3
- Improved OTC post processor
- Improved RoboDK for touch probing
New in RoboDK v5.2.3 (2021-05-26)
- Added option to convert geometries to objects or tools using the API
- Removed example plugins that make RoboDK crash
New in RoboDK v5.2.3 (2021-05-25)
- Added script to attach objects to robot links (called: add object to robot)
- Added option to link multiple programs to a robot at the same time
- Allowing to place objects inside objects
- Improved Kinova driver
- Improved Kinova post processor
- Improved Epson driver
- Improved UR driver to support RobotiQ custom functions
- Added more toolbar options
- Reduced default toolbar icon size by 10%
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-05-13) Download v5.2.2
- Fixed OPC-UA plugin
- Improved Doosan driver
- Improved Motoman post
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-05-03)
- Improved rail calibration
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-04-26)
- Added all click events through the plugin interface
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-04-26)
- Improved curve tangent calculation
- Improved calibration script to differenciate between 3 DOF vs 6 DOF
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-04-21)
- Improved timeout handling when connecting through the API
- Improved French translation
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-04-19)
- Improved integration with SteamVR
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-04-15)
- Improved Mitsubishi post processor and driver
- Improved Denso post processor
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-04-13)
- Added support for Mitsubishi scara robots using the driver
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-04-12)
- Escape clears selection for the measure tool and color change tool before closing
- Selecting hidden objects will now show the curves and points
- Simplified numbering of selected curves
- Added option to copy/paste approach/retract strategy in curve follow projects
- Added option to set point spacing for curves
- Added option to set the angle step when modifying curves
- Improved auto selection of direction when selecting curves with the curve follow project
- Improved Denso post processor to support auto splitting
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-04-07)
- Fixed inconsistencies with model mechanism or robot menu
- Improved tool calibration for Scara robots
- Added option to show OVC popup for Leica trackers
- Added more mesh filter options to properly check for collisions
- Added language: Turkish
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-03-31)
- Added option to customize shortcuts (Tools-Options)
- Improved menu to create external axes
- Improved API for robot machining
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-03-22)
- Improved options to change external axis settings through the API
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-03-19)
- Reorganized list of parent candidates to attach for instruction events
- Fixed crash detaching objects attached to other objects that depend on the first objects
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-03-17)
- Improved integration with SolidWorks
- Improved Kawasaki post processor to support joint targets for linear movements
- Improved Denso post processor to support joint speed as a percentage
- Fixed send program to robot issue
New in RoboDK v5.2.2 (2021-03-15)
- Added option to have flow control statements in insert code instructions (IF/WHILE)
- Added option to set station variables in insert code instructions
- Added option to show/hide robots, mechanisms, reference frames and targets
- Fixed HIDDEN command line parameter
- Improved measure menu to always properly give the distance between 2 planes
- Updated SteamVR library to the latest version
New in RoboDK v5.2.1 (2021-03-08) Download v5.2.1
- Improved loading UR controller kinematics
- UR controller kinematics is automatically loaded when drag&dropping a URP file
- Improved the Mecademic driver to properly support the latest version of the firmware
New in RoboDK v5.2.1 (2021-02-26)
- Improved reference and target recalculation when moving robots
- Improved memory error issues generating large programs (>1M)
- Improved error message using the API when a collision is detected
- Improved SearchL behavior using the API
New in RoboDK v5.2.1 (2021-02-22)
- Calling setPoseAbs on a tool object now changes the TCP to match the absolute pose
- Added option to edit curve normals along the tangent and perpendicular directions
- Improved OPC-UA plugin to properly support setting joints as a string
- Added option to prevent reframing when adding new objects (Tools-Options-Display)
- Updated MotomanHSE driver to improve support for RS232 connection
New in RoboDK v5.2.1 (2021-02-19)
- Improved Scara kinematics to support custom theta parameters
- Added Epson driver
- Improved Fanuc post processor to support up to 6 axis GP2 or external axes
New in RoboDK v5.2.1 (2021-02-12)
- Improved Fanuc driver when using external axes
- Improved Motoman driver to support multiple robots within the same controller
- Improved KUKA CNC post processor
- Improved Denso post processor
- Improved Epson post processor to support slow speeds
- Improved Staubli driver to support linear movements
- 3D view shows aligned when opening an RDK file where the rotation is not aligned
New in RoboDK v5.2.1 (2021-01-18)
- Fixed issue with scroll wheel on poses defined as a script
- Improved ABB post processors
- Better Python version detection on Mac
New in RoboDK v5.2.1 (2021-01-08)
- Improved support to have targets in folders
- Added option to lock the effect of the mouse wheel on Cartesian coordinates
- Improved integration with MAC touchbar
- Drag & drop files on Mac properly opens the file in RoboDK
New in RoboDK v5.2.0 (2020-12-16) Download v5.2.0
- Added support for reading digital inputs for Omron TM robots via the API
New in RoboDK v5.2.0 (2020-12-14)
- Improved automatic collision avoidance plugin
- Added option to check if a target is inside an object
- Added option to show text on the screen
- Improved plugin interface
- Improved synchronization of simulation events
- Improved singularity detection for the full range of motion of joint 5 (collaborative robots)
- Active reference frames apply to robot arms only (not mechanisms)
- Added option to calibrate robots with Leica T-Mac
New in RoboDK v5.1.3 (2020-12-03) Download v5.1.3
- Fixed issue loading controller kinematics
- Added option to rename groups of references
- Added option to use Continuous measurements with a Leica tracker
New in RoboDK v5.1.3 (2020-11-30)
- Improved robot Parameters form when using external axes
- Improved robot calibration menu
- Fixed Create Curves tool button to Auto extract curves
- Fixed issue displaying XYZ axis letters
- Selecting targets holding control will not move the robot
- Fixed dual joint target representation with collaborative robots when double clicking targets near a singularity
- Improved performance
New in RoboDK v5.1.3 (2020-11-20)
- Added support for Kinova robots
- Improved UR post processors
New in RoboDK v5.1.3 (2020-11-18)
- Added 3 axis interpolation
New in RoboDK v5.1.3 (2020-11-16)
- Added option to export target names in programs (added example to CSV post processor)
- Fixed RoboDK app for Fusion on Mac
- Improved API error codes
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-11-06) Download v5.1.2
- Improved Fusion plugin (Helix are converted to splines)
- Added support for Hyundai robots
- Improved Universal Robots post processors
- Improved Nachi and OTC post processors to only show the first 3 programs when multiple programs must be generated
- Fixed issue with TM export and local date and time settings
- Improved Fanuc socket driver (removed dependency with PC Interface)
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-10-30)
- Important: The Run on robot status (program option) is now remembered when saving the RDK file
- Improved measurement tool to allow measuring straightness of lines and distance between non perfect lines
- Improved collision map dialog
- Added option to automatically remove collision checks for colliding objects
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-10-30)
- Improved consistency with program error message reporting
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-10-28)
- Improved plugin with Autodesk Fusion and importing arcs
- Added radius tolerance to consider arc moves as helix in Tools-Options-CAM
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-10-27)
- Improved Fusion plugin to use the standard APT post processor
- Fanuc RJ3 post processor limits program names to 6 characters
- Removed spaces from Fanuc program names
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-10-21)
- Improved Mitsubishi driver
- Improved RoboDK Apps
- Fixed Fusion 360 plugin to work with the latest Fusion update
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-10-20)
- Improved APT spiral import from Autodesk Fusion 360
- Improved API for multi threaded applications
- Improved integration with Omron-TM robots
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-10-16)
- Improved integration with laser trackers
- Improved View Manager app
- Improved Snapshot app
- Added option to send driver coordinates with respect to the active reference
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-10-12)
- Improved display of curves and curve normals
New in RoboDK v5.1.2 (2020-10-12)
- Improved robot calibration
- Improved robot connection from the robot calibration menu
- Improved robot connection via the API (Run on robot option)
New in RoboDK v5.1.1 (2020-09-29) Download v5.1.1
- Improved app loader plugin
- Improved tab order for program events menu (in robot machining menu)
New in RoboDK v5.1.1 (2020-09-28)
- Fixed strange behavior where movements would not complete
- Improved script to generate calibration cube grid
- Automatic install of Omron/Techman driver dependency
New in RoboDK v5.1.1 (2020-09-23)
- Added option to delete curve points when
- Improved simulation time calculation when using more than 1 robot or mechanism
- Fixed crash when dropping objects attached to themselves
- The new UR post processor maps DO 10 and 20 to the hand DO and group DO respectively
- Text editor process is left open if we close RoboDK (for robot programs)
- Fixed join curve tolerance when the robot holds the part
- Improved Fanuc program filtering
- Improved MotomanHSE driver
New in RoboDK v5.1.0 (2020-09-16) Download v5.1.0
- Added Kinova post processor and driver
- Added Motoman automatic extraction of pulses/degree from ALL.PRM
- Added option to export ALL.PRM files for Yaskawa/Motoman robots to export calibrated models
New in RoboDK v5.1.0 (2020-09-14)
- Improved inverse kinematics for Scara robots
- More decimals allowed when building robot or mechanisms
- Removed default STOPMESS in KUKA SRC files
- Improved rail calibration
New in RoboDK v5.1.0 (2020-09-10)
- Improved circular move simulation
- Improved rail calibration
- Improved stability when running RoboDK in the background
- Added special Scara robot (translation on axis 2)
New in RoboDK v5.1.0 (2020-09-07)
- Improved workspace display for collaborative robots such as UR and Jaka
- Fixed crash when reordering instructions within the tree
- Pulses/degree ratio can be provided for external axes
- Improved Motoman driver to work with external axes
- Improved/extended plugin interface. Important: make sure to update your custom plugins
- Allowing to save RoboDK stations larger than 500 MB (large RDK files are not compatible with older RoboDK versions)
- Added option to improve numerical accuracy of generated programs (intermediate/temporary file)
- Improved Foxbot post processor
- Improved Python unit testing
New in RoboDK v5.0.2 (2020-08-21) Download v5.0.2
- Added missing MotomanHSE driver
- Improved ABB driver
- Improved Universal Robots URP post processor
New in RoboDK v5.0.2 (2020-08-17)
- Improved modify curves tool
- Improved saving snapshot of simulated cameras (snapshot was not being saved in Ubuntu)
- Improved performance of web server view
- RoboDK API port is set as an environment variable for any subprocess started by RoboDK
- Fixed crash when loading APT files and a message pops up
New in RoboDK v5.0.1 (2020-08-03) Download v5.0.1
- Improved robot calibration
- Improved measure tool
- Improved KUKA KRC Post processors
New in RoboDK v5.0.1 (2020-07-31)
- Improved CNC kinematic model
New in RoboDK v5.0.1 (2020-07-28)
