# Cannot add Multitasking option to IRB

**URL:** <https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cannot-add-multitasking-option-to-irb/7703>\
**Category:** RobotStudio\
**Created:** [April 28, 2017, 11:58pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cannot-add-multitasking-option-to-irb/7703 "2017-04-28T23:58:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![kazoo](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/tech-community.robotics.abb.com/kazoo/32/598_2.png) [@kazoo](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/kazoo)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2017, 11:58pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cannot-add-multitasking-option-to-irb/7703/1 "2017-04-28T23:58:29Z")

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I’m trying to use Multitasking on IRB. I’ve already tested on Virtual Controller and worked well.  
Then, when I tried to apply it to the actual controller, I had an issue and I need support how to use Multitasking.

When I tried to add New Task from Configuration → Controller → Task, it doesn’t allow me to add another task.  
I guess this is because of the lack of Multitasking option, so I tried to add that option from Installation Manager.  
Unfortunately, it didn’t show anything about Multitasking option, so I couldn’t choose it.  
I also tried to “add setting” file from the working Virtual Controller, however, it said, “Option(s) in settings file requires license or product”.

I’m sure I already have a premium license for the RobotStudio. Do I need to get another license (maybe for Robot Controller?) to use Multitasking option? If not, please let me know how I can use it.

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**Author:** ![Johannes\_Weiman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47c2d/32.png) [@Johannes\_Weiman](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Johannes_Weiman)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 11:51am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cannot-add-multitasking-option-to-irb/7703/2 "2017-05-02T11:51:28Z")

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Yes, you need to acquire a license for the robot controller. Your local ABB representative should be able to help you.

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**Author:** ![kazoo](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/tech-community.robotics.abb.com/kazoo/32/598_2.png) [@kazoo](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/kazoo)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 3:39pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cannot-add-multitasking-option-to-irb/7703/3 "2017-05-02T15:39:37Z")

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Thank you so much. Do you know how much the price is?

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**Author:** ![Johannes\_Weiman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e47c2d/32.png) [@Johannes\_Weiman](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Johannes_Weiman)\
**Post date:** [May 2, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cannot-add-multitasking-option-to-irb/7703/4 "2017-05-02T17:21:27Z")

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Not the faintest idea unfortunately 🙂