RoboDK 5.7 and newer versions benefit from redesigned icons, which can be activated with Tools➔Option➔General➔Use modern icons. The table below provides an overview of the main icons and their new design.
Tip: Select Tools➔Option➔General➔Display toolbar text to show icon names in the toolbar, which help can help you transition to the newer icons.
Legacy
Modern
Open Load a new file (RoboDK RDK Station) or a supported file type (robot, tool, STEP, IGES, STL, …)
Open online library Show the online library (robots, tools and sample objects)
Save Station Save the RoboDK station (RDK file)
Undo Undo the last command (Ctrl+Z)
Redo Redo the last command (Ctrl+Y)
Add a reference frame Reference frames allow placing objects with respect to each other
Add a new target Robot targets record robot positions with respect to a reference frame or in joint coordinates
Fit All Update the 3D view to display all items
Isometric View
Display the default 3D isometric view
Move reference Frames Move a reference frame by dragging it on the screen (hold Alt)
Move TCP (robot tool) Move a robot TCP by dragging it on the screen (hold Alt+Shift)
Check collisions Activate or deactivate collision checking. More information available regarding collision checking in the Collisionssection
Fast simulation Accelerate the simulation speed (hold the space bar)
Pause simulation The simulation can be resumed by pressing the space bar
Add Program Add a new robot program for simulation and program generation
Add Python Program Add a new Python macro
Move Joint Instruction Add a new joint movement instruction
Move Linear Instruction Add a new linear movement instruction
Export Simulation Export a program or simulation as a 3D PDF or 3D HTML file. Example.
