The installation files presented on this page will install FlexPDE7 in Lite mode and can be used free for evaluation. In this mode, unkeyed scripts that you create will be restricted to five simultaneous equations, as well as 100, 400 and 1200 mesh cells in 1D, 2D and 3D, respectively, for a cubic model. (The cell maximum is based on the interpolation order and will increase for quadratic and linear models.) You can also run problems which have been specially keyed by PDE Solutions Inc. (see the Samples folder). All keyed problems will run in full Professional mode. You can change any numeric or textual (string) item in a keyed demo problem without invalidating the key!
The Lite version can be unlocked to Professional mode by installing a license key of the appropriate 1D, 2D or 3D configuration. On the menu to the left, click Licensing to request a 30-day free trial or Pricing to see the pricing structure or Buy Now to purchase a license.
Licensed version 7 users can install over an older version in the 7.x series; your license key remains valid. Users of FlexPDE version 6 or earlier can install version 7 without invalidating your existing application. Version 7 installs in a separate folder, and uses a different license key or dongle.
Previous versions:
Resolved with the technical support services of FlexiPanel and other product providers. Host Interface & Device Drivers StarLite USB uses the usbser.sys device driver distributed with the Windows operating system. Installation requires only the.inf information file. Compatibility with other operating systems. Www.FlexiPanel.com and run it. Follow the instructions to install FlexiPanel on the Pocket PC. If you wish FlexiPanel to appear in the Start menu, select Menus in the Pocket PC’s Settings and follow the instructions. Alternatively, to install FlexiPanel on a Pocket PC directly, download FlexiPanelPPC30.exe from www. FlexiPanel.com and copy. ZigBee, Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15.4 radio modules and products for remote control, sensor networks and data acquisition. Click here to view our range of bluetooth hardware and firmware for sale.
The last release of previous versions can be found on our support pages.
Access through the 'Support' menu on the left or here :
FlexPDE version 5
FlexPDE version 6
All available downloads, including earlier releases of the current version can be found by name in the download directory.
Current version:
FlexPDE version 7.18 (Dec 15, 2020) (see changes)(see known bugs)
Includes documentation in Help or Html format. For documentation in PDF format for printing, see the FlexPDE Bookstore.
FlexPDE Installer:
Host Operating Systems | FlexPDE | Download |
Windows 64 (XP/Vista/7/8/10) | 7.18 | fpde718win64.exe (25 MB) |
Linux86 64 | 7.18 | fpde718suse42x86_64.tar.gz (30 MB) |
Linux86 64 | 7.18 | fpde718suse15x86_64.tar.gz (30 MB) |
Linux86 64 | 7.18 | fpde718centos86_64.tar.gz (30 MB) |
Linux86 64 | 7.18 | fpde718ubuntu86_64.tar.gz (31 MB) |
Mac OS X | 7.18 | fpde718macx.dmg (29 MB) |
All | 7.18 | FlexPDE718.iso (400 MB) |
CodeMeter Dongle Driver Installer:
(Version 7 only. For previous versions, use the support pages listed above.)
Dongle license use requires installation of a dongle driver on each machine that will have a dongle attached. | |
Windows 64 (Vista/7/8/10) (AMD64 or Intel64) | CodeMeterRuntime64_700.exe |
Linux86 64 (AMD64 or Intel64) | CodeMeter-7.0.3925-501.x86_64.rpm |
MacIntosh OS X(10.10 - 10.12) | |
MacIntosh OS X(10.13 and later) | CmRuntimeUser_7.0.3918.500.dmg |
CodeMeter Administrator Manual | CmAdmin_en.pdf |
3rd Party Visualization Tools :
The following products can be used to visualize data exported by FlexPDE : | |
VisIt | |
ParaView | |
Tecplot | |
MayaVi | |
SlicerDicer | |
3rd Party CAD Tools :
The following products can be used to create OBJ mesh files imported by FlexPDE : | |
Rhinoceros | |
Geomagic Wrap | |
Other CAD software | |
Selecting a Bluetooth COM port for FlexiPanel for Pocket PC
Selecting a Bluetooth COM port for FlexiPanel Client for Windows
Selecting a Bluetooth COM port on a Windows computer (FlexiPanel Servers)
General Bluetooth Troubleshooting Guide
Selecting a Bluetooth COM port for FlexiPanel for Pocket PC
Because of the variety of ways Bluetooth is implemented on different Pocket PCs, establishing a connection varies from Pocket PC to Pocket PC. However, in our experience, this is a straightforward process. Here are two examples:
HP iPAQ H2200 series running Pocket PC 2003: Press the connect button and a list of available Bluetooth devices appears. Press the one which corresponds to the device running FlexiPanel server. (If the server is configured to connect on several channels at once, you will then be asked to choose which channel you wish to connect through; choose an unused one.) The FlexiPanel control panel will then appear automatically.
Compaq iPAQ H3800 series running Pocket PC 2002: Activate the Bluetooth manager. If the list of available Bluetooth devices does not include the device running FlexiPanel server, press Search and it will appear. Click on that device to get the device information screen and select Connect To Serial Port Name. If the server is configured to connect on several channels at once, you will have a choice of several ports to connect to; choose an unused one. Start up FlexiPanel and press Connect. The FlexiPanel control panel will then appear automatically. The Pocket PC will remember the connection, so the next time you wish to connect you need only start up FlexiPanel and press Connect.
