To get started on the visuals, here is a list of a suggested workflow:
- Set up Cabinetry layout
- Schemes
- Specifying Cabinetry options
- Adding Worktops/Soffit/Backsplash
- Sinks and Taps
- Selecting Appliances
- Adding Covers and Moldings
Set up Cabinetry layout
Once you have your kitchen area set up, you can start placing your cabinets. Proceed to the Cabinetry Extension tab and choose among the cabinets.
Quick Properties — During Product Placement.
The Quick Properties might look different depending on how and where you place the object.
- Elevation - Choose the height from the floor.
- Elevation Align — Choose your desired Product elevation
- Wall L/R — Distance from the left/right side of the Product to the wall.
- Wall Gap — Distance from the back of the Product to the wall.
- Face — Orientation of the Product when snapping to another cabinet.
Quick Properties — After Product Placement
The initial Quick Properties will contain options to specify the product Measure Domain standard/custom, Dimensions width/depth/height, Materials, and the option to disable the Auto Dimensions feature (On by Default). You will also get access to Choose the interior fittings dialog from here.
Use the Auto-dimension options to Show or Hide the visibility in the drawing area. Select the cabinet and use the Hide button to turn it off (turns red). This must be done for each cabinet separately. To turn on the visibility again, select the cabinet and click Show (turns black).
You will have more options to choose from when you select the Auto Dimension area. From here you can turn off or on; Wall dimensions, Total measurement, Not visible on printout (meaning it will not show on papers), No elevation text showing and to Move colliding texts apart from each other. Just check or uncheck the boxes.
Schemes
Up at the top of the Cabinetry Extension tab you find the option to select a scheme for your kitchen, This can be a good thing to decide before you start to apply the fronts to the cabinets. If you choose a Scheme before you start building the scene it will automatically apply the material of your choice on fronts, covers and fillers when you start to place the objects in the drawing.
Use the dropdown to choose from already existing schemes, or click on the colorful icon next to it to open the Scheme manager dialog. The Scheme Manager lets you modify existing schemes and save them as new schemes for future use. Read more about Schemes here.
Specifying Cabinetry options
When it's time to select the options for your Cabinets, simply double-click the placed Cabinet, or select the cabinet and use the Choose interior fitting button from the Quick Properties. A Chooser dialog will open with various options for you to choose from.
When applying the interior fittings and you know that you are going to place the same fitting to multiple cabinets, you can use the little green arrow that appears together with the fitting of your choice. This option will help you speed up your workflow.
Choosing Drawer/Door Handles
Using the Handles Extension tab, a selection of handles and knobs are available to apply.
Before inserting the handles, the quick properties box will give you options such as what to Include and what to Apply to:
The Include options are:
- All - All Cabinets in the drawing
- Attached group - Connected Cabinets
- Single front - The single cabinet the mouse is pointing to.
The Apply to options are:
- All - All types of cabinet covers.
- Drawers - Only apply on drawers.
- Doors - Only assign on doors.
- Top doors - Only place on top cabinet covers.
You can easily change the placement for the handles or knobs if you use the Hinge side option from the Quick Properties.
Adding Worktops and Backsplash
Let's add a Worktop and a Backsplash. Selecting the Worktop Extension tab will automatically switch into the Worktop View Mode. In the 2D view, the area where you can place a worktop will be highlighted in blue and in the 3D view the items will turn transparent just to highlight the worktop.
The Backsplash will be placed on the wall and you can adjust the size with the yellow stretch nodes if necessary.
Add/remove joints Tool
For ease of actual installation purposes, or if you want to have different worktop materials, you can have the Worktop split by joints using the Add/remove joint tool. It will show extended joint alternatives which allows you to join or split operations between bench cabinets and on manual worktops. There are also optional left/right offset values available from the quick properties. The tool shows up in green before placement and turns red after placement when hovering over it. To remove a placed joint, use the tool again to delete.
Automatic Editing mode
You can work with the worktops in two ways. Select the worktop and from the quick properties box you can use the Editing mode setting at the top and choose between Manual or Automatic.
