[Plugin] GKWare Cabinet Maker

[Garry K]

CabMaker Version 2.0.85 is now available.

Version 2.0.85 – Jun 10, 2017

1. Added main menu item “Edit Cabinet 2”. You can now create a shortcut for editing
   cabinets.
2. Fixed some translation issues.
3. Top and bottom eding for Finished Panels, Finished Backs, Blind Panels and Fillers
   now working.

[Garry K]

CabMaker Version 2.0.86 is now available

1. Added “Fixed Shelves”. You can now have up to 4 fixed shelves.
2. Added pullout information and Drawer Depth information to the parts report.

CutMaster Version 2.0.1.49 is now available

1. Added optional drilling for pullouts.
2. Depth for Pullouts and Drawers are now used in determining slides and drilling pattern.
3. Fixed Labels for Avery 06498 (1” X 2 5/8”)

[Garry K]

Version 2.0.88 of CabMaker is now available.

1. You now have a PROJECT rule for Base and a different one for Uppers.
2. You now have a PROJECT setting for the insertion height for upper cabinets. You also
   have a second insertion height if you hold down the ALT key while inserting a cabinet.
3. Added a renumber feature during a batch edit to PROJECT tab.
4. Added a 'Template Defaults' section to PROJECT tab. There are 6 new parameters
   where you can override cabinet heights and depths separately for Base, Upper and Tall
   cabinets.
5. Added a Lock Section to PROJECT tab.
6. Skinning Modifer couldn't be blank. Fixed.
7. Now passing Adjustable Shelf information over to CutMaster.

Version 2.0.1.51 of CutMaster is now available

1. Added Note Column to Parts Data.
2. Parts Report now shows Note column.
3. Import now has Note column and Shelf info.
4. Added options for shelf supports. You set the center hole of the cluster from adjustable
   shelf position in CabMaker.
5. You no longer have to restart after changing Edging thickness.
6. Changed Match button on import to map several fields.
7. Added more info to DXF file naming for 1 part per dxf.
8. Fixed Third Hinge mounting bracket.
9. Construction holes now honor edging thickness.
   10.Added scoring option for Fixed shelves and Stretchers

[Garry K]

CabMaker version 2.0.90 is now available

1. Modified reports slightly to include Hanger information. Please edit existing cabinets to put into effect.
2. You now have independent settings for Fixed Shelves, Adjustable Shelves and Pullouts for Top Section of Tall Cabinets.
3. You now have pullout option for sink cabinets.
4. You now have drawers in sink cabinet. Works well for cooktops.
5. Fixed position of top hanger for base cabinets where the top is Front Stretcher.
6. Text for “Saving Options:” now changes to “Locked:” when the lock is checked. Also the label and drop down is disabled when locked.
7. You now have independent front and back dado parameters for drawer boxes and pullouts.
8. You now have a double partition option for side by side drawers but not with a 3rd middle drawer. This can reduce the number of drawer box sizes. Also it creates a more symetrical drawer front.
9. Added a bottom offset for upper cabinets (not fridge and not Tall).

CutMaster version 2.0.1.52 is now available.

1. Added Bottom Offset and Hanger Width to Miscellaneous section in General DXF tab.
2. Added Leg Levellers section and Hanging Brackets section to Connector's tab.

[Garry K]

New CabMaker Version 2.0.91 – now available

1. Added Model to Cabinets tab.
2. Added drawer box back and front Offset. You can now adjust the vertical position of the
   drawer box backs and fronts.
3. Modified reports slightly to include Model, Partition and Back Brace information.
4. For Frameless construction you can now adjust Top Gap for Uppers and Base
   Cabinets independently.
5. For Face Frame construction you can now override the Top Rail width.
6. Fixed bug in Face Frame construction where the bottom rail is reduced and the cabinet
   case extended below the frame.
7. Stretcher adjust behaved differently for various cabinets. Fixed.

New CutMaster Version 2.0.1.53 - now available

1. Added a new tab under dxf configuration called Flags.
2. Completed partitions (slide holes) and back brace (shelf supports).
3. Double click on part (1 part per dxf) and associated CAD program will start up .
4. Fixed stretcher adjust.
5. Completed Hanger drilling.
6. Added model to import (need to add column to mapping) .

[Tandem]

Hi Garry,

Is some sort of cutlist functionality included with CabMaker 2 or do I need CutMaster 2 to make cutlists?

Do you have plans to make a Mac version of CutMaster?

[Garry K]

CabMaker Gold includes several parts lists that you can make use of. Currently I am not considering redoing CutMaster for the Mac.

[Garry K]

New work includes another way to handle corner cabinets. This separate box idea has many advantages including:

1. Better use of materials
2. Easier to handle in the shop
3. Easier to transport to work site
4. Easier to navigate boxes around corners and up stairs.

