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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…
Create/Edit Installation symbols
Flexijet Stone 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…
Insert Installation Symbol
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Insert Installation Symbol
FlexiCAD offers the ability to insert customizable installation symbols into your files with a few simple steps. FlexiCAD’s standard symbols can be customized to your needs – Check this to customize your symbols. Create/Edit installation Symbols.…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
Export Pictures and Voicenotes
Using Flexijet 3D » Exporting files » Export Pictures and Voicenotes
This function exports (saves externally) the pictures and voice notes captured in a particular FlexiCAD File. To export Pictures and voicenotes to file: Open the file in which you wish to export the Pictures and Voicenotes From the File menu (F3D button), select…
Safety and care instructions
Using Flexijet 3D » Safety and care instructions
All instructions and safety instructions in this manual and the accessory documentation on the provided USB flash drive should be read and studied prior to working with the Flexijet. Keep these documents and refer back to them regularly to stay acquainted with proper…
Flexijet Stone tools and functions
Flexijet Stone tools and functions
Quick-access tools Flexijet Ribbon Measurement Ribbon Draw Ribbon Change Ribbon Dimension Ribbon View Ribbon The ? (Help) Ribbon Working with planes Import Drawing Properties Extra functions
Line and Offset with value
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Multiple Lines » Line and Offset with value
With this function, you measure a single line through 2 points which is offset by the previously entered value. The third measuring point indicates the direction of offset. This function is available from the dropdown menu under ‘Multiple lines’ on the…
Location from Drawing and Reality
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Repositioning (3D Locations) » Location from Drawing and Reality
With Location from Drawing and Reality, Flexijet may resume a location by selecting points in a drawing and measuring those points in reality. !This function may not produce results as accurate as the 3D locations repositioning function, because the points used for…
Show hidden files and folders in Windows 10
Technical Support » Show hidden files and folders in Windows 10
Open File Explorer from the taskbar. Select View Select the option option ‘Hidden items” Hidden files and folders will now be visible. Alternatively: You can also click on View > Options > Change folder and search options. Under…
Circles
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Circles
Flexijet offers a variety of ways to draw circles. These functions are accessible on the screen of the Flexijet as well. Circle 3 points To draw a circle over 3 points, click or tap the button and measure 3 points on the circumference of the circle. Centre…
Measurement Ribbon
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon
These are the functions available on the Measurement Ribbon in FlexiCAD: Some of these functions will only be available for use while connected to a Flexijet. The ‘New Project’ button creates a project folder. Click on New project start folder. In the…
Measuring Full-Height Backsplash
Using Flexijet 3D » Measuring Full-Height Backsplash
Full-height backsplash can be measured in the same project as countertops To measure Full-height backsplash, create folder with a Vertical plane for each wall area. These measurements can be taken at the same time as countertops, or separately. After measuring the…
Extra functions
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Extra functions
There are extra advanced functions for Flexijet Stone that can be accessed through the Flexijet, or by opening the Flexijet Stone file in FlexiCAD. These include: Insert Picture in FlexiCAD Divide Object More information on FlexiCAD: Measuring Shower…
Align a single folder
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » 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…
Text
Flexijet Stone 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…
Drawing a Stove Opening
Using Flexijet 3D » Drawing a Stove Opening
Drawing a stove opening uses many of the Flexijet Stone functions to create a square opening for a stove at a desired width. These skills can be applied to other situations as well. Drawing a stove opening (aligning to the object): Draw a line across the stove…
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 Flexijet Stone offers many options and formats…
Flexijet on-screen Controls
Using Flexijet 3D » Flexijet on-screen Controls
Flexijet 3D Next-Generation’s Touch-screen can be used to control Flexijet Stone. Flexijet Basic Functions Auto-Levelling, Align to Object, Repositioning, and more can be accessed in the ‘Basic Functions’ section of the Flexijet’s…
Measuring a Waterfall
