Random Part Variation?

    Hi all,

    I need to do a vision sort for a simple pick-place HandlingPRO. For the sake of simplicity, let‘s say there are two identical parts, one red cylindrical part one blue. The robot analyzes the part and places it into one of two boxes. Everything works.

    However, it seems that when using Roboguide I must create two separate parts. The pick-place simulation then begins to get complicated, since the vision sort I need gets a little complex.

    Is there any way to create one part with random (or simply an SR[ ] seeded) color variation? If not, how do I go about handling this, especially if I have 4 or 5 variations that need local and shared processes?

    Thanks in advance,

    ~Tony

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    I do not believe you can change the color of a part in Roboguide dynamically (Or, at least I haven't found a way).

    When Dealing with multiple parts, I sometimes set up simulation programs that "Pick" & "Drop" parts From/To fixtures with "No Part". Allowing me to make certain parts 'visible' or 'hidden'. Unfortunately a good looking simulation video can be a bit tedious sometimes.

    Quote from EnergyAddict

    I do not believe you can change the color of a part in Roboguide dynamically (Or, at least I haven't found a way).

    When Dealing with multiple parts, I sometimes set up simulation programs that "Pick" & "Drop" parts From/To fixtures with "No Part". Allowing me to make certain parts 'visible' or 'hidden'. Unfortunately a good looking simulation video can be a bit tedious sometimes.

    I see. So it may be possible to pick the desired part depending on a numerical register, perhaps some sort of IF/SELECT pick simulation?

    This is perfect information, Thanks man.

    Quote from Tony R.

    So it may be possible to pick the desired part depending on a numerical register, perhaps some sort of IF/SELECT pick simulation?

    Yes, This is possible in a few different ways, you can either create a regular TP program that calls different Simulation programs, or you can do it inside of a simulation program. Either way, you will have to call a simulation program at some point in your main program to get the animation to work.

    FYI, The "!" instruction is like a comment but if you add a "?" afterwards you can then type out regular tp logic.


    Also this guy, Timothy Mehring Youtube, has some good videos on Roboguide simulation if you are new to it all.

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