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title: Software Installation
description: "NOTICE Before proceeding, verify that your robot, control box, and PolyScope X version meet the compatibility requirements for SmoothTool X. Refer to the [Technical Specifications](/docs/technical-specifications/) for a full list of supported robot series, control box versions, and PolyScope X software…"
url: "https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/docs/getting-started-installation-guide/"
updated: "2026-10-12"
category: Getting Started / Installation Guide
---

# Software Installation

NOTICE

Before proceeding, verify that your robot, control box, and PolyScope X version meet the compatibility requirements for SmoothTool X. Refer to the [Technical Specifications](/docs/technical-specifications/) for a full list of supported robot series, control box versions, and PolyScope X software versions.

1. On the robot pendant, tap the program name shown at the top center of the screen to open the System Manager.

 ![Application frontpage](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-software-installation-en-polyscopex-application-frontpage-hl-43-0-15-8.webp)

1. In the System Manager, click the **URCaps** tab in the left sidebar to manage installed URCaps.

 ![System Manager](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-software-installation-en-polyscopex-system-manager-hl-9-34-16-6.webp)

1. The URCaps page is locked by default. Click **Unlock** to authenticate with your admin credentials.

Note

If you have not yet changed the default admin password, follow the [Set Admin Password](/docs/getting-started/) guide before continuing.

   ![System Manager URCaps](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-software-installation-en-polyscopex-system-manager-urcaps-hl-53-53-11-8.webp)

1. Enter your admin password in the dialog that appears and click **Confirm** to proceed.

 ![Unlock password prompt](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-software-installation-en-polyscopex-unlock-prompt-hl-66-33-8-7.webp)

1. Once unlocked, the URCaps list becomes editable. Click **+ URCap** in the top right to begin installing SmoothTool X.

 ![URCaps unlocked](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-software-installation-en-polyscopex-unlock-confirm-hl-64-21-10-7.webp)

1. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click **Install** to proceed. The system will automatically reload after installation.

 ![Install URCap confirmation dialog](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-software-installation-en-install-urcap-7-hl-66-56p3-8-7.webp)

## Select SmoothTool X as the operator screen

SmoothTool X is now installed, but PolyScope X does not show it until you select it as the operator screen.

1. After the system has reloaded, tap **Operator Screen** in the **Application** view.

 ![Application page — Operator Screen tile](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-first-time-setup-application-operator-screen-tile.webp)

1. Using the **Operator Screen** dropdown in the top-right, select **SmoothTool X Operator Screen**.

 ![Operator Screen dropdown — select SmoothTool X](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-first-time-setup-operator-screen-select.webp)

1. The onboarding wizard opens. Follow it to the end. The operator screen stays locked until every required step is done. See [First Time Setup](/docs/getting-started-first-time-setup/) for what each step covers.

 ![Onboarding wizard — Welcome step](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-first-time-setup-onboarding-wizard-welcome.webp)