Using Flexijet 3D » Measuring a Waterfall
In order to measure a waterfall, a folder with a Vertical plane must be created for each waterfall. A Vertical folder can be created using the ‘New Folder’ button, or by using the ‘backsplash’ function, which will create a new folder for each…
The ? (Help) Ribbon
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » The ? (Help) Ribbon
The Help ? Ribbon contains functions related to support with FlexiCAD. The Reset Application Layout to Standard button will restore the location of the window elements (Project Explorer, Properties/Draft Settings, and Command Window) to their default…
Maximum Tolerance
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Polyline » Maximum Tolerance
The Maximum Tolerance function shows the maximum tolerance of a polyline compared to 2 straight lines, by creating these 2 straight lines. This can be aligned to the polyline or to the coordinate system (Horizontal/Vertical). This function can only be used on open…
Switching your Windows computer out of ‘S mode’
Technical Support » Switching your Windows computer out of ‘S mode’
Your Microsoft Surface Go or other computer/Tablet may be setup with Windows in S mode, which is designed for exclusively running apps from the Microsoft Store. In order to run FlexiCAD and other apps that are not in the Microsoft Store, you’ll need to switch out…
Introduction to Flexijet Stone
About Flexijet Stone » Introduction to Flexijet Stone
Flexijet Stone is designed specifically for the Countertop industry. Click here to learn about connecting to Flexijet 3D. Opening Flexijet Stone: Double Click on the ‘Flexijet Stone’ icon The General Preference panel will open. If connecting to…
Setting up Flexijet Stone
About Flexijet Stone » Setting up Flexijet Stone
New Flexijet users: Contact Flexijet Support at 1-844-MY-FLEXI Ext 2 (1-844-693-5394) to schedule your ‘Software Orientation’ session, which will include installing and configuring Flexijet Stone on your computer. *NOTE: If you will be using a Microsoft…
Polyline
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Polyline
A polyline is a composite object consisting of lines and / or arcs. This function is commonly used for ‘scribing’ walls to create multi-segmented lines that follow the contour of wall shapes. Different types of segments can be combine when creating…
Quick-access tools
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Quick-access tools
Quick-access toolbar. It has many of the most common editing functions for Flexijet conveniently located at the top of the screen and remain constant regardless of which additional ribbon is selected. Delete The ‘Delete” button allows…
Flexijet Viewer
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » View 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…
Working with planes
Flexijet Stone 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…
Colors
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Properties » Colors
Colors of elements can easily be changed in Flexijet Stone. Set the ‘Pen Color’ ahead of time to draw/measure new elements in the assigned color, or select existing objects and change their color. Locate the ‘Pen color’ section of…
Technical Support
Technical Support
Remote Calibration Check Updating FlexiCAD FAQ Transferring License Autosave files Training videos Switching your Windows computer out of ‘S mode’ Show hidden files and folders in Windows 10 Checking if floor is solid or moving Connecting to…
Measuring a Countertop
Using Flexijet 3D » Measuring a Countertop
These are the typical steps used to setup Flexijet to measure a horizontal countertop. Set up your Flexijet. Ensure your Flexijet is well positioned to measure all areas as easily as possible, avoiding unnecessary tight angles, etc. Connect to your…
Xbox controller – Setup
Using Flexijet 3D » Xbox Controller » Xbox controller – Setup
First Time Setup: Follow these steps to connect your Xbox controller to you Windows PC/Tablet with Bluetooth to use with FlexiCAD/Flexijet Stone software and the Flexijet 3D. * NOTE: The Xbox USB Wireless Adapter (pictured to the right) is NOT required for use and…
Align to Object
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Align to Object
*The ‘Align to Object’ command is usually used when starting a measurement, right after Auto-Levelling. !Use this function right after auto-leveling, but before creating a folder/plane. This function aligns the measurement drawing based on 2 reference…
Drawing/Drafting
Using Flexijet 3D » Drawing/Drafting
Flexijet Stone is built with the power of CAD (Computer Assisted Design) which gives users the tools and power to easily measure, create, and draw elements. This video tutorial walks through drafting a countertop area from plans provided. Though similar, some…
Connecting to Flexijet 3D
Using Flexijet 3D » Connecting to Flexijet 3D
Your PC/Tablet connects directly to the Flexijet via a direct Wifi/WLAN connection. No Internet is needed to measure with Flexijet. Connect your PC/Tablet to Flexijet before opening FlexiCAD/Flexijet Stone. If FlexiCAD/Flexijet Stone is open on your PC before…
