Application /Product Knowledge

SICK Nova custom tool development

Article No: KA-09513

Version: 1.0

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Contains links to SICK Nova Tool API, Nova sample tools and tutorials on how to make custom Nova tools.

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lesson_1_resources.zip

lesson_2_resources.zip

SICK Nova can be extended with new tools developed as Nova plug-ins. This page provides a starting point for users who want to do custom Nova Tool development.

SICK Nova Tool API

The SICK Nova Tool plug-in API documentation contains:

A guide on how to use the API to create new tools for Nova.
The Tool API reference.
AppSpace Crown API: Documentation for the subset of SICK AppSpace Crowns used within the Nova Tool API.
The Tool Generator application and instructions on how to use it to create a skeleton structure for a new tool.

Note: The API version (2.8.0) is distinct from the Nova version. Multiple Nova releases may use the same API version. The API version included in a specific Nova release is shown in the about dialog with label “Nova API version”.

Download Nova Tool API 2.8.0

SICK Nova Sample Tools

By going to SICK AppPool and searching for sample tool you will be able to find example tools with open code. This means that you can open the tool in SICK AppStudio and find the full code for the tool.