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  1. 1.6.1 Patch

    Created on: 18/04/2017 in Software Chain Calculation Tool
    Due to an unwanted feature in the 1.6.1 release of the FlexLink Calculation Tool the application will not be able to automatically update to the latest version. Also the drop downs in the application will be empty if you installed the tool from scra...

  2. How to design with profiles

    Created on: 04/04/2017 in Software Design Tool Profiles
    Working with profiles require the Profile  tab in the ribbon to always be selected. Tip!  The eCatalog is not used together with profiles and to utilize a larger 3D window it can be hidden by unpin the panel. ...

  3. Importing and exporting Word content

    Created on: 13/12/2016 in Software Quotation Tool Printing and documents
    In Quotation Tool V2.1.20 we've added the ability to export text from any of the Word panels (element description, text elements etc.). This allows you to extract a text from an existing quote, save it on disc and re-use the text at a later poin...

  4. Frequently Asked Questions

    Created on: 06/12/2016 in Software My FlexLink (Online Store)
    Why is my new project not available? New projects opened in the ERP system (Movex) is transferred to the Online Store database once a day (00:00 CET). It is not possible to place orders in Online Store with new project numbers until the project...

  5. How to install the Engineering Tools suite

    Created on: 06/12/2016 in Software
    Internal users FlexCAD for AutoCAD/Inventor Install from Microsoft Software Center (Windows Start Menu) Calculation/Design/Quotation Tool ​Install from Microsoft Software Center (Windows Start Menu) External users ...

  6. Add free text

    Created on: 06/12/2016 in Software Design Tool Drawing
    There is no separate feature for free text in Design Tool drawings. However, it is quite simple to use the Rectangle Annotation feature with a small modification. Add annotation Click on Drawing tab -> Annotation group -> Rectangle ...

  7. Colored conveyors

    Created on: 18/11/2016 in Software Design Tool General functionality
    The Conveyor Properties feature on the Conveyor tab displays the specific general information for the selected conveyor. Besides the read only properties in the panel, optional name, color and description can be applied to the conveyor. One sol...

  8. Subsequent conveyor positioning

    Created on: 15/11/2016 in Software Design Tool General functionality
    There are several methods to position a subsequent conveyor in FlexLink Design Tool. I.e. position an idler end unit at a specific distance from an end drive unit. Manual positioning by entering coordinates values in the Component Properties P...

  9. Frequently Asked Questions

    Created on: 14/11/2016 in Software Chain Calculation Tool
    Is the pallet weight included automatically? No, the pallet weight must be added to the product weight manually: Product weight field value = product weight + pallet weight Why is the calculated tension negative? A negative cal...

  10. Grouped parts

    Created on: 11/11/2016 in Software Design Tool General functionality
    With the release of Design Tool version 2.5 it is possible to group several parts together. With grouped parts it becomes easier to move parts around in the 3D world. To group several parts, select them and then click on Home->Grouping->Group...