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Planes
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Planes
The different planes Measurements taken and files produced with Flexijet and the FlexiCAD software are most commonly done using planes. A plane can be pictured as a virtual infinite surface upon which measurements are set. All measurements that are made with Flexijet…
Working with planes
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Working with planes
The different planes Measurements taken and files produced with Flexijet and the FlexiCAD software are most commonly done using planes. A plane can be pictured as a virtual infinite surface upon which measurements are set. All measurements that are made with Flexijet…
Finding angles between planes
With FlexiCAD, the angle between multiple planes can be calculated. This is especially useful to determine the mitre and cut angle of the pieces. To calculate an angle between 2 elements, a view that is perpendicular to both planes must be used. For example, to see…
Finding angles between planes
Tutorials » Finding angles between planes
In versions 3.3.7.0 and later, the function Show angles between planes is available from the Right Click > Plane submenu! To find angles between folders manually: To calculate an angle between 2 elements, a view that is perpendicular to both planes must be used.…
Show angles between planes
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Working with planes » Show angles between planes
New in 3.3.7.0! Find the angles between folders in FlexiCAD. How to access Right-click on the folder that you want from the Project Explorer. Then go to “plane”/“show plane points.” This Window will pop up with all the…
Editing PDF Titleblocks
Customization and settings » Editing PDF Titleblocks
In Flexijet Stone/FlexiCAD version 3.2 and later, Titleblocks can be customized! Learn about creating PDF’s here Editing PDF Titleblocks: (version 3.2 and later): It’s suggested to begin with one of the existing titleblock templates and make adjustments…
Editing Ribbons and Shortcuts
Customization and settings » Editing Ribbons and Shortcuts
The Quick-access toolbar and ribbons can be modified by users in Flexijet Stone/FlexiCAD versions 3.1.0.2 and later. To edit the ribbons: Right-click on the ribbon area On the left, select whether you wish to edit the Ribbons, or the Quick-Access…
2D-Snap
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Working with planes » 2D-Snap
2D-Snap mode 2D-Snap mode is used for drawing objects on the plane of a folder, using reference elements that are not on the plane of the current folder. With 2D-Snap active, all new elements drawn are on the plane of the active folder, by transferring them…
Creating and editing installation Symbols Version 3.3.6.0 and olders
Customization and settings » Creating and editing installation Symbols Version 3.3.6.0 and olders
Click here for creating and editing Installation symbols in version 3.3.7.0 and later Default countertop symbol packages are available for download as part of the Flexijet Software Config Tool. To modify an existing symbol: From the Flexijet Software Config…
Showing a plane
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Working with planes » Showing a plane
FlexiCAD provides the option to see a visual representation of a plane as a rectangle in your measurement file. This function can be useful for visually verifying that a plane is set properly, especially in projects with multiple planes. Watch the video tutorial here:…
Removing a plane
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Working with planes » Removing a plane
A plane may be removed from a folder with an assigned plane. Note that removing a plane does not change the geometry or location of the existing elements in a folder. This function can be access by selecting the desired folder in the Project Explorer, right clicking…
Room elements
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Room elements
‘Room Elements’ can be added to planes such as walls or floors within a room measurement. For all the elements or symbols that you want to measure, you must first select the corresponding Folder/plane in the project explorer. To do this, simply use…
Introduction to FlexiCAD
About Flexijet 3D » Introduction to FlexiCAD
FlexiCAD is designed as a companion to the Flexijet 3D. Click here to learn about connecting to Flexijet 3D. Opening FlexiCAD: Click on the ‘FlexiCAD’ icon. The General Preference panel will open. If connecting to Flexijet 3D, ensure that…
Folders on Flexijet 3D
Selecting folders on Flexijet 3D Folder can be selected directly from the screen of Flexijet 3D. To access this menu, click on the left arrow, or swipe from left to right to open the ‘Project’ screen on the Flexijet. This will show the…
Measuring Shower Glass
Tutorials » Measuring Shower Glass
In this example, we will measure the curb to determine the glass position. Then, we will create the 3 folders for the 3 planes of glass, and measure the relevant elements. Set up your Flexijet in a position where as much can be measured as possible.…
Mirror
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Mirror
With the Mirror command, objects are mirrored across an axis. You can use existing objects or elements as a mirror axis, click/tap to define, measure with the Flexijet, or enter coordinates around which the objects should be mirrored. To use this command: Select…