- Improved Omron/Techman post processors
- Added Omron/Techman Path Node post
- Updated program events for point follow projects (each point will get a path start/finish trigger at the approach location)
New in RoboDK v5.0.1 (2020-07-27)
- Improved Omron/Techman ZIP file export
- Improved Mecademic driver
- Improved Chinese translations
- Added Foxbot post processor
New in RoboDK v5.0.1 (2020-07-21)
- Added uFactory xArm post processor and driver
- Added Automata EVA post processor and driver
- Added option to avoid automatic reordering of curves via the API
- Fixed crash allowing instructions to be reordered while a program was running
New in RoboDK v5.0.1 (2020-07-20)
- Improved RoboDK for Mac (fixed Mac-specific crash issues)
- Improved RoboDK for Linux (missing Motoman driver update)
New in RoboDK v5.0.0 (2020-07-17) Download v5.0.0
- Improved Mitsubishi driver
- Improved automatic target selection when adding targets
- Improved text robot joints sliders to better provide decimal values
- Fixed creation of gripper mechanism (invert sense option was ignored)
New in RoboDK v5.0.0 (2020-07-13)
- Improved teach targets on surface colors
- Improved integration with custom apps (App loader plugin)
New in RoboDK v5.0.0 (2020-07-09)
- Improved camera simulation
- Improved app plugin
- Fixed crash when using some optimization settings
New in RoboDK v5.0.0 (2020-07-06)
- Improved Mecademic driver
- Fixed OPC-UA plugin crash when unloading it
- Fixed camera bugs to make everything backwards compatible
- Added Omron/Techman files to automatically create ZIP programs
New in RoboDK v5.0.0 (2020-07-02)
- Improved camera window size and docked window with resizable option even if we use fixed sensor size (fixed aspect ratio)
- Fixed camera simulation issues
- Improved robot library load speed
- Updated palletizing plugin
- Updated SolidEdge plugin
- Fixed black and white camera simulation
- Fixed crash when using teach in a robot machining project with external axes
New in RoboDK v5.0.0 (2020-06-23)
- Improved graphics performance
- Optimized usage of RAM memory
- RoboDK translated to Japanese
- Improved performance when using GPU arrays
- Added plugin for Solid Edge
- Removed strange flashing effect on curve follow projects when an object was moved
- Improved filter splitting when using external axes
- Improved measurement menu
- 2D camera simulation now shows cameras as items in the station tree and they are saved with the station
- Added option to dock 2D camera simulations
- Added pixel size parameter for 2D camera simulation
- Added example to simulate lens distortion for 2D camera simulation
- Added Annin Robotics post processor
- Added Annin Robotics driver
- Added uFactory uArm post processor
- Added uFactory uArm driver
- Improved/extended Tools-Options menu
- Included TM Flow post processor
- Improved Universal Robots post processors
- Improved Dobot driver
- Improved Doosan driver
- Improved integration with Panasonic robots
- Improved translations (RoboDK Software and RoboDK Online Documentation)
- Added post for KUKA Entertaintech
- Added Quine post: allows exporting any Program in Python code to use the RoboDK API
- Added option to add linear and joint moves provided poses and joint arrays
- Added option to show text on the toolbar (Tools-Options-General)
- Fixed crash when creating a gripper
- Fixed gripper ratio (it was being ignored)
- Added option to set tolerances when auto selecting next curves (Tools-Options-CAD)
- Added dropdown menu on the default view toolbar
- Added option to dock simulated cameras
- Added support to build generic 2 axis turntables
- Added option to update RoboDK by running RoboDK/RoboDK-Update.py
New in RoboDK v4.2.4 (2020-05-18) Download v4.2.4
- One robot machining project is previewed at most if we make changes to the cell (when automatic update is checked)
- Improved Mastercam plugin
- Improved import of NCI files
- Improved debug output
- Fixed crash reordering instructions using right click
New in RoboDK v4.2.4 (2020-05-13)
- Added option to display point normals
- Expand/collapse status is maintained when items are reorganized in the tree
- Added option to specify what objects to attach using the API
- Improved debug output
New in RoboDK v4.2.4 (2020-05-12)
- Added option to detach objects inside other objects (event instruction)
- Improved program generation performance for large programs
- Added option to calibrate 2 axis turntable mechanisms given KUKA configuration variables
- Improved curve selection for programs
- Improved messages when checking path
- Improved program calculation speed
- Simplified Mastercam plugin
- Improved Motoman, KUKA and Fanuc post processors
New in RoboDK v4.2.4 (2020-05-06)
- Improved copy/paste options for robot machining settings
- Removed automatic robot machining reset when using external axes
- Fixed crash when moving a coordinate system with many small robot machining toolpaths
- Added option to have absolute points for approach/retract moves in robot machining menu
- Improved Mastercam plugin
- Improved palletizing plugin
- Improved performance
- Improved tool and reference frame calibration (the station tree shows icon for calibrated tools and references)
New in RoboDK v4.2.4 (2020-05-04)
- Improved automatic curve extraction
- Reorganized Program events
- Added option to select "Reframe on" for robot machining projects
- Added option to set default program events in bulk (separate from all default parameters)
- Added option to rename curves and points
- Python files in RoboDK/Library/Macros are used by default to run scripts when a program call is not available in the RDK project
- Improved Mastercam NCI import to support RPM changes during the same toolpath
- Reorganized Program Events menu
- Fixed Camera simulation crash caused when object was deleted too quickly
- Improved OPC-UA plugin
- Improved UR post processors
- Improved get/set of instruction parameters using the API
- Improved RoboDK for welding, using ArcStart and ArcEnd as default arc welding triggers
New in RoboDK v4.2.4 (2020-04-30)
- Improved Curve import (exporting all curves and reimporting leads to the same result with different curves split)
- Improved driver for Leica laser trackers
- Fixed/removed redundant plugin names
New in RoboDK v4.2.4 (2020-04-29)
- Added option to automatically extract curves from surface (Tools-Add curve)
- Added option to tilt auto extracted curves (curve follow project)
- Added option to modify curve and points
- Fixed crash when selecting "auto select next curve" but no object was selected
New in RoboDK v4.2.3 (2020-04-21) Download v4.2.3
- Fixed display message for the path to tool pose in robot machining settings
- Improved automatic detection of Python install
- Improved colors for vector form
New in RoboDK v4.2.3 (2020-04-21)
- Improved renaming items by selecting F2 when an object is selected
- Improved Fit all when curves or points are not near object geometry
- Added option to view point coordinates
- Added option to Ctrl+Zoom in the library
New in RoboDK v4.2.3 (2020-04-20)
- Added option to split curve at the mouse cursor location using left click
- Improved selection of small curves (Tools-Options-Display-Pick curve sensitivity must be reduced)
- Removed NCI import confusing warning (speed per revolution)
- Fixed tool reference for robot machining (tool holder vs. cutters)
- All Plugin DLLs are now signed when downloading them separately
New in RoboDK v4.2.3 (2020-04-17)
- Added FeatureCAM plugin
- Improved KUKA_KRC4_DAT speeds
New in RoboDK v4.2.3 (2020-04-14)
- Added option to export circular movements using joint targets
- Improved RoboDK for Android (added support for Exechon simulation, improved menu issue when downloading from Play Store)
New in RoboDK v4.2.3 (2020-04-08)
New in RoboDK v4.2.3 (2020-04-07)
- Removed warning when moving from a joint position right at the joint limits
- Improved tool auto selection when importing APT files
New in RoboDK v4.2.3 (2020-03-30)
- Improved Mitsubishi post processor (configuration flags are properly calculated)
- Improved Mitsubishi driver (linear moves)
- Improved RhinoCAM integration
- Removed program options for built-in post processors
- Fixed display of Quaternions when using a dark theme
- Improved stability of kinematics
- Updated Mac and Linux versions
New in RoboDK v4.2.3 (2020-03-25)
- Added robot+rail hybrid calibration
- Added support for Helix moves from CAM files (G-code and NCI files)
- Improved Kawasaki post processor
- Changed default setting: text and code editor is not embedded by default
- Fixed memory leak issue when using the API
- Improved rail integration through the API
- Improved robot movements through the API when using multiple instances of the API
- Improved hexapod integration
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-03-12) Download v4.2.2
- Fixed subprogram inlining (global setting was not saved)
- Fixed crash when calibrating a reference frame already calibrated
- Forced to take the last tool and frame ID for tool ID and reference ID
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-03-09)
- Added option to automatically import NC arc commands to linear commands (Tools-Options-CAM)
- List of default plugins that are not loaded is displayed by default
- Improved calibration measurements menu
- Improved building external axes through the API
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-02-27)
- Opening text editors or running Python scripts will make the directory of the RDK file the working directory for the process
- Opening text editors or running Python scripts will add the directory of the RDK file to the process path
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-02-26)
- Added automatic install for Autodesk Inventor 2020
- Improved integration with CAM software
- Improved API (InstructionListJoints)
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-02-24)
- Improved integration with CAM software and import of APT files
- Added option to copy/paste robot machining settings in bulk (right click robot machining settings)
- Fixed strange behavior when changing the rotation of targets when using the teach targets on surface option
- Fixed automatic selection when selecting curves from plugins
- Reduced the default curve size by 50%
- Added option to align robots using right click
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-02-20)
- Fixed joint moves displayed as linear moves
- Improved support for multi axis when using pulse data
- Improved API
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-02-19)
- Fixed crash when using undo
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-02-17)
- Improved teach targets on surface wizard
- Improved plugin integrations
- Improved VR experience and documentation
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-02-11)
- Improved support to import URP kinematics
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-02-11)
- Added option to snap TCP on the tool (teach targets on surface)
- Improved VR speed (VR works when PC windows are minimized)
- Improved VR controller bindings to support HTC Cosmos
New in RoboDK v4.2.2 (2020-02-10)
- Added option to close all open stations at once without saving (select No to All)
- Improved robot panel joint text boxes to update robot position in real time
- Removed strange error with Fanuc post after the program was generated
- Improved inverse kinematics of 2 rotative axes
- Added Camera View app to use for tradeshows and VR
- Added option to add rdka files as added modules to an existing project
New in RoboDK v4.2.1 (2020-02-06) Download v4.2.1
- Improved speed to select items on the screen and 3D navigation
- Improved Merge option (you can merge objects that do not belong to the same parent)
- Added option to bulk delete through the API (faster)
- Improved VR and API integration
New in RoboDK v4.2.1 (2020-02-05)
- Added option to align the position of the robot (from the robot panel menu)
- Updated Matlab API
- Improved integration to PKM robots
- Fixed automatic CSV import for calibration projects
- Updated GL2 version
New in RoboDK v4.2.1 (2020-01-31)
- Improved Virtual Reality experience: users can now grab objects, coordinate systems and robots
- Added option to load stations inside other stations
- Added support to display the collision free map when using external axes
- Improved text display for programs
- Copy/paste doesn't alter the user's clipboard when used through the API
- Improved/Updated plug-in interface: added support for Copy, Paste, Attach and InstructionListJoints.
