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Absolute Arm RA8 with text announcing the release of RDS 6.5

Each and every version of RDS seeks to improve upon itself and is continuously incorporating user feedback, industry trends, and testing data to increase the functionality and usability of RDS.

Here are a few ways we have achieved this with RDS 6.5

Click here to download RDS 6.5 (version end-user).

RDS 6.5


Quick View of Changes

  • Nexus Metrology Asset Manager ready

  • New “Locking” option for GridLOK

  • Clearer presentation of environmental warnings for RA8 v3

  • Pass/failed feedback for probe alignments extended to all configurations

  • New warning for low PC’s memory

  • Improved user feedback if sphere check fails (LAS and AS1 scanners with tracker)

  • Enhanced System Check

  • Improved graphics in SMART Analysis 

  • Clear and condensed Logbook content

  • Improved screen saver on the wrist display

  • several other improvements and corrections


Firmware & software Requirements

The firmware of the instruments and accessories should be always up to date with the following minimum versions.


Computer Requirements

The following information presents the computer minimum required specifications depending on the final application. Always ensure that the application software you are using is not requiring higher specifications.


User Experience: System Software Notifications

User Experience: Low System Memory

User Experience: User Notifications and Readability

User Experience: Probe Alignment Warnings

User Experience: Chosen Measurement Unit Correction

User Experience: Scanner Sphere Check Corrections

User Experience: Improved SMART Analysis Graphics


Improvements to the RA8v3 Experience

Screen Saver Functionality Improved


RDS ToolBox - Improvements and Fixes

System Check

Program a Probe

Welcome to RDS


SFx Asset Manager Migration


General Bug Fixes


Questions? Get in touch with the support team by opening a HelpDesk ticket here.