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#11

Troubleshooting / Re: Machines Simulator VR – Un...

Last post by EasyPLC_Master - October 28, 2026, 10:29:41 AM

Does this issue occur with all the machines, or only with some of them?

It would be helpful to see the error message that appears; to do this, you should move closer to the monitor screen—you can navigate there either by using the teleportation feature or by switching to manual movement mode (if you have enabled that option).

Please note that the VR version does not include all the features found in the desktop version of Machines Simulator, and some of the more advanced components cannot be simulated in VR.

Check whether the machine functions correctly in the desktop version. If the issue only affects certain machines, identify which components are present in those scenes that are not supported in the VR version.

#12

Troubleshooting / Machines Simulator VR – Unable...

Last post by ortenzi.davide@gmail.com - October 28, 2026, 10:25:17 AM

I am experiencing an issue with Machines Simulator VR on a Windows 11 PC, using a Meta Quest 2 connected through Air Link, with SteamVR running.

I can log in successfully and enter the starting room. However, whenever I select a machine and press either "Demo Mode" or "Load Machine," a black pop-up appears on the machine selection panel, and I cannot proceed to the simulation.

The same issue occurs with several machines. Unfortunately, the text in the pop-up is too small for me to read from my current position. I have attached a screenshot for reference.



Could you please help me identify the message and resolve the issue? Please also let me know whether I need to update Machines Simulator VR or install or launch any additional components.


Thank you for your assistance.

Best regards,

#13

Tutorials / 4- Machines Simulator 5. Crear...

Last post by jpardosg - October 28, 2026, 06:11:24 AM

4- Machines Simulator 5. Crear UDC

Acaba de salir Machines Simulator Versión 5.

En este tutorial, estudiaremos cómo crear una UDC con la nueva versión, cómo asignar las E/S, cómo utilizarla desde una máquina.

Para ello, creo una UDC muy simple, para que sirva como ejemplo.

Pueden verlo en:

https://www.patreon.com/SimulacionIndustrialMachinesSimulator/posts/4-machines-5-udc-173622894?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link


El listado completo lo voy publicando cada día en:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJXyo7mBMyqBwzeBk1L7cxkCtvzF9O6CC&si=A5r7A94HeA15EYJ5

Espero y deseo les sirva
Muchas gracias

#14

Machines Simulator Suite announcements / Machines Simulator v.5.0 relea...

Last post by EasyPLC_Master - October 27, 2026, 01:29:30 PM

Dear users,

In line with our policy of offering an up-to-date product at the best price—while maintaining special terms for our existing customers, we are pleased to announce that the new version, Machines Simulator v.5, is now available for download.

This version is completely free for users of version v.4; there is no additional cost for those who already hold licenses for the previous version.

What new features does the new version include?

New Features & Characteristics:
- New optimized graphics engine, achieving greater hardware efficiency and higher refresh rates and FPS compared to the previous version.
- Now Machines Simulator v.5 it is compatible with DX12 and DX11.
- New editor interface, redesigned hierarchy, component library, UDC panels, and properties panels. Now property grid has collapsible panels and help info for each component property. The values of the Vector3 property can be changed directly from the grid control by dragging with the mouse.
- Components can be hidden from the Hierarchy Tree.
- User Defined Components will appear in the properties panel as standard components.
- When creating a new UDC, it is not necessary to exit the Editor for it to appear in the library.
- New gizmo in the editor for extrusion mode, you can create multiple components connected to each other, copying their properties.
- New context menu for components when double-clicking with the right mouse button.
- New component selection system using precise vertex detection. Selected components utilize a new outliner system that reveals hidden parts.
- New Entity component, which replaces the Static, Dynamic, Plane and Model components.
- Workparts and Entities can have dynamic collisions.
- Machines Simulator 5 no longer supports MS Lite.
- Machines Simulator now supports a wide variety of 3D model formats: obj, fbx, gltf, glb, dae, x, mdl, md2, pk3, mdc, md5mesh, q3o, q3s, raw and machsim
- Machines Simulator Professional supports more 3D model formats: stl, 3ds, ase, lwo, lxo, c4d, ms3d, 3mf, xml, bvh, ase, ply, ifc, iqm, nff, smd, vta, ac, ac3d, off, ter, ogex, ms3d, lws, xgl
- Editor Mode: from the hierarchy tree, components can be selected using the cursor keys.
- Improved component copy/paste system; parent/child hierarchies are now respected when copying each component
- New effect when destroying WorkParts with a dissolution effect.
- New 3D Model Editor tool, is possibly create models and/or edit existing ones, whether from the library or imported (with the possibility of exporting to obj/fbx in the professional version). It also includes a rigging tool for generating model animations using bones.
- New movement mode for components: in the editor, pressing the left shift key moves the components while respecting collisions between components.
- Now in the Modbus server driver, you can now add the server ID (0, 1).
- Two new robots (Generic Robot and Cobot3) have been added with more realistic IK, and the ability to move the robots using custom programs as in real systems.
- New component for creating robots according to the parameters supplied by the manufacturers, with the new IK system and robot command programming.
- New Follower component to create complex movements in aligned parts (cylinders connected to other components or similar).
- Two new Special effects in SpecialFX container: WaterStream ann WaterJet to simulate more fluid effects.
- New conveyors in library
- New Stacker2 component
- New CNCCutter Special Effect which allows for the modification of model meshes to simulate cutting by a CNC tool.
- New Spring component for creating physics-based movements using coil-type springs.
- New factory scene with high-resolution lighting.
- New components with procedural management: roller conveyors, belts, machines, factories, etc. that will be fully customizable.
- New component Decal Projector to project decals in other components.
- WorkPartDestructor: now is possible to select UDCs to be destroyed.
- Now Machines Simulator v.5 supports a new floating server licensing system for the Server License users.
- New driver for MQTT communication protocol



