Is a 3-D drafting and design application worth it for someone who wants to move from hand-drawn to CAD-produced shop drawings? March 5, 2007Ĭomplex Three-Dimensional Design DraftingĬAD users brainstorm about design tools and workflow for dreaming up one-of-a-kind giant works of art. Making Submittal Shop Drawings for ArchitectsĬabinetmakers discuss what shop drawings are good for in commercial work, and how to create them efficiently. Here's a long discussion of a tricky compound-angle problem: how to calculate the bevel cuts for a box with sides of different slopes.
Methods of drafting doors are discussed, in search of the most efficient.
Some insights into the ever-changing world of drafting and machining software integration as of Spring, 2007. Some insightful commentary on choosing the right software (if any) for the kind of cabinet work you do. February 25, 2005ĭrafting Hours per Dollar of Cabinet ProductĬAD pros kick around some ballpark draftsman productivity numbers, and discuss the factors that affect efficiency. June 4, 2012Ī user discovers the power of interfaces and others join in the conversation. This is a discussion of the difficulty of learning AutoCad, versus the relative ease of use but lesser flexibility of the cabinet-specific alternatives. This isn't one of those "which cabinet drawing app is best?" threads. New machines and emulation software have expanded the cross-platform options. This conversation about how to design and prototype unusual three-dimensional models for advertising gets interesting when people start to post examples. Software Tools for One-Off Custom Creative Designs Īn extensive and detailed look at the powerful drawing-to-cutlist integrated application's traits and quirks. A long, informative discussion ensues about the relationship between drafting programs and cabinetmaking CNC software, and the rela.
September 26, 2000Ī young shop owner wonders how to step up from a cabinet software package to a full-fledged drafting program, mostly in order to be able to modify architects' drawings. November 30, 2009Ĭabinet makers share their opinions and experiences with the major software packages and vendors. July 21, 2006Ī 100-employee cabinet and woodwork business considers whether to move to Microvellum. Note: Toolbars need to be moved to desired locations and the workspace changes saved (use the WSSETTINGS command).A holiday card LISP routine. Click OK on the CUI window when finished.