Pathfinder v5 releases are only compatible with Pathfinder PCs that are running .NET Framework 4.6. Pathfinder 6000 series PCs are incompatible with this framework. These PCs can only receive v4 releases. See notes for v5.00.00.3073 for more information. v5.01.21.3542 Configuration updates: v5.01.20.3539 Configuration updates: v5.01.12.3532 Configuration updates: Known issues resolved in this release include: v5.01.12.3395
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Note: This Backup/Restore procedure is ONLY applicable to the pre-Pathfinder XL250BB. These are legacy items. To backup or restore the XL250BB, you will need a 9 pin straight through serial cable and Flash Wizard software. Flash Wizard and Instructions You will need a saved XML file containing the backup data. If you do not have
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If the BIOS information on the Pathfinder PC gets corrupted, it may be necessary to re-configure the BIOS. AMS Controls has developed the following step-by-step procedure to correct this issue. Enter Bios Setup 1. Turn off the Pathfinder PC. 2. Connect a USB keyboard into one of the three USB ports on the back of
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Many of the trim profiles produced on folding machines are symmetrical. The Pathfinder folding machine controller has a nice feature that make the programming of these parts very easy. The operator only needs to define half of the profile and Pathfinder can do the rest. The following drawings show examples of symmetric parts with the
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Batch stop functionality is an important tool for trim shops that use long folders. Some parts require several handling operations in order to produce them, but many operators have discovered that when the part is very long, the difficult handling operations make more sense to perform with several parts at one time. For example, many
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The following is a procedure to install a manual update to Pathfinder (without using the updater tool found in later versions of the software). This procedure will only work for Pathfinder models PFPC 7000 or PFPC 7100 running version 4 software. For assistance with updating, please contact our Support team. Note: If possible, use a
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What is Pathfinder? Pathfinder is an innovative graphical folding machine controller. With Pathfinder, your operators can program parts faster and easier. It allows you to see the part you are making as you program it and determines the best folding sequence for even the most challenging parts. Will Pathfinder work on my folding machine? Pathfinder
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