[Plugin] GKWare Cabinet Maker

Garry K · 30 Jan 2017, 16:07

I'm working on version 1.0.68

You can now have a stile profile for embossed shaker stile doors

You can now set drawer box dado's independently for drawer box sides and drawer box fronts and backs. Here are some of the many possibilities.

I'm now working on completing mid rails for tall doors.

Garry K · 30 Jan 2017, 22:40

These are all the tall door choices where you can have a mid rail

The first 5 are embossed doors where the door is a 1 piece door.
Then next 5 were a 5 piece door and are now a 7 piece door.
The last 3 currently can only be created as a 5 piece door.

The mid rail is currently precisely in the middle of the door. If users want to be able to set the lower panel height then please respond with that request.

Garry K · 6 Feb 2017, 15:48

This next version is a major update.

It will support SU 2016 and SU 2017
It will be signed which means a change in storing templates. All supplied templates will stay in the folders I am currently using. All "Save" and "Save As" templates will go into a new folder called "storage". This accomplishes 2 things. It will get around the Invalid Signature which happens when one of the original files get changed and it will get around templates being over written during an update.

I am currently looking at making changes to licensing. I welcome feedback.

Garry K · 10 Feb 2017, 16:12

Version 2.0.69 will be available this weekend and the licensing is as follows.

Anyone with a CabMaker license purchased within the last 4 months (based on release date of CabMaker 2) will have their license transferred for free upon request.

Anyone with a CabMaker license purchased within the last year may purchase an upgrade for 50% of the going rate.

Anyone with a CabMaker license purchased more than 1 year ago my purchase an upgrade for 75% of the going rate.

The paypal purchasing options will be on my web site.

Garry K · 13 Feb 2017, 16:59

CabMaker 2.0.69 is available on my web site.

Please note that this major version is a signed plugin using the more current encryption and only works with SU 2016 and SU 2017

There is a new storage system that prevents updates from overwritting your templates.
There is a template importer that you can use to copy your CabMaker 1 templates over to CabMaker 2

abdalmalki · 15 Feb 2017, 17:06

Waiting for Upgrade button

Garry K · 15 Feb 2017, 18:18

The upgrade buttons are now available.

pfnt · 15 Feb 2017, 19:54

Just wanted to show the first complete kitchen I've rendered with podium using the CabMaker plug-in in SketchUp Pro. Garry has been extremely attentive and responsive to all of my needs during the process of learning how the plug-in operates as well as making changes and upgrades to specific items needed to make this plug-in the best kitchen cabinet builder.

Thank you Garry for a job well done and better yet for creating such a robust and scalable plug-in for SketchUp.

dthai315 · 15 Feb 2017, 21:35

I've been using cab maker for a couple of weeks to build cabinets/kitchens for my work and I have to say this plugin is a HUGE time saver. I used to model everything from scratch and really was waisting time. The manual that comes with the plugin is very detailed and thought out. Every detail is taken to consideration. I ran into licensing issues multiple times, while using the plugin and I was amazed at the speed of feedback and response from the maker Garry. He helped reset my account when I got a new computer and then help me take the steps to make sure my license stay current. I'm glad to know that if I run into any future problems I know Garry is just an email away. Great job on the plugin and thanks!

-Diana

tomclark · 15 Feb 2017, 21:39

I am a small custom homebuilder with a particular interest in kitchens and baths. About 3 years ago I did a search for software that could generate dxf files that I could forward to my local cnc shop. At time all I could find were programs starting in the 10,000 range.

I think I cam across Garry's youtube channel a couple of years ago which led me to his outstanding software. I immediately purchased his cabinet software and have bombarded him with questions and requests. Garry has always responded with great patience and grace.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank him for making this powerful tool accessible people like me at such an unbelievable price.

utiler · 16 Feb 2017, 01:53

@pfnt said:

Just wanted to show the first complete kitchen I've rendered with podium using the CabMaker plug-in in SketchUp Pro. Garry has been extremely attentive and responsive to all of my needs during the process of learning how the plug-in operates as well as making changes and upgrades to specific items needed to make this plug-in the best kitchen cabinet builder.

Thank you Garry for a job well done and better yet for creating such a robust and scalable plug-in for SketchUp.

Good work, mate but that fella with the wine seems to short to be drinking!!

Garry K · 19 Feb 2017, 16:06

I've been working on version 2.0.70

Added Side Gap for Frameless Overlay construction.

Added more control for doors. Handles by default are centered in the stiles. Now you can adjust the position on a door style basis.

You now can adjust the thickness of panels (especially good with Shaker style doors)

And you can adjust how far the panel is set back.

Garry K · 19 Feb 2017, 16:09

I'm now working on adding Beaded frames. You can add your own beading profiles.

Here is a cabinet with a beaded frame and shaker style doors.

Alex532 · 20 Feb 2017, 02:39

I bought CabMaker and CutMaster just 3 months ago. I guess it's awesome soft and costs pretty small money. It's perfect for small cabinet companies. I've already cut few jobs and it's working good. From the beginning, I've recognized few problems and contacted with Garry. Actually, I expected poor service, but Garry easy goes to the contact. He added to CabMaker the front dado option and for CutMuster couple useful options for Dxf files. So now a nesting program for my CNC recognizes even machining operations (by layer's names) and I really save my time. I like that updates come very often and the programs are getting better and better. Thank you, Garry, for your job. Keep moving forward.

P.S. Can you make adjustable sizes of the labels and space between labels because they don't set properly on paper's sheets. I already tried to change margins but it doesn't help.

Garry K · 20 Feb 2017, 16:37

Alex - please provide me with your printer model and the labels you are using (manufacturer and part number). If you could provide exact measurements in mm for the labels and all margins.

The problem is that most printers can't print to the absolute edge and some label companies produce labels without margins. Are you using A4 or letter labels?

The model might give us that information.

dpaul · 20 Feb 2017, 16:56

I have all of Gary's plugins and know how well designed for professional output they are. Gary is also attentive and highly responsive to requests or potential issues (very few---if any).

I just noticed beaded frames are now available. This capability (plus all the others coming at us in a steady stream) takes CABMAKER to a whole new level of sophisticated detail and options. Superb.

Happy to always be upgrading too........

Garry K · 20 Feb 2017, 19:03

Version 2.0.70 is now available from my website

The beaded frames are not finished so they aren't in the plugin.

Garry K · 24 Feb 2017, 15:37

I have now finished the beaded frames. I have included a simple bead. Users can add additional beads if they wish.

Version 2.0.71 will be available shortly. Just finishing up with the documentation.

Garry K · 24 Feb 2017, 18:50

Version 2.0.71 is now available on my website

Garry K · 25 Feb 2017, 15:57

The various parts of the beaded frame are now solid (has volume) which could help in determining amount of finished material.

Here are the parts in an exploded view.

CabMaker's profile builder now has another category for beads for frames. The important part is the profile needs to be the same as the thickness of the frame. This allows the cleanup to work properly and the back edge is then removed to create a true solid.