Robotstudio beginner

I just purchased Robotstudio and i think it's 2023 version. I have been trying to watch the tutorial on ABB website, but they have different options than I do so it's impossible to follow along.

Please look at the image attached. The big picture is on my computer, the small one is ABB tutorial. One option is when he tells me to use the tech instruction, it is greyed out, plus I don't even have some of the options like freehand like they do.

Also, when i login the software says I need Robotware, but when I try and download a version of robotware i get an unspecified error. I am dreading learning this software, but I have to do it. My boss is giving me 4 hours a day to learn it so I can help techs with the real robots. Thanks in advance.

Quote from saberlars

Except for the changed UI design, most of the functions are implemented in the same way.

For Robotware download, please refer to the "Add-Ins" section.

Please consult the 3HAC032104 (Robotstudio Operation) PDF manual.

https://library.e.abb.com/public/244a8a5…001_revD_en.pdf

I did go to add ins and try to download robot ware but I got an undefined error. Do you know why I don’t have the freehand options like the tutorial ?

Quote from massula

Looking at the images You posted, Your RobotStudio is too old, 2019.x or probably 6.0x series.

If Yes, Add-ins tab will not work anymore, and You need to find the RobotWare You want and install it manually, and depending on the version of RobotWare You are trying to install, it won't work, either.

To see what is Your version, got to File > Help menus.

Mine is 2023, and its complaining about a new version around.

ok, I downloaded the newest version and was able to download robotware. Still my teach target, teach instruction, view robot target is greyed out.

Quote from cat91345

ok, I downloaded the newest version and was able to download robotware. Still my teach target, teach instruction, view robot target is greyed out.

I figured it out, I didn’t create a system. I still don’t have the same options as the tutorial on ABB though.

Quote from massula

What options, exactly?

if you look at the pictures I first posted, you see a cluster of buttons where it says “freehand”. I don’t have those buttons. The tutorial uses them to adjust robot

Quote from saberlars

Why don't you check the license status?

If you have downloaded the latest released version of RobotStudio, you have to activate your license.

To use the Modeling and Simulation features, you need to export the Virtual Controller to Offline mode.

Create a Virtual Controller using the Installation Manager.

Export the Virtual Controller to Offline mode using the Go Offline function under Controller section.

My license says I have 344 days left, so it must be active. It says it at the bottom of the screen

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Quote from nicolahinssen

ABB reorganized / merged some of these features recently. You'd want to use the "Jog Joint" button.

Ok I’ll try in the morning. I have 2 ABB robots at work I’m trying to make an online simulation of and making a training based lab. Is there a tutorial that shows how to do this? I bought the palletizing pack in addition to robotistudio, is there anything else I need? I don’t see an option for a vacuum gripper either. How do I get one of them and set up IO to correspond?