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  1. 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 same pro...
  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 common...
  3. User defined variant

    Background The x45e units is mainly set as standard functions via the wizard. But it is also possible to use the function unit as a generic control. In these cases the wizard could be used to set the unit to User defined . Then it is possible to...
  4. 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...
  5. Colored conveyors

    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 solution...
  6. 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 wit...
  7. Using custom templates when printing FLMat etc.

    From version 2.0 of the Quotation Tool you have the ability to use any Word template when printing FlexLink material, External material etc.You had this ability in previous versions as well, but changing the template was a lot more cumbersome. In v...
  8. Optimize performance when importing geometries and floorplans

    Geometries and floorplans exported from CAD software like AutoCAD, Inventor and Solid Works can be imported in FlexLink Design Tool by using the features in the Layout/Import group. To prevent and avoid performance issues it’s recommended t...
  9. Importing and exporting Word content

    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 point in...
  10.  Grouped parts

    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 , whi...