New in RoboDK v4.2.0 (2020-01-29) Download v4.2.0
- Improved dark theme when using the opaque tree
- Improved command line options
New in RoboDK v4.2.0 (2020-01-28)
- Added FeatureCAM plugin
- Improved robot connection (faster and less laggy)
- Improved Motoman driver to support Serial connection instead of Motocom
New in RoboDK v4.2.0 (2020-01-21)
- Added option to export calibrated robot kinematics
- Added option to import urconfcontrol.conf file and export calibration.conf for UR robots
- Improved local server license option
- Added option to split linear movements given a maximum pose angle
New in RoboDK v4.2.0 (2020-01-17)
- Added support for Dark theme (Tools-Options-Display-background)
- Added Omron-TM robot driver
- Added Omron robots (same as Techman)
- Added Rainbow Robotics (robots and post processor)
- Added option to select objects to pick (Pick station event)
- Improved integration to Doosan robots
- Added MIP robotics scara robot
- Added option to change point approach through the API
- Improved API and changed the behavior of the moved event
New in RoboDK v4.2.0 (2020-01-01)
- Officially supporting RoboDK for mobile (Android and Apple iOS)
- Improved default settings for touchscreens: rotation is done by default with 1 finger, pan and zoom with 2 fingers
New in RoboDK v4.1.0 (2019-12-23) Download v4.1.0
- Added option to hold the part with the robot and follow the path
- Added option to record all objects for a station event
New in RoboDK v4.0.2 (2019-12-17) Download v4.0.2
- Added option to automatically extract zig-zag curves along the 2 dimensions
- Improved Omron/Techman post processor
New in RoboDK v4.0.2 (2019-12-12)
- Added final translation to Korean
- Improved KUKA SRC import to support BAS for TOOL and BASE given an ID
- Fixed issue displaying robot port connection
New in RoboDK v4.0.2 (2019-12-05)
- Improved driver for PI Hexapod robots
New in RoboDK v4.0.2 (2019-12-02)
- Automatic extraction of curves on select (in curve follow project or measurements)
- Automatic extraction of points on select (in point follow project, measurements or teach targets on surface)
- Improved teach targets on surface
- Added option to snap on tools with the teach targets on surface menu
- Improved appearance of curve normals
- Normals are displayed by default when selecting curves
- Added option to rename and change support for objects in bulk
- Joint target icon displays a green dot when hidden
- Gripper motion can be inverted when modelling a gripper
- Improved automatic backup
- Improved Fanuc dripfeeder post processor
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-11-26) Download v4.0.1
- Solved issue with running scripts and opening VR
- Techman post processor can automatically connect to the robot
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-11-25)
- Improved drilling cycles form APT import
- Improved Motoman post processor for 7-axis robot arms
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-11-22)
- Improved Hexapod integration
- Fixed bug on copy/paste while keeping item links
- Copy paste keeps item links by default (Tools-Options-Other)
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-11-21)
- Improved connection with Leica trackers
- Improved Motoman posts for 7-axis arms
- Set default speed for Motoman posts to mm/s instead of cm/min
- Improved accuracy of 3D printing Extruder commands
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-11-15)
- Added option to change senses of joint axes (Joint senses in the Parameters menu)
- Improved speed of Raspberry Pi drivers
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-11-11)
- Absolute path for robot drivers is now allowed
- Improved Korean language
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-11-08)
- Improved Korean documentation: https://robodk.com/doc/ko/Getting-Started.html#Station
- Improved Fusion plugin to use the program name specified in the settings for robot machining projects
- Improved API
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-11-04)
- Improved Mecademic driver
- Setting the base and tool frames happens right before a joint movement for robot milling projects
- Improved KUKA KRC4 post
- Improved cleanup speed
- Fixed bug loading robots
- Improved Fanuc post to automatically identify motion group based on the reference name
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-10-30)
- Improved collision checking through the API
New in RoboDK v4.0.1 (2019-10-28)
- Added option to reveal objects in the tree from the 3D view (F8)
- License settings are remembered even if a user does not have administrator privileges
- Improved PRM plugin when using it through the API (removed blocking messages)
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-10-22) Download v4.0.0
- Improved UR post processors to not show blocking popups
- Improved PRM plugin to join programs through the API
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-10-21)
- Improved importing circles from Catia APT programs
- Improved Motoman HSE driver to support 7-axes robot arms
- Improved Mecademic driver
- Improved KUKA IIWA driver
- Improved Leica laser tracker drivers
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-10-15)
- Improved collision map speed and appearance
- Improved automatic datum selection for robot machining projects
- Improved Doosan post processor
- Improved Jaka robot kinematics
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-10-11)
- Added option to save camera images with resolutions different from the displayed resolution
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-10-10)
- Improved Fanuc post processor
- Improved object picking to include curves
- Improved App Loader plugin to show the list of apps and allow to enable/disable them
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-10-09)
- Added driver for KUKA IIWA (apikukaiiwa.py)
- Improved axis coupling limitations
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-10-07)
- Improved robot machining approach/retract when the program ends with a circular movement
- Improved Camera simulation options (minimized/top level window)
- Improved PNG file compression
- Improved Techman post processor
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-10-02)
- Improved kinematics for Doosan robots
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-10-01)
- Improved zoom when using large projects (zoom happens relative to the object under the mouse cursor)
- Added option to convert curves to points
- Added option to convert points to curves
- Improved kinematics for Jaka robots
- Movement filtering does not apply when there is an orientation change
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-09-27)
- Changed default option to have a 1 mm rounding for robot machining projects (Tools-Options-CAM-Program Events)
- Improved G02 and G03 import supporting radius command
- Added post processor for Techman robots
- Simplify geometry removes small or invalid triangles (Tools-Options-Display)
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-09-24)
- Improved Korean translation
- Added default settings to setup a turntable
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-09-23)
- Improved VRML file import
- Fixed issue with command line argument -NEWINSTANCE
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-09-20)
- Improved copy/paste speed when using large projects
- Improved KUKA IIWA post processors (Sline and Linear)
- Added Motoman post processor to generate all targets in Cartesian (Motoman Cartesian Only)
- Added option to recalculate targets in bulk
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-09-16)
- Improved trace display when using external axes
- Added option to run last script (Shift+L)
New in RoboDK v4.0.0 (2019-09-11)
- Added VScode text editor extension
- Updated/Improved examples in the library with links to tutorials
- Improved Aubo post processor
- Improved loading speed
- Fixed Denso post processor bug
New in RoboDK v3.9.0 (2019-09-06) Download v3.9.0
- Fixed base selection issue when connected to a C-Track
New in RoboDK v3.9.0 (2019-09-04)
- Added option to customize visual effects of simulated cameras by providing customized OpenGL shaders (see Example-Shader-Customized-Light.rdk)
New in RoboDK v3.9.0 (2019-09-03)
New in RoboDK v3.9.0 (2019-09-02)
- Officially added the Autodesk Fusion 360 Add-In
- Improved collision checking speed
- Improved memory usage when collision checking is active
- Added option to use CUDA cores for collision checking (Tools-Options-Display)
New in RoboDK v3.9.0 (2019-08-26)
- Improved PRM collision plugin
New in RoboDK v3.9.0 (2019-08-22)
- Improved KUKA import
- Improved custom instruction (API) to allow changing the block effect
- Fixed reference frame calibration bug when called through the API
- Copy-Pasting through the API keeps item links
New in RoboDK v3.9.0 (2019-08-20)
- Added option to realign the tool for robot machining when the tool follows the path
- Added option to set analog outputs
- Added option to get Digital and Analog Inputs when connected to a real robot and using the API
- Fixed error messages when working with empty programs
- Improved support for Motoman post processors using pulse data for 4-axis robots
- Fixed Staubli driver
New in RoboDK v3.9.0 (2019-08-19)
- Added App loader plugin samples (Recorder and Style)
- Added option to split objects into points and curves
- Changed appearance of the tree scrollbar
- Added point cloud render optimization example (ShowAsPointCloud)
- Improved running scripts (errors are displayed, if any)
- Improved adding curves through the plugin interface
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-08-14) Download v3.8.4
- Added option to use driver feedback given poses
- Fixed embedded windows when using Visual Studio code or VSCodium
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-08-13)
- Fixed black screen flickering when the tree is displayed on the side
- Improved Motoman post
- Improved AUBO post
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-08-02)
- Improved TCP calibration when using external axes and accurate kinematics
- Fixed hexapod kinematics (removed invalid solutions)
- Added support to import external axes from Fanuc LS files
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-08-01)
- Added post processor for Siasun robots
- Fixed flickering of robot machining when using external axes
- Added plugin AppLoader: allows to install scripts in the Apps folder as plugins
- Fixed coordinate system setup for laser tracker calibrations
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-29)
- Improved colored slider bar (circular movements were not taken into account)
- Improved Kawasaki post processor
- Improved Make cube grid script
- Improved mouse feedback and text display when the tree is opaque
- Added example script to load KUKA SRC programs as RoboDK programs
- Fixed the snap option of measure tool
- Fixed bug when selecting curve for Remote TCP projects
- Fixed feedback bug when using opaque tree
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-19)
- Improved workflow when using accurate kinematics
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-18)
- Fixed issue loosing configuration information when using a joint move to a Cartesian target
- Improved API
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-17)
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-16)
- Removed flickering when using the API
- Improved API performance when creating long programs
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-15)
- Improved APT drill cycle import
- Fixed Plug-In issues
- Improved frame calibration statistics report
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-12)
- Improved Motoman HSE driver to support external axes
- Fixed bug in Motoman driver
- Added driver for Doosan Robotics
- Solved Doosan Robotics kinematics issues
- Added option to overlap the path in the curve follow project/machining
