Define the resource type

A right click on the center sphere of the Manipulator opens the Pie menu to specify the type of resource that will be created.

• Reset the Manipulator
• Pick the Manipulator position
• Miscellaneous
• Human
• Peripheral
• Production

Resources are categorized in different classes. Each class drives the major function and behavior of the resource in a layout.

	Class	Description
	Production	Resources with controlled kinematics for production and manufacturing purpose. Robots and machines Gantry and rails Workpiece positioner End effector
	Human	Humans that perform some kind of manufacturing operation.
	Peripheral	Resources directly supporting the manufacturing operations. Tool magazine Tool Fixture Jig Dress up
	Miscellaneous	Resources to complete a manufacturing environment. Furniture Chassis Floor plan Protection Building parts
	Logistics	Components for logistic flow and transportation operations. Source Transport Buffer Storage

After the resource class and type has been selected, the software creates the base information for that specific resource. It usually consists of a root frame R, a mechanical child adapter, called Mechanical_Root_Plug1 and an electrical child adapter, called Electrical_Root_Plug1. But this varies a little per resource type. The root frame is placed at the position of the manipulator in the active layout document.

Basically the resource has been defined now. With the resource dashboard its main definition can be completed.