Distributing a SmartComponent

This topic shows the most common way to pack a SmartComponent library for later distribution.

In case a SmartComponent hasn't been created yet, please read the corresponding sections for Creating and Building one.

Since the .rslib file is a self-contained file that has all the necessary information for the execution of the SmartComponent, it is possible to distribute the file as-is. Nonetheless, it is a good practice to zip the folder file along with a document that contains a description of the component as well as instructions for its operation.

Packing a SmartComponent

  1. Create a .pdf or .doc document with information regarding the operation of the SmartComponent, as well as other useful information for the user, like version history, etc.

  2. Place the SmartComponent's .rslib file and the created document in a folder with the name of the SmartComponent.

  3. Compress the folder using a compression utility to create a .zip file.

Distributing a SmartComponent

For distributing a SmartComponent to other users, please visit the RobotStudio Forum.

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