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  1. How to control the pallet size

    The pallet size in a pallet system is set on conveyor level. All components in a pallet system get the same pallet size information and are automatically configured, including simulation components. However, it's also possible to create a layout...
  2. Electrical frequency settings

    Several types of components in a Design Tool layout have an electrical frequency property. This property has the value of either 50 Hz or 60 Hz and is set on layout level. It can't be set individually in the component property panel. The most co...
  3. How to get a good looking 3D-world screenshot

    A screenshot from the FlexLink Design Tool 3D-world can be very useful as additional information in design discussions and quotation documents. To get the highest possible quality, there are a few settings and features that is important to know abou...
  4. X85 conveyor with reversed direction

    When a conveyor is partly mounted in a machine, it may be a problem to fit the the drive unit. One solution is to use an intermediate drive, another solution is a reversed conveyor with a guided chain drive unit. A reversed conveyor can be created i...
  5. Custom products in simulation

    The visual impression of a simulation can be improved by using custom products in the Feeder component. In addition to the basic shapes collection it's possible to import and use own CAD models. Bottle is the default shape, with a set of paramet...
  6. Export spiral conveyor CAD model

    CAD models of standard FlexLink spiral conveyors (product no 5995512) are not available from the FlexLink CAD service (provided by Cadenas). But, there's actually another method to get a CAD model of the spiral: Export from FlexLInk Design ...
  7. How to build discontinued XTUT M and XTUT R modules

    The XT transfer modules XTUT M..A and XTUT R..A are discontinued products and not included in the FlexLInk assortment. Therefore these modules are not available in the Design Tool eCatalog. However, it’s possible to build t...
  8. What is Software Support?

    The 1 st line support for all Engineering Tools related support is primarily handled by local super users and administrators in the global operating unit organization. It's recommended to use these resources, when possible, as the support is p...
  9. Common installation problems

    .NET 4.6.2 cannot be installed The Design Tool 2.9.0 requires that  .NET 4.6.2  is installed, and should be installed automatically with the Design Tool installation executable. If the .NET 4.6.2 installation fails, it may be due...
  10. Invoices

    The order archive allows you to view and print invoices tied to your order. Only invoices tied to orders made online are available. Note that any changes made to the order after the order has been submitted will not be visible online. Hence the invo...