It is possible to transfer a program from the computer directly to the robot. This option usually sends the program to the robot through FTP protocol or other specific protocols, such as using socket messaging or serial connection. First, it is required to enter the robot IP and FTP settings in the robot connection menu:

1.Right click a robot.

2.Select Connect to robot… A window will appear on the left.

3.Enter the robot IP.

4.Select More options to enter the FTP settings and FTP credentials (if required)

Tip: Select Ping to see if the robot can be found in the network.

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Once the network settings have been provided and the robot is properly connected, follow these steps to transfer the program to the robot directly from RoboDK:

1.Right click a program.

2.Select Send program to robot (Ctrl+F6).

A popup window will display the status (success or failed).

Note: Programs can also be transferred through a USB disk or other media. The Robot Tips section (brand-specific section) provides more information for some of the supported robot brands.

Important: The Connect button is only useful when using the robot driver. It is possible to achieve a program transfer without connecting the robot driver. The robot driver allows moving the robot point by point from RoboDK and debug programs in an easy manner (Run on Robot option). The robot driver also allows moving the robot directly through the API.

Tip: Use an FTP Client such as FileZilla to better browse the contents of your robot controller and retrieve the remote FTP path for your programs. Most robot controllers support FTP transfer.

Transfer Program