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  1. Lua mode

    Background The X45e units (Ethernet version) can be used in more generic applications. This article focuses on the Lua mode. It should be used if a functionality is required that is not part of the build in functionalities. In this mode a Lua scrip...
  2. WLX end drive unit J

    The WLX end drive unit J is a combined end drive unit and idler end unit. A fixed connection makes it possible to quickly design and build a conveyor line without vertical or horizontal alignment. The J-drive is based upon the compact versions of th...
  3. WLX end drive unit J

    The WLX end drive unit J is a combined end drive unit and idler end unit. A fixed connection makes it possible to quickly design and build a conveyor line without vertical or horizontal alignment. The J-drive is based upon the compact versions of th...
  4. Default project

    Version 1.0.6964.26312 (and newer) of FlexCAD is prepared for Amber. To use Amber properly it is required to set the active project in Inventor to "Default". If any other project is active at startup an information message will be displaye...
  5. Controls Workflow in FLDT

    Working with Controls  require the Controls tab in the ribbon to be selected. When modules and drive units are configured, distributed controllers can be linked to the modules. Step 1:  Assign Module ID Click Controls  ta...
  6. Component quotes

    FlexLink Quotation Tool contains a Word template for a Component quote that can be used as the base for a operating unit's component quotes. With this template it is possible to create component quotes for customers that have not yet been added ...
  7. Multiple Drawings

    From Design Tool version 3.3.0 it is now possible to have multiple drawing templates within the Drawing view. In the bottom of the view there is a toolbar showing templates in the layout. Each template is separate and can have different part lists o...
  8. Virtual Reality and 3D viewer

    Design Tool 3.0 supports Virtual Reality* and 3D viewer by Visual Components Experience. After you’ve designed your layout, you record and export an animation, just as you would record a simulation video. This creates a special (.vcax) file, ...
  9. Project and balloon number on part labels

    By using the drawing function in the Design Tool it's possible to include the part lists balloon number information when ordering parts from Online Store. This means that the part label on each individual cut profile will be marked with the...
  10. 1.6.1 Patch

    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...