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    Garry K
    last edited by 24 Jun 2019, 15:25

    CabMaker
    Version 4.0.142 – Jun 23, 2019

    1. Added middle leg check boxes cabinet parameter.

    CutMaster
    Version 4.0.1.88 Jun 23, 2019

    1. Drawer layer names no longer can have spaces. Now converted to underscores.
    2. Drawer layer names now show in applicable machining section.
    3. Added machining section for drawer bottoms pocket screws.
    4. Added comment / purpose for each machining section.

    Please note that starting with CabMaker 4.0.142 you require CutMaster 4

    CutMaster 2.0.1.57 was released on Oct 24, 2017
    Major version CutMaster 3 first came out 20 months ago.

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      Garry K
      last edited by 30 Jun 2019, 16:53

      CabMaker 4.0.144 is now available.
      Version 4.0.144 – Jun 30, 2019

      1. Added Elevation Dimensioning.
      2. Added optional Dual Dimensions so inches and mm will both display.
      3. Added cabinet dimension overrides. You can now disable dimensions for a given
        cabinet.

      Version 4.0.143 – Jun 27, 2019

      1. Modified startup code to guarantee that required folders exist.
      2. Added automatic Backup and Restore for config folder.

      Dual.png

      Here is dual elevation dimensions
      Override the PROJECT dimensions at the cabinet level or leave as -1 to use PROJECT settings. A value of 0 will turn off dimensions for the current cabinet.

      dimension override.png

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        Garry K
        last edited by 19 Jul 2019, 15:24

        I will be releasing CabMaker 5 later today. This is because Sketchup 19.2 has just been released. CabMaker 5 will only be available at Sketchucation and on my web site.

        All CabMaker 4 licensed users are entitled to a free CabMaker 5 license.

        Trimble has at least 4 bugs in their Extension manager so I will only provide an extension link with cabmaker 4 on the Extension Warehouse.

        1. Sketchup puts up a message "there is one extension ready to be updated" even though I have turned off "Allow checking for updates". This message only shows up if you have internet access.

        2. Sketchup puts up the message even though the Extension Warehouse has an OLDER version. Essentially Sketchup isn't checking version numbers

        3. Sketchup's Extension Manager wants you to click Manage and then Update. When you click Update then Sketchup deletes CabMaker 4

        4. After Sketchup deletes CabMaker 4 it fails to install. This is not a true update - it is a delete and install with no rollback on failure.

        My recommendation is to ignore the message and to NOT run Update. At least the annoying message disappears after a couple of seconds.

        BTW - Trimble has told me they can't do anything about it. Essentially they aren't helping.

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          StefanBorreGude19731973
          last edited by 29 Jul 2019, 09:24

          I cant get the Sketchup Plugin to work.

          I have downloaded the trial version and created an account. I wish to use the DXF exporter.
          However, when I try to use the DXF export function in SU there is a prompt that I need to sign in using my username, login and "Hardware". I know the two first since I just registered, but I figure I need to write something in the "Hardware" field.

          Help??

          BR

          Stefan

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            Garry K
            last edited by 29 Jul 2019, 16:21

            For now leave the hardware field blank. If you have issues then email me directly via CabMaker32 and I will help you.

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              Garry K
              last edited by 2 Aug 2019, 15:42

              CabMaker 5 is available from my web site and from Sketchucation.

              Version 5.0.146 – Jul 22, 2019

              1. Added Finished Panels section in PROJECT tab.
              2. Modified Frame section in Rules tab.
              3. Added Clear Number in PROJECT tab.
              4. Added Reverse (per cabinet) for dimensioning. works better for back to back island cabinets.
              5. Created 32 metric templates complete with images.
              6. Fixed Top Overhang Override coming from Rules.
              7. Added auto load Finder or Windows Explorer.
              8. Modified configs first time through, reports, animate, browser etc.
              9. Alternate storage is now enforced as the default.
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                Garry K
                last edited by 4 Aug 2019, 14:23

                I have added 32 Imperial Templates and 32 Metric Templates examples to the web site for free download.
                Additionally I have cleaned up material and door templates.

                Does anyone want other template examples such as drawer systems?

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                  NBG
                  last edited by 30 Aug 2019, 12:04

                  The 5th version is realy quicker than the 3, that's nice

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                    NBG
                    last edited by 30 Aug 2019, 12:45

                    is there a way to have a hole instead of a handle? So not a profile that goes from one side of the door to the other, but just for example a rectangular hole of 120x35mm on the top of a small door.

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                      Garry K
                      last edited by 30 Aug 2019, 16:41

                      Currently not. However I have had a number of requests for sliding cabinet doors.

                      sliding doors.png

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                        NBG
                        last edited by 31 Aug 2019, 16:35

                        Would be nice indeed, the sliding doors, and those type of handle.