Authentication: To connect to FlexiPanel modules and adapters, authentication should be disabled.
Selecting the Bluetooth COM port for FlexiPanel Client for Windows
This section applies to FlexiPanel Client for Windows.
WidComm Device Drivers: Most Bluetooth USB adapters use WidComm device drivers.
In the Bluetooth Manager (My Bluetooth Places), Select Device Configuration... from the Bluetooth menu. Click on the Client Applications tab. The COM port should appear in the list, otherwise you can create one pressing the Add COM Port button. Ensure that Authentication and encryption are set appropriately. To connect to FlexiPanel modules and adapters, they should be disabled.
Connect to the remote device from the Bluetooth Manager. Select Search For Devices... from the Bluetooth menu. The device you are trying to connect to should be displayed in the list of icons. Double-click on it to see the services it can offer. One of these will be a Serial Port service. Double-click on that to establish a connection.
Start FlexiPanel for Windows, check the correct COM port is being used (the one listed in the first step). Press connect to connect to the remote device.
BlueSpaceNE Device Driver: (e.g. Sony Viao ZV1A)
Start up BlueSpace NE and select BlueSpaceNE Settings from the Setting menu. On the Security Tab, ensure the following items are NOT checked:
Reject any connection from unauthenticated devices.
Reject any communication unable to be encrypted.
Start up BlueSpace NE and press Device Discovery. The device you are trying to connect to should be displayed in the list of icons. Click on it and the Service Discovery to see the services it can offer. One of these will be a Serial Port service. Click on that to establish a connection. The COM port being used will be displayed in the status bar once the connection has been made.
Start FlexiPanel for Windows, check the correct COM port is being used (the one listed in the first step). Press connect to connect to the remote device.
The BlueSpaceNE driver integrated on some Sony laptops can be prone to crashing when its serial port service is used. If this problem is experienced, use a USB Bluetooth adapter
Other Device Drivers: The general steps are as follows:
Find out which COM port is used for Client Applications (i.e. connections initiated by the computer to connect to other devices). Ensure that Authentication and encryption are set appropriately. To connect to FlexiPanel modules and adapters, they should be disabled.
Search for available devices. One should be .
Decide whether you want the connection to be encrypted, in which case communications will be more secure.
Selecting the Bluetooth COM port on a Windows computer (FlexiPanel Servers)
This section applies to FlexiPanel servers operating on Windows computers. This includes:
Software using the Remote Controls API
PowerMagic
All Controls Demo
WidComm Device Drivers: Most Bluetooth USB adapters use WidComm device drivers.
To identify the correct COM port, start the Bluetooth Manager (My Bluetooth Places) and click on View My Bluetooth Services. A serial port will appear in the list of services. Right click on it and select Properties. The COM port will be displayed.
If no Bluetooth serial port service is configured, set one up using the Bluetooth Manager (My Bluetooth Places). Select Device Configuration... from the Bluetooth menu. Click on the Local Services tab. Press Add Serial Service and choose a COM port which is not currently in use.
BlueSpaceNE Device Driver: (e.g. Sony Viao ZV1A)
Start up BlueSpace NE and select BlueSpaceNE Settings from the Setting menu. On the Security Tab, ensure the following items are NOT checked:
Reject any connection from unauthenticated devices.
Reject any communication unable to be encrypted.
To identify the correct COM port, try to connect to the computer from a remote device. The COM port should be displayed as part of the service name (e.g. 'Connect to Com 4').
Other Device Drivers: The general steps are as follows:
Ensure at lease one Virtual Serial Port (sometimes called Serial Port Profile) has been created and find out its COM: port number.
Decide whether you want the connection to be authenticated, in which case only approved clients will be able to connect to the server.
Decide whether you want the connection to be encrypted, in which case communications will be more secure.
General Bluetooth Troubleshooting Guide
In some devices, the Bluetooth radio may be turned off to conserve power. If a Bluetooth connection is not working, the most common reason is that one of the radios is switched off.
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The range of Bluetooth Class 1 radios is 100 meters (330 feet). To enjoy this range, the radios on both the server and the client must be Class 1 radios.
The range of Bluetooth Class 2 transmitters is 10 meters (33 feet). A Class 2 device can be upgraded by fitting a Class 1 adapter.
Most Bluetooth radios are over-specified and will easily communicate over the specified range in free-space, even in the presence of other radio traffic such as Wi-Fi. In order to maximize range, consider the following issues:
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Changing the antenna orientation may increase range. A PDA held vertically may have a completely different range profile to one held horizontally.
A stronger signal is often required to establish a connection than maintain it, so the range once connected will be greater than the range required to connect.
Signals which have to travel through anything other than free space (e.g. walls) may have reduced range. In general, substances that conduct electricity (steel girders, water, etc) attenuate the signal the most.
With the current state of Bluetooth device drivers, FlexiPanel does not know implicitly when a connection has been dropped. This may happen if the client has moved out of range of the server. The ping or ack functionality provided with FlexiPanel should be used to detect this.
Some Bluetooth devices can resume a connection if brought back within range after having moved out of range. If pings / acks are not used to disconnect out-of-range clients, FlexiPanel will resume such a connection but it cannot guarantee that connection will be resumed; it relies upon the device driver to do so .