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  1. Upgrade Boot Loader

    Background The X45e units have two different circuit boards with one microprocessor each (FEG and ECO). The FEG microprocessor has a boot software which can be upgraded by the PST. This boot is normally downloaded by the motor supplier. This articl...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Exporting layout to other tools

    This article shows how a layout can be exported into various other tools. The tool has been streamlined so it can be used with other FlexLink tools in a simple process to keep the manual labor to a minimum. Exporting the layout can either export a B...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Export Part list from FlexCAD AutoCAD

    Exporting the part list (or Bill of material) from FlexCAD AutoCAD is supported in two formats, .xls (Excel) and .cvs (Comma Separated Value). The .cvs files are designed to work with Online Store (FlexLink’s web shop) and FlexLink Quotation Tool (F...