The Python tab allows you to setup the path of the Python interpreter and the Python editor used by RoboDK. Most post processors require Python to allow you to generate brand-specific robot programs. Also, some examples that use the RoboDK API require Python to be installed.

Note: RoboDK installs Python 3.7 by default. However, you can use any version of Python with the RoboDK API and post processors.

Note: RoboDK installs VSCodium by default on Windows. VSCodium is a free text editor based on VSCode.

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Click on Select… right beside the Python folder path to automatically display available Python interpreters. Python is required to use most robot post processors and the RoboDK API.

You can check the option Auto save station when Python script is saved to save the RDK project every time a script is saved.

We recommend you use the default settings on Windows (Python embedded and VSCodium) as shown in the image above. Alternatively, you can also use VSCode, Notepad++ or any other text editor of your choice to view or modify programs and robot Post Processors.