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[abdalmalki]

Great idea

[Garry K]

CabMaker Version 2.0.92 is now available for download

1. Auto Drawers now available with a single drawer.
2. Added Omit Top Override.
3. Added Omit Bottom Override.
4. Added Omit Back Override.
5. Reduce Hanger Width if too wide. Works good for desk drawer.
6. Allow stretcher for partial face frame.
7. Adjust Back height and positioning when omitting bottom or top.
8. Adjust Hanger positioning when omitting bottom or top.
9. Sending Top, Bottom and Back in reports to CutMaster.
   10.Send flags slide in Back, Extend Back, Sink Stretcher, Integrated Kicks.
10. Added Extend Back Uppers.
    12.Now Storing Last Number and Note with PROJECT.
    13.Add omit Legs at the Cabinet level.

CutMaster Version 2.0.1.54 is now available for download

1. Remembers last form size and position
2. Report preview is no longer maximized. It is now centered and aprox 800 X 600
3. Added modifier for Sides (Bottom=1, Top=2, Backs=4) These are added together
4. Modified Joinery screen - added text box to Gap line
5. Added NailerList for Dowels and Construction holes
6. Adjust Side panel for 3 drawer sink cabinet
7. Simplified General DXF screen. Removed parameters which now are sent over from
   CabMaker.

[Garry K]

CabMaker Version 2.0.93 is now ready for download

1. Tabs now have colored text. Black = Cabinets, Red = Rules, Green = Material and
   Blue = Doors.
2. Tabs now display a lock graphic when templates are locked.
3. Alt – L short cut now toggles the lock for the current Tab.
4. Added a Search Filter for libraries.

[Garry K]

oops - forgot to mention that The Create Button is now on all the tabs.

Here is the Rules Tab. Also notice the lock icon for Cabinets Templates.

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[Garry K]

CabMaker to CutMaster to CNC

[Garry K]

CabMaker 2 version 2.0.94 is now ready for download.

1. Double drawers was causing duplicates points in array bug. Fixed.
2. Alt – T short cut on Materials tab now toggles all the check boxes.
3. Drawers were disabled for Fridge cabinets however the drawer setting was still
   honored.
4. Added Handle Orientation in the “If Different” section for Cabinets.

Version 2.0.1.55 of CutMaster is now available for download

1. Added “Save” button for Options form.
2. Added Scoring Depth.
3. Added PartType to Dxf.csv file
4. Fixed flags bug. Flags were not set during import when called from CabMaker
5. Added Symbols to edging form. This is used for DXF labeling.
6. Added labeling location to Flags tab. There are 8 possible locations for labels including
   none.
7. Added DXF labeling. Each part gets a scored label.
8. DXF Rules are now global and are now read and written only to the default rule set
   regardless on which rule is current.

[Garry K]

You can now move cabinets into a group and they will stay there after an edit.

Also just added some more flexibility for sink cabinets

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[Garry K]

I'm starting to work on creating a library of tutorial videos. I'm trying to keep them short and have each one focus on specific training.

Initial Setup - 3:22

Project Settings - 2:45

Editing Cabinets - 2:26

Paste In Place - 2:56

Modify Layer Names - 2:37

[Garry K]

CabMaker version 2.0.96 is available for download

1. Cabinets will now remain inside a group after an edit.
2. Added Top Drawer Option for Sinks. You can now have a Tip Out Tray with a pair of
   Sink Stretchers. You can also omit the top drawer for farm style sinks.
3. Added a Sink Stretcher auto checkbox. The Stretcher width will automatically adjust
   based on the height of the top drawer.
4. Added a Sink Stretcher override. If set – this value takes precedence over the standard
   Sink Stretcher Width. Set to -1 to ignore the override. A setting of 0 is valid.
5. Fixed bug which affected placement of doors and drawers with plain panels and bottom extruded handles.

CutMaster versin 2.0.1.56 is available for download

1. Added double sink stretchers for Tip Out Tray.
2. Fixed Dowel locations for Sink Stretchers and for Integrated Kicks.
3. Modified DXF to support 2D labelling
4. Modified Joinery Form
5. Modified Options

[Garry K]

CabMaker version 2.0.97 is available for download

1. Fixed bug for users that have a non 0 value for Base Top Gap and want side by side drawers.

[Garry K]

I'm considering a bit of cleanup with CabMaker which will change the behavior of adjustable shelves and pullouts. I'd like to hear back from users that work with templates and see if these changes are going to be an issue.

Essentially I'd like to change the spacing so that they are all a bit more consistent

Fixed shelves use the number you enter and position the top of the shelf from the bottom of the opening.

Adjustable shelf spacing currently works this way

It seems to me that the adjustable shelf spacing should be the same as the Fixed. That is from the bottom of the opening to the top of the shelf

Pullout spacing currently works this way. I think it may be better to have the spacing from the bottom of the opening to the bottom of the pullout. This allows you to change pullout heights while maintaining the position of the bottom.

[Garry K]

The main reason for wanting feedback is I want to make these 4 sections totally consistent.

I've had requests for more control over the placement and size for the middle section of tall cabinets. As you can see - the items in outlined in red are consistent in look and feel. I think that they should also be consistent in how they work.

The only real problem is that this change will break user templates.

So is it worth it?