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DigiPara Liftdesigner - Common Components library update

We have added the following machine beds to the Common Components library: 

• Machine bed for planet gear with deflection sheave on the right/left side

Example:

Machine bed for planet gear with deflection sheave on the left side

Please download the latest DigiPara Liftdesigner Manufacturer Library here.

The library update can be installed without updating the complete program. For detailed installation instructions visit http://www.digipara.com/Manufacturerlibrary.aspx.

You can find further information about the Common Component library at http://www.digipara.com/CommonComponents.aspx.

Figuring profile group parameters out

We recently had the question, how to figure out how a specific profile group parameter is calculated. Even most of the parameters having names and are self explaining, some parameters are more tricky. This is in particular if the parameter has just the native name like P2 or P17.
 
 
In that case the LIFTdeveloper.chm is a good resource for profile group parameters. It is usually installed at
C:\Program Files\DigiPara\LD50\Help
 

 
The documentation for the parameters are NOT located under the components, instead you have to navigate to the table that contains the "..._PG_GRP" variable. 
The documentation shows a piece of the source code that calculates the parameters. Probably there might be a German explanation and also not everythging is self explaining. By the way, this list is almost complete since it is generated from the last source code stream.
 

 
Please let me know if you have any comments on that.
Andreas
 

Using new LCID codes in LIFTdesigner

In the last time we had several requests from clients to add their own LCID codes. Due to a variable parameter limitation, this behaviour is now available starting with version 5.4.
 
Step 1: L_InternetLCIDTab
Register a new local identifier ( LCID).
 
--> Important All 3 numbers (LCID_RID, LCID_VALUE and LCID_DLG_RID) must
be the same
 

 
 
Step 2: L_DrawingLanguageTab
 
Define a new Drawing Language for LIFTdesigner.
 --> Use the correct DLG_RID, as used in step 1!
 

 
 
 Step 3:
Add a new record and use the new drawing language, probably you must restart LIFTdatamanager before this step.
 

 
 
Step 4: Use in LD:
Select the new LCID code in LIFTdesigner.