Extend Line to Plane
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Lengthen Line » Extend Line to Plane
Extend line to plane With the ‘Extend line to plane’ command, a line is lengthened until it is intersects or meets another plane. This command can be used to extend a line on a wall until it meets another wall, for example. The function can only be used…
Flexijet on-screen Controls
Using Flexijet 3D » Flexijet on-screen Controls
Flexijet 3D Next-Generation’s Touch-screen can be used to control FlexiCAD. Flexijet Basic Functions Auto-Levelling, Align to Object, Repositioning, and more can be accessed in the ‘Basic Functions’ section of the Flexijet’s touchscreen. …
Single measurement
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Single measurement
The ‘Single measurement’ button will trigger a measurement. By activating the laser distance measurement device, the distance between the laser distance measurement device and the focused point is determined. The submenu of ‘Single…
Connect roof slopes
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Connect roof slopes
When it comes to interior measurement, we often have to deal with sloping roofs: but this is an easy task for your Flexijet 3D. Walls, ceilings and floors are connected automatically to the roof area. Proceed as follows: You must have already created a room or a…
Customization and settings
Customization and settings
Keyboard Shortcuts Creating and editing Installation symbols Change language of Flexijet Editing Ribbons and Shortcuts Editing PDF Titleblocks Many settings can be adjusted to your desired specifications in Flexijet Stone. The ‘General Preferences’…
Insert Corners to Polylines
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Insert Corners to Polylines
With ‘Insert corners to polylines’, corners of the wall contours are detected and inserted in the appropriate places of the polyline. That means that you don’t have to measure directly in the corners of the individual walls Example: *Measured wall…
Align a single folder
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Align an Object » Align a single folder
Align a single folder The Align a single folder function is an editing function to efficiently change the alignment of all elements in a folder to a line that will be referenced to horizontal on the page. This function should only be used in the editing phase of a…
Room from Layout
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Room from Layout
The ‘Room from Layout’ creates a 3D room with wall planes based on the 2D floorplan layout. This function can also be used to add additional walls and details to an existing room measurement. To use this function, you must have a folder with a…
Text
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Text
Adding text: Select the Text button in Flexijet Stone, or Flexijet’s screen Enter the text in the dialog window Enter or click to set the rotation angle (To specify the angle of the text). In Touch-mode (or in PC-mode calculator input), specify…
Touch-mode and PC-Mode
FlexiCAD has 2 main modes of use: PC-Mode and Touch-Mode PC-Mode PC Mode is the default mode used of FlexiCAD. This mode is optimized for use and editing in a computer-based environment, usually with a scroll-wheel mouse or similar. For users that are familiar with…
Parallel to plane – Series of measurements
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Series of Measurements – Automatic Measuring » Parallel to plane – Series of measurements
With ‘Series of Measurements Parallel to plane,’ a series of measurements is defined parallel to a particular plane to be measured. This series of measurements can be used with all 3 types of planes, and this function can be used to scan, for example, a…
Create/Edit Installation symbols
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Insert Installation Symbol » Create/Edit Installation symbols
If you are on version 3.3.6.0 or older, you must follow the instructions here. To create a new Installation Symbol Draw your new symbol on a new folder. Then on the “Measurement” ribbon, select the drop-down menu from “Insert installation…
Exporting files
Using Flexijet 3D » Exporting files
To create PDF’s, see Exporting PDF’s. Note that DXF/other formats can also be exported while creating a PDF! To export Pictures and voicenotes including measurement photos see Export Pictures and Voicenotes FlexiCAD offers many options and formats for…
Creating a PDF
Using Flexijet 3D » Exporting files » Creating a PDF
FlexiCAD and Flexijet Stone PDF tool creates a custom PDF version of the measurements and data created. The content of this PDF can be customized to your specifications. To simply Print/plot to PDF the contents of a folder, see Print/Plot below. For versions…
Flexijet Viewer
FlexiCAD tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Flexijet Viewer
Flexijet Viewer is a free viewing program for measurements and photos collected with Flexijet 3D Next Generation measuring system and packaged for Flexijet Viewer using FlexiCAD 3.1 and later. Download the latest version of Flexijet Viewer for Windows here, or find…
Technical Support
Technical Support
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