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  1. 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 the c...
  2.  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 rotate,...
  3. 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 distance, del...
  4.  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...
  5. Updating prices

    To update prices (cost and sales) of an old quotation to the currently valid prices is a process that is either quite simple or quite tricky, depending on where the original prices comes from. The Quotation Tool can warn users if the prices have exp...
  6.  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 FlexLink logotyp...
  7.  How to build a wedge

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  8. Create a Guide Rail Symbol

    This article is not on how to design a guide rail symbol, it's on how FlexCAD AutoCAD works with guide rail symbols. A Guide Rail Symbol is used to facilitate calculation of how much guide rail and how many guide rail bracket parts needed on a c...
  9. 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...
  10. Speed mode, function drive

    Background The X45e function units can be used in more generic applications outside the X45e platform. This article focuses on the speed mode. It exists in two different sub modes, Sensor mode or Limit switch mode. They are implemented exactly the ...