Menu path

Set-Up > More... > Custom-Profiles

The Custom-Profiles feature allows you to create reusable flashing shapes that can be varied at selection time. You can adjust bend angles and segment lengths for each job without creating new profile definitions.

Once created, just a dozen generic profiles can typically handle all your needs. Complex trim systems can be built using multiple profiles through the Assembly function.

🔧 Create a Custom Profile

Follow these steps to create a new custom profile:

Draw the profile shape: Use Construct Roof > 2D Design > Track-Lines (from Icon Menu) or CAD > Line > Insert to draw your profile exactly to size. Ignore bend radii - they're accounted for as manufacturing tolerance.
Set units: Use millimetres for metric or inches for Imperial measurements.
Apply line weight: Use a heavier line weight (0.75 recommended) so the profile stands out clearly on workshop detail drawing reports.
Access the feature: Select Set-Up > More... > Custom-Profiles.
Create the profile: Select Create and enter a profile name for later recall.
Select lines and add identifiers: Select each line, then click where you want the segment identifier to appear. Text defaults to 2mm size (adjustable via tag text defaults).
Set installation details: Right-click when finished selecting lines and enter:
- Installation rate (per metre or per foot)
- Minimum flashing length
- Maximum flashing length (for coil stock fabrication)
Save: Select OK to save the annotated drawing with default lengths and angles.

💡 Profile Creation Tips

Place segment identifier text on the outside (painted side) of the flashing profile by convention. You can add dashed lines or arrows to indicate the painted side, but don't select these as part of the profile during creation.

Custom profiles can include arcs as well as lines, assuming your press-break or folding machine can handle them. The line preceding an arc determines the bend angle.

🧾 Estimation Method

The system uses "Equal Lengths up to the Maximum Flashing Length" method. For example, with Max Length set to 8m, a 12m requirement produces 2 x 6m pieces plus overlaps and run allowances. The Minimum Flashing Length value is greyed out in Feet/Inches mode.

🛠 Using Custom Profiles

To apply a custom profile to your job, select 'Custom' from the flashing list when choosing flashings. Refer to the Cover > Flashing command for detailed application instructions.

⚠️ Important Profile Strategy

The Custom Flashing function allows modification of basic parameters (bend angles, segment lengths) for individual jobs without affecting the original profile definitions. This means you typically need only 15-20 basic profile descriptions to handle all variations. Adjustments apply only to the current job.

🔧 Re-Define Existing Profiles

The Re-Define option lets you modify bend order or installation costs for existing profiles:

Select Set-Up > More... > Custom Profile
Select Re-Define from the dialog
Choose the profile from the alphabetically sorted list (up to 45 profiles maximum)
Confirm modification when prompted
Reselect lines and apply new segment identifiers as needed

🧾 Display Options

Setting	Description
Number of profiles displayed	Up to 45 profiles maximum
Preview size	Adjustable to suit your workflow
Access	Select Options button to modify settings

For shape changes, it's easier to delete the old profile and create a new one rather than redefining.

🧾 Product Code Output

Enable custom flashing product codes through:

Set-Up > Preference Settings > System Preferences
Enable "GRIM Out Unique Fabrication Codes in Pricing"
Configure file location in Reporting > Multi-GRIM Out > Multi-GRIM for Quotes

🛠 Product Code Automation

Use these sub-strings to automate product code creation:

###GIRTH
###BENDS
###CODE

Product codes appear in the Supply & Install dialog and flow through to all reporting, ensuring consistent output across all systems.

🔧 Assign Accessories

The Accessories command lets you assign required accessories to custom profiles:

Select a custom profile from the dialog
Click the button below the profile picture
In the Define Accessories dialog, enter:
- Accessory name
- Product code
- Finish (defaults to stock sheet finish unless specified)
- Items per box
- Cost per box
- Estimation "number" (refer to Set-Up > Flashing for details)