- Fixed strange issue not showing the curve follow project when selecting a curve
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-10)
- Fixed UR controller kinematics
- Updated Python version to Python 3.7.3
- Changed default folder to save programs to Documents folder
- Added option to scale with respect to a coordinate system
- Improved plugin interface
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-05)
- Fixed plane to plane distance measurement
- Improved layout sizes
- Added full version information in the About menu
- More responsive robot machining menu for large projects
- Added colored simulation slider bar
- Added option to make simulation slider dockable
- Limited simulation slider bars to 1 by default
- Improved external axes synchronization optimization menu
- The subprogram running is selected when we slide the simulation bar
- Added option to skip path update
- Fixed turntable calibration (calibrated position was provided with respect to the wrong coordinate system)
- Made dropdown menus of the robot panel larger by default
New in RoboDK v3.8.4 (2019-07-02)
- Added support for VR (Virtual Reality), including HTC Vive and Oculus Rift S (Connect menu)
- Improved online library load speed
- The simulation bar selects the instruction being executed when we manually slide it
- Added Dobot driver and improved post processors to support latest Dobot DLL
- Improved Motoman post processors when using MOVC movements and external axes
- Improved UR kinematics import using URP files
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-28) Download v3.8.3
- Fixed bug defining the reference frame given 3 points using accuracy and external axes
- Improved RoboDK API documentation
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-26)
- Improved selecting the Active reference when using external axes
- Fixed issue with joint targets not updating Cartesian data properly when using external axes
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-24)
- Added script to load real UR kinematics (Tools-Script-UR_LoadControllerKinematics)
- Improved Universal Robots URP post processor
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-21)
- Improved post processors for Aubo robots
- Fixed crash when importing certain Fanuc LS files
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-20)
- Improved performance on IDLE mode
- Merging items through the API deletes source objects
- Fixed InstructionListJoints
- Improved documentation layout for small screens
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-18)
- Improved measure tool to check distance (including moving point, plane, cylinder and cone geometries)
- Added license timeout message if internet connection is not available or blocked
- Improved API/rounding
- Improved speed of the Python API
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-12)
- Improved URscript import
- Improved render quality when performance settings are active (perspective and ortographic)
- Improved Fanuc post processor to have automatic FTP dripfeeder
- Added option to remove small objects (Tools-Options-Display)
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-10)
- Improved online documentation
- Improved HCR post processor
- Improved Aubo post processor
- Robot calibration measurements are displayed on left click
- Fixed API bug when robot item is invalid
- Improved automatic codec detection
- SetDO supports decimal values (Analog workaround)
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-07)
- Improved import of 5-axis Gcode
- Fixed object position coordinates when objects are taken by tools
- Call program ID accepts decimal values
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-06)
- Added option to run scripts without having to load them in the station (Tools-Run Script)
- Motoman robots automatically export pulses/degree information for mechanisms
- Added option to display points on curves (Tools-Options-Display)
- Added "Move home" option on robot right click
- Added option to specify the decimal places for positions and orientation
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-04)
- Improved Motoman post processors with better support for external axes
- Added option to not show ghost items when they are hidden and selected
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-06-03)
- Added option to copy/paste program instructions
- Robot machining TAP files are recognised as APT
- Updated Matlab API (faster)
New in RoboDK v3.8.3 (2019-05-30)
- Improved menu to synchronize mechanisms
- Added option to view interaction of joints 2 and 3 when they are coupled
- Improved support for HCR robots (post processor and robot models)
- Improved Aubo post processors (better TCP definition and CSV path support)
- Added option to split NCI programs automatically, create tools and avoid loading the part
- Improved Python API
New in RoboDK v3.8.2 (2019-05-22) Download v3.8.2
- Properly showing Helix errors/warnings if imported from CAM/NCI files
New in RoboDK v3.8.2 (2019-05-21)
- Improved selection highlight when items are hidden
New in RoboDK v3.8.2 (2019-05-17)
- Online library is much faster and updated
- Hidden references and targets are slightly displayed when selected
- Right click on items displays the item name
New in RoboDK v3.8.2 (2019-05-17)
- Improved robot pilot plugin when using the robot driver
- Added option to reframe on items on right click
- Added option to have iterative kinematics
- Added option to model T-R mechanisms
- Added option to model 6R collaborative robots
- Improved Motoman posts to support external axis
- Default translation with the space mouse is faster
- Improved motion planner
- Added option to paste multiple objects through the API
New in RoboDK v3.8.1 (2019-05-10) Download v3.8.1
- Added support for circular movements to the Fanuc driver
- Added MotomanHSE driver that doesn't require Motocom
New in RoboDK v3.8.1 (2019-05-08)
- Fixed default API render setting for Python projects
- Improved Motoman driver (Eserver)
New in RoboDK v3.8.0 (2019-05-07) Download v3.8.0
- Improved SolidWorks plugin
- Added Motoman driver that does not require Motocom dependency (apimotoman2)
- Fixed filter option being ignored
New in RoboDK v3.8.0 (2019-05-06)
- Improved support for high DPI screens
- Improved texture rendering
New in RoboDK v3.8.0 (2019-05-03)
- Improved tangency calculation for curve follow projects
- Accurately modelled RobotiQ grippers
- Improved Denso post processors
New in RoboDK v3.8.0 (2019-05-03)
- Improved reordering items in the tree
- Added option to change ijk orientation and arc approach/retract
- Improved texture rendering
New in RoboDK v3.8.0 (2019-04-30)
- Added option to have circular arc approach/retract for robot machining projects
- Robot machining menu is now a dockable widget
- Added option to have XYZ offset for robot machining projects
- Added keyboard feedback in the event channel
- Improved grid display
New in RoboDK v3.6.3 (2019-04-18) Download v3.6.3
- Added option to specify how deep the inline function takes place for program generation
- Added support for Kawasaki AS welding
- Fixed issuew with Wireless 3D Connexion SpaceMouse
New in RoboDK v3.6.3 (2019-04-15)
- Improved Fanuc robot driver (call programs by name and popup messages is allowed, speed set to 5% by default)
- Added Fanuc driver based on Fanuc PCDK (limited functionality)
- Added option to easily select drivers
- Added support for 3D printing with incremental extruder command
- RoboDK now uses the latest version of Python by default on Windows (Python v3.7.3), located here: C:/RoboDK/Python37
New in RoboDK v3.6.2 (2019-04-05) Download v3.6.2
- Improved measure tool
- Added option to customize gripper mechanisms
- Improved teaching targets for robots with external axes
- Fixed building external axes: auto select doesn't deselect objects
- Added conveyor tracking option for Universal Robots
New in RoboDK v3.6.2 (2019-04-02)
- Added Czech language
- Added compatibility for Dobot M1 scara robot
New in RoboDK v3.6.2 (2019-04-01)
- Improved RoboDK's plug-in interface
- Improved multiple external axis optimization
- Inlined subprograms are ignored if both programs are not linked to the same robot in the project
New in RoboDK v3.6.2 (2019-03-19)
- Fixed DPI unaware issues using the Windows registry
New in RoboDK v3.6.2 (2019-03-19)
- Added option to use MCS command in APT programs
New in RoboDK v3.6.2 (2019-03-18)
- Smooth robot movement in the simulation when a rounding parameter is used
- Added option to split joint and linear movements
- Improved APT circle import
- Improved APT tools import
- Improved robot machining autoselection
- Added option to automatically split an APT file (one project per tool)
- The rotation sphere point gets smaller as we zoom in
- Fixed filtering with external axes
New in RoboDK v3.6.1 (2019-03-14) Download v3.6.1
- Improved Machining and 3D printing M code options
- Fixed bug reordering items outside the station
New in RoboDK v3.6.1 (2019-03-13)
- Added singularity tolerance to avoid front/back singularity
- Fixed UR bug due to small tolerance/inaccurate pose input
New in RoboDK v3.6.1 (2019-03-12)
- Added option to optimize external axes
- Added tolerance to avoid elbow singularity
- Improved saturation of coupled axes (such as Comau robots)
- Added ghost robot feedback when changing target coordinates of a movement instruction
- Improved support for Motoman external axes
- Added/improved automated collision avoidance (PRM)
- Added KUKA KRC2 Arc v2 post processor
New in RoboDK v3.6.0 (2019-03-05) Download v3.6.0
- Improved Nachi post processor (fixed circular motion problem)
New in RoboDK v3.6.0 (2019-03-04)
- Improved external axes modeling
- Removed redundant speed settings for robot machining projects
- Arranged Tools-Options menu
- Improved post processor selection when the post is not available
New in RoboDK v3.6.0 (2019-03-01)
- Improved setting instructions through the API
New in RoboDK v3.6.0 (2019-02-28)
- Improved Staubli posts
- Improved Motoman posts
New in RoboDK v3.6.0 (2019-02-25)
- Fixed C# sample scaling issues (added app.manifest)
- Improved PKM kinematics
- Improved Motoman post splitting
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-21) Download v3.5.5
- Added option to bulk rename program call instructions
- Improved PKM kinematics
- Improved plugin interface
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-20)
- Default Universal Robots URP post processor changed to MoveL by default (instead of MoveP)
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-19)
- Improved Staubli post processors
- Added support to control Universal Robot tool IOs
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-18)
- Added option to display a grid (right click the station)
- Station reference can be selected
- Added option to generate circular movements as small linear movements
- Improved Staubli post processors
- Added Staubli robot driver (apistaubli)
- Improved NCI import
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-15)
- Improved Motoman automatic splitting
- Added responsive feedback when changing the joints of a target
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-14)
- Fixed checkbox issue to include subprograms
- Improved spindle and feedrate setup for NCI files
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-13)
- Automatic focus towards the selected/active post processor (when we change the post processor)
- Added option to change the robot post processor through the API
- Added option to change tolerances through the API
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-12)
- Changed default spacemouse default speeds (faster)
- Improved numerical stability of UR inverse kinematics
- Improved ABB robot drivers (option to use socket or serial communication)
- Improved C++ API (classes and documentation)
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-11)
