# General **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tags.md) --- ## [On the use of "AI" to generate responses](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/on-the-use-of-ai-to-generate-responses/14918)
**Author:** [@Maxim](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Maxim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/on-the-use-of-ai-to-generate-responses/14918 "2026-04-15T08:20:43Z")
Hello everyone, We’ve recently seen a few cases of users using AI generated output as their own responses providing help to other users. If you do that, please state clearly in the post that your response was generated… --- ## [Welcome to ABB Robotics Community! 👋](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/welcome-to-abb-robotics-community/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 11:43am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/welcome-to-abb-robotics-community/5 "2025-11-05T11:43:17Z")
We are so glad you joined us. ABB Robotics Community A global space for developers, integrators, and robot users to share knowledge, solve problems, and explore the future of ABB Robotics. Here are some things you ca… --- ## [About the General category](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 11:43am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2025-11-05T11:43:09Z")
--- ## [How to create worldzones, when robot base is tilted](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-create-worldzones-when-robot-base-is-tilted/15172)
**Author:** [@bran21](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/bran21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-create-worldzones-when-robot-base-is-tilted/15172 "2026-10-07T15:45:22Z")
Hello, My robot base is tilted about 45 degrees from the world, which is causing my world zone squares to end up being tilted 45 degrees as well and making it a bit difficult to design the world zones. Is there anyway to… --- ## [\[New\] Official VSCode Extensions for ABB Robotics Programming Languages](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/new-official-vscode-extensions-for-abb-robotics-programming-languages/14857)
**Author:** [@thewater](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/thewater)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/new-official-vscode-extensions-for-abb-robotics-programming-languages/14857 "2026-10-06T09:17:49Z")
Hi everyone, A set of official VSCode extensions for ABB Robotics programming languages is now live on the Visual Studio Marketplace! 👉 https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/publishers/abb-robotics-ecosystem If you wri… --- ## [ABB Robotics VSCode Extensions — RAPID formatter & Paint support (v0.1.0)](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-robotics-vscode-extensions-rapid-formatter-paint-support-v0-1-0/15169)
**Author:** [@thewater](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/thewater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-robotics-vscode-extensions-rapid-formatter-paint-support-v0-1-0/15169 "2026-10-06T09:16:39Z")
Hi everyone, v0.1.0, our first minor release, is out, and we’ve passed 1,500 installs with a 5.0 ⭐ rating. Thanks for using it and sharing feedback! \*\*What’s new\*\* - \*\*RAPID formatter\*\*: Format Document (Shift+Alt+F) … --- ## [CAP Warning Taking Focus on Pendant](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cap-warning-taking-focus-on-pendant/15157)
**Author:** [@JBult](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JBult)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cap-warning-taking-focus-on-pendant/15157 "2026-09-24T17:29:53Z")
This warning takes focus on the omnicore pendant at the beginning of every weld process. On IRC5, this was a warning, but did not take focus on the pendant screen. Is there a way to make this warning not pop up on the p… --- ## [Speed tolerances](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/speed-tolerances/15131)
**Author:** [@Brando](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Brando)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/speed-tolerances/15131 "2026-09-08T06:50:21Z")
Hello all. Just a general question. Can an abb robot mid program slow down between positions with out faulting to stop? Basically during a process a robot was moving and has allegedly slow down between moves causing i… --- ## [Omnicore Type FlexPendant for IRC5 - Crashing](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/omnicore-type-flexpendant-for-irc5-crashing/14982)
**Author:** [@JBult](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JBult)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/omnicore-type-flexpendant-for-irc5-crashing/14982 "2026-09-03T19:30:54Z")
I have a couple IRC5 systems with the new omnicore type flexpendant. The pendants keep constantly crashing/rebooting. Has anyone else experienced this? --- ## [Bully-Eye problem after crash](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/bully-eye-problem-after-crash/15098)
**Author:** [@matti](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/matti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/bully-eye-problem-after-crash/15098 "2026-08-31T08:20:11Z")
Hallo , we are using bulls-eye to check TCP of both robots we have in a xyz gantry from time to time. It works fine for years. Caused by a power supply failure, one robot lost its calibration and the customer did a fin… --- ## [Red orientation circles](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/red-orientation-circles/15122)
