FlexTools - SketchUp Tool for Architects and Designers
The FlexTools extension has been designed for the SketchUp software, which enables users to improve their design capability. The locally saved design components can be managed easily with the help of the FlexTools extension. There are several design features offered by the FlexTools extension, which increase the dynamic design components, enhance modelling tools and also improve the visualisation of the SketchUp model.
The FlexTools extension for the SketchUp software has been supported on Mac and Windows. The FlexTools extension is compatible with different versions of the SketchUp software, including SketchUp 2021, SketchUp 2022, SketchUp 2023, SketchUp 2024, and SketchUp 2025. The FlexTools extension is also supported by different languages, including English, French, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese.
Design features of FlexTools for SketchUp software
There are numerous design features in the FlexTools extension, which are as follows:
Creating dynamic door and window components
The FlexTools extension enables users to model doors and windows more easily and quickly. The FlexTools extension helps to cut openings in the windows automatically and is also able to resize the walls with just a few clicks. Various types of dynamic doors have been offered by the FlexTools extension, which enables users to change the width of the doors or windows and add divisions in the designs. The users are also enabled to set specific dimensions and configurations in the design elements. In addition, users are able to modify the depth and width of the frame according to the design requirements.
Adjusting FlexTools components
The responsive scaling feature of the FlexTools extension enables users to fit the design components into their designs in the meantime of maintaining all the design parameters. Every element of the design components allows the users to explore the design alternatives. In addition, the FlexTools extension also enables users to bring new design ideas immediately.
Instant 2D plan creation
The quick export technical documentation feature of the FlexTools extension enables users to export 3D models to 2D plans. In addition, users are also able to make changes in those 2D plans with the help of the FlexTools extension.
Wall cutter feature
The wall cutter tool of the FlexTools extension can cut the design components through the walls. All openings of the FlexTools extension are dynamic; this means that in case of users can change the window size, the FlexTools extension openings can adjust to those changes accordingly.
Managing design components
The ComponentFinder tool of the FlexTools extension allows users to save the design components in less time. This tool also allows users to organise and access the saved design components more easily. In addition, the users can add the design components to the design models in the SketchUp software.
Creating stair designs
The FlexStairs tool of the FlexTools extension helps to create stairs more quickly. In addition, users can generate an adjustable staircase, which can fit any space. The users are also able to add landings more easily with the help of the FlexTools extension.
Creating walls, tiles, panels and other designs
The FlexPanel tool of the FlexTools extension helps to create tiles, claddings, floors and other designs. The vertical distribution of the panels, horizontal distribution of the panels, thickness of the panels and other design attributes can be controlled by this design feature of the FlexTools extension.
Changing the direction of design elements
The FlexTools extension also has a flip feature, which can flip the design components with just a single click. This design feature helps to position the design elements, including windows and doors.
Advantages of using the FlexTools extension
Increased design efficiency
The FlexTools extension can reduce the design time which is required for creating and adjusting the architectural design elements. Thus, the FlexTools extension helps to speed up the completion of the design project.
Easy to use
The FlexTools extension has an intuitive interface, which enables users to use the design tools more easily and improve their design skill level.
Increased flexibility
The FlexTools extension also enables users to explore several design alternatives as they are able to make quick changes in size, dimensions and positions of the design components.
Download FlexTools for SketchUp
To download the FlexTools extension for the SketchUp software, users should have to get a FlexTools Pro license. The user can receive the download link along with all instructions via email. In the next step, users are able to download the extension installation file from the FlexTools Downloads page.
To learn more, watch the following video tutorial.
Video Source: TheSketchUpEssentials
Download FlexTool for SketchUp
After downloading the FlexTools extension, users can install this plugin in the SketchUp software. In this context, the user has to locate the .rbz file that is saved on their computer. In the next step, the user has to open that file through the SketchUp Extension Manager and follow the instructions to use this SketchUp plugin.
