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Add Items

Before the robot can perform any tasks, the operator needs to add work items. A work item essentially represents the execution of a work package within the robot's environment. It's the bridge between the pre-programmed instructions of the work package and the real-world application.

Loading Packages​

The most common way to create work items is by loading existing work packages. These packages can be loaded from three sources: the cloud, a USB drive or packages generated on the robot. This is done by selecting the Load option in the work overview. In the load view, each work package contains several key components:

  • Filename: Identifies the package.
  • Tool Type: Specifies the equipment required for the job.
  • Tag (Optional): Groups work packages into categories like projects.
  • Note (Optional): Provides additional instructions from designers or architects to the operator.

Creating Packages​

In addition to loading packages, operators also have the ability to create new packages directly within the system. The input for creating can be either file input or manual through the user interface. This is done by selecting the Create option in the work overview and selecting the appropriate creator. The available creators are based on the tools on the robot.

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If you use GCode as input for your robot, the package needs to be created rather than loaded.

Pre-Processing Steps and Work Item Creation​

Once a work package is loaded or created, the pre-processing stage begins. It's where the work package is adapted to the specific environment and prepared for execution. The pre-processing typically involves the following steps, although the exact number and order may vary depending on the specific requirements of the work package:

  1. Adjusting Heights: Make corrections for any discrepancies between the element's actual height and the height specified in the work package.
  2. Choosing and Adjusting the Zero Point: Aligning the digital drawing with the real-world coordinates.
  3. Selecting Jobs: Deciding which parts of the work package to execute.
  4. Setting Tool Parameters (Optional): Customizing tool settings for specific tasks.
  5. Scanning Barcodes (Optional): Recording the materials used by scanning their barcodes.
  6. Workspace Verification: Confirming that the work falls within the robot's operational area.

If all the steps in the pre-processing is successful, a work item will be created and added to the work items list.