**Author:** [@Patrick\_Fortin](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Patrick_Fortin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/red-orientation-circles/15122 "2026-08-25T14:28:58Z")
Do you know how to cancel the red circles when selecting a path to offset in robotstudio? --- ## [Downgrade from RobotWare 8 to RobotWare 7](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/downgrade-from-robotware-8-to-robotware-7/15121)
**Author:** [@liao\_Chen](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/liao_Chen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/downgrade-from-robotware-8-to-robotware-7/15121 "2026-08-24T02:02:38Z")
The RobotWare 8 system complies with ISO 10218:2025 standards. Adjustments have been made to user habits and external controls. If your current production line still needs to use RobotWare 7 system robots, you can refer … --- ## [Meta Quest?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/meta-quest/15114)
**Author:** [@Rune\_Storm](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Rune_Storm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/meta-quest/15114 "2026-08-20T07:27:37Z")
It sais online “The “Virtual Reality” button still exists as a core feature in RobotStudio 2026, but it is dynamically hidden by design. If you look at standard screenshots of a fresh RobotStudio installation, \*\*the VR b… --- ## [Worbj error](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/worbj-error/15108)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Espana](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Daniel_Espana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/worbj-error/15108 "2026-08-18T22:58:18Z")
Good evening, has it happened to any of you that worbj does not move the same in a coordinate example I have it in the coordinate x= 0 and = 0 When I move 1 meter away in y the robot moves to 20 mm creating like a diagon… --- ## [PROFINET communication issue between Siemens PLC and ABB OmniCore – "Timeout in acyclic PROFINET services"](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/profinet-communication-issue-between-siemens-plc-and-abb-omnicore-timeout-in-acyclic-profinet-services/15086)
**Author:** [@Armand\_G](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Armand_G)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/profinet-communication-issue-between-siemens-plc-and-abb-omnicore-timeout-in-acyclic-profinet-services/15086 "2026-08-18T07:09:13Z")
Hello everyone, I am trying to establish PROFINET communication between a Siemens PLC (S7-1500 CPU 1515SP PC2) and an ABB OmniCore controller (V250XT) . Here is the current situation: The PLC is able to detect the AB… --- ## [Interrupt move](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/interrupt-move/15104)
**Author:** [@Cihat\_Demir](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Cihat_Demir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/interrupt-move/15104 "2026-08-17T18:59:14Z")
Hello, I want to use an interrupt to halt the robot's movement and return to the beginning of the program. Let me explain: while the robot is moving to a specific point, a TRAP signal is received, causing it to stop. Aft… --- ## [Why is Inline Target (\*) creation restricted on OmniCore FlexPendant compared to IRC5?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/why-is-inline-target-creation-restricted-on-omnicore-flexpendant-compared-to-irc5/15105)
**Author:** [@LionMitchell](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/LionMitchell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/why-is-inline-target-creation-restricted-on-omnicore-flexpendant-compared-to-irc5/15105 "2026-08-14T12:23:38Z")
Hi everyone, I have a question regarding target creation behavior on the new OmniCore FlexPendant. On the IRC5 controllers, we were able to create inline/nameless targets represented as \* (e.g., MoveL \*, v1000, z50, to… --- ## [哪里能下载External Axis Wizard6.13](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/external-axis-wizard6-13/15102)
**Author:** [@峰\_李](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/%E5%B3%B0_%E6%9D%8E)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/external-axis-wizard6-13/15102 "2026-08-13T01:10:13Z")
现在的机器人系统是6.13，想添加外部轴，但是找不到External Axis Wizard6.13，不知道从哪里能下载，robotstudio中只有2020版以后的 --- ## [ABB 3HNE00313-1 teach pendant manual](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-3hne00313-1-teach-pendant-manual/15090)
**Author:** [@ibee](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/ibee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-3hne00313-1-teach-pendant-manual/15090 "2026-08-12T21:49:27Z")
Does anyone have a link or pdf of ABB 3HNE00313-1 teach pendant manual --- ## [ABB and DESMA](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-and-desma/15087)
**Author:** [@Bryce\_Wicks](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Bryce_Wicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-and-desma/15087 "2026-08-04T12:48:37Z")
I work with Keen Footwear in KY. We use DESMA machines for direct attach shoes/boots. I have 7 robots, 2 are S4C+, and 5 are IRC5. 4 of the IRC5 have a DESMA overlay software. I’m just curious how many other people are f… --- ## [DSQC1042 error on module, Don't want to affect SafeMove settings](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/dsqc1042-error-on-module-dont-want-to-affect-safemove-settings/15080)
