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Update (02 Sep): FloWorks 20.2.1 is now available. This version is only compatible with FlexSim 20.2.2 and higher. For FlexSim 20.2.0 or 20.2.1 please use the previous version FloWorks 20.2.0.

Simultaneously we have released bug fix release FloWorks 20.0.3 for use with FlexSim 2020 Update 2 (LTS).

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FloWorks 20.2.0 is now available (20 August 2020). This version of FloWorks is intended for use with FlexSim 2020 Update 2 up to FlexSim 20.2.1.

Simultaneously we have released two bug fix releases:

• FloWorks 20.0.2 for use with any version of FlexSim 2020 (LTS)
• FloWorks 20.1.3 for use with any version of FlexSim 2020 Update 1.

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Please note that as of FloWorks 20.0, we are only publicly releasing 64-bit versions of the FloWorks installer. All versions can be found in the Downloads section of your FlexSim account on the 3rd party modules tab. Please do not hesitate to report any bugs, usability improvements and feature requests to [email protected].

About FloWorks

FloWorks is a 3rd party module developed and maintained by Talumis BV (talumis.com). It provides faster and more accurate modelling and calculation of fluid systems than the default FlexSim fluid library. It is especially useful within the oil, gas, and bulk industry both for production and supply chain optimization. This module requires a FloWorks license with active maintenance.

For any questions, please email [email protected].

What's New in the latest releases?

FloWorks 20.2.1 (02 September 2020)

Compatibility Note: Use with FlexSim 20.2.2 (or newer)

This version of FloWorks is not compatible with FlexSim 20.2.0 or FlexSim 20.2.1.

• Bug fix: Statistics panel in Quick Properties was showing incorrectly for non-FloWorks objects.
• Bug fix: Restored missing icon for FloWorks Custom Action activity.
• Bug fix: Unlimited flow rate checkbox fixed for Flow Source properties.
• Bug fix: Fix compiler error in FlowObject.(in/out)put.ports[i].ratio
• All bug fixes included in version FloWorks 20.0.3 below.

FloWorks 20.1.3 (20 August 2020)

• All bug fixes included in FloWorks 20.0.2 below.

FloWorks 20.0.3 (02 September 2020)

• Bug fix: Input / output triggers were sometimes scheduled at infinity.

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Release notes for previous versions of FloWorks 2020

FloWorks 20.2.0 (20 August 2020)

• FloWorks Process Flow templates added to Toolbox menu.
• New chart templates for Dashboard Library and Pin buttons.
• FloWorks Product Table is now globally accessible through the Toolbox.
• FloWorks colors for new models are now determined by Color Palette.
• Textures can be applied to products when using FloWorks Product Table.
• All bug fixes included in FloWorks 20.0.2 below.

FloWorks 20.1.2 (15 June 2020)

• Bug fix: Fixed exception in release of Flow To Item.
• Bug fix: Removed internal output to console.
• Bug fix: Removed redundant license check in old solver.

FloWorks 20.1.1 (23 April 2020)

• Bug fix: Update script for FloWorks Custom Action activities.
• Bug fix / improvement: Library grid updated.

FloWorks 20.1.0 (17 April 2020)

• Release for FlexSim 2020 Update 1.

FloWorks 20.0.2 (20 August 2020)

• Bug fix: Set content activity uses FlowTank in code header. Added "Max. content" option to picklist.
• Bug fix: Process Flow activity did not correctly set relative output trigger amount.
• Bug fix: Flow item tank reset content at end of warmup.
• Bug fix: Adding Process Flow activity created module dependency.
• Bug fix: Documentation for flow processor updated.
• Bug fix: Update script for FloWorks Custom Action activities.
• Bug fix / improvement: Library grid updated.
• Bug fix: Fixed exception in release of Flow To Item.
• Bug fix: Removed internal output to console.
• Bug fix: Removed redundant license check in old solver.

FloWorks 20.0.1 (04 February 2020)

• Bug fix: Fixed incorrect berth configurations.
• Bug fix: Removed popup during startup.
• Bug fix: MODE_RESTART_FALLING was sometimes incorrectly #defined the same as MODE_RESTART_RISING.
• Bug fix: Several bug fixes and improved stability for the new (beta) solver.
• Documentation: updated Tank trigger levels description.

FloWorks 20.0.0 (13 December 2019)

• Feature: Added Process Flow activities for FloWorks.
• Feature: Added Process Flow templates for Basic Berth and Tank Pool.
• User request: Added option not to checkout FloWorks license.
• Bug fix: Removed inconsistent behavior after (de)activating license.
• Bug fix: Tank level trigger could cause event list to become unsorted.
• Bug fix: Max. Object Depth setting in FloWorks charts was ignored.