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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
Flexijet Ribbon
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon
These are the functions that you will find on the Flexijet Ribbon in Flexijet Stone. Some of these functions will only be available for use while connected to a Flexijet 3D. Auto-Levelling Align to Object Show CAD-Point Series of Measurements –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Change language of Flexijet 3D
Customization and settings » Change language of Flexijet 3D
The language of the Flexijet can be changed by the user. This is done via the ‘Settings’ pane, accessed on the Flexijet screen. To change the language of your Flexijet, follow these steps. When Flexijet powers on, the ‘Tilt Monitoring’, or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Change Ribbon
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon
The Change ribbon contains a collection of tools and functions for modifying elements. Move Copy Mirror Rotate Scale Offset by a point Explode Break at a line Lengthen Line Single elements to polyline Align a single folder
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…
Draw Ribbon
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon
The Draw Ribbon contains many tools to create elements on the screen by clicking/tapping, entering coordinates/lengths, or by measuring with the Flexijet 3D laser. Many of these functions can also be access on the Flexijet’s screen to create elements.…
The shock sensor
Using Flexijet 3D » The shock sensor
Flexijet 3D Next Generation has a shock sensor that registers the movements or accelerations of the tripod, in the case of being bumped or moved. Should the accelerations exceed a certain value, FlexiCAD puts out an appropriate warning message. In this case, one can…
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 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…
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’…
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’…
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…
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…
Auto-fillet
Using Flexijet 3D » Auto-fillet
Flexijet’s Auto-Fillet feature allows you to automatically connect the endpoints when using the Multiple Lines function. This can connect the end-points into an open element or a closed element (first point of first line and last point of last line also…
Backsplash button
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Measurement Ribbon » Backsplash button
The backsplash button allows a user to create a plant-on backsplash, and also to create a vertical layer for Full-height Backsplash. Click here to learn how to add backsplash Click here to learn how to measure Full-height Backsplash
Break at a line
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Break at a line
Break at a line The ‘Break at a line’ function is used to break all objects that are transected by a line. Select the ‘Break at a line’ button Select the line at which all transecting objects should be broken_(Note: confirmation by…
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…
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…
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…
Explode
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Explode
With ‘Explode’, composite objects are exploded into individual elements. Composite elements are, for example, polylines, blocks, hatches or grouped elements. Additionally, many elements can be exploded directly by right-clicking on the element and selecting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Area
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Dimension Ribbon » Area
The ‘Area Stamp’ tool calculates the area of a closed group of elements. To use the ‘Area Stamp’ tool: Select the ‘Area Only’ command from the ‘Dimension’ ribbon Select an element of the shape for which the area…
Show CAD-Point
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Show CAD-Point
The Show CAD Point function uses the Flexijet 3D to automatically project a point. To project a CAD point: From the Flexijet tab, click on the Show CAD-point icon Now, click or tap on the point of your drawing where you would like Flexijet to…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Break 2 points
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Break at a line » Break 2 points
The ‘Break 2 points’ function is used to break an object between two points. Select the ‘Break 2 points’ button from the drop down underneath ‘Break at a line’ Select the object you wish to break. (Note: confirmation by…
Rectangle (3 Points)
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Rectangle (3 Points)
This command creates a rectangle by specifying a bottom left point, a bottom right point, and a top point. Drawing a Rectangle with 3 points From the ‘Draw’ ribbon, select ‘Rectangle (3 points)’. The rectangle will be defined by 3 points…
Checking if floor is solid or moving
Technical Support » Checking if floor is solid or moving
Is the floor surface on which you’re setup stable or moving? If you are not sure if you are on a stable surface, you can easily test it. Aim your Flexijet at a point: it could be anything on the wall, like a screw or a target sticker. (The further away, the…
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…
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…
Stretch
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Quick-access tools » Stretch
The ‘Stretch’ button extends an element to intersect with another element. To use the Stretch tool: Select the ‘Stretch’ button from the ‘Quick Access’ ribbon in Flexijet Stone, or from the ‘Change’ tab in FlexiCAD. Select the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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'
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 Corners
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Flexijet Ribbon » Show Corners
NEW in Flexijet Stone version 3.3.7.0! The show Corners function uses Flexijet 3D to project the corners from your drawing automatically. To show corners: From the Flexijet tab, click on the “Show Corners” function. A window will prompt, asking…
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:…
Break at a Point
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Quick-access tools » Break at a Point
How to use Break at a Point funtion The ‘Break at a point’ function is used to break an object between two points. Select the ‘Break at a Point’ button Select the object you wish to break. (Note: confirmation by clicking…
Offset by a point
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Offset by a point
The ‘Offset by a point’ operates similar to the ‘Offset’ function, except the offset distance is defined by clicking (or measuring) a specified point, instead of inputting a numerical value. To use this function: Select the…
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…
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…
2D-Snap
Flexijet Stone 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…
Keyboard Shortcuts
Customization and settings » Keyboard Shortcuts
Flexijet’s keyboard shortcuts may be customized to your specifications. To use shortcuts, type the letter(s) into the command window and press ‘Enter’ Standard Shortcuts for English Download PDF: Flexijet Stone Software Shortcuts list To install…
Display Open Ends
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » View Ribbon » Display Open Ends
Display Open Ends The ‘Display Open Ends’ function will show any endpoint of lines that are ‘open’, meaning they do not share the same endpoint coordinates with another element. If there are open ends, they will be indicated with a yellow…
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…
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…
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…
Copy
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Copy
With the ‘Copy’ command, an identical copy of the selected element(s) is created in another position. The original selected element(s) is not changed. From the “CHANGE” ribbon Select the element(s), then press ‘Confirm’ or ‘Enter’. Now,…
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…
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…
Rotate
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Change Ribbon » Rotate
With the ‘Rotate’ command, objects are rotated around a selected point. Note that this command is used to rotate elements on the canvas. To change entire canvas view, use Align to set the horizontal alignment. To rotate elements: Select the…
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,…
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…
Single measurement
Flexijet Stone 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Arcs
Flexijet Stone tools and functions » Draw Ribbon » Arcs
Flexijet Stone can draw an arc over 3 points. To draw an arc over 3 points: click or tap the icon. Then, define the first, second, and third point. The command line will now prompt you for an additional second point. This allows the user to draw additional arc…
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:…
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…
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,…
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…