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  1.  How to use the pusher

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  2. Wizard variant description

    Background The Parameter Setting Tool contains a wizard for setting the parameters in the function or drive units. This is started with the Change Node or the New Node command, from the Edit   menu. When all questions in the...
  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. ...
  4. 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 ch...
  5. 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, editabl...
  6. 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 impl...
  7. 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...
  8. 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 ...
  9. 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...
  10. How to use the turner

    The turner is a component usable for visualization purposes when running a simulation. It gives the user a possibility to rotate or translate products. Note: It does not change the origin of the component, only creating an offset. This means t...