Released on November 14, 2015 version 2.0 includes new higher resolution colour themes for your planets as well improvements to memory use, speed, and cloud generation.
Textures for Planets is a free program to bulk generate dozens of unique planetoid wrapping textures for planets, asteroids, and moons.
Out of the box templates include fungal, icy, oceanic, terrestrial, rocky, volcanic, and more.
Download royalty free starter collections of textures for use in your projects.
Older RobotStudio versions (5.x, early 6.x) used a physical USB hardware key (e.g., from Wibu or SafeNet). Modern RobotStudio (2022 onward) has phased out dongles in favor of cloud/software-based keys. If using legacy systems, keep your dongle safe—replacing it is expensive.
| License Type | Typical User | Key Features | |--------------|---------------|----------------| | Trial (30 days) | Beginners, evaluation | Full functionality, no cost, time‑limited | | Single (node‑locked) | Individual engineer, small integrator | Tied to one PC, permanent or 1‑year subscription | | Network (floating) | Large teams, multiple users | Shared concurrent licenses, requires license server | | Educational | Schools, training centers | Low cost, watermarked output, no commercial use | | Add‑on modules | Advanced users | PowerPac (welding, machining), PickMaster, etc. | abb robotstudio license key
This is the most common commercial license. It includes: Older RobotStudio versions (5
ABB RobotStudio licenses are intellectual property and must be purchased through official channels. This is the most common commercial license
Note: Avoid "keygens" or unauthorized license generators found online. These often contain malware and are illegal. Furthermore, they prevent you from receiving critical software updates and support.
“The software is powerful, but licensing is a headache. We had to wait 2 days for a license reset after a PC upgrade.”
“Network license works great for our team of 10. Much cheaper than buying individual keys.”
“The 30‑day trial is generous, but converting to a paid license should be instant – it isn’t.”
“ABB’s customer support for licensing is slow unless you have a premium support contract.”
ABB has transitioned over the years from legacy hardware dongles to modern digital licensing. Currently, there are two primary ways to license RobotStudio: