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  1. PST in Configuration mode

    Background The X45e units and the Parameter Setting Tool are interacting in two different modes. The difference between these are if the parameter values are stored in a configuration file or not. Direct mode is the name of the interaction mode whe...
  2.  How to use the virtual bridge

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  3. Adding product images to the application

    Images are by default not distributed with the quotation tool. The image zip file itself is greater than 1 GB and we wouldn't want to force everyone to download a file of this size just to install the quotation tool. Hence it has to be downloaded se...
  4. Import part list from other applications

    The Quotation Tool gives several options to move items between an external application and the elements section. This article does not outline the exact definition of the file formats, if you need this, please refer to the user guide. There are a lo...
  5. Exporting part list

    Exporting FlexLink Bill of Material from the Quotation Tool There are two ways of exporting the bill of material from FLQT.  Exporting all elements Via the  File menu / Export FlexLink material.  This creates an XML file that you can import in...
  6. Tricks and tips

    The element module is probably the most important module in the Quotation Tool. This is where you add all your items that is the base for calculations. And there's a lot of functions to help you out, some of them might not be that obvious, this ...
  7. Custom products in simulation

    The visual impression of a simulation can be improved by using custom products in the Feeder component. In addition to the basic shapes collection it's possible to import and use own CAD models. Bottle is the default shape, with a set of parameters....
  8. Logging function

    Background The X45e units can be used for logging events. This is useful for measuring cycle times on a function motor, to tune in movements and for trouble shooting. This article focuses on how to generate a log file but also how to process the lo...
  9. Export cart to file

    There are three places inside the Online Store where you can export a shopping cart to file: Order archive  1. Find the order your looking for by searching for it. 2. Click on the order number . 3. At the top there's an export button. ...
  10. Add fasteners to a User Symbol

    There is a function within the User Symbols   function to quickly add fasteners, so the users do not have to find them in the browser when designing the user symbol. In the User Symbols window, choose what user symbol that needs fasteners and ...