Posts by Yoni
FlexTools Just Got Better
What’s new:
– New component FlexWindow Arch released!
– ComponentFinder thumbnails in SketchUp 2020.1 are back to their normal 3D view.
– Traditional Chinese and French translations updated
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FlexWindow Arch Released!
There is something romantic about arched windows… till it’s time to model them!😉
The new FlexWindow Arch component makes the whole process easier and faster – Scale the component, or specify it’s width and height, and the arch is automatically calculated.
Read MoreNew FlexDoor Glass
What’s New:
– New FlexDoor Glass component
– New material settings
– New dynamic door handles
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Thumbnails in top view only! (Bug 🐞 Fixed ✅)
01/05/2020 – Update ✅ Bug Fixed Among many new features, bells and whistles the bug is fixed in Sketchup 2020.1 We’ve received multiple reports that in Sketchup 2020 ComponentFinder thumbnails are being saved in top view only. Ouch! This happens when saving through the API and also when doing a Right Click > Save…
Read MoreIntroducing FlexTools for Students!
We’ve received many requests, and we’re finally glad to introduce FlexTools for Students! A student license is a fully working FlexPack Pro license valid for 1 year, at a student-friendly price. It can be purchased by students and by faculty members as well. It must not be used for any kind of commercial work.…
Read MoreReady for SketchUp 2020!
As with every new release of Sketchup, this year too, FlexTools is fully compatible to work with Sketchup 2020. Not only does it work, it works faster!
It looks like the Sketchup team have been busy doing some work ‘under the hood’, making Sketchup run…
Read MoreInstant Sketchup Ramps with FlexRamp
Create sloped walkways & parking lot ramps in seconds:
1. Scale from floor to floor.
2. Adjust the slope.
3. Add extensions up and down with a couple of clicks.
FlexTools Overview from The SketchUp Essentials
Learn about FlexTools’ main features and a few practical applications in this overview from The SketchUp Essentials.
Read MoreRender-ready customized Flex windows and an amazing Time-lapse from MatthB
Render by MatthB One of the intentions for Flex components is to use them as a basis that you can then customize further. Add details, add materials and when you’re done customizing, save them aside with ComponentFinder for later use. MatthB recently shared some very impressive customized flex components, he also showed how he…
Read MoreHow to Combine Flex Components
Learn how to combine flex components to create new types of windows (and doors) and save them for later use. In the example above you’ll see how to make a Fixed+Awning flex window combination. Step by step from the video Turn on the Place Upright toggle. – This way new components that you place…
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