Shared Folder between Windows and URSim

You can optionally setup a shared folder between the Windows computer and the emulated controller to easly transfer program files.

Follow these steps to map the RoboDK programs folder with a new folder in the emulated UR robot controller:

1.This section explains how to have a shared folder between Windows and URSim to transfer programs.

2.Open the VM of URSim.

3.Create a folder in Linux Ubunto and name it “RoboDK_Shared” under “/home/ur/”.

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4.Create a shortcut on the desktop by drag-and-dropping the “RoboDK_Shared” folder on the Desktop.

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5.Open RoboDK_Shared.

6.Select ViewFolder View ModeCompact View.

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7.From the top menu in the VirtualBox window, select DevicesShared FoldersShared Folders Settings.

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8.Add a new Shared folders by using the button shown in the following image.

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9.Select path for shared folder in Windows (you can use any folder on your computer).

10.  Check “Auto-mount” and “Make Permanent”.

11.  Mount point: /home/ur/RoboDK_Shared

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12.  From the top VirtualBox menu, select DevicesInsert Guest Additions CD Image.

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13.  Select “Open in File Manager” and press “OK”.

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14.  Open folder to: /media/ur/VBox_Gas_6.1.38 (VBox version may vary).

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15.  Double-click the “autorun.sh” file and select “Execute” (the password is “easybot”). The script may take a little while to run.

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16.  Reboot the Virtual Machine.

17.  Open the terminal: Select the Start buttonSystem ToolsUXTerm.

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18.  Type in the terminal: sudo adduser $USER vboxsf and press “Enter”.

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19.  Reboot VM.

20.  If you generate new files with RoboDK in your Windows shared folder, you can press “View” → “Reload Folder” or press “F5” in your VM shared folder “RoboDK_Shared”.

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