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From the Editor

2008 in review.

This was a year of action.

Many of you have seen 2008 as a year of striving to maintain past gains.

Being dragged through into the 21st century with Planit software (sometimes

painfully) began to bear fruit. The light at the end of the tunnel in many cases was switched on and in most cases got a whole lot closer.

Your commitment (at times wavering) is being justified.

Highlights of 2008

You don’t work overtime anymore. (Unless as an excuse to get out of the house).

You don’t have any inventory to speak of, burning a hole in your cashflow.

You can’t remember the last on-site stuff-up, everything “fits” all of a sudden.

Your staff looks like they’re actually enjoying themselves and they’re working!

You remembered your wedding anniversary. (Massive brownie points)

You remember all your kids names and in some cases can get pretty close to birth dates. (Even the little runty one you thought was named ‘Heyu’)You struggle for an excuse not to go on a family holiday. (And you’ve always got an excuse.)

You got rid of everyone’s excuses.

The truly automated workshops have benefited enormously from their investment. The production excuses have disappeared and the onus was and

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r will increasingly be thrust back on the business drivers. “Give us more work” will be the production teams cry. Or scale back and go into defensive mode as was the norm in the late 80’s / 90’s.

As the world economy goes into what was an inevitable tailspin, responses from the Government have been swift and encouraging. Massive injections of funds into the public sector will benefit everyone. Provided it is delivered in a steady manner. Along with the dive in interest rates and plunge in oil prices, we stand a good chance of being able to profit out of what first appeared to be the end of capitalism as we knew it. Capitalism itself will change as a result of recent events and as you know better than most, there is NO improvement without CHANGE.

So how do I profit into the future?Remember, the goal of your business is “to make money now and into the future”.

Produce more invoices, it’s the only answer. ( Invoice=$$)“The production excuses have disappeared and the onus was and will increasingly be thrust back on the business drivers.” Sound familiar?

Now is the time to grab market share, to ramp up activity on the sales front, not to cut back on what has been effective advertising and marketing activity.

Now is the time to spend time with your sales and marketing team. Ask them, what it is they need to write more business. Help eliminate their excuses just like you did in the shed.

Develop innovative ideas towards not just the product but to how it’s delivered, installed, financed, optioned, maintained!

Try and make it as easy as possible for people to give you money. Eliminate debtors’ excuses.

Perhaps more importantly than all of this is for you to accept the challenge reality has given us and to embrace the opportunity to develop even better systems, products and services.

Find the leaders in your company (it’s not just you) and let them help you LEAD into 2009 and beyond.

Merry Xmas / Happy Holidays etc,

To all of you and your families, stay safe and well and we look forward to being of service to you in 2009.

Anthony Passmore


Asean Woodtech 2008 Malaysia

Planit Asia participated in the Asean Woodtech 2008 Exhibition conducted at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur. The show ran for 5 days from and including Wednesday 24th September through to and included Sunday 28th September 2008. Show hours were from 10:30 each day until 18:30 Wed to Sat and 18:00 on the Sunday.

Planit representation was from Patrick Lim (Planit Asia’s Manager), Jeremy Wong (Planit Asia’s integrator), Anthony Passmore ( Principal, Planit Australasia) & Steve Spruce (Country Manager, Planit Australasia).

The show successfully achieved Sales, Market awareness and generated many leads and interest not only from Malaysia but other neighbouring regions, such as Thailand, Philippines, India and Pakistan.

In terms of numbers through the door or ‘bums on seats’ the show was disappointing, the show organisers posted an average of about 1000 people each day.

The exhibitors predominantly, appeared to be targeting the solid timber sector with a vast number showing traditional woodworking machinery, panel saws, spindle moulders, wide belt sanders and solid

Planit Christmas SpecialSanta’s come early with a sack full of Keys.

● Offer strictly closes 4pm Monday 8th December 2008

● Full payment required with placement of order

● Delivery will be the week commencing, Monday 15th December 2008

● This special will be back dated to include orders received since 1st November 2008

● For Australian and New Zealand Planit customers only

*This is the price for supply of standalone keys only. For customers with Network licenses please contact your Planit representative or our Head office for further information.

