# \#simulation **URL:** https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tag/simulation/146.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) --- ## [Combination not supported](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/combination-not-supported/10448)
**Author:** [@Birey](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Birey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/combination-not-supported/10448 "2026-08-18T12:20:02Z")
For a pick and place simulation I need to use IRBT6004 track and IRB6700 200/2.7. But whenever I try to add a virtual controller from layout for IRBT6004 it says “Combination not supported”. Since this is a job interview… --- ## [Can't Add/Control Gripper in RAPID. PLEASE HELP!!!](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cant-add-control-gripper-in-rapid-please-help/11820)
**Author:** [@srsterling](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/srsterling)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 1:35am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cant-add-control-gripper-in-rapid-please-help/11820 "2025-03-07T01:35:33Z")
Hello, I am a Senior working on my capstone project involving the CRB15000 and RobotStudio. I am a computer science major and this is my first time using RobotStudio. I have been trying to add a gripper to my robot and … --- ## [multimove](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/multimove/11764)
**Author:** [@pugalenthi](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/pugalenthi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/multimove/11764 "2025-01-31T10:13:21Z")
I need an idea for a code to run two functions run at the same time in RAPID. Any ideas? MODULE Module1 CONST robtarget Target\_30:=\[\[1645.421406637,0,1697.500079305\],\[0.500000013,0.000000009,0.866025396,0.000000005\],\[0… --- ## [Simulation Graphic do not move](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-graphic-do-not-move/11129)
**Author:** [@betaGuy](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/betaGuy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 9:52am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-graphic-do-not-move/11129 "2024-03-15T09:52:30Z")
When I run a simulation. In my RAPID file, there is a pointer that moves correctly, but in graphic window robot isn’t moveing. All data are synchronized correctly. --- ## [Free moving tool - RobotStudio 2023.4](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/free-moving-tool-robotstudio-2023-4/11320)
**Author:** [@ErikATM](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/ErikATM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/free-moving-tool-robotstudio-2023-4/11320 "2024-01-08T12:04:44Z")
Hello, I am currently developing a robot cell for a depalletizing solution. I am planning a tool that can move freely using a ball joint. The center of gravity of the object is shifted by an eccentric handle and thus th… --- ## [Quick way to simulate a palletising pattern?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/quick-way-to-simulate-a-palletising-pattern/11184)
**Author:** [@Luke1995](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Luke1995)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/quick-way-to-simulate-a-palletising-pattern/11184 "2023-09-15T13:09:41Z")
Hi, I have been simulating a system where a robot has to palletise 90 parts. To simulate this I decided to create 90 components and keep them in their pattern, then hide them all before making them appear when the robot… --- ## [PoseMover duration issues](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/posemover-duration-issues/10874)
**Author:** [@DMcMillan](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/DMcMillan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 1:14pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/posemover-duration-issues/10874 "2022-10-31T13:14:26Z")
RS 2022.2.1 I’m trying to operate a Device Mechanism in my simulation, using DOs from the VC. I have that working, kinda, but there are some strange behaviors I haven’t been able to iron out. Firstly, if I put anything … --- ## [Object reference error with RobotStudio Holographic and loading simulation files](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/object-reference-error-with-robotstudio-holographic-and-loading-simulation-files/10876)
**Author:** [@JBrinkmeyer](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/JBrinkmeyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 3:14pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/object-reference-error-with-robotstudio-holographic-and-loading-simulation-files/10876 "2022-09-19T15:14:05Z")
Hi, whenever I try to load simulation (.rsstnv) files into RobotStudio Holographic, I receive the message “Object reference not set to an instance of an object”. This occurs with all simulation files I’ve loaded onto the… --- ## [Simulation Update Speed](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-update-speed/10819)
**Author:** [@PFollansbee](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/PFollansbee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 9:07am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-update-speed/10819 "2022-08-25T09:07:09Z")
I am using multiple line sensors in a simulated environment. Unfortunately, the outputs are only updating every 0.5 seconds or so, so all my search functions are hugely overshooting. I wrote an iterative search procedure… --- ## [Motion supervision in simulation](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/motion-supervision-in-simulation/9327)