- Updated Daihen OTC robot kinematics
- Added automatic tool selection for NCI machining files
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-08)
- Improved Exechon PKM kinematics
- Added option to change reference frame colors through the API
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-07)
- The camera position is saved as a station-specific setting
- Robolink supports one argument as a string
- Fixed issues arised when using /SKIPINI argument
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-06)
- Added frame rate (FPS) when render time is checked (Tools-Options-Display)
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-05)
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-02-04)
- Added option to display workspace for all types of robots and mechanisms
- Improved PKM integration and changing parameters
- Added option to retrieve all collided pairs of objects
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-01-30)
- Improved 1 axis turntable calibration
- Added 2 axis turntable calibration
- Fixed issue with automatic license setup
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-01-25)
- Added ABB driver based on the Serial port/RS232
- If a post processor is missing, a popup requests the user to select an existing post
- Improved filtering and program splitting (linear and circular movements)
- Improved PKM Robot integration
- Robots and mechanisms can be modified after closing and opening your station
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-01-24)
- Added option to never generate subprograms (Tools-Options-Program)
- Added option to generate subprograms only if the robot is the same
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-01-23)
- Improved target selection for movement instructions
- Improved circular movement splitting given arc size in deg (Tools-Options-Program) and automatic circle splitting for accurate programs
- Changed default value to avoid small circular movements (0.1 mm)
- Added tolerance to avoid 180 deg rotations between consecutive points (Tools-Options-Motion)
- Supported NC CYCLE function calls
- Improved PKM Robot integration
- Improved AUBO post processors
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-01-21)
- Improved HTML export speed
- Improved real time web view
- Improved object view
- Improved speed of the API in safe mode
- Command line arguments can be passed with a dash (-)
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-01-18)
- Full robot library page has been added with the default install
- The robot library loads faster
- Improved plugin interface
- Added gravity simulation example
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-01-14)
- Fixed KUKA CamRob post processor issue (A and C were swaped)
- Improved AUBO post processors
- Objects without geometry/curves/points always display text
- Improved changing the interactive mode through the API
- Added summary of commands when an invalid command is passed through the API
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-01-10)
- Fixed crash issue when reordering items outside the tree
- Improved import of curves in STEP and IGES files
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2019-01-01)
- Improved Installers for Mac and Linux
- Added speed slider in the toolbar
New in RoboDK v3.5.5 (2018-12-28)
- Improved ABB Posts (unified all posts as one customizable post)
- Shortcuts are displayed when right clicking items
- Improved running program instruction icons
- Selecting enter or right arrow on an instruction executes the instruction
- Drag and dropping files to the tree will load them under the item under the cursor
- Added option to display robot machining normals
- Improved reordering items within the tree
- Improved reordering instructions in bulk
- SetTool and SetRPM are used as default events to change the tool and spindle speed for robot machining projects
- G2 and G3 arc center offsets are properly imported when I,K or K are ignored (0 is assumed)
- Improved Yaskawa/Motoman post processors to properly support arc movements given pulse data
- Improved Fanuc post processors to have a FINE movement before a program call
New in RoboDK v3.5.4 (2018-12-07) Download v3.5.4
- Improved Mecademic driver and post processor
- Improved Motoman post to support circular movements using pulse data
- Impvored kinematics for Delta D2 robots
New in RoboDK v3.5.4 (2018-12-06)
- Improved ABB and KUKA KRC2 posts
- Improved FTP upload
- Improved program generation using the "Save As" option
New in RoboDK v3.5.4 (2018-12-04)
- Improved path accuracy tests
- Improved FTP transfer with a success/failed message showing for 2 seconds by default
- Added support for external axes in the default Motoman post
- Added options to modify targets in bulk and generate programs in bulk
New in RoboDK v3.5.4 (2018-12-03)
- Improved KRC2 CamRob post
- Fixed issue with forward kinematics calculation through the plugin interface
New in RoboDK v3.5.4 (2018-11-26)
- Improved automatic teach for machining project when the robot holds the part
- Added option to parametrize tool and reference names for robot machining projects
New in RoboDK v3.5.4 (2018-11-23)
- Added option to simplify objects: reduces file size and increases render speed (Tools-Options-Display-Simplify Object...)
- Added time-based option
New in RoboDK v3.5.4 (2018-11-22)
- Improved robot holds object machining projects (no need to manually set to apply transformation anymore)
- Automatic selection of the robot holds object setting
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-11-21) Download v3.5.3
- Improved KEBA Kairo post processor
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-11-19)
- RoboDK plugin interface ready
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-11-15)
- Improved Staubli post processors
- Added option to not show popups on program generation
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-11-13)
- Solved Motoman 7 DOF Kinematics issue
- Improved rounding results from InstructionListJoints
- Improved partner licenses
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-11-09)
- Improved Motoman Driver
- Improved auto naming of curve follow projects
- Improved instructionlistjoints
- Improved Fanuc post processors for welding
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-11-06)
- Fixed issue with Aubo robots
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-11-05)
- Fixed robot panel layout issue
- Improved RoboDK plugins
- Added option to embed external windows as docked windows
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-10-31)
- Improved automatic calculation for the option "Auto select next curve"
- Improved Rhino plugin to support meshed surfaces
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-10-30)
- Improved Fanuc post processor for arc welding
- Added option to invert curves of tools
- Unlocked Add Instruction option to add instructions
- Added option to have plugins
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-10-27)
- Improved macro ArcOn to not project particles
- Fully transparent objects/colors are not displayed
- Updating robot machining projects does not change the robot kinematics
- Added option to check paths using accurate/active kinematics (Tools-Options-Accuracy)
- Bulk program generation stops if a problem arises when generating a program
- It is now possible to delete faces of a specific color using the change color tool
- Improved tool follows path method
- Added Codian robots
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-10-24)
- Improved visibility/invisibility of the station item (API and Icons)
- Improved kinematics of Aubo robots
- Improved API error messages for API calls
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-10-23)
- Improved changing robot visibility through the API
- Fixed crash when grouping objects when using the Change Color Tool
- Improved Motoman post processor to properly set the joint speed as a percentage
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-10-22)
- Added gripper mechanism
- Added color to tools and mechanisms to allow idendifying what's visible vs what's invisible
- Machining project icons are shown in gray when the path is hidden
- Improved smart feedback for robot machining projects through icons
- Improved robot panel for gripper
- Added option to add tools to the robot as STL files using AddFile(file_name, robot)
- Improved Python API (poses)
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-10-18)
- Added command line option to change the language
- Added example to move the robot and measure with a tracker automatically
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-10-17)
- Updated Motoman post processor
- Improved event loop
- Improved API auto render option
New in RoboDK v3.5.3 (2018-10-16)
- Improved ABB post processors including automatic Dripfeed for S4C
- Added option to output subprograms as inline code
- Added option to avoid importing curves from STEP and IGES when using plugins
New in RoboDK v3.5.2 (2018-10-15) Download v3.5.2
- Improved curve selection options
- Improved importing NC files
- Improved Rhino plugin (the normal for a curve is calculated according to multiple surfaces)
New in RoboDK v3.5.2 (2018-10-10)
- Improved events loop
- Improved InstructionListJoints
- Fixed quaternion issue not displaying properly on UR robots for 180 rotations
- Fixed online library not opening after it was closed as a floating window
New in RoboDK v3.5.2 (2018-10-08)
- Added customized M code calls
- Added option to select an instruction through the API to add more instructions
- Improved drill cycles when importing APT files
- Fixed crash when using online library
- Improved speed when loading the online library
New in RoboDK v3.5.2 (2018-10-04)
- Fixed dependency issue that caused a crash when opening the online library
New in RoboDK v3.5.2 (2018-10-03)
- Improved startup speed
- Updated to Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
- Added option to add multiple events
- Added option to set events as code, thread run, message display or comment
New in RoboDK v3.5.1 (2018-10-01) Download v3.5.1
- Added option for bulk calculations of Fordard/Inverse kinematics through the API
- Adding programs doesn't stop moving robots
- Improved Cinema mode
- Improved logging/debugging options
- Improved Mecademic post processor
- Improved Motoman post processor
- Improved Mitsubishi post processor
New in RoboDK v3.5.1 (2018-09-13)
- Fixed visibility crash for mechanisms with no geometry
- Added option to provide a bulk update
- Improved C++ API
- Fixed retract event call when using curves that are not joined
New in RoboDK v3.5.1 (2018-09-11)
- Added option to have RoboDK server licenses (set up in a local network)
- Fixed Flip issue for joints sequence
- Improved quality and performance of 3D HTML generation
New in RoboDK v3.5.1 (2018-09-05)
- Improved Network license check (much faster)
- Improved documentation
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-09-05) Download v3.5.0
- Improved Denso driver
- Updated URP post processor to generate an absolute joint movement
- Improved collision checking through the API
- Improved path planning
- Fixed importing STEP files with non English characters
- Added trace styles
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-28)
- Improved changing circular movements to linear movements
- Improved kinematics of 5 axis machines
- Improved InstructionListJoints API command
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-24)
- Added option to specify distance to attach objects to tools for event instructions
- Fixed crash on closing RoboDK with a side window
- Improved program generation using Python posts and the API
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-23)
- Fixed UR driver issue after v3.5 update
- Improved appearance of the tree when displayed as a side/opaque window. It is now a dockable window.
