Context
Each factory floor layout is unique and for someone unfamiliar with the Palletizing Solution and its small foot print, importing the Palletizing Solution .DWG file1 is often done during the design phase. However, incorporating this step early in the technical qualification phase can provide significant benefits:
- By visualizing the solution in the context of the current factory layout, it helps ensure alignment from the start, reduces misunderstandings, and streamlines decision-making.
- This proactive approach promotes smoother collaboration, making it easier to address potential challenges before they arise.
This feature highlights the value of early validation and emphasizes alignment, collaboration, and efficiency.
1 The .DWG files are available on robotiq.com/support, Palletizing Solution > Universal Robots > 3D Models > Work Zone and Layout
Video demo (1:58)
Layout
- Login to the Configurator and click LAYOUT, then FLOOR.
- Click UPLOAD IMAGE, browse and open your image (ex. PNG, JPG).
- Click DIMENSIONS and set the appropriate scale:
- Identify a segment on the image for which the length between two points are known.
- Click to display the first circle near the starting point of the segment.
- Move the cursor close to the end point of the segment and click again.
- Click and drag each circle to align as close as possible the length of the segment. Hint: Hold the SHIFT button while dragging the point to maintain a straight vertical or horizontal line.
- Once the two points are placed, specify the actual length of the segment and accept the changes.
- Position the image by adjusting the X, Y and/or rotate as needed.
- Accept the changes to close the window.
- To show/hide the image afterwards, toggle the DISPLAY FLOOR PLAN checkbox as needed.