Tag Archive for: SAi FlexiSTARTER 19

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Software How to Set a Mask for Objects and Shapes within the Program

When it comes to the use of Masks on objects and shapes, the idea can be quite daunting at first. An easy way to understand what a mask does, is that you are able to use one shape to mask what you are able to see on another shape,…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Software Setting the Stacking Order of Objects within the Program

The reason why this is a good thing to get Familiar with, is that there are some feature that depend on the order of layers. When you looking using Masks, or perhaps doing cut-outs on shapes then you want to be sure that you know…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Software How to go About Deleting and Removing Objects from Designs

When it comes to deleting objects and shapes, unlike most programs there are two hotkeys for doing that. The great thing about being able to use different ways to remove one’s objects and shapes from the design area, is that if…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Snapping to Center of Gravity (Part 6) Snap to Feature Mini-Series

With this method of snapping objects and shapes to each other, this method will attempt to use the objects Center of Gravity. This video is part of a Mini-Series that covers all the different ways to Snap your Objects.Previous video…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Software Snapping Objects to Edges (Part 5) Snap to Feature Mini-Series

Snapping to the Edge of objects and shapes is quite a good way to go about when you are trying to have a zero space between your objects. This video is part of a Mini-Series that covers all the different ways to Snap your Objects.Next…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 (Mini-Series) Snap to Feature, Video Index about this Feature

This is an index covering a mini-series that shows you all the different ways to go about when wanting to snap objects and shapes within your design.Index Below. When it comes to snapping objects, there are quite a few options to choose…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Snapping Objects to Intersections (Part 4) Snap to Feature Mini-Series

To Snap shapes to intersection helps you to have a snapping point where ever one or more object overlaps. This video is part of a Mini-Series that covers all the different ways to Snap your Objects.Next video covers Snap to Edge.Previous…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Snap to and Setting up the Grid (Part 3) Snap to Feature Mini-Series

The Snap to Grid feature is a great snapping option if you are working with consistent design measurement requirements. This video is part of a Mini-Series that covers all the different ways to Snap your Objects.Next video covers…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Snapping Objects to Guides (Part 2) Snap to Feature Mini-Series

When it comes to the many different Snap options, the Snap to Guides is probably one of the most used Snap features. This video is part of a Mini-Series that covers all the different ways to Snap your Objects.Next video covers Snap…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Snapping Objects to a Point (Part 1) Snap to Feature Mini-Series

With so many great Snap to options to choose from, we'll be starting our journey with the Snap to Point option from the Snap feature. This video is part of a Mini-Series that covers all the different ways to Snap your Objects.Next…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 How to Space the Objects and Shapes within your (SF19) Design Area

This is a good feature if you looking at perhaps keeping a consistent space between multiply shapes in your design. The great thing about the Spacing Tool is that you are able to space the objects both horizontally and vertically,…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Compounding Shapes by Colour (Part 2) Compounding Shapes Mini-Series

When it comes to Compounding by color, you are now able to select multiple objects and quirky get the best result. Much like the normal Compound feature, the Compound by Color will make short work of cut-outs when working with shapes…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 How to Compound an Object (Part 1) Compounding Shapes Mini-Series

When it comes to this feature, it is a great tool for making non-destructive cut-outs to one’s shapes. It really helps when you looking at saving vinyl when cutting, or if you wanted to have a unique shape based around a few different…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 (Mini-Series) Compounding Shapes, Video Index about this Feature

This is an index covering a mini-series on how to go about Compounding objects and shapes within FlexiSTARTER 19.Index Below. Compounding is a great way of making cut-outs on shapes and objects in a non-destructive way, this allows you…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Convert Objects to Strokes (Part 9) Working with Shapes Mini-Series

Being able to change an object to a stroke type shape will help to make curtain changes, but do note that this is a permanent change. When you've used the extra setting to change your base shapes within flexiSTARTER, you can change…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Rectangle Edits Control Points (Part 8) Working with Shapes Mini-Series

Here's a quick way of doing some extra editing within FlexiSTARTER 19 for rectangles using the Control Points. Similar to the extra setting for rectangles that are found in the Design Central panel, you can do some of those edits…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Editing Registration Marks (Part 7) Working with Shapes Mini-Series

When you are using Registration Marks it is great to have the ability to change and edit them for a setup that works for your needs. Even though there's not that many options and settings to change for the Registration Marks, there's…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Rectangles in Design Central (Part 6) Working with Shapes Mini-Series

When it comes to how rectangle corners are affected on the shapes and objects, we'll be using the Design Central panel. One thing to keep in mind though when working with the extra settings for rectangles, is that once you have converted…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Hotkeys when Making Shapes (Part 5) Working with Shapes Mini-Series

When you making or editing shapes within FlexiSTARTER there's a few hotkeys one can use for containing shapes. This method can be quite cool when you working with rectangles and ovals and would like to turn them to squares and circles. This…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Make Shapes with Grid Snapping (Part 4) Working with Shapes Mini-Series

From all the different ways to make a unique shape, this is by far my favorite method of making unique shapes and objects. The Snap to Grid feature gives one a nice base with equal spacing to work from, so it is great for symmetrical…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Creating Shapes with Guides (Part 3) Working with Shapes Mini-Series

Here's another cool way of making unique shapes within FlexiSTARTER, Using the Snap to Guides feature. When Snapping objects and vector points to guides, there are a few things to keep in mind that differs from the other approaches. This…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Shapes with Snapping to Points (Part 2) Working with Shapes Mini-Series

When it comes to making unique shapes within FlexiSTARTER, you can use a combination of base shapes as a template. Even though you are limited to the number of points that comes with the base shapes, you can still combine more than…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 Overview of Different Shapes (Part 1) Working with Shapes Mini-Series

When it comes to the Starter version of SAi Flexi you do not have all the preset shapes at your fingertips, but here's a way to make them. From my personal experience I found that most of the time, the basic shapes is where I start…

SAi FlexiSTARTER 19 (Mini-Series) Working with Shapes, Video Index about this Feature

This is an index covering a mini-series of videos that has a look at different options and methods when working with shapes.Index Below. Like many other Vector design type programs, the shapes are in most cases the starting point and…