- Option to add folders as divider items (right click the station and select Add Folder)
- Added C++ API option to set the color
- Added option to export all curves of an object
- Improved InstructionListJoints command
- Improved UR post processor
- Added tooltip comments on some tree items
- Fixed adding instructions in a non locked program using a program left click
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-21)
- Added HCR robot post processor
- Improved appearance of the tree when it is displayed opaque (Tools-Options-Display tree preference)
- Improved zoom customization through the API
- Improved InstructionListJoints API command
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-20)
- Improved collision checking
- Added option to group triangles
- Adding instruction is blocked for running programs
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-17)
- Improved UR driver to stop the robot anytime
- Improved UR URP post processor
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-16)
- Improved setting global settings through the API
- Improved filtering non finite values provided through the API
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-13)
- Improved transparency to see transparent objects behind each other
- Added commands to set default settings
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-10)
- Added option to feed flange coordinates to the driver instead of tool coordinates
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-09)
- Fixed selection issue
- Improved BnR driver
- Improved special commands for robots and laser trackers
New in RoboDK v3.5.0 (2018-08-08)
- Option to show reachable vs non reachable targets (F5)
- Added option to generate robot programs by right clicking an RDK file (Windows only)
- Improved ghost robot and tool colors when targets are not reachable
- Improved API when running in the background
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-08-07) Download v3.4.7
- Added option to save all PY files at once
- Added option to clear the trace through the API
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-08-06)
- Improved 3D mouse view combined with moving reference frames (Alt)
- Improved layouts
- Added F7 shortcut for visible/invisible
- Improved setting visibility of internal links
- Improved Universal Robots URP post to support uploading files automatically using SFTP
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-08-04)
- Improved support for KUKA configuration flags on importing SRC files
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-08-02)
- Improved TREE_STATE command line options
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-08-01)
- Improved integration with other Python Editors (Tools-Options-Other-Show Program Editor as an Embedded window)
- Improved Python editor to properly integrate VS Code in RoboDK's main window
- Fixed setting named colors through the API for a spray gun
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-31)
- Improved inverse kinematics of 2-axis mechanisms
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-30)
- Newly loaded robots: the base always shows at Z=0 mm (XY plane)
- Added post processor G-code A3200
- Improved support for generic 2 and 3 axis mechanisms
- Tools and reference frames can be non English characters for program generation
- Joint movement is added right before the linear movement for robot machining projects
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-23)
- Added Tripept Exechon Kinematics
- Added Techman Robots
- Improved API instruction to Stop program operations
- Faster API to update collision map
- Fixed Undo/Redo menu problem after cinema mode is set
- Improved C++ API sample application
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-17)
- Added option to have a 3D simulation web server (Tools-Options-Other-Web Server)
- HTML simulation supports pan (mid button)
- Improved InstructionListJoints
- Improved teach targets on surface (the keyboard works without selecting the dial)
- Joint speed properly set for Fanuc drivers
- The trace is properly displayed for synchronized mechanisms
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-13)
- Improved object selection events through the API
- Added SetShapeColor API function
- Inverse kinematics optionally supports tool and reference frames (API)
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-10)
- Collision line does not provoke a refresh (API)
- Check if an object is inside another one does not provoke a refresh (API)
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-07)
- Improved robot calibration macros
- Improved delta kinematics
- Improved Motoman post processor
- Improved UR driver to stop
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-06)
- Added Proxy options in License menu
- Improved circular movement commands
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-03)
- Improved HIWIN post processor
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-07-02)
- Improved UR post processor for large milling files
- Improved integration with Meca robot
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-06-29)
- Improved Mecademic integration
- Improved 3D navigation behavior using Cinema mode
- Improved API
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-06-28)
- Improved importing APT ACL from Autodesk FeatureCAM
- Improved collision checking
- Added driver stop button
- Improved Mecademic robot driver
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-06-26)
- Added option to stop collision checking through the API
- Improved UR scrip import
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-06-25)
- Added support for Exechon PKM Tricept robot kinematics
- Improved Robot Machining Thread Cycles
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-06-22)
- Improved Delta inverse kinematics
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-06-21)
- Fixed Motoman driver and DOF mismatch
- Improved collision detection (faster)
- Improved rendering for large point clouds
- Improved Mecademic driver
New in RoboDK v3.4.7 (2018-06-20)
- Fixed right click on a station issue
- AddShape supports color
- Robot text is not displayed if the robot is hidden
- GetSelected API function remembers left click
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-06-07) Download v3.4.6
- Improved joint list generation to include time stamps
- Added compatibility for API events
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-06-04)
- Improved debugging messages
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-06-01)
- Any text editor is allowed on windows
- Added Comau in the pose dropdown menu
- Improved customized instructions through the API
- Improved ABB post processors
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-05-30)
- Improved support for Epson robots (Scara and 6-axis)
- Setting a target as cartesian target updates joints the target has a robot linked
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-05-28)
- Improved joint limits for Fanuc robots
- Improved robot machining projects with external axes (linear track)
- Improved editing and program generation for Mac and Linux
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-05-25)
- Added option to customize the display of points and lines
- Improved API commands
- Improved stability
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-05-24)
- Added API version control
- Fixed issue with setting the default toolbar
- URP post processor uses activeTCP set to false
- Improved Mecademic post to support single Gripper calls
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-05-22)
- Improved option to add non reachable targets to programs using the API
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-05-18)
- Improved post processors (Mecademic, Fanuc, KUKA)
- Added support for external axes (Staubli)
- Improved generation of root point
New in RoboDK v3.4.6 (2018-05-14)
- Improved reference frame calibration: support for laser tracker measurements to define a setup
- Improved all robot drivers (Windows, Mac and Linux)
- Improved default Python settings (Windows, Mac and Linux)
New in RoboDK v3.4.5 (2018-05-11) Download v3.4.5
- Fixed apirobot driver issue (Windows vs Mac)
- Improved connection to laser trackers
- Improved default Fanuc post processor
New in RoboDK v3.4.5 (2018-05-07)
- Improved URP post processor
- Improved Proxy Settings
New in RoboDK v3.4.5 (2018-05-02)
- Added support for Slic3r v1.3.0
- Added API options to control turntable and linear rail optimization
New in RoboDK v3.4.5 (2018-04-26)
- Improved Kinematics of Scara robots
New in RoboDK v3.4.5 (2018-04-26)
- Fixed crash with RoboDK flags when cinema mode is active
- Improved UR post processor for circular movements
- Curve arrow sizes changes with the +/- key
New in RoboDK v3.4.5 (2018-04-25)
- Improved integration with API trackers
- Improved license check system (dummy proof)
- Save stl, sld, robot and tool files is allowed through the API
New in RoboDK v3.4.5 (2018-04-23)
- Improved turntable support for robot milling projects
- Improved linear track auto compensation for robot milling
- Added command line options
- Improved API stability
- Improved issue when building a robot
New in RoboDK v3.4.5 (2018-04-19)
- Improved robot drivers for circular movements
- Added more options for UR drivers
New in RoboDK v3.4.5 (2018-04-16)
- Improved Motoman JBI program import (programs are imported even if CND files are not provided)
- Added option to customize the interactive motion from the API
New in RoboDK v3.4.4 (2018-04-13) Download v3.4.4
- Improved API communication issues
New in RoboDK v3.4.4 (2018-04-11)
- Improved API to support navigating through stations
New in RoboDK v3.4.4 (2018-04-05)
- Improved Denso driver (support for linear movements)
- Robots and mechanisms can be built using the API
New in RoboDK v3.4.4 (2018-04-04)
- Added option to specify units when importing CAM files (Tools-Options-CAM)
New in RoboDK v3.4.4 (2018-04-03)
- Improved context menu icons (right click)
- Changed default rotation choice for UR to degrees instead of Radians
- Added Degrees and Radians rotation choice for UR
- Added AUBO robots
New in RoboDK v3.4.3 (2018-03-30) Download v3.4.3
- Improved Delta Kinematics
- API function setActiveStation can be run in safe mode
- Improved ABB IRC5 Post processor
New in RoboDK v3.4.3 (2018-03-27)
- Improved URP post processor (speeds properly set)
New in RoboDK v3.4.3 (2018-03-23)
- Get/set active station is possible through the API
- Improved KUKA driver allowing it to run programs
New in RoboDK v3.4.3 (2018-03-22)
- Improved program filtering without the need of constant updating
- Hiding the TCP frame also hides the text
- Added KUKA CNC post processor
New in RoboDK v3.4.3 (2018-03-16)
- Improved Universal Robots URP post processor
New in RoboDK v3.4.3 (2018-03-08)
- Filtering issues fixed when using the split option and warnings are displayed
- Fixed FTP default settings options (Mac and Windows)
- Fixed Text editor options (Mac)
- Improved UR driver
- Fixed keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
New in RoboDK v3.4.2 (2018-03-06) Download v3.4.2
- Fixed Universal Robots URP generation issue
- Added option to have custom commands for trackers
- Fixed issue with the setSpeed and for program items
New in RoboDK v3.4.2 (2018-03-02)
- Added option to tilt curve normals along the path tangent (right click the curve, select tilt curve)
- Fixed popup not showing when generating a program and the Python path is not correct
- Added more command line options
- Tool calibration information is saved with the RDK file
- Improved performance issue with "Check Path and Collisions" feature
New in RoboDK v3.4.2 (2018-02-23)
- Fixed issue with APT circles and ANGLE command
- Added option to invert APT circles (Tools-Options-CAM)
New in RoboDK v3.4.2 (2018-02-22)
- More APT commands supported on NC files
- Improved latest ABB IRC5 driver
- Improved collision checking when using MoveJ_Test and MoveL_Test (binary search)
- Added option to check collisions with hidden objects (Tools-Collision Map)
- Improved /DEBUG option. It is possible to pass a specific file for debugging (/DEBUG=C:/FileDbg.txt)
New in RoboDK v3.4.2 (2018-02-19)
- Improved GSK post processor
- Added more GSK robots
- Improved collision checking tests for programs calling sub programs
New in RoboDK v3.4.1 (2018-02-16) Download v3.4.1
- Added settings to manually specify step in mm and deg for collision checking (Tools-Options-Motion)
- Added option to check collisions specifying the step in mm and deg (API)
- Improved built-in Fanuc post processor
- Improved ABB driver for on-line programming (Pause command was creating problems)
- Added option to display bounding boxes (Tools-Options-Other)
- Added option to retrieve the joint list of a program checking for collisions
New in RoboDK v3.4.1 (2018-02-12)
- RoboDK is now available in Italian
- Angle command is now supported in APT/CL robot milling files
New in RoboDK v3.4.1 (2018-02-09)
- Improved automatic rail compensation for robot machining project
- Fixed shortcuts
New in RoboDK v3.4.1 (2018-02-08)
- Extended support for importing NC files
- Added option to check path with collision checking
- Added option to use AddShape overriding existing object geometry
New in RoboDK v3.4.1 (2018-02-06)
- Changed style of the slider bar (station tree)
- Added import circular movements from Fanuc LS programs
- Improved Fanuc configuration flags to support circular movements
- Added support for embedded hardware
- Fixed crash with USB dongle license when maintenance expired
New in RoboDK v3.4.0 (2018-02-02) Download v3.4.0
- Improved importing NC circle moves
- Ignoring warnings lasts for the duration of the session
- Changed default setting to never alter changed machining programs automatically
- Added automatic axis 5 and axis 6 calibration
New in RoboDK v3.4.0 (2018-01-30)
- Improved coupling limitations for robots having j2 and j3 coupled
New in RoboDK v3.4.0 (2018-01-30)
- Improved post processor for Motoman
- Added support for Panasonic post processors
- Using high display accuracy for embedded devices and generated html simulations
- Android and Mac versions updated
- Improved stability
New in RoboDK v3.3.7 (2018-01-26) Download v3.3.7
- Added extended API functions for milling
- Improved collision map settings
- Improved preprocessed joint information (for accurate turn settings)
New in RoboDK v3.3.6 (2018-01-24) Download v3.3.6
- UR driver shows real time feedback when using the option "Run on Robot"
- Improved post processors
- It is possible to update DHM parameters through the API
- Robot mastering works well for robots where the home position is not 0
New in RoboDK v3.3.6 (2018-01-22)
- Improved program generation
- Improved UR post processor to run large programs (automatically splits and feeds sub programs to the robot)
New in RoboDK v3.3.5 (2018-01-19) Download v3.3.5
- Fixed circular movement issue on simulation within the program
- Improved KUKA driver
- Improved UR post processor to filter blend radius properly
- Improved issue with UR driver and circular movements
- Fixed "Send program to robot" issue (Ctrl+F6)
New in RoboDK v3.3.5 (2018-01-15)
- Updated RoboDK API documentation (Python)
- Improved Yamaha post processor
- Improved Nachi post processor
- Improved importing thread cycles (G-code G81)
- Allowing robot calibration with a tool setup/identification where J6 is not 0 deg
- Improved robot calibration auto target generation
New in RoboDK v3.3.4 (2018-01-08) Download v3.3.4
- Removed line highlight when selecting hidden programs or milling projects
- Added German as default accepted language
- Improved generating accurate joints when generating filtered programs
New in RoboDK v3.3.4 (2018-01-03)
- Added option to open online library externally if https is used
- Fixed issue with warning popup when running a program directly on the robot
- Improved UR post procesor (using movel instead of movep)
New in RoboDK v3.3.4 (2018-01-02)
- Added more 3D stereo view options in Tools-Options-View Stereo View section. Works with any graphic card.
