RobotStudio event

External variable file

Hi,

I want to read in variables to modify program execution from a text file on an external pc.  Has anyone any experience of this?  Do I need webware?  Any comments appreciated.

Nick

Comments

  • PerSvensson
    PerSvensson ✭✭✭
    Hi
    You could use either
    - WebWare SDK
    - Robot Application Builder (IRC5 only)
    - Socket Message

    Depending on type of controller you may need different options in the controller.
    When using WebWare SDK and RAB you need a developer license and for Socket you only need an option to the RobotWare but often it's esier to use WebWare SDK or RAB because they don't need a lot of RAPID coding.
    Per Svensson
    Robotics and Vision Specialist
    Consat Engineering
  • Klaus
    Klaus ✭✭

    Hey nickel
    If you have the option "file and seriel channel" you can use the "open"

    function to open a txt file and read data to your variables.

    I have made a drawprogram in vb that makes a text file and the robot opens and read data. Works very well. See here 2007-05-21_171824_Draw_ABB_program.zip

    Best Regards

    Klaus Soenderhegn
    www.cadalysator.dk
  • Thanks Gents,

    Food for thought!

    Many thanks

    Nick