Modifying the Local Zero of a Controlled Resource

When using different mechanical resources, you can redefine the zero value for specific commands.

Before you begin: Reset Local Zeros is valid for resources having a mechanism and a controller without inverse kinematics or kinematics relations.
See Also
About the Jog Dialog Box
Setting Tools, Tool on a Robot, Robot on Rail/Gantry

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  1. In the Motion Controller section of the action bar, click Reset Local Zeros and select a resource.
    The Resource Local Zero dialog box appears.

    List of commands lists all commands associated with the resource.

  2. Select Jog.
    The Jog dialog box appears.

  3. Move the slider or enter a value to the position that is to serve as the new local zero position, and click Close.

    The new zero position is saved for the resource.
  4. To verify the new local zero position, click Jog Mechanism and select the same resource.
  5. Enter 0mm for the position of the command.
    The resource moves to the new zero position.