# UpFeed **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/robotstudio/upfeed/23.md?page=4 [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) **Page:** 5 --- ## [For the forum developers or moderators](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/for-the-forum-developers-or-moderators/10002)
**Author:** [@lemster68](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/lemster68)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2021, 8:18am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/for-the-forum-developers-or-moderators/10002 "2021-02-22T08:18:13Z")
There is no category for feedback on the look, feel and use of the forum, so I felt that this category is the closest match. I noticed this today: Maybe this user was accepting their follow up conversations in this t… --- ## [Station coordinates are oddly displayed](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/station-coordinates-are-oddly-displayed/9988)
**Author:** [@lfbaillargeon](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/lfbaillargeon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 1:40am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/station-coordinates-are-oddly-displayed/9988 "2021-02-16T01:40:54Z")
Hi, I am currently working for a new client that has integrated ABB robots in the past who sent me a Pack’N Go of a cell. I coudn’t help noticing that the targets and frames from the view tree were oddly displayed and I… --- ## [RS 2020.4 CANT TYPE FAST](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2020-4-cant-type-fast/9956)
**Author:** [@daguilar](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/daguilar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2020-4-cant-type-fast/9956 "2021-01-27T14:26:03Z")
Hi, I found a problem with RS2020.4. There is no way to type fast on a big module. All the typing goes with lag, this is so annoying. tested on a clean module, where works good, but type on a module with already 2k line… --- ## [EGM ERROR 50452: External Motion Interface cyclic error](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/egm-error-50452-external-motion-interface-cyclic-error/9908)
**Author:** [@mishoavramov](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/mishoavramov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/egm-error-50452-external-motion-interface-cyclic-error/9908 "2021-01-08T12:59:40Z")
Dear Sirs, We are trying to test EGM path correction function implemented by our Laser Vision camera. Unfortunately we get: EGM 50452: External Motion Interface cyclic error When we send path correction messages of … --- ## [\[Wish\] Cyclic bool: Show underlying condition status when hovering over cyclic bool](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/wish-cyclic-bool-show-underlying-condition-status-when-hovering-over-cyclic-bool/9876)
**Author:** [@DavidR](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DavidR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 6:50am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/wish-cyclic-bool-show-underlying-condition-status-when-hovering-over-cyclic-bool/9876 "2020-12-17T06:50:26Z")
I don’t know if this is feasible but when using cyclic it would be nice to see, or easily get to, the underlying condition (from SetupCyclicBool). Is anyone else using cyclic bools? I’ve started to use them and find the… --- ## [RS 2020.3 Copy Path/Routine](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2020-3-copy-path-routine/9862)
**Author:** [@neily04](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/neily04)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2020, 11:59am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2020-3-copy-path-routine/9862 "2020-12-11T11:59:41Z")
If I copy a path/routine in the station then synchronize it to rapid the robtargets lose their external axis values… --- ## [Online Documentation](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/online-documentation/8641)
**Author:** [@ErikHagman](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/ErikHagman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/online-documentation/8641 "2020-11-20T06:42:59Z")
Hello! Please move back to the old “online documentation”! Before it was much easier to find the right manual, now it is nearly impossible and the search function is really bad! --- ## [\[Forum\] No unread stylesheet](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/forum-no-unread-stylesheet/9507)
**Author:** [@DenisFR](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DenisFR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/forum-no-unread-stylesheet/9507 "2020-11-13T17:50:31Z")
Hello, Is it possible to remake read/unread post with different style? With the new interface we cannot distinguish them. Thanks. --- ## [\[Wish\] Station Logic Export & IOConnection](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/wish-station-logic-export-ioconnection/9275)
**Author:** [@DenisFR](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DenisFR)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/wish-station-logic-export-ioconnection/9275 "2020-11-09T14:32:55Z")
Hello, Is it possible to add “Allow cyclic connection” properties in exported to rsxml file for each IOConnection? And add a column for this in “I/O Connections” list. In same time, if an option could be added to chec… --- ## [Start Background Task](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/start-background-task/9545)
**Author:** [@DavidLanham](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DavidLanham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/start-background-task/9545 "2020-11-09T14:32:32Z")
So I have a background task that is not a motion task that I need to make a change to the program. So in RobotStudio I click on RAPID Tab - Go to Test and Debug section and click on the drop down for Selected Tasks. I d… --- ## [\[Wish\] Add Group attribute on Smart Component properties](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/wish-add-group-attribute-on-smart-component-properties/8973)
