Version 5.2.6.7 has implemented new options for line numbering. Previous versions added line numbers in all file regarding the contents of the line. However several controllers do not handle the line numbers in all lines and the new options where implemented. To use them, the option “Add line numbers to GCode” must be checked, as …
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Import compounds
It is possible to import components directly to the components database from a CSV file, that is a standard approach for interchanging data between systems. The import/export functions are located on the components database: In order to use the import function the input file must follow some rules as the import data must match what …
Visual settings – performance on simulation
In some computers the simulation hangs, leaving the software on a unusable situation. Normally this is related with a poor hardware or some hardware incompatibility. This is happens please change the default settings (shown below) to less demanding settings. As an example of less demanding settings the below could be tested. Others configurations are also …
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Dimensions shown in metric or imperial
Software can show a profile dimensions in metric or imperial. To choose in what system the dimensions are presented, just press the option that is present in any profile: In the example above the profile is shown in imperial dimensions. Pressing the bottom, the same profile is shown in metric dimensions. Imperial dimensions as decimals …
Backup/Restore Database
Here are the steps to perform a database backup and restore from within fastsealcreator5. Create a backup Navigate to Settings -> Database -> Automatic backup Make sure the Automatic output path exists and is correct. This is the folder where the backup archive will be created. Note: You may wish to enable the daily automatic …
Tool specific Pre/Post operations
In software update 5.2.4.9 a new option was introduced that allows to define custom code, that is dependent on the current selected tool. To start using this feature, navigate to Settings > Machine > Templates > Pre/Post-Operation: Example for before tool change operation: in this case tool 11 was selected and the operation is ‘before …
Modify license information
If your FastSealCreator copy was already activated, in previous versions to update 5.2.5.2 you could not modify your license information. We now added this option that will allow our volume license users to update the license details, if new licenses are acquired. How to 1- Download your new license “.fscl” file you were sent via …
How to update the software
The Fast Seal Creator software is constantly being developed. This means that we are constantly improving the software, adding new profiles, features or correcting problems. To update the software is very easy and the needed steps are listed below. Note: an administration account is needed. 1) How to check if there is an update available? …
Files of a machine configuration
Each machine present on the software is located in the folder: Note that the folder C:\ProgramData is a hidden folder Inside each folder (showing the machine FastSeal 5), two files exist that contain all the relevant information regarding the tooling and the machine settings: This is all that is needed to define a machine.
Installation instructions
Here are the steps to install, activate and start using FastSealCreator 5. First make sure your pc meets the requirements below. Requirements As for hardware specifications, any modern system that meets window’s minimum requirements, should be able to run the software. Installation Run the installer executable, FastSealCreator5_Setup.exe (if you don’t have it, or it is …