How to install RobotStudio
Install RobotStudio
Step 1: Click the button 'Download RobotStudio' on the RobotStudio page of Academic Software to download the installation file.
Step 2: Extract the download file.
- Open the installation file in your downloads folder and go to the RobotStudio folder
- Double-click on the Setup.exe file to start the installation
- If you are asked to make changes on your computer click on Yes
Step 3: Choose your language.
Step 4: In the next window, click on Next.
Step 5: Accept the licence conditions and click on Next.
Step 6: Click on Accept at the bottom of the next window.
Step 7: Choose the location where you want to install the software on your computer and then click on Next.
Step 8: In the next window, choose the installation you want to perform.
- By default you choose Complete here
- Then click on Next
Step 9: In the next window, click on Install to install the software.
The program is being installed.
Step 10: After installation, click on Finish to exit the InstallShield Wizard.
Activate RobotStudio
Attention: Connection to the VPN is required!
Make sure you are connected to HOGENT's VPN.
- If you already have HOGENT's VPN installed, make sure you are connected
- If you haven't installed HOGENT's VPN yet, go to HOGENT's VPN page here and follow the steps to download the VPN software
Step 1: Launch RobotStudio. The activation wizard launches.
- Check the first option under 'Network License' ('I want to specify a network license server or manage server licenses.') and click on Next
Step 2: Enter the IP address next to 'License server'. The address you enter is 172.17.0.12
- Then click on Finish
Step 3: You will receive a message to restart the software.
- Click Yes to restart the software now
Step 4: RobotStudio closes and restarts. The software now launches with an activated licence.
- If you receive the message that no RobotWare distribution has been found:
- click on No if you do not know which RobotApp you want to use. You can still do this afterwards by going to the option RobotApps in RobotStudio
- click on Yes if you already know which RobotApp you want to use and you select the App
The program is installed and ready to use.
Note: You must always be connected to the VPN when using RobotStudio.