**Author:** [@DenisFR](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DenisFR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 2:13pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/wish-add-group-attribute-on-smart-component-properties/8973 "2020-11-09T14:13:21Z")
Hello, Is it possible to add Group attribute on DynamicProperty? So when it is drawn in RS (Properties pane), the group can be fold as Properties and Signals can. This should be backward compatible as this attribute i… --- ## [Error while creating system from backup](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/error-while-creating-system-from-backup/9746)
**Author:** [@Subhodeep](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Subhodeep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 8:49am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/error-while-creating-system-from-backup/9746 "2020-10-14T08:49:33Z")
Hi Sir, I’m having serious problems trying to create system from real controller backup. Robot Studio is not allowing me to create backup as it says it is missing a Patch File i.e. 3HEA-01520-501494.00 Where can I get… --- ## [Synchronize to station MoveGO](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/synchronize-to-station-movego/9745)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/synchronize-to-station-movego/9745 "2020-10-13T14:23:55Z")
When synchronizing from rapid to station, the MoveGO calls are not usable anymore and don’t show a path. It would be great if those could also be used in station for further improvements and testing of a path. --- ## [FlexPendant programming windows font, color and size customizing](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/flexpendant-programming-windows-font-color-and-size-customizing/9738)
**Author:** [@lfbaillargeon](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/lfbaillargeon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/flexpendant-programming-windows-font-color-and-size-customizing/9738 "2020-10-07T16:56:58Z")
Hello, I was wondering, as I find it very big and green-only, if it were possible to customize the FlexPendant’s programming screens’ (Production Window, Program Editor, etc.) fonts, colourizing, etc. For example, I was… --- ## [Bug in Smart Component - Closest Object](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/bug-in-smart-component-closest-object/9732)
**Author:** [@PetrB](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/PetrB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 6:05am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/bug-in-smart-component-closest-object/9732 "2020-10-05T06:05:45Z")
Hello, I encountered bug in Smart Component - Closest Object. When I reposition object, which I want to detect, it’s not being detected by Closest Object anymore. To fix this issue, I have to teach new target and insert… --- ## [Screenmaker and Load/Unload Modules](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/screenmaker-and-load-unload-modules/9689)
**Author:** [@daniel72](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/daniel72)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/screenmaker-and-load-unload-modules/9689 "2020-09-08T16:37:40Z")
if there are references in the Screen Maker to variables that are declared in modules that are reloaded with Load / Unload, an exception error occurs when the screen is called after the modules have been reloaded (the va… --- ## [Save state - Reset state in Simulation Control](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/save-state-reset-state-in-simulation-control/9546)
**Author:** [@Maxim](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Maxim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/save-state-reset-state-in-simulation-control/9546 "2020-08-17T12:50:38Z")
Hello everyone! We would like to know what kind of use cases and/or problems there are with the Save State and Reset State in Simulation Control (Simulation Tab in RobotStudio). Please let us know your experience with … --- ## [Suggestion: virtual System startup-mode](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/suggestion-virtual-system-startup-mode/9626)
**Author:** [@daniel72](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/daniel72)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2020, 8:49am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/suggestion-virtual-system-startup-mode/9626 "2020-07-23T08:49:28Z")
an option where you can set whether the virtual system always starts in automatic or set-up mode (if you open virtual Flexpendant) --- ## [\[RS 2019.5.5\] The name and/or the path is too long](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2019-5-5-the-name-and-or-the-path-is-too-long/9525)
**Author:** [@DenisFR](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DenisFR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2019-5-5-the-name-and-or-the-path-is-too-long/9525 "2020-07-22T14:30:24Z")
Hello, I’ve updated RS to 2019.5.5. Now when I backup my virtual controller, I’ve got this error: 6700-122950\_VC (Station): Backup failed. The name and/or the path is too long. Please select a shorter name and/or path … --- ## [Suggestion: Rename Module including changing module-name inside the module-file](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/suggestion-rename-module-including-changing-module-name-inside-the-module-file/8786)
**Author:** [@daniel72](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/daniel72)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2020, 7:38am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/suggestion-rename-module-including-changing-module-name-inside-the-module-file/8786 "2020-07-22T07:38:52Z")
Rename a RAPID- Module (\*.mod), is not enough, the name must also be replaced in the first line of code inside of the .mod-file. It would be very helpfull if the RENAME instruction will have a corresponding option for .… --- ## [Robot Studio Freezes after Simulation](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-studio-freezes-after-simulation/9598)