When using the Automatic option, the worktop will automatically follow any connection changes from cabinets whether if you add or remove them.
Choose Worktop Material and Edge type/style
Add detail to the Worktop by specifying the front, side, and back worktop edge style.
When working in the Worktops Extension tab, the edges text will be visible in the 2D view. The text will update to the type of edge you choose the Quick Properties (see gif below).
You can change the material and choose an edge profile type. Just select the worktop and from the Quick Properties box, select the material and the edge type you like to use (see gif below).
Depending on the material of your choice, there are different types of edge profiles available for you to choose from. Your choice of the edge type will be visible for you in the 3D view.
Manual Editing mode
You can work with the worktops in two ways. Select the worktop and from the quick properties box you can use the Editing mode setting at the top and choose between Manual or Automatic.
When using the Manual option, you will be able to do more hands on work with the shape and form of the worktop. This work mode is perfect to use if you drawing a kitchen island and the customer has special requests for the edges, shape and form of the worktop.
The automatic update behavior will be turned off when using Manual Editing mode.
Manually stretching Worktops
Manually stretching and editing Worktops can only be done when you work in Worktop Viewmode and choose the Manual option from the Quick Properties. When both of those requirements are choosen, stretching is possible and if either of them is off, it is not possible.
While hovering the mouse over the sides of the worktop, the line will turn green, signifying the ability to stretch it. To do so, left-click on it, hold, and drag to adjust and stretch the side.
Stretching in 2D view (preferred)
Stretching in 3D view
Worktop Edge Cut
Clicking on the side will show you three tools.
When a side is selected use the different tools to make changes to the shape and form.
| Corner Cut |
Cuts a 45-degree straight line from the selected edge side. Edges cut using this can be cut further.
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| Rounded Edge |
Cuts/Extends the edge into a spherical shape. |
Sinks and Taps
From the Sinks and Taps Extension tab, you can choose between some different variations. After placement you can from the quick properties box change the alignment, change the X/Y offset and flip the orientation if the sink has a drainage area.
Selecting Appliances
From the Appliances Extension tab you will find a variation of appliances to insert in your kitchen.
Adding Covers, Fillers and Moldings
You can use Covers as coversides to complement your Cabinetries. From the Cabinetry Extension tab click on Covers & Fillers.
The applicable areas will show up in light-blue and when hovering over them, they will change to green if applicable or red if the cover doesn't match.
Use the yellow stretch nodes to adjust the height if necessary.
Here is a workaround to cover up the other side of a Fridge. Hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and select both the top cabinet (if applied) and the fridge. Then disconnect the fridge from the Cabinets by using the arrow keys on your keyboard. Add the cover side, and then move back the fridge to the Cabinets.
If you have a gap between two cabinets or between a cabinet and a wall you can use the Fillers to fill up the gap. There are two different types to use, fillers for 90 degree corners or fillers for straight gaps.
The applicable areas will show up in light-blue and when hovering over them, they will change to green if applicable or red if the Filler doesn't match.
The Filler will automatically fill up the space between the objects, but if you need to, you can use the yellow stretch nodes for necessary adjustments.
From the Covers and Fillers you can insert an Under cabinet panel. This is similar to a Cover but is placed under the Wall Cabinets. That way, you can make it look as if it is one piece.
Before placement, the area applicable will show in green. After placement, when selected, you can from the Quick Properties, choose to show spotlights and also change the finish.
The number of downlights will automatically populate based on the length or number of Wall Cabinets attached.
Activate Enable Realtime Lights to see the lights in action. Read more about light settings here The Lights Extension.
Let's not forget the top and bottom.
From the Molding option in the Cabinetry Extension tab, you can add Top moldings and Bottom moldings to your wall cabinets and high cabinets. From here you also find the plinths if you ever need to add one.
Before placement, the area applicable will show in green. After placement, when selected, you can from the quick properties box change the finish and the profile.
Use the Ceiling connector if you like to fill the gap between the top of the wall cabinet and the ceiling.
Before placement, the area applicable will show in green. After placement, when selected, you can from the quick properties box change the finish and the profile.
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