You must install the RoboDK TwinTool App and have a compatible sensor to perform the automated tool calibration.

Make sure to have the following:

1.One or more robot arms.

2.A compatible dial indicator (also known as LVDT or linear gage).

3.RoboDK software must be installed and an appropriate license for automated robot calibration must be available.

4.You need compatible robot drivers for your robot controller.

5.Install the RoboDK TwinTool App:

a.Download the RoboDK TwinTool App (contact RoboDK for a download link)

b.Double click the file to install the app and open it in RoboDK.

c. Select Tools➔Apps and double click on TwinTool to see the TwinTool toolbar and menu.
If you are unable to see the TwinTool app you should close RoboDK and start RoboDK again with administrator privileges to properly install the app.

Note: RoboDK Apps require the App Loader plugin to be enabled. This plugin should automatically be loaded when double clicking the rdkp file. If it is not the case, you can load the App Loader plugin in Tools➔Load Plugin.

Important: The TwinTool App automatically downloads and installs dependencies, which requires an active Internet connection. However, it is possible to download these dependencies from another computer.

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Note: The TwinTool menu and toolbar may be displayed automatically. You can show or hide the TwinTool App (or other apps) by selecting Tools➔Apps List and double clicking the Enabled tag of the app.

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