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  1. 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...
  2. 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 ...
  3. How to install the Engineering Tools suite

    Internal users FlexCAD for AutoCAD/Inventor Install from Microsoft Software Center (Windows Start Menu) Calculation/Design/Quotation Tool ​Install from Microsoft Software Center (Windows Start Menu) External users ...
  4. Measure distances in 3D world

    To measure distances on a layout in the 3D world the Measure tool is used, in combination with the Reference types feature (snap filter) in the Measure panel window. Two endpoints are defined and the result is presented as the straight dis...
  5.  Additional logotype in drawing templates

    The Design Tool makes it possible to use an additional logotype in the drawing template. An additional logotype will be displayed to the left of the drawing template head. Note: It's not possible to remove or replace the original Fl...
  6.  How to build a vertical conveyor with Quick adjust

    A conveyor layout with a vertical conveyor in the middle can sometimes be tricky to create if the conveyor is built from two directions. The solution in this situation is to connect the ends with a vertical beam by using the Quick adjust tool. C...
  7. 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...
  8. Convert layout to another platform

    An existing layout can be converted from the current platform to another by simply selecting the new platform from the platform drop-down list. When the new platform is selected, the application will evaluate the layout to see if it can be conve...
  9. Using the Trip function

    The trip panel is used to group hours and expenses on a single line. This function is extremely useful when defining customer visits etc. where you want to be able to add and remove all the costs of a trip easily. Pre-requisites The trip function ...
  10. Sharing your local data

    Each installation of the Quotation Tool has it's own local database. FlexLink data is copied into the local database using the web update function from a central repository (our ERP system). But any other data (hour prices, settin...