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  1. Exporting layout to other tools

    This article shows how a layout can be exported into various other tools. The tool has been streamlined so it can be used with other FlexLink tools in a simple process to keep the manual labor to a minimum. Exporting the layout can either export a B...
  2. 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, which ...
  3. Getting started

    This article describes how to install and to get started using the Quotation Tool (FLQT). The FlexLink quotation tool is currently only be obtained internally within FlexLink but as a partner you can also get hold of a copy of the application. If y...
  4. Export Part list from FlexCAD AutoCAD

    Exporting the part list (or Bill of material) from FlexCAD AutoCAD is supported in two formats, .xls (Excel) and .cvs (Comma Separated Value). The .cvs files are designed to work with Online Store (FlexLink’s web shop) and FlexLink Quotation Tool (F...
  5. CANopen communication

    Background The units in the X45e platform can be controlled in three ways. Either you have no communication with the units besides the four digital inputs. This is referred to as autonomous or stand-alone mode. If more communication is required the...
  6. Updating components

    From version 1.6.5 of the Design Tool the user will be informed if there are components that can be updated in a layout. A component update can either be minor or major. The severity of the update will be shown when the user has loaded a saved layou...
  7. Simulation components (Feeder, Changer & InitializationPoint)

    This article describes the simulation components Feeder, Changer and  InitializationPoint  focusing  on some simple examples. The User documentation (manual) is also covering this area.  These three components can be used to get  a wide range o...
  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 provi...
  9. Understanding load and save

    The load and save functions found in the Online Store cart are quite powerful and it's important that you understand how they work in order to take full benefit of them (and to prevent mistakes). There are some differences between user levels and if...
  10. My FlexLink (Online Store)

    This section contain information about applications available through My FlexLink (FlexLink's application portal). Most of the information relates to the Online Store (FlexLink's webshop). You'll find MyFlexlink here http://my.flexlink.com ...