FlexTools Updates
-
Hello everyone, we're glad to introduce a new 3 Sash FlexSlider.
A Multi Sash FlexSlider is also in development, but till it's ready, if you need a quick 3 sash sliding window/door this component will do the work. It works just like the original 2 sash FlexSlider.
-
We'd like to thank Alex Oliver from SketchUp School for including FlexTools in the list of 10 extension every architect should know.
Check out all 10 extensions in the video: https://youtu.be/mtpEmbteWW8
-
New update for ComponentFinder!
A new navigation sidebar, custom component toolbars, a better user interface and a lot more improvements!
More info at the blog: https://flextools.cc/blog/new-componentfinder-navigation-bar-and-toolbars/
If you find this update useful (or not!?) we want to hear you!
-
New Flex Multi Slider released!
With any number of leaves you wish, 3 configurations, glass or solid panels - It will cover most of the sliding doors and windows you use day-to-day.
Check it out: https://flextools.cc/blog/new-flex-multi-slider/
-
We haven't done any promotions for a whole year, but hey, today is Black Friday!
https://flextools.cc/black-friday/
-
Thanks to Justin for the video!
-
Have you ever wished you could change default thumbnails with your own, see your rendered images instead of V-ray proxies? You can do that in ComponentFinder now!
Assign your own thumbnails with custom images:
Right Click > Set Custom Thumbnail > Choose a JPG or PNG
The thumbnail image you assign will be automatically copied into the folder where the component is stored, and it will be named with the same name.
Would you find custom thumbnails useful?
-
One more new feature in the latest update is the Recently Used tab.
You can now reach your recently used components in one click!
If you need to find the original folder where a recent component is stored:
Right Click > ‘Open Containing Folder in a New Tab’
Let us know what you think in the comments! -
There are 3 things we can watch forever: fire burning, water falling, and speed modeling with FlexTools.
Thanks to Moshe Shemesh for sharing the video.
-
Introducing FlexFence!
With this one dynamic component you can create roughly 70% of fences and railings out there, both wooden and metal style.
Learn more in the blog: https://flextools.cc/blog/introducing-flexfence/
-
Flex Fences (and railings) can be easily joined together:
In order to connect two FlexFences to form a corner:
1. Place two fences in a 90 degree angle to each other, having them share the location of one of their posts.
2. Hide one of the edge posts by clicking on it with the interact tool or through the options menu.
3. If needed, you can choose to extend the picket positions of each fence to reach the other's post, rail or picket.
--
Let us know what you think!
-
Check out Justin's new video about Easy Fencing in SketchUp!
-
We thought it would be helpful if there was a collection of ready-to-use dynamic fences and railings. So we took some popular fences and railings and recreated them with the FlexFence component!
Each Flex Fence example can be customized further to best suit your design, and then saved for later immediate use.
What other fences/railings would you like to have dynamic?
Send us pictures or skp models of your go-to fence and railing types! -
GIGA thanks!!!!
EDIT
is there some sort of pre-setting to be choosed before using these DCs?
Or is FlexTools PRO needed?I only use component finder, and using these fences as "common" DCs doesn't work at all for me..
-
Hi Filippo,
Yes, all the fences are examples of the customized FlexFence component, so you will need a FlexPack Pro license for them to work dynamically.
-
“I live in 3D and think in 3D and so I find the most efficient way to get that 3D image out of my head and start working with it is to create it directly in Sketchup." – Derek Sallans, Longhouse Design
Derek’s workflow for concept design is so fast and intuitive, so very SketchUp-like (and FlexTools-like), we couldn’t help but share it with you!
Check it out: https://flextools.cc/blog/thinking-in-3d-with-sketchup/
-
How do you show the swinging direction for your doors and windows in elevation?
Pointing to the Right? Or Wrong?
We've always thought of this symbol as a triangular flag with the fixed side where the hinges are and the pointy side where the handle is. However, in some places the flag works the other way around, huh?!
As we are now working on a tag (layer) for 2D markings for FlexTools components, we need your advice!
Which way do you mark your swings?
-
@halroach said:
How do you show the swinging direction for your doors and windows in elevation?
Pointing to the Right? Or Wrong?
We've always thought of this symbol as a triangular flag with the fixed side where the hinges are and the pointy side where the handle is. However, in some places the flag works the other way around, huh?!
As we are now working on a tag (layer) for 2D markings for FlexTools components, we need your advice!
Which way do you mark your swings?
The supposed correct way is with the pointy side pointing to the hinges. However, in practice here in South Africa I've only seen (and used) the pointy side shows to the swinging side with the triangle base at the hinge side.
-
@halroach said:
Hey guys, we're having the first and last sale this year!
So, if you'd like to get a FlexTools license for your company or recommend it to a friend, now is the best time to do it!
(Offer ends December 6)
[attachment=0:9rgpkxk6]<!-- ia0 -->FlexTools Black Friday - Cover.png<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:9rgpkxk6]
Does this apply to renewals as well?
-
We've had a lot of requests to solve the timeless problem of having doors both open in plan and closed in elevation at the same time, so you wouldn't need to go back and forth opening and closing doors when switching between your views.
It took us a lot more work and time than expected, but it's finally here.
You can now create instant plans and elevations from your 3D models with just a few clicks!
You can also make quick changes directly in plan and elevation views.See more in the blog: https://flextools.cc/blog/
There are a lot more improvements in this update. See them all in the release notes: https://flextools.cc/release-notes/
Advertisement