**Author:** [@Vid](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Vid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 9:10am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-studio-freezes-after-simulation/9598 "2020-07-03T09:10:03Z")
Hi, I have an issue where Robot Studio freezes after simulation (or two). Top maniu (Home, Modeling and etc) is working also all menu icons like restart controller and etc, however all items on the left side is not sele… --- ## [Line Tracking Issue](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/line-tracking-issue/9556)
**Author:** [@DavidLanham](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DavidLanham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2020, 1:22pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/line-tracking-issue/9556 "2020-06-11T13:22:09Z")
I am moving this over to Upfeed since it is a possible problem for RobotStudio So with my Line tracking simulation when I execute a WaitTime instruction in my RAPID program the robot stops moving with the line tracking.… --- ## [Making certain graphical parts non selectable](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/making-certain-graphical-parts-non-selectable/9547)
**Author:** [@sturner](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/sturner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 11:53am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/making-certain-graphical-parts-non-selectable/9547 "2020-06-03T11:53:09Z")
I have a need to make some graphical parts non selectable in stations. This then avoids the accidental left click graphical selection and maybe protection on important parts in a station. I appreciate that you can chan… --- ## [failed to initialize virtual flexpendant](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/failed-to-initialize-virtual-flexpendant/9541)
**Author:** [@Robotnisse](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Robotnisse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 6:19am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/failed-to-initialize-virtual-flexpendant/9541 "2020-06-03T06:19:43Z")
Hi, I have some problems when i try to open the flex pendant. If i run into errors while programming with arcweldpowerpack the system puts itself in manual mode. so i cant do anything untill i put it over to auto, but t… --- ## [Align function in RobotStudio Freehand](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/align-function-in-robotstudio-freehand/9540)
**Author:** [@sturner](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/sturner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 8:38am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/align-function-in-robotstudio-freehand/9540 "2020-06-02T08:38:57Z")
Would be handy to have the same align functions as Jogging window in RS Freehand settings. I appreciate the workaround is with open FP or create a target and view robot at target or jump to target etc. --- ## [Machining PowerPac: Failed to Activate. Index was out of range. Must be non-negative and less than](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/machining-powerpac-failed-to-activate-index-was-out-of-range-must-be-non-negative-and-less-than/9536)
**Author:** [@Amol](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Amol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 4:16am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/machining-powerpac-failed-to-activate-index-was-out-of-range-must-be-non-negative-and-less-than/9536 "2020-06-01T04:16:11Z")
Dear All, I am using RobotStudio 2019.4 with the Machining PowerPac 2019.5 where we got the following cryptic message and the powerpac refuses to start on these stations. “Machining PowerPac: Failed to Activate. Index … --- ## [RS2019.5: Fail to backup controller unpacked](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs2019-5-fail-to-backup-controller-unpacked/9277)
**Author:** [@DenisFR](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DenisFR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 12:31pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs2019-5-fail-to-backup-controller-unpacked/9277 "2020-05-28T12:31:36Z")
Hello, On station unpacked with more than 1 controller, when I save it, controllers failed to make backups: 11223: Backup error Description Error during the backup of Task. The directory lacks at least one necessary… --- ## [RS2019.5 restore backup or create system from backup](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs2019-5-restore-backup-or-create-system-from-backup/9270)
**Author:** [@daguilar](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/daguilar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 8:28am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs2019-5-restore-backup-or-create-system-from-backup/9270 "2020-05-21T08:28:49Z")
Hi, I’m having serious problems trying to create system from real controller backups, and creating sytem manually and trying to load modules manually too. Is dropping everytime the same error: “Load module: the archive … --- ## [Hose Simulator](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/hose-simulator/9503)
**Author:** [@Massimiliano](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Massimiliano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 8:25am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/hose-simulator/9503 "2020-05-21T08:25:51Z")
good morning I tried using HoseSimulator with robotstudio 2019 but it doesn’t work I have this message. --- ## [Suggestion: TCP trace when saving simulation on a visor](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/suggestion-tcp-trace-when-saving-simulation-on-a-visor/9514)
**Author:** [@daguilar](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/daguilar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 6:56am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/suggestion-tcp-trace-when-saving-simulation-on-a-visor/9514 "2020-05-20T06:56:50Z")
Hi, Would be really interesting to save the TCP Trace when you save a simulation on a visor to share with colleagues or customers. I use to do a lot of simulation for project quotations and demonstrations, and whenever … [Previous page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/robotstudio/upfeed/23.md?page=3) [Next page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/c/robotstudio/upfeed/23.md?page=5)