Bugs Solved:
- ModBus Server Driver: Analog Scale Factor and Analog Subtract Factor parameters was applied only to analog inputs, now also to analog outputs.
- OPC UA Driver: in some configurations, PLC digital outputs needs an external OPC UA client to be readed, now the driver is corrected and works correctly.

You can update directly from within Machines Simulator by selecting from the main menu: Settings -> General -> Check Updates button.

#15

Tutorials / Re: 3- Machines Simulator 5. E...

Last post by jpardosg - October 27, 2026, 01:28:17 PM

Gracias. Saludos

#16

Tutorials / Re: 3- Machines Simulator 5. E...

Last post by guido.carmona - October 27, 2026, 01:02:57 PM

Joaquín, gracias.

#17

Tutorials / 3- Machines Simulator 5. Edici...

Last post by jpardosg - October 27, 2026, 06:24:24 AM

En este tutorial, estudiaremos el elemento más importante de Machines Simulator V5
Este elemento es el que siempre vamos a utilizar al incorporar un elemento nuevo.
Incorpora en el mismo todo lo que tenían todos los elementos básicos de versiones anteriores, y algún detalle mejorado.
De esta forma, Machines Simulator nos permite realizar trabajos con más sencillez a la hora de construir una máquina con con elementos personalizados y no existentes en las herramientas.

Por lo tanto, considero fundamental y básico este video.

Espero y deseo les sirva
Muchas gracias

Enlace para verlo:

https://www.patreon.com/SimulacionIndustrialMachinesSimulator/posts/3-machines-5-173522031?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

#18

Tutorials / 2- Machines Simulator 5. Edici...

Last post by jpardosg - October 26, 2026, 09:09:33 AM

Buenos dias.
Debido a que está próximo a salir la nueva versión, y debido a que pueden encontrarse con muchos cambios, pretendo hacer que el paso a la nueva versión sea más sencillo mediante tutoriales de uso básico de esta nueva versión, además de mostrar todas las nuevas posibilidades, que iré mostrando.
Para acceder al videotutorial de hoy, que trata de una edición simple, entiendo que lo más utilizado con máquinas que existen, tenemos varas formas de acceso:

1- Directamente al video de Youtube:
https://youtu.be/AuSZU1qyThY?si=b28ITgM0w8SrNFNz

2- A través del listado de videos de este tipo en Youtube:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJXyo7mBMyqBwzeBk1L7cxkCtvzF9O6CC&si=siaVx5s_PhudT4t9

3- A través de mi Patreon, en donde publico cada tutorial que saco (de forma gratuita), aparte de otras cosas (por ejemplo, a mis suscriptores de pago, por 5€/mes les doy todo el material, programación de plc, máquina, diseños de los modelos en 3d, material con lo que hago los vídeos de los miércoles y sábados):
https://www.patreon.com/SimulacionIndustrialMachinesSimulator/posts/2-machines-5-173422179?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Espero les sirva de utilidad.
Intento crear una buena biblioteca plasmando ideas, y también ofreciendo distintas formas de utilización de Machines Simulator, así como de programación con Machines Simulator, y con PLC. También diferentes estrategias para resolver programas.
De alguna forma avala mi experiencia (unos 40 años en automatización industrial), más de 2000 máquinas de diferentes tipos colocadas en mi trabajo en 4 continentes del mundo a lo largo de toda mi vida profesional, así como soy referente en universidades y en escuelas técnicas.

Gracias
Saludos

#19

Machines Simulator Suite Updates Download / actualizaciones

Last post by Murciano_78 - October 25, 2026, 06:13:15 PM

hola , queria saber para cuando estara disponible la actualizacion de machine simulator a la version 5.
saludos.

#20

Machines Simulator / Re: Problema con los switches ...

Last post by Feli - October 08, 2026, 08:29:38 PM

¡Muchas gracias por el video!, estuve siguiendo los pasos pero el problema persiste. El ModBus lo uso en modo cliente. Voy a seguir investigando si hay algo que no estoy conciderando.