Toolbar Menu

The RoboDK Toolbar contains graphical icons that allow quick access to frequently used actions in the menu.

RoboDK 5.7 and newer versions benefit from redesigned icons, which can be activated with ToolsOptionGeneralUse modern icons. More information in the :Interface section.

The following commands are available in the toolbar by default.

Legacy

Modern

 

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Open
Load a new file (RoboDK RDK Station) or a supported file type (robot, tool, STEP, IGES, STL, …)

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Open online library
Show the online library (robots, tools and sample objects)

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Save Station
Save the RoboDK station (RDK file)

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Undo
Undo the last command (Ctrl+Z)

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Redo
Redo the last command (Ctrl+Y)

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Add a reference frame
Reference frames allow placing objects with respect to each other

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Add a new target
Robot targets record robot positions with respect to a reference frame or in joint coordinates

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Fit All
Update the 3D view to display all items

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Isometric View

Display the default 3D isometric view

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Move reference Frames
Move a reference frame by dragging it on the screen (hold Alt)

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Move TCP (robot tool)
Move a robot TCP by dragging it on the screen (hold Alt+Shift)

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Check collisions
Activate or deactivate collision checking. More information available regarding collision checking in the Collisions section

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Fast simulation
Accelerate the simulation speed (hold the space bar)

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Pause simulation
The simulation can be resumed by pressing the space bar

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Add Program
Add a new robot program for simulation and program generation

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Add Python Program
Add a new Python macro

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Move Joint Instruction
Add a new joint movement instruction

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Move Linear Instruction
Add a new linear movement instruction

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Export Simulation
Export a program or simulation as a 3D PDF or 3D HTML file. Example.