Set active Tool without vcHelpers class

Python Programming
1

Hi,

Is it possible to set the active tool of a robot without using the vcHelpers class?

Thanks

2

vcHelpers modules are Python scripts that can be found from:
C:\Program Files\Visual Components\Visual Components Premium 4.6\Python\Commands\vcHelpers
You can check how the various functions are implemented and use the APIs directly.

3

Ok, thanks for the hint, it’s very useful.

4

In Python, use motion target or motion statement. Whenever a motion target or motion statement is executed you can set what tool to use, which in turn updates current tool.

from vcScript import *

comp = getComponent()
rc = comp.getBehaviour(“Controller”)
tool = rc.Tools[-1]
target = rc.createTarget()
target.ToolName = tool.Name
rc.moveImmediate(target)

5

Thanks, it works like a charm