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**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… --- ## [Issue Regarding Navigate to App Functionality](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/issue-regarding-navigate-to-app-functionality/15166)
**Author:** [@Achintya\_Bhat](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Achintya_Bhat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/issue-regarding-navigate-to-app-functionality/15166 "2026-09-30T04:15:50Z")
I have created an app through AppStudio. I have used a button whose functionality is to jump to an existing app in the Flex Pendant. Like the button is for IO Page, so when pressing the button, user would jump to Pendant… --- ## [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:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/virtual-smartgripper-no-longer-working-in-robot-studio-2026/15165 "2026-09-29T15:27:14Z")
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… --- ## [Current and older versions of RobotWare](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/current-and-older-versions-of-robotware/8337)
**Author:** [@Maxim](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Maxim)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/current-and-older-versions-of-robotware/8337 "2026-09-24T18:18:16Z")
If you are looking for the latest or older versions of RobotWare, they are available via RobotStudio → Add-ins → RobotApps → Filter for RobotWare → Choose the version in the drop-down menu to the right. --- ## [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… --- ## [Pickmaster - Position Filter & External Sensor](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/pickmaster-position-filter-external-sensor/15156)
**Author:** [@TJB](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/TJB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/pickmaster-position-filter-external-sensor/15156 "2026-09-22T14:51:30Z")
We have a cell using Cognex cameras that write target positions to Pickmaster in XML format. I’m trying to understand how Position filter is used in this application. Is the score sent from the camera the sorting value? … --- ## [Regarding file access](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/regarding-file-access/15143)
**Author:** [@liang\_changhong](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/liang_changhong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/regarding-file-access/15143 "2026-09-22T07:26:07Z")
I would like to access the file system.xml located in the parent directory of $Home. What can I do? --- ## [Close app on FlexPendant with JavaScript](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/close-app-on-flexpendant-with-javascript/15155)
**Author:** [@Anders\_Lindh\_Ewing](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Anders_Lindh_Ewing)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:18am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/close-app-on-flexpendant-with-javascript/15155 "2026-09-22T07:18:41Z")
How to write a JavaScript to close my App? --- ## [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… --- ## [Tired of switching between RobotStudio® on your PC and the FlexPendant at the robot?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tired-of-switching-between-robotstudio-on-your-pc-and-the-flexpendant-at-the-robot/15151)
**Author:** [@Katja\_B](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Katja_B)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/tired-of-switching-between-robotstudio-on-your-pc-and-the-flexpendant-at-the-robot/15151 "2026-09-21T06:39:02Z")
Today we launched the E-Device The E-Device enables you to use your Windows PC or tablet for teach pendant functionality with the OmniCore® User Interface app. How it works: •Add the E-Device to your next robot order.… --- ## [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… --- ## [ Adjusting ABB robots with IRC5 FlexPendant — manuals and required software](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/adjusting-abb-robots-with-irc5-flexpendant-manuals-and-required-software/15145)
**Author:** [@smallrobot](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/smallrobot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/adjusting-abb-robots-with-irc5-flexpendant-manuals-and-required-software/15145 "2026-09-18T13:06:47Z")
Hi everyone, We have ABB robot arms with an IRC5 FlexPendant, but we don’t have a manual explaining how to adjust the robots’ positions and movements. Can these adjustments be made directly through the FlexPendant, or … --- ## [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… --- ## [Disable Tasks in WebApp](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/disable-tasks-in-webapp/15142)
**Author:** [@RafaellaBorsoi](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/RafaellaBorsoi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/disable-tasks-in-webapp/15142 "2026-09-17T10:42:21Z")
Hello everyone, For our IRC5 controllers, we used to create custom interfaces using C# and the PC SDK. We have some functions that require moving one robot at a time, for example, sending a specific robot to its referen… --- ## [ABB\_LIB\_Base semantic error in OmniCore RW8.1.1](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-lib-base-semantic-error-in-omnicore-rw8-1-1/15140)