Measuring a Wall
Using Flexijet 3D » Measuring a Wall
NEW in Version 3.3.7.0 and later: Using the ‘Wall’ button: Setup Flexijet 3D, connect, and Auto-level Flexijet (anytime setting up, after moving, or starting a new project). If measuring only a wall: In the ‘Measurement’ ribbon, click on…
View Ribbon
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » View Ribbon
The View Ribbon contains options to change how objects are displayed. Regenerate With the ‘Regenerate’ command, the view is regenerated at the current zoom level in order for the radiuses and other elements to be displayed more smoothly. When you…
Multiple Lines
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Multiple Lines
The Multiple lines function allows a user to draw single lines with a start point and an end point, and then continue draw additional lines with a new start point and end point. This function is typically used for measuring straight lines such as cabinet boxes and…
Explode ellipse (into arcs)
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Explode » Explode ellipse (into arcs)
‘Explode Ellipse (into Arcs)’ explodes a polyline into a series of arcs, which are joined into a polyline. This polyline of arcs is a close approximation of an ellipse, and the resulting difference between the original ellipse and the resulting polyline…
Navigating Flexijet Stone
About Flexijet Stone » Navigating Flexijet Stone
These topics will discuss different aspects and techniques to Navigate through Flexijet Stone. Navigating in the canvas area. In Touch mode: Move the canvas by dragging with 1 finger. Use 2 fingers to pinch-to-zoom in and out. To select objects in Touch Mode,…
Copying elements between folders
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Working with planes » Copying elements between folders
Elements can be copied between folders in a variety of ways. Ctrl-c and Ctrl-v (Copy-paste method) This method can be used to copy and paste elements from one folder to another. Most elements will be pasted on the plane of the destination folder, e.g. vertical…
Vertical Measurement (Handheld laser)
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Single measurement » Vertical Measurement (Handheld laser)
Flexijet Stone can optionally be used be used in conjunction with separate bluetooth handheld laser. *Note: For Flexijet Stone versions 3.1.1.0 and later (released July 2021), additional Leica handheld laser models using ‘Bluetooth Smart’ interface are…
Take a Picture
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Take a Picture
The Take a Picture function uses your tablet or computer’s camera to capture jobsite and overview pictures and store them within your FlexiCAD file. Note that jobsite pictures can also be taken and saved using the Flexijet Smart Remote App *The photos captured…
Record Voice Notes
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Record Voice Notes
The Record Voice Notes function uses your Computer’s internal microphone to record voice/audio conversations for reference. *NOTE: Ensure to follow all Local, State, and Federal regulations relating to the recording of audio conversations when using this…
Updating Flexijet Stone
Technical Support » Updating Flexijet Stone
Flexijet Stone can be updated using the Flexijet-Software Update-Tool Note: Feature software updates are available to Flexijet customers with an active Optional Service Plan. For information about purchasing an Optional Service Plan, contact Flexijet Sales at…
Using Flexijet 3D
Using Flexijet 3D
Safety and care instructions Setting up Flexijet 3D Tilt monitoring The shock sensor Connecting to Flexijet 3D Measuring a Wall Flexijet Smart Remote app Xbox Controller Auto-fillet Exporting files Flexijet on-screen Controls Using Flexijet’s…
Touch-Mode/PC-Mode
About Flexijet Stone » Navigating Flexijet Stone » Touch-Mode/PC-Mode
Flexijet Stone can be used in either PC-Mode or Touch-Mode PC-Mode PC Mode is optimized for controlling with a keyboard and scroll-wheel mouse (or similar). For users that are familiar with drafting software such as Autodesk AutoCAD, or CAM software such as Alphacam,…
Text Style
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Text » Text Style
The font, size, color, and emphasis of text can be set using the ‘Text Style’ window. Different styles can be set and used as required in drawings, to allow for easy annotation. Changing a Text Style will change all elements in your current project using…
Rectangle (2 points)
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Rectangle (3 Points) » Rectangle (2 points)
This command creates a rectangle by specifying 2 opposing points, such as a bottom left point and a top right point. Drawing a Rectangle with 2 points. This rectangle will follow the horizontal and vertical alignment of the current page orientation. On a…
Repositioning (3D Locations)
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Repositioning (3D Locations)