New in RoboDK v3.3.3 (2017-12-31) Download v3.3.3
- RoboDK fully translated to German
- Documentation available in German
- Documentation available in Thai
- Improved Nachi post (linear movements allowed in joint space)
New in RoboDK v3.3.2 (2017-12-21) Download v3.3.2
- Improved options menu (more compact)
- Added tolerance to filter circle movements (outputs linear movements instead), in Tools-Options-Program
- Added error information when calibrating a turntable
- Added support to KUKA driver for external axes
- Improved KUKA post
- Updated Fanuc robot library
- Updated German translation
New in RoboDK v3.3.1 (2017-12-04) Download v3.3.1
- Added Gcode robot import option
- Improved 3D mouse move options
New in RoboDK v3.3.1 (2017-12-01)
- Improved Fanuc LS program import
- robodk.com/doc/ has improved and responsive search
- Updated Mac and Linux versions
- Improved automated license delivery
- It is possible to retrieve user's selection through the API
- It is possible to retrieve the license through the API
New in RoboDK v3.3.1 (2017-11-30)
- Fixed issue with building Mechanism or robot (auto selection)
- Added option to move a robot using a 3D mouse
- Added option to ignore settool commands through 3rd party applications (Tools-Options-Other)
New in RoboDK v3.3.1 (2017-11-27)
- Fixed encoding issues
- Improved ABB IRC5 post processor (faster, automatic splitting)
New in RoboDK v3.3.0 (2017-11-24) Download v3.3.0
- Improved G-code G90.1 for G02 and G03 arc by adding more default settings in Tools-Options-CAM
- Fixed joint axis limits issue for Nachi robots caused by update 3.2.8
- Improved license options and automated license and maintenance delivery
New in RoboDK v3.3.0 (2017-11-22)
- Added option to have one machining project at a time (at most)
- Improved toolpath display on start for machining projects
- Properly avoiding undesired toolpaths calculations on startup
- Fixed Network license option issue
- Improved license Network code checking
New in RoboDK v3.2.9 (2017-11-16) Download v3.2.9
- Improved API
- Improved Denso driver with custom settings
- Improved custom instruction
New in RoboDK v3.2.9 (2017-11-13)
- Fixed Ortographic angle issue
- Improved ordering
- Added different limits for Nominal and Accurate models
New in RoboDK v3.2.9 (2017-11-06)
- Improved robot drivers
- Improved robot post processors
- Improved default parameters for best performance
- Improved Fanuc LS import keeping desired configuration
- Improved NC file import
- Improved kinematics for UR robots and singularity avoidance
New in RoboDK v3.2.8 (2017-10-29) Download v3.2.8
- Added auto save backup option (Tools-Options)
- Added Search movement option
- Added rotation around X and Y to teach targets on surface
- Fixed post naming issue
- Improved preferred orientation auto set for machining projects
New in RoboDK v3.2.8 (2017-10-23)
- Added custom instruction
- Added accurate modeling of j2/j3 for coupled robot joints
- Added option to lock certain objects or RoboDK features
- Fixed crash when AttachClosest() is used on certain items
- Fixed 3D printing issues
- Added Comau driver
- Calibration reset project clears measurements only
- Fixed D3D binary
- Updated Sense_LC library (no dll dependency)
- Updated Comau post processor
- Updated ABB S4C post processor
- Improved NCI post with circles and correct lead/tilt angles
New in RoboDK v3.2.8 (2017-10-10)
- RoboDK OCP Server available (Tools-Options-Other-Activate OPC server on desired port)
New in RoboDK v3.2.7 (2017-10-06) Download v3.2.7
- Improved KUKA post processors
- Added support for future items and instructions without loosing modifications
New in RoboDK v3.2.7 (2017-09-29)
- Added Denso PAC post processor (support for all Denso robots)
- Updated Python API documentation
- Added option "Start from here" for program calls
- Robot programs and machining projects are highlighted when they are selected in the tree
- Programs and machining settings show highlighted paths
- Improved API (included getLink(), showTargets(), ...) and improved API documentation
- Fixed toolpath color issue (displayed in yellow instead of green)
- Improved Comau compatibility
- Teach targets on surface shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+T) is allowed in Cinema mode
- Added compatibility for linear search moves
- Improved adding joint and linear moves at specific locations in a program
- Added reordering option
New in RoboDK v3.2.6 (2017-09-21) Download v3.2.6
- Improved speed settings for Fanuc and ABB drivers
- Improved Fanuc post processors
- Improved ABB and Comau post processors
- Fixed quote issues on generating programs
- Improved circle filtering
- Note: This is the last version that will run on any license
New in RoboDK v3.2.6 (2017-09-05)
- Added search option
- Improved command line options
- Fixed license maintenance issues
- Fixed camera simulation sensor size
New in RoboDK v3.2.6 (2017-09-04)
- Added command line option to set Inch as default unit
- Fixed Mecademic driver issue
- Added option to impose tool and reference frame on subprograms
- Improved Sinumerik post processor details
- Added option to automatically split and filter accurate line movements
- Added option to change robot axis limits through the API
- Added new accuracy features through the API
- Fixed other post processors
New in RoboDK v3.2.6 (2017-08-25)
- Fixed Denso RC8 driver
- Updated Mecademic driver
- Updated Mecademic post processor
- Improved KUKA driver (pause command)
- Improved Fanuc post processor
- Updated Mac and Linux versions
- Added collision checking options through the API
New in RoboDK v3.2.6 (2017-08-24)
- Fixed ABB Post processors
- Added 32 bit resolution for depth camera simulation
- Comau calibration is properly supported
- Added Denso driver
- Improved UR post processors
- Added URP post processor
- Improved feedback on program generation
- Fixed Siemens Sinumerik post processor
New in RoboDK v3.2.5 (2017-08-15) Download v3.2.5
- Updated Comau driver
- Run on robot option does not start the program
- Run on robot option shows connected Icon
- Improved C# API
- Transparency issue fixed for 3D HTML/WebGL simulations
New in RoboDK v3.2.4 (2017-08-10) Download v3.2.4
- Right clicking on multiple programs allows creating a main program automatically
- Single right click allows to rotate the 3D view
- rdklic file format supported to set up licenses automatically
- Added URI scheme to trigger RoboDK from the website
- Imported points or curves have a default normal if no projection is detected
- Improved point picking
- Improved documentation by selecting F1
New in RoboDK v3.2.4 (2017-08-04)
- Added support for input/outputs using APT source milling program
- Updated KUKA post processor
- Updated Staubli S6 post processor
- Improved online documentation
- Online documentation is linked by sections from RoboDK
- Double clicking an instruction call properly runs that procedure
- Targets can be selected and then hidden (right click a movement instruction, then, Hide target object)
- Multiple movement instructions can be selected to select their targets and then hide them
- Editing a Python macro does not request saving a RDK station if it has not been saved yet (by default)
- Editing a Python macro saves the original station (not the station currently open)
- Python 2 and Python 3 API modules have been merged in one module
- Fixed filtering issue
- Fixed CloseRoboDK API bug
- Improved auto naming instructions for Pause and Wait Digital Input
- Add program update option to retrieve cycle time through the API
New in RoboDK v3.2.3 (2017-07-28) Download v3.2.3
- Improved default milling settings
- Installer remembers the last location of the installed path
- Improved context menu for milling projects
- Fixed Siemens Sinumerik post processor issues
- Fixed issues with unlimited range for joint 6
- Program-Add/Edit post processor preselects the post of the first robot found in the RDK station
- Improved multithreaded API stability by using direct socket connections
- Fixed crash issue for start point when using milling projects
New in RoboDK v3.2.2 (2017-07-21) Download v3.2.2
- Improved pose script with a more simplified representation
- Improved group options for milling programs
- Added Staubli S6 post processor
- Camera simulation can simulate depth measurement as a grayscale
New in RoboDK v3.2.2 (2017-07-18)
- Improved UR script program import
- Added option to attach a group of milling projects to a specific reference frame
- Fast ratio simulations show render 4 times/second even if computer power is not fast enough
New in RoboDK v3.2.2 (2017-07-13)
- Improved kinematics if joint 1 limits are outside +-180 deg
- Added API option to extract selected points on objects
- Fixed robot calibration for Siemens robot controllers
- Improved command line options
New in RoboDK v3.2.1 (2017-07-05) Download v3.2.1
- Fixed changing joint limits when axes are synchronized
- Fixed command line issues
New in RoboDK v3.2.0 (2017-06-29) Download v3.2.0
- Added Ballbar test for 50 mm
- 2D camera snapshot renders properly even if best performance is checked
- Controller render throught the API does not black out the main screen
- Improved Mecademic post processor and driver
- Fixed command line issues
- Improved translation (English and French)
- Added 3D printing particle simulation compatibility (particles are not projected)
- Fixed command line options
- Fixed transparency issue with particles
- Improved UR post processor
- Items in the tree are kept collapsed on save, close & loading station
- Fixed G20/G21 issue with Gcode
New in RoboDK v3.2.0 (2017-06-21)
- Fixed bug on curve delete
- CAM projects maintain the success/failed status when they are saved and loaded
- Fixed link to online library from the APP (no redirect)
- Added Mitsubishi driver (experimental)
- Improved Siemens Sinumerik post processor
New in RoboDK v3.2.0 (2017-06-19)
- Improved French translation
- Improved English translation
- RAPID speed can be specified for each CAM project
- Arranged default CAM parameters in the main menu
- CAM project with override existing programs with the same name by default
- Fixed on path start bugs for curve follow projects
- Added on path finish program call event for curve follow projects
- Better version control on the installer binary
- Check for updates in RoboDK now suggests updates for any minor updates
- Fixed issue updating milling programs from the API (all programs would automatically stop)
New in RoboDK v3.1.7 (2017-06-14) Download v3.1.7
- Fixed driver disconnect issue. Now the disconnect is forced on double click.
