# What is a application template **URL:** \ **Category:** Application templates\ **Tags:** machine-tending-template, palletizing-template\ **Created:** [April 14, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/what-is-a-application-template/14914 "2026-04-14T12:46:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RaulCastillo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/96bed5/32.png) [@RaulCastillo](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/RaulCastillo)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/what-is-a-application-template/14914/1 "2026-04-14T12:46:00Z")
What this is - A lightweight, ready-to-use starting package for common robot applications (for example: palletizing, machine tending). Each template bundles the operator UI, robot program code, and the configuration and recipe files needed to get a cell running faster. Who this is for - System integrators and machine builders who want a validated foundation to customize for their site and products. - Site operators or maintenance leads who need predictable commissioning steps and clear handover artifacts. What you get - A WebApp: simple operator screens, a Configuration Wizard, and recipe/program management. – Robot programs (RAPID modules) implementing the core process logic. – Example configuration and process templates you can adapt to your site and products. – Configuration and hardware profiles for common grippers and lift-kits. - Tools to export/import snapshots and recipes for rollback and traceability. Key benefits - Reduce setup time: start from a validated baseline instead of building core logic from scratch. - Easier handover: versioned snapshots and exported recipe packages simplify operator training and audits. - Repeatable commissioning: built-in commissioning steps and checks help catch configuration issues early. ---
**Author:** ![Katja\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/8baadc/32.png) [@Katja\_B](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Katja_B)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/what-is-a-application-template/14914/2 "2026-04-14T12:48:06Z")