Repositioning Flexijet is achieved by defining a minimum of 2 points, then moving the Flexijet and re-measuring 2 of those points. This can be done from FlexiCAD/Flexijet Stone or directly from the Flexijet touchscreen. *REMINDER: Once a location has been defined…
About Flexijet Stone
About Flexijet Stone
Flexijet Stone is the software companion to Flexijet, designed for the stone countertop industry with tools to make measuring efficient and accurate. Using this manual: This manual is a live and searchable reference for Flexijet Stone and the Flexijet 3D 2…
Remote Calibration Check
Technical Support » Remote Calibration Check
Flexijet 3D includes a function for a remote calibration check. This function will check and return a result indicating whether the Flexijet is within factory specifications. Based on these instant results, the Flexijet support team can recommend if a…
Single elements to polyline
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Single elements to polyline
To convert elements to polyline: For versions 3.1.1.0 and newer: Select ‘Single Elements to Polyline’ Select the start element of the Polyline, meaning click on any part of the object to convert to polyline. The function will continue to search…
Scale
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Scale
With the Scale command, the selected object is scaled up or down by a specific factor. Enter the scale factor and the base point of the scaling. Example: a sink DXF file is imported, the units were in mm. The sink will be scaled to inches. From the…
2D-Projection
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Working with planes » 2D-Projection
2D-Projection is accessed by right-clicking on a folder and navigating to Plane > 2D Projection. With this command, all elements in a folder are projected perpendicularly to the plane of the current folder. For example, suppose some elements were drawn in 3D, if…
Import Drop-in
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Import Drop-in
Flexijet allows users to easily import sinks and other cutouts. To import a Drop-in: Select the ‘Import Drop-in’ button from the ‘Measurement’ ribbon Navigate to and select the desire drop-in file Adjust the colour, and rotate as…
Auto-Dimension
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Dimension Ribbon » Auto-Dimension
The auto-dimension function displays the dimension and angles of all elements displayed in a folder. This function is especially useful for a double-checking measurements during the measurement process. You can activate auto dimension of every single folder or the…
Explode Circle (2 arcs)
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Explode » Explode Circle (2 arcs)
With ‘Explode Circle (2 arcs)’, a circle is exploded into 2 separate arcs. The division point is based on the horizontal axis of the current folder. Diagram of before and after 'Explode circle 2 arcs'
Draw a Sink or Cutout
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Draw a Sink or Cutout
‘Draw a Sink or Cutout’ button is an efficient way to draw a rectangular sink, cooktop, or other cutout quickly, by defining the width, height, corner radius, setback, and adding text, faucet hole(s), and soap dispenser hole all at once. Choose colour,…
Ellipse
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Ellipse
The Ellipse tool allows a user to draw an ellipse by specifying a centre point, first axis endpoint, and second axis endpoint. To draw/measure an ellipse: First, measure, tap, or click the centre point (location where the middle should be placed) Next…
Object Height
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Properties » Object Height
A height attribute can be added to elements. This allows for a 3D visual representation of material and object thickness. Generally, height is most useful when added to continuous elements such as closed polylines, rectangles, circles, and elipses. To convert an…
Offset Plane
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Working with planes » Offset Plane
A folder with a defined plane can be offset exactly parallel to its current location using the ‘Offset Plane’ command. This function is found by right-clicking on a folder in the Project Explorer and navigating to Plane>Offset Plane. To offset a plane:…
Flexijet Smart Remote app
Using Flexijet 3D » Flexijet Smart Remote app
Now available from the Google Play Store! The Flexijet Smart Remote App adds additional ways to control your Flexijet 3D 2, directly from your Android Smartphone. The Flexijet Smart Remote App may additionally be used to capture site pictures and photos tied to…
Mirror
Flexijet Stone 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…
Wall button
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Wall button
NEW in Flexijet Stone 3.3.7.0! The ‘Wall’ button does 3 things specially: Setup Flexijet 3D and connect. Auto-level the Flexijet (anytime setting up, after moving, or starting a new project). If measuring only a wall: In the ‘Measurement’…
Plumb point
