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FloWorks 21.0.3 is now available (7 April 2021). This version of FloWorks is intended for use with FlexSim 2021 (LTS). For FlexSim 2021 Update 1, please use FloWorks 21.1. The latest version is FloWorks 21.1.0 (7 April 2021).

See this video for a 90-second overview of the major changes in FloWorks 2021 compared to FloWorks 2020, or the detailed Release Notes below.

This and previous versions of FloWorks 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].

Release notes

FloWorks 21.1.0

• All bug fixes in FloWorks 21.0.3 below.

FloWorks 21.0.3

• Bug fix: Fixed exceptions from model limits panel when FloWorks-independent model was stored in unlicensed FloWorks instance and re-opened in FlexSim instance without FloWorks.
• Bug fix: Statistic Pins were not working
• Bug fix: Flow Conveyor panel was shown twice in property panels
• Bug fix: Fixed an issue when reversing the flow conveyor
• Legacy Flow conveyors added to Drag Drop Library to facilitate upgrading older models

FloWorks 21.0.2

• Bug fix: Basic Berth Process Flow template used first vessel tank instead of specified compartment (existing models are not automatically upgraded).
• Bug fix: Mass Flow Conveyor did not correctly destroy events.
• Bug fix: Resolved conflict with People module in the statistics panel's State field.
• Bug fix: Several broken links in Manual fixed.
• Bug fix: All products shown as black in some cases where product color table was broken.
• Bug fix: Items would sometimes not exit from previously blocked Item To Flow.
• Bug fix: Network solver gave incorrect result in some models using output ratios.

FloWorks 21.0.1

• Bug fix: Several broken links in Manual fixed.
• Bug fix: Flow Control icon in toolbox corrected.
• All bug fixes included in FloWorks 20.0.4.

FloWorks 21.0.0 (9 December 2020)

• User manual re-organized and updated.
• Dashboard property panels added for FloWorks charts.
• Added option to make flow tank multi-product.
• New version of the mass-flow conveyor.
• 'Optimize network before solving' is out of beta and now the default Flow Control mode for new models.
• Bug fix: exception when switching to named product table fixed.
• Bug fix: Flow pipe passes name instead of product ID in first On Product Out Change after reset.
• Bug fix: Removed redundant license check in model limit panel.

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 20.2.0 (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 20.1.3 (20 August 2020)

• 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 20.0.4

• Bug fix: Flow conveyor sometimes lags because of unnecessarily many content blocks.
• Bug fix: Removed redundant license check in model limit panel.

Backwards Compatibility Note:

The following change may change the way updated models behave.

• Bug fix: Several issues in the network flow calculation resolved.
• Bug fix: Flow pipe passes name instead of product ID in first On Product Out Change after reset.

FloWorks 20.0.3 (02 September 2020)

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

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.