Support

Re-installing / Updating LXi Software

Let’s clear up some misconceptions about Vinyl Express LXi 12, 19, and 22. At one end of the spectrum, we have users who fear they can never switch computers because...

Basic LXi

Discontinued LXi Software: Support Update

As the digital infrastructure gets upgraded support for old software is no longer feasible. It's time to move on. Now's the time to update your old LXi software and keep...

10.0 10.5

LXi License Loop

It can be frustrating when the computer you’ve been using for years suddenly dies, and you’ve lost access to all of your important files. Moving your hard drive to another...

License Loop LXi

Download Flexi-LXi Fonts and Vector Clip Art

SignWarehouse is happy to provide downloadable Flexi-LXI fonts and vector clip art graphics to be used with your LXi and Flexi software.

Clip Art Clipart

LXi Video Tutorials and Training for User Success

LXi Video Tutorials and Training for User Success LXi Video Tutorial - Lesson 1 - Getting Familiar LXi Video tutorial lessons 1 to 5 apply to ALL levels of LXi...

Basic LXi

How to add LXI to Your Antivirus Trusted List

If you've read our article about how to fix the app2.exe bad image error, you're aware of the fact that the ongoing battle between software companies and hackers sometimes has...

Antivirus Av

How to Fix the "app.exe Bad Image" Error Message

This is one of those good news - bad news articles. We have good news and bad news regarding software. The bad news: There are cretins, misfits, and miscreants who...

App.Exe - Bad Image LXi

Print Color Issues - Match by Output

SignWarehouse proudly stands by the performance capabilities of each printer we sell. However, we understand the frustration expressed by customers when the color of their prints don't match that shown...

Color Flexisign Pro

How to Vectorize Images with LXi and Flexi Software

SignWarehouse's LXi and Flexi software include vectorization tools that will convert bitmaps into usable images.

Autotrace Cuttable

Save Media with True Shape Nesting for Contour Cutting

Fantastic contour cutting is possible! The True Shape Nesting feature found in LXi Rip 12 and Flexi 12 minimizes wasted media by allowing users to fit more objects within an assigned...

Flexi How-To Flexisign Pro

Automatically Find the Most Efficient Cutter Design Path

In most cases, SAi's LXi and Flexi vinyl cutting software will automatically plot the most efficient cut path for the designs that are sent. However, on some jobs, you will...

Flexi How-To Flexisign Pro

Simplifying Customer Art Approval Via SAi Cloud

Simplifying Customer Art Approval Via SAi Cloud The Art Approval tool is an exclusive feature for version 12 of LXI Master Plus and FlexiSign. The Approval tool allows users to...

Approval Approve

Cutting Your First Job with VE LXi and an R-Series Cutter

Watch start-to-finish instructions on How to Cut your First Job with VE LXi (and an R-Series cutter). These instructions apply after users have downloaded and installed the software and have...

First Flexisign Pro

LXI Rhinestone Wizard Tutorial - Heat Press

This three-part heat press tutorial addresses how to create and apply hot fix rhinestone patterns on apparel using the LXI Rhinestone Wizard plug-in.

How-To LXi

LXi Rhinestone Wizard Patterns Tutorial - Design

This three-part tutorial addresses how to create and apply hot fix rhinestone patterns on apparel using the LXI Rhinestone Wizard plug-in.

How-To LXi

LXi Rhinestone Wizard Tutorial - Cutting and Weeding

This three-part LXi Rhinestone Wizard tutorial addresses how to create and apply hot fix rhinestone patterns on apparel using the LXI Rhinestone Wizard plug-in. Part 1: Design Part 2: Cutting...

How-To LXi

Waste Less Vinyl by Minimizing Page Margins

Every cost-conscious operator wants to fit as many designs as possible onto as little vinyl as necessary. So when sending multiple copies of a design to the printer or cutter,...

Flexi How-To Flexisign Pro

Proxy Settings Error During LXi Cloud Installation

Users who receive a "proxy settings" message when trying to install the LXi Cloud program may need to adjust certain computer settings. Go to the Control Panel in Windows and...

Error Issue LXi

Mastering Image Masking in Flexi - Part 2

In this example, we will mask portions of a Bitmap image that is partially surrounded by a white box. This example will be using a manipulated version of the Red...

Design Flexidesign

Mastering Image Masking in Flexi - Part 1

In this example, we will mask portions of a Bitmap image that is surrounded by a white box. We are using the Tiger.TIF file that comes as a sample in...

Design Flexidesign

Jobs Automatically Hold in Production Manager

There is a setting that can be changed in LXi and Flexi so that jobs are sent into the Production Manager queue where they "Hold" until you send them from...

Error Issue Flexierrorissue

Using the Shadow Effect Makes All the Difference

Your software allows you to place a shadow around any object. The following types of shadows are available: Applying Shadows to Objects To apply a shadow effect to one or...

Design Flexidesign

Modifying the Default Fonts - Flexi and LXi Software

Flexi and LXi software allows you to determine which of the fonts on your system will be loaded when the software starts up. To modify the selection of fonts the software...