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Show CAD-Point » Plumb point
The Plumb Point function allows the transferring of a point up or down. This function can be used to transfer both physical points that are measured live using the Flexijet laser as well as points on objects drawn in Flexijet Stone, and the result can either be…
Area/length stamp
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Dimension Ribbon » Area » Area/length stamp
Calculate the Area and Length of elements simultaneously by selecting Area/Length Stamp from the ‘Dimensions’ ribbon, or right-click for the ‘Area/length’ stamp shortcut. Place a text stamp for an individual element, or select multiple…
Align/Horizontal Alignment
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Quick-access tools » Align/Horizontal Alignment
The ‘Align’(Flexijet Stone) or ‘Horizontal Alignment’ (FlexiCAD) tools allow you to rotate the view of the canvas of your entire project. This function will rotate the page view of the entire project, including all other pages. To align a…
Tilt monitoring
Using Flexijet 3D » Tilt monitoring
Flexijet’s built-in tilt sensor detects the level of the Flexijet and provides the data for the instant Auto-Levelling command. As a result, the tripod can be set to close to level, and Flexijet compensates for the fine levelling internally. Tilt Monitoring also…
Connect tool (Fillet)
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Quick-access tools » Connect tool (Fillet)
The ‘Connect’ button allows users to connect (fillet) two elements. Those elements must be on the same plane. The ‘Connect’ tool may be used to connect lines, polylines, and arcs, etc. Select the ‘Connect’ button. Select the first element…
Flexijet Livestream
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Flexijet Livestream
A Livestream of the Flexijet’s camera can be viewed live on the Computer/Tablet screen. Press the ‘Flexijet Livestream’ button, and the Flexijet’s camera is displayed in real-time. Adjust the brightness and zoom with the indicated…
Move
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Move
With the ‘Move’ command, you can move the selected object to a new location. From the ‘Measurement’ Ribbon, select the ‘Move’ command. Select the Element(s) to be moved, and confirm with ‘Confirm’ or…
Autosave files
Technical Support » Autosave files
FlexiCAD automatically creates a backup autosave file of your work-in-progress as you are working, so that a file may be recovered in the event of an unforeseeable incident such as battery dying, or operating system crash. To open an Autosave file: From the File…
Distance Point to Plane
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Distance Point to Plane
The Distance Point to plane function will allow a user to see how far a particular point is from the plane of reference. For example, this function may be used to check the level cabinet boxes, or the plumbness of a vertical wall. To use this function, you must select…
Removing a plane
Flexijet Stone 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…
Dimension Ribbon
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Dimension Ribbon
The Dimension Ribbon contains functions for adding dimensions to drawings. Dimensions are added in reference to how elements are oriented on the screen. To add a dimension: Select the type of dimension to add. E.G., Horizontal for horizontal dimensions,…
Max Rectangle
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Rectangle (3 Points) » Max Rectangle
The Max Rectangle creates a rectangle over the maximum dimensions of selected objects. This rectangle is always aligned to the X-Y axis of the current page canvas. To create a Max Rectangle: Select the Max rectangle icon Select the objects to be contained by…
Series of Measurements – Automatic Measuring
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Series of Measurements – Automatic Measuring
The ‘Series of Measurements’ function is a powerful tool that allows you to configure the Flexijet 3D for automated measuring, whereby the Flexijet will automatically produce a series of measurements that are defined by the user. Flexijet has a number of…
Auto-Levelling
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Auto-Levelling
The Auto-Levelling function uses the Flexijet’s internal level sensor to detect the current level of the Flexijet 3D, and automatically compensate for this level. !The Flexijet should be Auto-Levelled before beginning a new measurement, and every time the…
Xbox Controller
Using Flexijet 3D » Xbox Controller
The Xbox controller can be used to aim the Flexijet. Default functions: Button Function Button Function A Multiple Lines LB (Left Bumper) Activate measurement B Polyline LT (Left Trigger) Show…
Quick Aim
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Show CAD-Point » Quick Aim
The ‘Quick Aim’ function allows a user to have the Flexijet project a point at a distance from a selected point in the the measurement drawing. For example, this function is useful for pointing the laser in the corner above an existing laminate countertop…
