# RobotStudio **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/robotstudio/5.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) --- ## [RobotStudio 2026 and the New Licensing System](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2026-and-the-new-licensing-system/14959)
**Author:** [@Maxim](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Maxim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2026-and-the-new-licensing-system/14959 "2026-05-11T09:07:23Z")
Hello everyone, I would like to share some important information regarding the new licensing system in this topic. --- ## [About the RobotStudio category](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/about-the-robotstudio-category/15)
**Author:** [@Boris](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Boris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/about-the-robotstudio-category/15 "2025-11-07T14:45:13Z")
Discussions about simulation, programming and commissioning in RobotStudio as well as the RobotStudio AR Viewer app. --- ## [Update RobotWare to a newer version](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/update-robotware-to-a-newer-version/11695)
**Author:** [@locrococ](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/locrococ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/update-robotware-to-a-newer-version/11695 "2026-10-20T15:20:38Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve written a RAPID program that creates an automated weekly backup on my ABB robot and successfully stores it in the designated backup folder. The program runs smoothly—but only on firmware version 05.14.… --- ## [RobotStudio 2026: License activation fails in VMware](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2026-license-activation-fails-in-vmware/15186)
**Author:** [@JAGonzalez](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JAGonzalez)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2026-license-activation-fails-in-vmware/15186 "2026-10-19T13:35:25Z")
Hello everyone, I am responsible for an educational RobotStudio license pool, and several students are experiencing problems borrowing licenses when running RobotStudio 2026.3.1 inside Windows virtual machines using VMw… --- ## [RobotStudio versión 5.15.xx](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-version-5-15-xx/15183)
**Author:** [@GGG\_AAA](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/GGG_AAA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-version-5-15-xx/15183 "2026-10-18T16:32:56Z")
I need the legacy installer for RobotStudio 5.15.02 to connect online via Windows XP". --- ## [Robotstudio 5.15.00 5.15.01 5.15.02](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-5-15-00-5-15-01-5-15-02/15182)
**Author:** [@GGG\_AAA](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/GGG_AAA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-5-15-00-5-15-01-5-15-02/15182 "2026-10-18T16:07:04Z")
Hola a todos. No se si alguien me puede ayudar, necesitaría descargar RobotStudio versión 5.15.00 5.15.01 5.15.02 para mi portatil antiguo con XP. poder descargarlo en un pendrive para pasarlo al ordenador antiguo. M… --- ## [RS 2026.3 and PickmasterTwin 3.1](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2026-3-and-pickmastertwin-3-1/15133)
**Author:** [@AMB](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/AMB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2026-3-and-pickmastertwin-3-1/15133 "2026-10-15T09:06:10Z")
Hello, I have an issue with the current Robotstudio and current Pickmaster Twin Client installation. Brand new Windows 11 Install. When i create a new solution, it cant connect to VRT while opening the empty solution. … --- ## [Jog TCP bug in RobotStudio v2025?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/jog-tcp-bug-in-robotstudio-v2025/11888)
**Author:** [@jerittwilliams](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/jerittwilliams)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/jog-tcp-bug-in-robotstudio-v2025/11888 "2026-10-08T13:11:49Z")
I appreciate that the Jog TCP has been broken out from the move/rotate. However, it seems like it is now impossible to snap the TCP onto geometry. I tried all possible selections and snap options. Am I missing something,… --- ## [RobotWare 5.15](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotware-5-15/9808)
**Author:** [@EugeneB](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/EugeneB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotware-5-15/9808 "2026-10-06T08:10:26Z")
Hi, Where can I download RobotWare 5.15? Thank you, --- ## [Old RobotWare Version](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/old-robotware-version/4416)
**Author:** [@wbijlsma](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/wbijlsma)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/old-robotware-version/4416 "2026-10-06T07:51:52Z")
Hi I am running RS 5.14.01 Some of our old clients are running robotware 5.10 on their controllers. I was asked to make a change to one of the old programs, so I tried to create a system from a back-up (using the syst… --- ## [Virtual SmartGripper no longer working in Robot Studio 2026](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/virtual-smartgripper-no-longer-working-in-robot-studio-2026/15165)
**Author:** [@leonardodo](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/leonardodo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/virtual-smartgripper-no-longer-working-in-robot-studio-2026/15165 "2026-10-01T13:05:59Z")
I’ve just upgraded to RobotStudio 2026 and I can’t use the smart component “Virtual SmartGripper 2.03.01” anymore. When adding it to a project with an IRB14050 robot I see a warning icon in the Layout tab stating: “code … --- ## [RobotStudio 2025.5 – Trial license unavailable despite never being activated](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2025-5-trial-license-unavailable-despite-never-being-activated/15163)
