Reviewed for Flex Version 3.0
Estimated Read Time: 4 minutes
In This Article You’ll Learn
How to save changes on Web
How to save changes on iPhone and iPad
How to tell when there is nothing new to save
What happens when you close a Space with unsaved changes
What happens when you export with unsaved changes
What each save, close, and export option means
Overview
Changes made in the Flex editor must be saved before they become the saved version of the Space.
Flex tracks whether the current floor plan differs from its last saved state.
When changes are waiting to be saved, Flex can warn you before you:
Close the editor
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Export from Web
Flex 3.0 does not include a documented Save as Version workflow in the current Flex editor.
RENDR Principle
Save after completing meaningful edits and before closing or exporting your Space.
Saving on Web
To save changes on Web:
Open the desired Space.
Make the necessary edits.
Select Save in the upper-right corner.
Review the confirmation message.
Confirm that you want to save your Flex edits.
Wait for the Saved confirmation.
Saving updates the Space with the current Flex floor-plan data.
If nothing has changed since the last save, Flex skips the save because there is no new work to commit.
💡 Pro Tip: Save after completing a logical group of changes, such as wall corrections, room updates, flooring work, or opening placement.
Saving on iPhone or iPad
To save changes on iOS:
Open the desired Space.
Make the necessary edits.
Select Save in the navigation bar.
Wait for the save to complete.
The Save button is greyed out when the Space has no unsaved changes.
Before saving, Flex includes any pending 2D vertex edits in the floor-plan data being saved.
How to Tell Whether Changes Need to Be Saved
On Web
Flex compares the current floor plan with the last saved floor plan.
When the current model has changed, the Space is treated as having unsaved changes.
If no changes are detected, selecting Save does not create another save operation.
On iPhone or iPad
The Save button is available when changes need to be saved.
When the current Space is clean, the Save button is greyed out.
Closing a Space with Unsaved Changes
Flex checks for unsaved changes when you attempt to leave the editor.
Closing on Web
If you use the Back or Close action while changes remain unsaved, Flex presents three options:
Save and Close
Flex saves the current edits.
The editor closes after the save action.
Choose this when you want to keep your changes.
Close Without Saving
The editor closes.
The unsaved changes are not saved.
Choose this only when you intentionally want to leave without preserving the current edits.
Cancel
The warning closes.
You remain in the editor.
No save or close action occurs.
Choose this when you want to review or continue editing.
Closing on iPhone or iPad
If you select the Close button while changes remain unsaved, Flex presents three options:
Save & Exit
Flex saves the current edits and exits the editor.
Discard
Flex exits without saving the current edits.
Cancel
Flex keeps the editor open without saving or exiting.
When unsaved changes exist, swipe-back navigation is blocked so the Space cannot be left without making one of these choices.
Exporting with Unsaved Changes on Web
If you begin an export on Web while the Space contains unsaved changes, Flex presents three options:
Save and Export
Flex saves the current edits.
The export continues using the saved project data.
Choose this when the export should include your latest changes.
Export Without Saving
Flex continues the export without first saving the current edits.
The current editor changes remain unsaved.
Choose this only when you intentionally do not want to save the current edits before exporting.
Cancel
The export is cancelled.
You remain in the editor.
The current changes remain unsaved.
Choose this when you want to review or save the project before continuing.
💡 Recommended Workflow
When your latest edits should appear in the exported file, choose Save and Export.
For instructions about a specific export format, visit the corresponding export article:
Exporting a PDF
Exporting to Chief Architect
Exporting a DXF
Exporting to 2020
Exporting to ProKitchen
Exporting a RENDR Archive
Exporting to THD Draw, when available for your account
Saving Before Exporting on iPhone or iPad
The iOS editor provides the Save action and an Export menu.
Before beginning an export:
Complete your floor-plan edits.
Confirm that the Save button is available.
Select Save when changes are waiting.
Wait for the save to complete.
Open Export.
Select the required export format.