Transferring License
Technical Support » Transferring License
If you change computers, Flexijet Stone/FlexiCAD can be deactivated to allow the seamless transfer to a new computer. An internet connection is required to deactivate the software license. Deactivating/Transferring license: Navicate to the ‘?’ tab in…
Horizontal – Series of Measurements
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Series of Measurements – Automatic Measuring » Horizontal – Series of Measurements
The Horizontal series of measurements command creates a series of measurements parallel to the horizon. For example, Horizontal series of measurements can be used to exactly measure a wall with small distances in order to finely scribe a countertop or hearth for…
More folder options
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Working with planes » More folder options
More folder options Folder functions of the Project Explorer are in the pop-up menu: Select one folder with the left mouse button and then click the right mouse button to bring up the menu. ‘Rename folder’ is used to rename the selected folder. Tip:…
Setting up Flexijet 3D
Using Flexijet 3D » Setting up Flexijet 3D
Set up your Carbon Fibre Flexijet Tripod. The tripod should be close to level, but doesn’t need to be perfect (within 1.8 degrees – see ‘Auto-leveling’ for more information’) Set the Flexijet on the tripod. Hold the Flexijet…
Digitize Hatch
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Series of Measurements – Automatic Measuring » Digitize Hatch
Drawing a hatch. Select Hatch from the drop down section of ‘Start Series of Measurements’ on the ‘Flexijet’ ribbon. As prompted in the Command Window, select the object to be hatched. In versions 3.3 and later, the object only needs to…
Show CAD-point (Perpendicular)
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Show CAD-Point » Show CAD-point (Perpendicular)
The Show Cad Point function uses the Flexijet 3D to automatically project a CAD point perpendicular from the virtual plane to the real surface, even if the surface is uneven. To do this, Flexijet will measure to find the location of the surface, and adjust the aim of…
Manual Levelling
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Auto-Levelling » Manual Levelling
Manual levelling allows users to manually define the reference to level by using 3 points, instead of using the built-in Auto-Levelling function. Manual levelling should be used in the following situations: On a ship, or other moving vessel. Here, manual leveling…
Vertical – Series of Measurements
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Series of Measurements – Automatic Measuring » Vertical – Series of Measurements
Vertical series of measurements With ‘Vertical series of measurements’, a series of measurements vertical to the horizon is started. This series of measurements is used to measure the wall contour with a defined distance. The ‘Vertical series of…
Points
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Points
The Points function of Flexijet Stone is used for placing points on the drawing, either manually with mouse, or using the Flexijet 3D when connected. To draw a point, click or tap the icon and then click, tap, enter coordinates, or measure with Flexijet to create a…
Point Style
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Points » Point Style
To change the appearance of points, select the ‘Point Style’ icon from the ‘Draw’ ribbon. From this window, you may select the style of the point elements, and specify the size of the point.
Showing a plane
Flexijet Stone 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:…
Adding Backsplash
Using Flexijet 3D » Adding Backsplash
Flexijet Stone includes a simple tool for adding backsplash to a countertop. This tool can also be used to draw in Laminate strips, mitre strips, etc. To add a backsplash: Select the ‘Measurement Tab’ Select the ‘Backsplash” button…
Lengthen Line
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Lengthen Line
Lengthen line With the ‘Lengthen line’ command, a selected line is lengthened by a certain value. Enter the desired lengthening in the command line and confirm the selection with the Enter key. Click near the end of the line that should be lengthened.…
Import Drawing
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Import Drawing
In Flexijet Stone, the ‘Import Drop-in’ function provides a streamlined way to Import! Recommend using this first! To use ‘File>Import’: You can use the Import Drawing function of FlexiCAD to import CAD elements such as sinks or profiles, and…
Countertop button
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Countertop button
The Countertop button is a shortcut, setup to streamline the process of measuring countertops. This button will automatically create a project folder if one doesn’t exist, prompt for a name for the horizontal countertop folder, and then prompt the user to set…