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Robot Library

Browse and insert Cobot, Delta and Palletizer robot models into a cell.

Edition: Expert+

What it does

The Automation Robot Library window lists the robot models on your computer. You can insert one into the cell right away (a model loads only when you click Insert).

Where to find it

Library › Robot › Robot Library / Cobot Library / Delta Library

Automation Robot Library window
Automation Robot Library window

Part Meaning
Type Filter: All / Robot / Cobot / Delta / Palletizer
Model, Type, Format, Size, Folder List columns
Insert Model Inserts the selected model

The program searches these folders:

  • The folder in the MECHCAD_ROBOT_LIBRARY environment variable
  • <install folder>\Automation Library\Robots
  • The models that come with the program

Supported file types: STEP/STP, IGES/IGS, BREP, X_T/X_B, METASM, METPRT

Note: If the list is empty (0 model(s)), put robot model files (for example STEP files from the manufacturer) in the folders above.

Note: This command is in MECHCAD Expert and Premium. On Standard, the status bar shows a message suggesting an upgrade. See MECHCAD editions.

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