**Author:** [@Hernán\_Vidal](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Hern%C3%A1n_Vidal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2025-5-trial-license-unavailable-despite-never-being-activated/15163 "2026-09-27T22:25:22Z")
Hello, I installed RobotStudio 2025.5 (version 25.5.11605.0) on my PC. When I first launched the software, I declined the 30-day trial and continued using the Basic license. Now I would like to activate the trial, but… --- ## [Proble with the Virtual Controller](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/proble-with-the-virtual-controller/15150)
**Author:** [@Samuel\_García](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Samuel_Garc%C3%ADa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/proble-with-the-virtual-controller/15150 "2026-09-21T23:02:07Z")
When I start or open a virtual controller, it gets stuck on “Starting” until a window appears indicating there is no response. I have tried reinstalling, running with administrator privileges, verifying file paths, and c… --- ## [Problem with Capsule/Physics Assignment in RobotStudio 8.0](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/problem-with-capsule-physics-assignment-in-robotstudio-8-0/15153)
**Author:** [@Miriam\_Macekovic](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Miriam_Macekovic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/problem-with-capsule-physics-assignment-in-robotstudio-8-0/15153 "2026-09-21T09:53:47Z")
Hello everyone, I have a problem with a RobotStudio simulation and hope that someone has experienced similar behavior before. I am working with the following ABB robots: IRB 6740-310/2.80 IRB 6720-170/3.10 IRB 6730-2… --- ## [Needing Multiple "ENDIF" after "ELSEIF" statements](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/needing-multiple-endif-after-elseif-statements/15147)
**Author:** [@EMInvio](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/EMInvio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/needing-multiple-endif-after-elseif-statements/15147 "2026-09-18T15:51:26Z")
I’m wondering why I get a syntax error some of the time when I use IF statements with multiple ELSE IF conditions unless it has an END IF for each condition, but not every time. In my first example, I made a function th… --- ## [RS 2026.2-3 – Fast Opening Backup folder](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2026-2-3-fast-opening-backup-folder/15141)
**Author:** [@MiSe](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/MiSe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2026-2-3-fast-opening-backup-folder/15141 "2026-09-18T12:49:47Z")
Hi, I have noticed a bug in RobotStudio 2026 when opening a robot backup using the quick backup viewer. I open the backup using: RAPID → Files → Backup → Open Backup The backup is stored in a normal local Windows fol… --- ## [ZeroingExtrusion](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/zeroingextrusion/15130)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Bao](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Ryan_Bao)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/zeroingextrusion/15130 "2026-09-01T22:47:49Z")
Hello, I am trying to use the 3DP power pac with a MDAC1 + CRB15000 robot arm, and when simulating it I run into this issue: 40168: Reference error Description Task T\_ROB1: Reference to unknown procedure ZeroingExtru… --- ## [Tool calibration in RobotStudio](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tool-calibration-in-robotstudio/15124)
**Author:** [@Erol\_Mehmed](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Erol_Mehmed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tool-calibration-in-robotstudio/15124 "2026-08-29T15:07:27Z")
Hello. I am trying to calibrate a tool in RobotStudio in 4 points plus Elongator. I choose drastically different positions and the Elongator is the point 4 with z index moves upwards. I get the error that it is unable t… --- ## [Addin: Puime's Addin \[4.0\]](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/addin-puimes-addin-4-0/12096)
**Author:** [@Sergio\_Puime](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Sergio_Puime)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/addin-puimes-addin-4-0/12096 "2026-08-28T11:54:07Z")
\*\* \*\* Puime’s Addin. Version 4.0 Description: The Puime’s Addin is a RobotStudio add-in that extends RobotStudio with some useful tools. Use the add-in to copy objects position, to create a station floor, ABB b… --- ## [Coating a half-pipe](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/coating-a-half-pipe/15115)
**Author:** [@Sjors\_Haselager](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Sjors_Haselager)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/coating-a-half-pipe/15115 "2026-08-24T18:30:26Z")
novice programmer here! i want to apply a thermal sprayed coating to the inside of of a pipe. only the bend needs to be coated, and only half of it. i was thinking of using two moveC movements, from left to right and b… --- ## [Ask for painting powerpacs ver 6.x](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/ask-for-painting-powerpacs-ver-6-x/15116)
**Author:** [@zin96](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/zin96)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/ask-for-painting-powerpacs-ver-6-x/15116 "2026-08-20T09:08:42Z")
hi experts , can you give me the link for downloading painting powerpacs version 6.x (the older X, the better) or if possible, please send me via email: man113qbqb@gmail.com a thounsand thanks to you --- ## [How to send a robot in motion to A-B PLC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-send-a-robot-in-motion-to-a-b-plc/15113)
