Techniques- Cabinet & Countertop

Technique #1
Lets say you wanted to apply a raised panel to the end of a base cabinet.
You have a couple of ways to do this.
In plan view in Drawing Mode

1.) Select a door style (Wall Cabinet) you want to use for your end panel
Note: If you used a base cabinet the toe kick would show
2.) Set width, height, and offset (vertical position)
3.) Set depth to 1" (shallowest you can set depth to)
4.) Place "cabinet" at desired location
5.) Use 3D or some other means to verify correct placement

This method also works for wall or any other cabinet.
Great for panels at the back side of a bar counter area or wainscoting

Panel Technique #2
Note: Need to draw in birds eye view
Use solids; cubes 3D polygons
Create a cube or 3D polygon of size of panel
Ex: 22" wide x 34"high x1"deep
Place panel at end of cabinet
Adjust Offset
Save solid and go to 3D view (SoftView)
Change material to one of the cabinet wood species and choose raised panel > single door
Rememeber to check scale or you will get multiple panels

Countertop Technique
1.) Use Draw > Cabinet > Plan View > Countertop
2.) Trace your countertop
3.) Using this method allows you to curve (radius) the edges
Note: Allows for cutouts of symbols.

Use of  Draw Countertop for tub decks:
Make sure symbol(s) has Cuts Countertop checked in configure symbol window
Ex: You have a whirlpooltub with a tile deck and you want the tub to show through (cut a hole) the deck.
Use method dscribe above for countertops
This a great example of how you can use SoftPlans tools to accomplish what you might otherwise not think possible

Have fun

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