**Author:** [@s084706](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/s084706)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/motion-supervision-in-simulation/9327 "2022-07-06T23:08:44Z")
Hi all, I was wondering if it is possible to trigger the motion supervision in a simulation. I want to test a motion error handler, but therefore I need to activate the motion supervision in my simulation. I changed th… --- ## [WeldGuide Fault in simulated system.](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weldguide-fault-in-simulated-system/10639)
**Author:** [@CP\_Engskov](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/CP_Engskov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 1:01pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/weldguide-fault-in-simulated-system/10639 "2022-03-15T13:01:22Z")
Does anybody know how to set up WeldGuide in a simulated system? I don’t need the tracking to function, but just ignore the trackdata in arc instruction when I’m simulating. I have created a system with the Arc options l… --- ## [Dynamic Effect Simulation with Different Tool Weight](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/dynamic-effect-simulation-with-different-tool-weight/10582)
**Author:** [@iamnotedible](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/iamnotedible)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/dynamic-effect-simulation-with-different-tool-weight/10582 "2022-02-14T01:59:16Z")
In RobotStudio I can change the weight of the tool, but I’m not seeing any difference with different tool weights (eg. 1kg and 100kg) in terms of trajectory tracking performance (with constant load data in RADID). The p… --- ## [Best way to follow this path?](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/best-way-to-follow-this-path/10526)
**Author:** [@ClearWay](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/ClearWay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2022, 9:11am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/best-way-to-follow-this-path/10526 "2022-02-03T09:11:26Z")
Hi everyone, I’m trying to do this problem where I need to put the tool through the hole, follow the whole path and then retract it (see the pic). I have tried a way already (attached the file) but I get stuck at the qu… --- ## [Can't play simulation](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cant-play-simulation/10524)
**Author:** [@ClearWay](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/ClearWay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/cant-play-simulation/10524 "2022-01-05T16:41:41Z")
Hi everyone, I’m a bit new to RobotStudio and I’m trying to make 3 paths around the triangle, circle and square. Been sitting with this problem for hours and it is driving me mad, everytime I press play I get this error… --- ## [RobotStudio Simulation Recording Frequency](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-simulation-recording-frequency/10445)
**Author:** [@iamnotedible](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/iamnotedible)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-simulation-recording-frequency/10445 "2021-11-08T02:02:48Z")
Hello to all, I’m using RobotStudio simulation and have set up Signal Analyzer for all joint readings. However, when I export the recording to .csv file, I notice the frequency is only around 44Hz (~44 readings per seco… --- ## [Search\_1D part detection in RS Simulation](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/search-1d-part-detection-in-rs-simulation/6908)
**Author:** [@TysonDeNobrega](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/TysonDeNobrega)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 7:32pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/search-1d-part-detection-in-rs-simulation/6908 "2021-11-02T19:32:06Z")
Hello all, Im trying to run a simulation showing the search capabilities of Smartac, Im running the one dimensional wire search template to detect the displacement along the x-axis. The problem that I’m having is that t… --- ## [Robot studio simulation is far off](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-studio-simulation-is-far-off/10324)
**Author:** [@K8ie8](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/K8ie8)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-studio-simulation-is-far-off/10324 "2021-08-26T17:25:47Z")
Good day all. I have created a station from a back up and am trying to run a simulation of one of our current programs but it seems the positions are way off. When I offset the positioner to start the weld at the right … --- ## [Difference between simulation and RAPID execution](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/difference-between-simulation-and-rapid-execution/10244)
**Author:** [@fross](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/fross)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 11:56am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/difference-between-simulation-and-rapid-execution/10244 "2021-06-07T11:56:33Z")
When using a virtual station, what are the exact differences between running the simulation (Simulation tab / Play) and executing RAPID (RAPID tab / Start) apart from the paths and targets that may not be in sync? Smart… --- ## [RobotStudio 2021 Simulation Interface for Allen Bradley plc](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2021-simulation-interface-for-allen-bradley-plc/10093)
**Author:** [@TT2021](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/TT2021)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robotstudio-2021-simulation-interface-for-allen-bradley-plc/10093 "2021-04-06T04:29:02Z")
Hi forum, We have a multi robot project using ABB robots. I am looking for an easy/quick way to integrate an Allen Bradley plc into my Robot Studio 2021 simulation. Even a simple plc simulation interface will do for now… --- ## [IF ELSE & Smart Component](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/if-else-smart-component/9925)