Follow the instructions for that export.
Available iOS export formats documented for Flex 3.0 include:
PDF
Chief Architect
2020 XML
ProKitchen
DXF
RENDR Archive
THD Draw for entitled accounts
Refer to the dedicated article for the selected format when additional export settings are available.
Recommended Saving Workflow
Use this process during an editing session:
Open the Space.
Make a logical group of edits.
Review the affected floor-plan area.
Select Save.
Confirm that the save completes.
Continue editing.
Save again after another meaningful group of changes.
Save before closing the Space.
Save before exporting when the export should include the latest edits.
What Saving Does Not Do
Saving does not create a separately named project version in the current documented Flex 3.0 editor.
The inventories do not document:
Save as Version
Named versions
Version notes
A version-history browser
A version comparison workflow
Restoring a prior Flex version from inside the editor
Do not rely on those workflows unless they are introduced in a later release and separately documented.
Platform Differences
Action | Web | iPhone and iPad |
Save control | Upper-right Save button | Navigation-bar Save button |
Save when nothing changed | Save is skipped | Save button is greyed out |
Save confirmation | Confirmation dialog appears | No confirmation step is documented |
Successful-save feedback | Saved message | Save completes through the navigation action |
Unsaved close options | Save and Close / Close Without Saving / Cancel | Save & Exit / Discard / Cancel |
Swipe-back while unsaved | Not applicable | Blocked |
Unsaved export warning | Save and Export / Export Without Saving / Cancel | Not documented in the inventory |
Keyboard save shortcut | Not available | Not documented |
Support Clues
Problem | Recommended Action |
The Save button is greyed out on iOS. | The Space currently has no detected unsaved changes. Make an edit before trying to save again. |
Nothing happens when I try to save on Web. | Confirm that the floor plan has changed since its last save. Web skips the save when nothing has changed. |
Web asks me to confirm the save. | This is expected. Confirm the Save your Flex edits? dialog to continue. |
I see an unsaved-changes warning when closing. | Choose the save-and-close option to preserve your changes, the discard option to leave without saving, or Cancel to remain in the editor. |
I cannot swipe back on iPhone or iPad. | Swipe-back is blocked while unsaved changes exist. Use Close and choose Save & Exit, Discard, or Cancel. |
Web asks whether to save before exporting. | Choose Save and Export when the export should include your latest edits. |
I closed without saving. | Reopen the Space and check its current state. Changes made after the last successful save may not be present. |
I cannot find Save as Version. | Save as Version is not documented as part of the current Flex 3.0 editor. |
I need help with a specific CAD export. | Open the dedicated Help Center article for that export format. |
Best Practices
💡 Save after completing each meaningful group of edits.
💡 Wait for the save to complete before closing the editor.
💡 Choose Save and Export on Web when the exported file must include your latest edits.
💡 Review your floor plan before saving and exporting.
💡 Use Discard or Close Without Saving only when you intentionally want to abandon the current changes.
💡 Do not assume that closing the browser or app automatically saves the current editing session.
Common Mistakes
Closing Without Saving
Choosing Discard or Close Without Saving leaves the editor without saving the current changes.
Ignoring the Close Warning
Read the available actions carefully.
The save option preserves the current edits. The discard option exits without saving them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I save on Web?
Select Save, confirm the save dialog, and wait for the Saved message.
How do I save on iPhone or iPad?
Select Save in the navigation bar.
The button is greyed out when no unsaved changes exist.
Does Flex save automatically?
Automatic saving is not documented in the current Flex editor inventories.
Use the Save control to commit your edits.
What happens when I close with unsaved changes?
Flex asks whether you want to save, leave without saving, or cancel the close action.
Should I save before exporting?
Yes, when the exported file should include your latest edits.
On Web, choose Save and Export when prompted.
Related Articles
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Exporting to Chief Architect
Exporting a DXF
Exporting to 2020
Exporting to ProKitchen
Exporting a RENDR Archive
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