- Fixed crash when setting up a milling project from the API
- Added toolbar menu settings
- Added operation speed for curve/point follow projects
- Adding targets keeps them selected until a move instruction is added
New in RoboDK v3.1.7 (2017-06-12)
- Fixed crash caused by selecting F3 on smoothing instruction
- Updated Comau post processor
- Updated Dobot post processor
New in RoboDK v3.1.7 (2017-06-09)
- Improved driver MOVL cartesian coordinates
- Improved settcp when using the driver
- Added Mecademic driver
- Updated Comau post processor
- Added option to set locale (comma vs point)
- Improved F3 shortcut for instructions
- Improved 3D printing options (Ubuntu)
- It is now possible to group undo/redo actions
New in RoboDK v3.1.7 (2017-06-05)
- Fixed unicode issue for objects and robots
- Fixed unicode support using the API
- Added proxy settings
- Tree window background is white when shown as a side window
New in RoboDK v3.1.7 (2017-06-02)
- Fixed robot calibration for UR
- Fixed robot calibration bugs for base and tool setup
- Changed robot configuration checks by flags
- Fixed Kawasaki post processor issues
New in RoboDK v3.1.6 (2017-05-25) Download v3.1.6
- Added point pick sensitivity setting
- Fixed point follow bug
New in RoboDK v3.1.6 (2017-05-23)
- Improved robot drivers
- Fixed Cam2D_Snapshot issue on some graphic cards
- Added 3D stereo vision compatibility
- Fixed bug with machining projects when the TCP was changed
- Fixed web library issues
- Added support for Hexapod/Stewart platform
- Fixed Codian update
New in RoboDK v3.1.5 (2017-05-15) Download v3.1.5
- Improved support for Space Mouse, avoiding wheel event
- 3D stereo vision supported (3D monitor and Quad Stereo support required)
- Import Fanuc LS supported
- 2D Camera simulation allows setting up a customized light
New in RoboDK v3.1.5 (2017-05-08)
- Added support for Space Mouse
- Added near/far plane settings
- Fixed delta coupling for inverse kinematics
New in RoboDK v3.1.4 (2017-04-21) Download v3.1.4
- Changed transparency selection threshold to 0.5
- Added Siemens Sinumerik post processor
- Fixed workspace menu option for certain robots
- Fixed merge objects issue
- Fixed synchronization with other robots issue
New in RoboDK v3.1.4 (2017-04-19)
- Improved ballbar test for any mechanism
- Fixed merge objects issue
- Added HIWIN post processor
- Fixed ABB post processor circular issue
New in RoboDK v3.1.4 (2017-04-18)
- Transparency is rendered later
- Transparent objects are not selectable (better for teach targets on surface option)
- Added 5bar 2DOF mechanism like Codian D2
- Improved Linking parameters for 5 axis delta robots
- Fixed pick and place examples
- added RoboDK-Virtual.bat to start RoboDK with problematic graphic drivers
New in RoboDK v3.1.3 (2017-04-07) Download v3.1.3
- Improved debug/default options
- Fixed ProgramStart API issues
- Improved Python macro samples
New in RoboDK v3.1.3 (2017-04-05)
- Improved gun simulation features
New in RoboDK v3.1.3 (2017-04-04)
- Improved TCP calibration allowing to remove points
- Improved joint limit settings
- Improved languages
- Improved teach targets on surface
New in RoboDK v3.1.3 (2017-04-03)
- Allowed to rename items using right click
- Tool hide/show managed automatically for milling projects
- Improved command line options
- Fixed display of estimated toolpath for milling projects
- Better visual feedback for milling projects
- Robot library download progress available
- Improved G-code import to support 3 digit G commands
- Improved self extracting demo station
- Fixed issue with spray simulation
New in RoboDK v3.1.2 (2017-03-22) Download v3.1.2
- Improved zoom and allowed to invert
- Fixed reference frame issue when using turntables
New in RoboDK v3.1.1 (2017-03-14) Download v3.1.1
- Rectangle spray gun simulation allowed
- Robot calibration issues fixed
- Robot calibration shows error preview
- Added better debug options
- Improved KUKA posts
New in RoboDK v3.1.0 (2017-03-09) Download v3.1.0
- Improved feature: Targets on Surface
- UR API distributed for Linux
- Robot connection form show/hide fixed
New in RoboDK v3.0.8 (2017-03-03) Download v3.0.8
- Scintilla text editor is integrated by default with RoboDK install
- Mouse wheel does not zoom if we hold the button down
- Robot panel with external axes shows the options to modify these axes
- KUKA KRC2 and KRC4 DAT post processors updated
- Added command line options
New in RoboDK v3.0.7 (2017-03-01) Download v3.0.7
- Fixed SetDO issue with drivers
- Improved Gcode import support
- Added G28 move to home option
- Added ISO cube plane selection option
- Added pulses option on post processors
New in RoboDK v3.0.7 (2017-02-24)
- Fixed issue generating Python programs
- Improved robot and laser tracker drivers
- Improved SRC/DAT KUKA programs import/export
New in RoboDK v3.0.6 (2017-02-16) Download v3.0.6
- Windows registry is not used to store recent files anymore
- Fixed startup crash issue
New in RoboDK v3.0.5 (2017-02-15) Download v3.0.5
- Fixed vero license issues
- Double click on RDK file opens on existing instance of RoboDK
- Fixed KUKA circular movement from driver
- Added stereocamera measurement through the API
- Improved milling operation speeds
- Added delete right click button for python programs
- Calibration project better sets up the tool measurements (such as Comau)
New in RoboDK v3.0.4 (2017-02-06) Download v3.0.4
- Verosofware licensing option added
- Fixed Kawasaki robot tool flange
New in RoboDK v3.0.4 (2017-02-03)
- Fixed codec issue when generating programs
- Fixed apibnr driver
- Improved command line options
New in RoboDK v3.0.4 (2017-01-25)
- Copy values from xyz txyz window uses full decimals
- Added support for B&R Automation controller driver
- Program generation: Added support for different codecs
- Fixed simulation slider issue
- Improved HTML simulation generation: reduced output size and better support for Internet Explorer browser
New in RoboDK v3.0.3 (2017-01-20) Download v3.0.3
- Post processor encoding issues fixed
- Fixed KUKA post processor to automatically handle turntables
- Fixed STL import crash if Binary STL is not properly defined
- Fixed all KUKA driver issues
- Fixed drag&drop file issue from Network location
- Fixed issue when referencing TCPs with respect to other TCPs
- When loading an existing milling toolpath it asks the user to update the existing milling project
New in RoboDK v3.0.2 (2017-01-16) Download v3.0.2
- Improved robot driver events
- MoveJ allowed for programs
- Rearanged left click menus for robots and tools
- Improved TCP and reference frame calibration
- Added turntable calibration option
- Axis identification now uses more than 3 points
- Robot calibration remarkably improved to support axis calibration (with iterations)
- UR post processor remarkably improved (fixed pose issue)
- KUKA KR2 post processor improved to support multiple programs
- KUKA SRC import now supports DAT files
- Fixed external axes issue for milling (issue with smooth movements)
- Fixed external axes issue with wrist singularity
- Better error message provided when a movement is not feasible
- Fixed external axes issues when working close to robot limits (one mm/degree used as numerical tolerance)
New in RoboDK v3.0.1 (2016-12-30) Download v3.0.1
- RJ option added for Motoman Inform III output (built-in post processor)
- View shortcuts added
- Fixed milling project infinite loop event bug
New in RoboDK v3.0.0 (2016-12-22) Download v3.0.0
- Fixed issue with non ASCII characters in the path when loading a STEP or IGES file
- Point is used as decimal for all countries
- Installer remembers last install and does not override Python installation by default
- Fixed issue with circular moves for ABB
- Fixed comau joint moves
- Fixed issue uploading multiple files through FTP
- Improved Euler angles accuracy issue for specific cases
- Added setSpeedJoints and setAccelerationJoints API calls
- Added tangency auto select for curve follow projects
- Fixed issue when calling subprograms between movements
- Improved command line arguments
- Fit to selection option added
- Accurate pricing for calibration and ballbar testing options
- Fixed blocking run on robot connection not working