Tool Bar

The configuration of the toolbar will change according to the mode. There are two modes: simulation mode and playback mode. Simulation mode is described here.

For more information on the Playback mode toolbar, see below.

Record / Playback

Button	Description
	Simulator operating mode. It switches between [Simulation Mode] and [Playback Mode].
Layout Box	Adds a box object.
Layout Sphere	Adds a sphere object.
Layout Cylinder	Adds a cylinder object.
Layout Plane	Adds a floor / wall object.
Surveillance Area	Adds a surveillance area object.
Surveillance Plane	Adds a surveillance plane object.
CAD	Adds a CAD object. When you click this button, the [Open CAD Data] dialog appears.
Hand	Adds a hand object. When you click this button, the [Open Hand Data] dialog appears. Hand sample data is provided in the Epson RC+ 8.0 directory (C:\EpsonRC80\Simulator\Hand Samples).
Camera	Add a virtual camera. When you click this button, the [System Configuration] dialog box opens and the Add Camera window appears. You can select a camera and lens.
Reset Collision	Resets the collision detection status. When you click this button while the robot is not interfering with any layout objects, the red display turns to normal.
Simulator Settings	Shows the [Simulator Settings] dialog. In this dialog, the 3D [Render Options] can be configured.
Screenshot	Saves the current 3D display as an image file. The [Save As] dialog box appears, allowing you to specify a file name and file type (JPEG or PNG format).
Create Movie	In Simulation mode, a project can be executed. In Playback mode, simulation results (log files) can be played back and movie files can be saved in MP4 format. A dialog for naming and saving a file appears.
Elapsed Time	Shows the program execution time as if you ran the same program with a real controller. When a program starts, the elapsed time counter counts from "0:" and stops when the program finished. It pauses counting when the program is paused and resumes when the program continues execution.
Clear Elapsed Time	Resets the elapsed time to "0".
Clear TCP path	Clear the TCP path (including Render Singularity Avoiding path) which the robot displays.
Move	Displays the guides. The objects can be moved by dragging the guides. For SCARA robots, the third joint can be dragged to move up and down.
Rotate/Jog	Displays the guides. The objects can be rotated by dragging the guides. The guides for the Manipulator are shown only at the Manipulator base. The joint angle can be changed by dragging the arm. For SCARA robots, the fourth joint can be rotated.
CAD to Point	Switches to the mode for outputting the point data from the CAD data.
CAD to Point for ECP	Switches to the mode for outputting the point data for external control point (ECP) motion from the CAD data.
Robot Operation Panel	Displays the robot operation panel. Jog operation is available.
Direct Teaching	By dragging the robot, you can operate jog operating with virtual direct teaching.