**Author:** [@Karoly\_Varga](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Karoly_Varga)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/abb-lib-base-semantic-error-in-omnicore-rw8-1-1/15140 "2026-09-16T16:15:41Z")
May i ask for support in this semantic error topic. During migration of ABB\_LIB\_Base.sys from RW6.9 to RW8.1.1 got the following error: --- ## [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:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rs-2026-3-and-pickmastertwin-3-1/15133 "2026-09-16T08:56:02Z")
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. … --- ## [AppStudio 1.4](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/appstudio-1-4/15139)
**Author:** [@Katja\_B](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Katja_B)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/appstudio-1-4/15139 "2026-09-15T11:39:16Z")
AppStudio 1.4 is officially released. You can download the released version here: AppStudio | ABB --- ## [Deployment failed, need to cal "initialize"](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/deployment-failed-need-to-cal-initialize/15137)
**Author:** [@Rayruu](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Rayruu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/deployment-failed-need-to-cal-initialize/15137 "2026-09-15T10:14:45Z")
Hello, when I am trying to deploy on local virtual controller. I am getting this window: I have tried multiple projects, restarted. Check if duplicate ports 80 is bussy. But everything seems okei. So I am out of ideas … --- ## [How to create functional exercise commands that meet one's own needs?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-create-functional-exercise-commands-that-meet-ones-own-needs/15134)
**Author:** [@胡林峰\_胡](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/%E8%83%A1%E6%9E%97%E5%B3%B0_%E8%83%A1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/how-to-create-functional-exercise-commands-that-meet-ones-own-needs/15134 "2026-09-11T15:38:30Z")
Hello friends, I have encountered some problems while using ABB. My idea is to create functional motion commands that meet my needs. The motion commands need to include IO interaction signals, speed, tool coordinates, an… --- ## [Sanding application](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/sanding-application/15129)
**Author:** [@alexl123](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/alexl123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/sanding-application/15129 "2026-09-09T13:43:28Z")
Good evening, I’m working on a wood sanding application using a gofa robot, Mirka 350s tool and an FT sensor which has a resolution near 0.1N, where my sanding force is 10-20N. I’m not sure which gofa to choose, 5 or 10… --- ## [Integration robot with Cognex camera](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/integration-robot-with-cognex-camera/15132)
**Author:** [@Beginner\_programmer](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Beginner_programmer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/integration-robot-with-cognex-camera/15132 "2026-09-09T09:16:39Z")
Hi guys, I’ve been assigned a task to integrate an ABB robot with a Cognex 8900 camera on an existing production line. The controller installed on the line is an IRC5. I need to modify the existing robot program and ad… --- ## [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? --- ## [Naming convention for datatypes](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/naming-convention-for-datatypes/15123)
**Author:** [@RayBland](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/RayBland)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/naming-convention-for-datatypes/15123 "2026-09-02T10:21:15Z")
Hi - newbie here so finding my feet with conventions etc. Simple question: is there a still a list of suggested prefixes for datatypes? I’ve entered a realm of RAPID programming which is relatively new to me and the … --- ## [Palletizing PowerPac for Omnicore](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/palletizing-powerpac-for-omnicore/15126)
**Author:** [@Iris\_Laanearu](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Iris_Laanearu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/palletizing-powerpac-for-omnicore/15126 "2026-09-02T06:52:39Z")
Hello, Is it possible to use Palletizing PowerPac with a GoFa 10 robot on an OmniCore C30 controller? Does the FlexPendant have an HMI for the Palletizing PowerPac? --- ## [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… --- ## [RW8.1.1 Add-in: Issues Registering Custom CFG Types](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rw8-1-1-add-in-issues-registering-custom-cfg-types/15128)
**Author:** [@Azizhan\_Akbulut](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Azizhan_Akbulut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/rw8-1-1-add-in-issues-registering-custom-cfg-types/15128 "2026-09-01T08:43:34Z")
Hi everyone, I am developing a custom RobotWare Add-in targeting RobotWare 8.1.1 (OmniCore). My goal is to register custom configuration types/domains (specifically in the PROC domain) using a cfgrules.xml definition du… --- ## [Accessing RAPID variables using RWS](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/accessing-rapid-variables-using-rws/15127)
**Author:** [@Gyula\_Szokoly](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Gyula_Szokoly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/accessing-rapid-variables-using-rws/15127 "2026-09-01T08:36:43Z")
I am just starting with RWS and RAPID programming. The goal is to read (first) and write (later) RAPID variables. In the controller I have …/RAPID/T\_ROB1/Program Modules/Module1: MODULE Module1 PERS num count := 13746; … [Next page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/latest.md?page=1)