**Author:** [@Armbross](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Armbross)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/if-else-smart-component/9925 "2021-01-21T04:44:04Z")
Hello, I want to use an if else statement in my Rapid for sch project, IF cablecollision=1 THEN SetDO PickCable,1; MoveL outUsbB,v1000,fine,GripperTCP\\WObj:=wobj\_cellArea; PulseDO PowSync; … --- ## [Closest Object problem](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/closest-object-problem/9902)
**Author:** [@Armbross](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Armbross)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 4:27am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/closest-object-problem/9902 "2021-01-08T04:27:57Z")
Hi, I’m trying to use closest Object to do Pick N Place. I have the robot in a robot cage Cell. I’m using closest object in smart component to pick up a Object, but RS picks up the cage instead of the my intended object. … --- ## [Error Handling](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/error-handling/9887)
**Author:** [@Armbross](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Armbross)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/error-handling/9887 "2020-12-28T12:57:21Z")
I tried it out the simulation of Rapid path worked but the output window showed some errors which I don’t know how to fix Hope you can check my file https://gofile.io/d/NgpHxw Have looked through the forum & could not … --- ## [Label](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/label/9883)
**Author:** [@Devarsh](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Devarsh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/label/9883 "2020-12-21T13:45:02Z")
Hey Guys, I want to use label in RAPID Programming. It is used to go to a line in your code when you want. But I don’t know the syntax for label. I searched on google but couldn’t find it. If you know it, can you please… --- ## [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 … --- ## [New Station in Robot Studio 2019.5\_Paint Application Package](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/new-station-in-robot-studio-2019-5-paint-application-package/9411)
**Author:** [@rahulghundare](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/rahulghundare)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2020, 7:21am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/new-station-in-robot-studio-2019-5-paint-application-package/9411 "2020-05-01T07:21:59Z")
Hello, I have the Robot IRB 5500 with complete backup &installed software’s in my system ( Robot Studio 2019.5,Robot-Ware Version 6.08.1040 & PaintPowerPack2019) I want to create the new Station for IRB5500 in Robot st… --- ## [S4P+ Controller in RobotStudio 2019](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/s4p-controller-in-robotstudio-2019/9410)
**Author:** [@rahulghundare](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/rahulghundare)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 8:04am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/s4p-controller-in-robotstudio-2019/9410 "2020-04-07T08:04:11Z")
Hello All, I have the old S4P+ Robot Controller (Model:- IRB5400-12-1113) & wants to do the simulation for the same using Robot Studio 2019.5. Here are the challenges… Can i do the simulation for S4P+ in RS2019.5 wit… --- ## [Simulation world zone don't work](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-world-zone-dont-work/9340)
**Author:** [@edorobot](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/edorobot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 6:45am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/simulation-world-zone-dont-work/9340 "2020-03-02T06:45:41Z")
Hi, i’m trying to use the worldzone. in particular I would like to simulate a function that activates a digital signal when the robot is in the home position. If I understand, through the function I used in the rapid … --- ## ["Move Along Path: Command failed. Check the controller status." Error](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/move-along-path-command-failed-check-the-controller-status-error/8799)
**Author:** [@nquattro1996](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/nquattro1996)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/move-along-path-command-failed-check-the-controller-status-error/8799 "2020-01-08T17:48:38Z")
Hello all, So here is the exact chain of command that i went through and ended up in this predicament that personally doesn’t make any sense. (within a virtual station) created 13 easily achievable points for an IRB24… --- ## [Robot App Virtual Reality](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-app-virtual-reality/9138)
**Author:** [@Wojtek\_L](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Wojtek_L)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 12:43pm UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/robot-app-virtual-reality/9138 "2019-10-10T12:43:20Z")
Hello! I saw that some VR solutions can be published on https://robotapps.robotstudio.com Can anyone tell me what kind of apps or other things can be uploaded there? --- ## [Execution error on new task with conveyor mechanical group](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/execution-error-on-new-task-with-conveyor-mechanical-group/8994)
**Author:** [@Ertryw](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/u/Ertryw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 10:20am UTC](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/t/execution-error-on-new-task-with-conveyor-mechanical-group/8994 "2019-07-24T10:20:49Z")
Hi, when I try to run the conveyor tracing on real yumi controller I get following error But with the same settings in robotstudio, the simulation works correctly without any errors. My controller settings: an… [Next page](https://tech-community.robotics.abb.com/tag/simulation/146.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=simulation)