**Author:** [@Ibraheem\_Oguntade](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Ibraheem_Oguntade)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 3:40am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-send-a-robot-in-motion-to-a-b-plc/15113 "2026-08-20T03:40:06Z")
How can I set up a robot in motion tag to an allen bradley plc using an ethernet/ip anybus adapter in robot studio --- ## [ArcAdapt with ArcSeamTracking on OmniCore (RW 7.21) - How is ArcAdapt intended to be used?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/arcadapt-with-arcseamtracking-on-omnicore-rw-7-21-how-is-arcadapt-intended-to-be-used/15077)
**Author:** [@GokerAkgun](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/GokerAkgun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/arcadapt-with-arcseamtracking-on-omnicore-rw-7-21-how-is-arcadapt-intended-to-be-used/15077 "2026-08-15T20:20:57Z")
Hello everyone, I am working on an ABB OmniCore controller running RobotWare 7.21 with the following options installed: ArcWare ArcSeamTracking Fronius TPS/i Optical Sensor based SeamTracking (I use Scansonic sensor) … --- ## [哪里能下载External Axis Wizard6.13版本](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/external-axis-wizard6-13/15103)
**Author:** [@峰\_李](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/%E5%B3%B0_%E6%9D%8E)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/external-axis-wizard6-13/15103 "2026-08-13T01:22:35Z")
现在机器人系统是6.13的，想装外部轴，但是没有找到External Axis Wizard6.13版本，robotstudio中只有2020后的版本 --- ## [Weld path troubles with Arcweld Powerpack 2 interpolating external axis](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weld-path-troubles-with-arcweld-powerpack-2-interpolating-external-axis/14933)
**Author:** [@mmiller](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/mmiller)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weld-path-troubles-with-arcweld-powerpack-2-interpolating-external-axis/14933 "2026-08-12T07:44:02Z")
I’m trying to program a path where the torch head stays still and the positioner rotates the part (example path pictures). I’ve tried every combination in the Interpolate External Axis options and nothing seems to wor… --- ## [RS: virtual controller switch to AUTO](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-virtual-controller-switch-to-auto/15040)
**Author:** [@daniel72](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/daniel72)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 1:05am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-virtual-controller-switch-to-auto/15040 "2026-08-06T01:05:23Z")
Why does the virtual controller switch from MANUAL to AUTO as soon as changes are made in the RapidEditor? What is the reason for this? How can it be disabled? We often need to debug programs in single-step mode with the… --- ## ["View Robot at Target" versus "Jump to Move Instruction"](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/view-robot-at-target-versus-jump-to-move-instruction/15014)
**Author:** [@PardeepABB](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/PardeepABB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 1:02am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/view-robot-at-target-versus-jump-to-move-instruction/15014 "2026-08-06T01:02:08Z")
I am looking for clarification on the internal behavior of “View Robot at Target” versus “Jump to Move Instruction” in RobotStudio. what exactly happens in the background when View Robot at Target is enabled? Is it simp… --- ## [Encrypted Modules](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/encrypted-modules/1857)
**Author:** [@Jetman](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Jetman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/encrypted-modules/1857 "2026-08-04T14:10:28Z")
Hello guys, While debugging a program I came accross an Encryted module and I have been told by ABB Canada that ABB Sweeden had a Decryption tool that they use to encrypt modules. But apparently, even ABB Canada doesn’t… --- ## [Want to adjust multiple object frames based on a single workobject user frame](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/want-to-adjust-multiple-object-frames-based-on-a-single-workobject-user-frame/15070)
**Author:** [@Tristan\_Ptacek](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Tristan_Ptacek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 4:59am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/want-to-adjust-multiple-object-frames-based-on-a-single-workobject-user-frame/15070 "2026-07-28T04:59:58Z")
I have a large assembly that has multiple instances of the same part located within the assembly; I want to have each of these parts within the assembly have its own unique object frame. I want to be able to perform a g… --- ## [Station Logic delete I/O Signals from Controllerbox](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/station-logic-delete-i-o-signals-from-controllerbox/8981)
**Author:** [@MrRoboto84](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/MrRoboto84)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/station-logic-delete-i-o-signals-from-controllerbox/8981 "2026-07-24T15:54:35Z")
Hey Everyone, Is it possible to delete the Signals at the Controller Box in the Station Logic? I don’t want to delete the Signal in the I/O System, just in the Station Logic at the controller box (highlited signal in th… [Next page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/robotstudio/5.md?page=1)