**Author:** [@bran21](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/bran21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/dsqc1042-error-on-module-dont-want-to-affect-safemove-settings/15080 "2026-07-31T13:32:54Z")
Hello, I have an Omnicore controller running SafeMove that is wired to a DSQC1042 safety device (Which is then wired to our safety equipment). We have rewired the safety equipment and now it says “modified ABB I/O devic… --- ## [RobotStudio 2025 创建带XY导轨的SAC系统时，无法取消机器人选型，求教](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2025-xy-sac/15074)
**Author:** [@霜\_李](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/%E9%9C%9C_%E6%9D%8E)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2025-xy-sac/15074 "2026-07-25T15:22:09Z")
各位前辈好，最近在RobotStudio 2025中尝试创建一个带XY轴导轨的独立控制器（Stand Alone Controller，SAC）系统，遇到了一个棘手的问题，特来求助。 --- ## [BullsEye Installation](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/bullseye-installation/15026)
**Author:** [@Vy\_Nguyen](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Vy_Nguyen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 11:24am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/bullseye-installation/15026 "2026-07-24T11:24:15Z")
I am trying to set up and learn how to use ABB BullsEye for TCP calibration on a robot system that was physically installed before I started working in the lab. The robot, BullsEye hardware, and laser welding setup a… --- ## [High Voltage Spark Observed](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/high-voltage-spark-observed/15072)
**Author:** [@Amit\_Kumar](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Amit_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/high-voltage-spark-observed/15072 "2026-07-24T06:32:02Z")
Dear Support Team, During robot flushing/tip cleaning activity, the residual HV at bell have been observed as high as 3~5 KV at point of zero which is high enough to provide 2mJ spark energy to solvents during flushing. … --- ## [Downgrade IRC5 from robotware 6.05 to 5.16 using robotstudio](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/downgrade-irc5-from-robotware-6-05-to-5-16-using-robotstudio/15054)
**Author:** [@Dmenezes](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Dmenezes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/downgrade-irc5-from-robotware-6-05-to-5-16-using-robotstudio/15054 "2026-07-10T13:15:08Z")
Is it possible to downgrade IRC5 from robotware 6.05 to 5.16 using robotstudio? I can’t find the controller and drive key to create offline boot files on robotstudio. --- ## [TuneMaster fails to tune ELM master axis (torque error) - slave motor not following during tuning, but ELM works fine during normal jogging/RAPID motion](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tunemaster-fails-to-tune-elm-master-axis-torque-error-slave-motor-not-following-during-tuning-but-elm-works-fine-during-normal-jogging-rapid-motion/15050)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Gray](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Tyler_Gray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tunemaster-fails-to-tune-elm-master-axis-torque-error-slave-motor-not-following-during-tuning-but-elm-works-fine-during-normal-jogging-rapid-motion/15050 "2026-07-09T20:29:58Z")
All, Some background: Third-party positioner integrated as an external axis system on an ABB robot cell (welding application) Two mechanical units defined in the controller: STN1 (RobMechUnitType\_MultiAxes, 2 axes; 7 … --- ## [Simulation Dynamic IO](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-dynamic-io/15037)
**Author:** [@JBult](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JBult)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-dynamic-io/15037 "2026-07-02T19:10:15Z")
Is it possible to feed changing IO signal values during a simulation? Like simulating a live welder current analog signal. --- ## [Free licence activation](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/free-licence-activation/15020)
**Author:** [@NAGESWARA\_RAO\_PUTTA](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/NAGESWARA_RAO_PUTTA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/free-licence-activation/15020 "2026-06-22T05:30:25Z")
installed 2025.5 robotstudio software on new system , but while requesting for free trail licience activation .it was showing all required licences are installed .but they are installed as by most of the icons are disabl… --- ## [See all Bindnings at once?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/see-all-bindnings-at-once/15013)
**Author:** [@Rune\_Storm](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Rune_Storm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/see-all-bindnings-at-once/15013 "2026-06-12T06:47:28Z")
Is there a way to see all Bindings at once? I’ve got a snake-nest of bindings and I want to see where they all go. If i click, for example the line in the mage, it only shows 1 binding. I was expecting to , for example “… --- ## [Diagnostic Checks After SMB Replacement on Used IRB 6660](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/diagnostic-checks-after-smb-replacement-on-used-irb-6660/15008)
**Author:** [@tinr563](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/tinr563)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 3:42am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/diagnostic-checks-after-smb-replacement-on-used-irb-6660/15008 "2026-06-11T03:42:53Z")
Hi all, We’ve recently acquired a used IRB 6660 with an IRC5 controller. The previous owner advised that the SMB board needed replacement, and we’re about to install the new board. Once the SMB is fitted, we’d like to … [Next page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/general/4.md?page=1)