Flexi How-To Flexisign Pro

Distorting Text and Objects - Flexi and LXi Software

LXi and Flexi's Distort Tool can be used to apply a variety of different effects to text and objects. To distort text, first create your text as you normally would....

Design Distort

LXi 22 & Flexi Vinyl Cutting Software Logos

Add Underlines or Boxes to Text - Flexi and LXi Software

While Flexi and LXi software has all of the crucial tools for professional design, it is important to remember that tools, options, and procedures vary from one design software to...

Flexi How-To Flexisign Pro

Resetting LXi Cloud Software With the Preference Manager

Help for Resetting Your LXi 22 Software Any time you're having an issue with the LXi program that you just can't figure out, you may want to reset the software...

Basic LXi

Missing the Toolbar in Your LXi or Flexi Programs?

If your LXi or Flexi programs seems to be missing certain function options that you have seen before, it is possible that the necessary toolbar has been deactivated.

Error Issue Flexierror

Why There Is a Box Around an Image In LXi or Flexi

Depending on how files are created in Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw they will sometimes have a box around them when imported into LXi or Flexi. The box is called...

Error Issue Flexierror

Creating Arc Text in LXi - Helpful Steps

You can master creating arc text in LXi in just a few steps: Select the Arc Text Tool. Do one of the following: Click and drag to define the radius...

Arc Design

Use the Outline Effect in LXi in a Few Simple Steps

Using an outline effect for objects is interesting and easily acomplished with the right method. The simple steps below will help you use the outline effect in LXi or Flexi...

Design Flexi

Handling Frustrating Production Manager Issues

Production Manager is the translator between the designing part of your software and your cutter. Production Manager must be open in order to send a job to your cutter. You...

Bluetooth Cannot Connect

Changing the Measurement Unit for LXi or Flexi Software

Changing the measurement unit for your LXi or Flexi software is important for accurate designs. Here is a simple way to do it.

Change Flexi

Auto Serialization - VE LXi Master Plus/FlexiSIGN-PRO

What Is Auto Serialization? Auto Serialization is designed to create multiple copies of an object with a unique serial number on each copy. When using Auto Serialize, you will designate...

Flexi How-To Flexisign Pro

Creatively Working with Text in LXi - A Basic Tutorial

Creatively Working with Text in LXi Vinyl Express LXi offers all of the customization expected from professional design software. However, in order to appreciate its full functionality, user must first...

Arc Break Apart

Working with Multi-Color Images - Part 2: Application

In this post, we are going to learn to apply multiple layers for an image. If you need to review how to cut multi-color images (view Part 1). The "hinge...

Application Flexi How-To

Working with Multi-Color Images - Part 1: Cutting

Preparing an Image In this section we will review how to prepare multi-colored images in the Flexi/LXI program. This is a great way to really make your design stand out and...

Flexi How-To Flexisign Pro

Using the Path Editing Tools - Part 2 of 2

This post will cover the second set of Path Editing tools in your VE LXi or Flexi software including optimize by smooth arc, optimize by 3-point arc, make arc, reduce...

Arc Design

Using the Path Editing Tools - Part 1 of 2

This post will cover the first 5 Path Editing tools found within your LXi software including: point selector, straighten points, round corner, sharpening corners, and optimize by curve. Each icon...

Corner Design

Computer screen with various fonts displayed

Add Fonts to Your LXi Software

This post gives step-by-step instructions for installing additional fonts to be used by your LXi and Flexi software. When looking for fonts online, make sure that they are True Type...

Flexi How-To Flexisign Pro

Cleaning-Up Autotraced Images: Steps for Success

This article explains how LXi and Flexi users can cleanup jagged edges on autotraced images to yield the cleanest cut possible. We begin at an assumption that the reader has...

Autotrace Clean

Auto-Tracing: The Power of Making Images Cuttable

VE LXi Expert, Master, and Master Plus (as well as all versions of Flexi) allow users to easily manipulate and cut vector images. However, users often want to cut raster...

Auto-Trace Autotrace

Installing Cloud Software on an Offline Computer

With an SAi Cloud account, your VE LXi and Flexi software is never more than a few keystrokes away. However, a customer may want to install his/her software to a...

Cloud Internet

Sizing Your Job

When using your VE LXi or Flexi software, the job size is controlled using the Design Central window. If you do not see the Design Central window, open it by...

Flexi How-To Flexisign Pro

Cannot Find Security Key That Matches Password

Some of our LXi Cloud users upgraded to the program when their previous version’s security hardware key (dongle) was misplaced or broken. They may have upgraded reluctantly, but they are...

Error Issue LXi

Cannot Open Port

“What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” In the 1967 movie classic “Cool Hand Luke,” these words were accompanied by a harsh whipping from the prison Captain. The “Cannot...

Cannot Open Port Error Issue

Support

Your cart

Shop by Product

Promotions

My Account

SignWarehouse

Resources

Online Tools