Steps in Writing Robot Programs

The following shows the WINCAPSIII work flow for writing a program and validating its operation.

Step 1: Load WINCAPSIII.

Launch WINCAPSIII.

For further details, refer to Starting Up/Shutting Down.

Step 2: Create a Project.

This project contains all necessary data for the target robot.

For further details, refer to Creating a Project.

Step 3: Write Robot Program.

Write the robot operation program using the built-in editor.

For further details, refer to Writing Programs.

Step 4: Teach Operation Positions.

Specify operation positions by manipulating the virtual robot in the Arm 3D view window.

For further details, refer to Arm 3D View Window.

Step 5: Checking Program Syntax.

This step runs syntax check on the created program.
If errors are detected, the line number, and a brief note of the error appears on the output window.
For further details, refer to Syntax Check of the Program.

Step 6: Confirmation of robot motion

Check the motion of the program that you have created with the simulation function.
To modify the program, do STEP3-5 again. Adjust the program until the robot moves as you expected.

Step 7: Send Data to COBOTTA.

Connect to the COBOTTA and send it the data necessary for robot operation.

For further details, refer to Link with COBOTTA.

Step 8: Test Program Operation (debug).

Use WINCAPSIII online functions to examine program flow, determine the robot's operation range, and detect collisions with surrounding equipment. Modify the program to eliminate any problems detected. Repeat the compile-debug cycle until no such problems remain.

For further details, refer to Online Functions.

Step 9: Back Up Data.

Use WINCAPSIII to save the COBOTTA's internal data in projects.

For further details, refer to Data Transfer.

Step 10: Exit WINCAPSIII.

For further details, refer to Starting Up/Shutting Down.