FAQ
Is Orbis free?
Section titled “Is Orbis free?”Orbis is free during the beta. Pricing after the beta has not been decided.
What do I need to run it?
Section titled “What do I need to run it?”Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit, and a Claude Code or Codex account. See Install Orbis.
Which projects does it open?
Section titled “Which projects does it open?”Studio 5000 Logix Designer projects for ControlLogix and CompactLogix, as .L5X or .ACD files.
Where does my project go?
Section titled “Where does my project go?”Orbis opens the file on your PC. The agent you choose sends the conversation, including the project excerpts it read, to its provider under your account: Anthropic for Claude Code, OpenAI for Codex. Orbis does not receive it. Content that goes through Orbis services passes through Orbis servers and is kept by default; full privacy, with your own API and service, is an enterprise plan. Read the privacy page.
Do I need an Orbis account?
Section titled “Do I need an Orbis account?”No.
Does it change my project file?
Section titled “Does it change my project file?”No. Changes go to a working copy that you review and export. See Review changes.
Is Orbis affiliated with Rockwell Automation?
Section titled “Is Orbis affiliated with Rockwell Automation?”No. Studio 5000 and Logix are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.