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  1. 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 to there are o...
  2. Stand-alone mode, conveyor drive

    Background The X45e units can be controlled either with or without a field bus network. If no field bus are present it is referred to as stand-alone or autonomous mode. The stand-alone mode is most useful in simple application and especially for co...
  3. Working with alpines

    To create an alpine in FLCT is a repetitive and time-consuming procedure if created manually and it will quickly flood the layout list with components. To get around this there is a dedicated alpine component available in FLCT. Expand the Alpines ...
  4. How to edit component properties

    Component properties like length, radius, angle etc can be changed after dropped into the layout. The rule is that components that show a small pencil in the upper right corner are editable. When dropped into the layout list, editable pro...
  5. 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, settings, local items etc...
  6. Copying chain or slide rail configuration

    Chain or slide rail configurations can easily be copied from one conveyor to other conveyors with a few clicks. Design Tool uses same command labeling as other Microsoft tools, where configurations are painted from one part to another. Copy chain a...
  7. Adding the Part list

    The Part list in FlexCAD AutoCAD can be manipulated with the Part list function regarding the order of the components and numbering. Numbering is in the Part list function window called Item. Prerequisites: Model made, built up with FlexCAD parts...
  8. Calculate chain needed in FlexCAD AutoCAD

    Since chains, slide rails and rivets are cumbersome to draw and incorporate in a drawing with the correct amount and length, there is an automated way of calculating the chain, slide rail and rivets needed in FlexCAD AutoCAD. And of course is the Pa...
  9.  How to use the pusher

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  10.  Set CC distance for multisupports

    The CC distance for the multi support brackets can be set in two different ways; Automatic or manual. Both the multi support with single support leg and the one with two support legs work in the same way. First start with connecting the support ...