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  1. 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...
  2. DeviceNet 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...
  3. 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.flexl...
  4. Online Store settings

    There are only a few settings that you can alter as a user in the Online Store. But they can have a huge effect on the behavior of the site. To access the settings, click on the Settings link found in the top left part of the site. Cu...
  5.  Manipulate components using handles in 3D view

    The Design Tool can move or rotate one or several components through handles that are displayed in the 3D view. The handles can be enabled through the Action menu that is shown when a component is clicked.  The manipulation handles can ro...
  6. Copy conveyor settings between tabs

    When there are multiple conveyor tabs in one file it is possible to copy the conveyor parameter settings between tabs. All or selected parameters from the platform, product and environment sections can be copied. The copy feature is available both i...
  7. Edit beam length in FlexCAD AutoCAD

    This instruction is valid for all FlexCAD AutoCAD beams except the conveyor beams of the platforms X85X, X180X, X300X, WL374X, WL526X and WL678X which are built up of parts using a special function and therefore cannot be edited, they must be redra...
  8.  How to build a wedge

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  9. Working with wedges

    Choose platform from the drop-down list in the conveyor Setting area. If the selected platform permit you to work with wedges, a checkbox will be visible below the Slide rail row. Check it in order to work with wedges. Note that t...
  10. Use center support for alpines

    The center support has the option to be used as a support for alpines. When using the support for alpines it will automatically adjust the beam length to match the number of brackets and the distance between them. To enable the alpine mode ...