Curves can be imported in RoboDK from a CSV file or a text file by selecting Utilities➔Import Curve. A new item will appear in the station showing the curve as an object.

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Tip: Drag and drop a CSV file (.csv format) to the main window of RoboDK to automatically import the file as a curve.

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The file can be a text file with the 3D coordinates of each point of the curve. Optionally, the orientation of the Z axis of the tool can be provided as an i,j,k vector. All coordinates must be relative to the coordinate system of the part.

Note: Object edges can be automatically extracted when a STEP or an IGES file is loaded in RoboDK (more information available in the STEP/IGES import section).

Optionally, existing curves of an object can be exported as a CSV file (right click a curve, then, select Export curve), modified and reimported back in RoboDK.

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More information and examples on how to customize import of CSV or TXT files as curves or points is available in the examples section of the RoboDK API.

Import a CSV file