                        EDIT SEPTEMBER 2

                        for the question below, I just forgot to switch from "sink" type cabinet after generating this one. So problem solved

                        OTher question: since i upgraded I have a problem with drawers. If I choose 1 drawer, there is no drawer box in the cabinet, so nothing happen if i click "interact".
                        If I choose more than 1, it's the same for top drawer, but not for the other below.
                        It looks like an option like "make top drawer as fixed panel" but I don't find anything like that.

                        About drawer, you mentionned drawer systems template... I'd love to have Blum Legrabox. I don't know how common they are among your client though.

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                          Garry K
                          last edited by 8 Sept 2019, 04:53

                          You should email me directly via cabmaker32 - that is if you want quick a response.

                          The manual states that a cabinet drawer height of 0 - means do not include a drawer box. Set it to -1 if you want CabMaker to calculate drawer box heights. There are situations where users do NOT want a drawer box since they want to use other specialized hardware.

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                            Garry K
                            last edited by 9 Sept 2019, 16:16

                            Getting ready to release CabMaker 5.0.147 and CutMaster 4.0.1.90

                            CabMaker

                            1. Fixed PROJECT tab Finished Panels section.
                            2. Added Rotation Group for CutMaster
                            3. Cleaned up Finished Panels and Finished Backs for Door Panel parameter.

                            CutMaster

                            1. Added User Flag (Rotation Group). You can now allow various parts to rotate which increases yield.
                              There are 4 settings
                              0 - use sheet grain
                              1 - do not rotate
                              2 - can rotate
                              3 - must rotate

                            rotation control.png

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                              NBG
                              last edited by 18 Sept 2019, 15:39

                              HEllo,

                              I can't figure out how to add a simple color to CAbmaker. I'm trying to follow the steps described in the manual (page 206), I already did it with a texture, but I'm stuck at step 1 because it's not a texture but a color this time.

                              When I go in sketchup in the materials panel, if I right click on the color I want to add to cabmaker, I can't select "export texture image". It's grayed out.

                              If I choose a material which is clearly a texture (wood, metal...) the option is available.

                              any workaround?

                              I'm trying to add a black that's a bit "less black" as the one in cabmaker is black as this new M.I.T. material, and make every details invisibles, even with shadows.
                              And I want a real anthracite gray too. the dark gray is not very dark.

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                                NBG
                                last edited by 19 Sept 2019, 09:36

                                Hello,

                                I got an error: "undefined method '[]=' for nil:NilClass" while trying to select the "omit drawer front" option for a sink cabinet.

                                So the cabinet exist. It is defined as a sink cabinet. It has 2 drawers. So far so good. But if I edit it and try to change juste that, I get this error.

                                If I choose tip ou tray it works, but not "omit..."

                                br,

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                                  Garry K
                                  last edited by 20 Sept 2019, 14:34

                                  Martin,

                                  As previously stated - for support please email me directly.

                                  Garry

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                                    Garry K
                                    last edited by 22 Sept 2019, 19:20

                                    Notice that cabinet 1 has 15 parts and is completed by sheet 9

                                    Cabinet 32 has 7 parts and starts on sheet 24 and is completed on sheet 34.

                                    The whole idea here is to drastically reduce handling of large parts and to allow the completion of cabinets sooner. Although the material yield is a bit lower the labor savings should be substantial.

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                                      Garry K
                                      last edited by 24 Sept 2019, 03:01

                                      Adding and removing colors is quite simple
                                      Here are a few lines from colors.txt
                                      Make sure you copy the file and put it into the config folder

                                      1. The first line is a new color that shows up as pink_1 where the actual color is rgb the final = sign separates the rgb value from the opacity (optional).
                                      2. The second line is also a new color but this time shows up as pink_2 where the actual color comes from the hex value. Again opacity follows the second = sign (optional)
                                      3. The third line is a texture (because it isn't an internet named color) and needs to be included in the textures.txt file where it will be specified as a bmp or a jpg
                                      4. The fourth line is an internet color

                                      pink_1=255,176,216=0.99
                                      pink_2=#FFFACD=0.99
                                      brushed_aluminum
                                      aqua

                                      Just omit internet colors and or textures from this file and your drop down list will be paired down. Also note that the order of colors / textures in the drop down list follows the order that they are in the colors.txt file.

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                                        Garry K
                                        last edited by 28 Sept 2019, 16:23

                                        I was able to duplicate the nil class error when choosing 'Omit Drawer Front'. The fix will be in the next release which is fairly soon.

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                                          Garry K
                                          last edited by 30 Sept 2019, 16:51

                                          I've been asked to show a tighter distribution. It adds a sheet of material but cabinets come off the CNC sooner.

                                          distribution.png

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