Planit software supplied by Solspec (The Solution Specialists Pty Ltd) under licenseCutting Edge Solutionswww.au.planit.com PH: +61 2 9544 8815

We have pre purchased 20 additional licenses from Planit Head office in the US, for our Cabinet Vision and Cabnetware customers and are offering them to you for

$4500 including GST per license*

This is on a “First come, first serve” basis with the following terms,

To secure your order please Fax to +61 2 9544 8195

Credit Card By Phone, call +61 2 9544 8815 OR fill out the following details and fax back

(No AMEX)

Card Number:

Expiry Date:

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Signature:

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agree to the above terms and would like to order (Qty)

Customer Signature:

Key Burn Name: Key Type: USB Parallel

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Payable to “The Solution Specialists”P.O Box 88 Sylvania Southgate NSW 2224


Euroblech

Euroblech is the the world’s largest Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition.Held every 2 years this exhibtion attracts top industry professionals from all over the world. It predominantly targets all sheet metal working specialists at all management levels in small and medium-sized companies as well as large enterprises: i.e. design and production engineers, quality managers, buyers, manufacturers, technical directors and experts from research and associations.

Radan sales manager Paul Cooper was in Hannover for the show and helped demonstrate the latest new features and benefits to customers.

This month Radan released the latest version of their software – Radan 09 – with applications that are essential to design (2D & 3D), manufacture (Punching, Profiling, Nesting and Bendin) and control production (cost estimation, process management) of sheet metal components and products.

EuroBLECH 2008 presented all aspects of sheet metal manufacturing and working. The trade show attracted 69,400 visitors from some 70 countries.

timber recovery machines. There were also a number with hand tools, dust extraction, edge tapes and sheet panels exhibitors. There were a number of CNC machines also, 4 nesting machine company’s, SELEX, MULTICAM and 2 Chinese machines, Biesse had a point to point set up. There were a reasonable number of beam saws also on display.

Given this particular region being infant for this type of exhibition, it was well organised by the show committee, meet and great personal were always on hand, the information booths were always staffed and the information packs given to the attendees was well set out and had all the information that was required. The premises were comfortably air conditioned and clean.

The Planit stand was well presented and it was probably the best looking stand at the show.

A big congratulations to all those who participated and put in all the hard work to make it all come together so well.


Planit/Biesse NZ Showcase

On the 19th and 20th of November Planit and Biesse New Zealand along with other industry partners including Hafele, Air Tight Solutions, Leitz, One Finance and Insurance and Dolken Edging conducted a 2 day showcase at the Biesse showrooms on the outskirts of Auckland.

Representing Planit were Terry Hay, John Whinnen and Graham Rutter, who combined demonstrated Nested Based Manufacturing via a live connection between Cabinet Vision and a Biesse Flat Bed router with many new customers being impressed by the seamlessness and speed of the demonstration. Existing customers expressed interest in Manager, meaning Graham was very busy answering questions and giving presentations.

Invited Motivational speaker Graham Lowe gave an inspiring talk on what he has learnt during the high’s of his professional career coaching,

• New Zealand National Rugby League team • Queensland State of Origin team, the only international coach to achieve a series win • Manly Rugby League team in Sydney • Wigan Club in England

Followed by the low’s with his personnel health having had multiple heart bypasses, strokes and a brain haemorrhage.

Graham used some of the key phrases below to stir the enthusiasm of all of those attending,

• Never die wondering • Kick for the seagulls (look for opportunities where your opposition haven’t) • Run for the fresh air (stop doing the same predictable things over and over again, strive for change) • No such word as can’t • Look for the guy wearing the dinner suit (feed off the people who things appear to come naturally for)

Many existing and Planit customers attended along with many more looking for something new to invigorate their business. A large number only able to stay for a short while due to over whelming workloads.

Over all a very successful showcase underlining the market in New Zealand is both an exciting and vibrant one!


Finally Mr Tony Rogers from Tekcel presented and discussed the latest additions to the Tekcel range of Nested Based Machinery, that being automatic loading and offloading and labelling.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Dale Healy and the boys at H & H cabinets for making their premises available at what is this very busy time of the year. We also thank Dale for his own unexpected presentation, and willingness to share the experiences he has encountered in the change to Nested Based Manufacturing with all those who attended.

H&H SHOWCASE

On Tuesday 28th October in conjunction with Tekcel, Planit held a Nested Based Manufacturing seminar at H & H Cabinets in Burwood. The evening was well attended with all those who came along able to enjoy a bite to eat in the relaxed, informative atmosphere.

Mr Dean Milligan from Planit demonstrated Solid Manufacturing version 4.2 and discussed the benefits of software as part of a Nested Based Manufacturing Solution. Mr Graham Rutter from Planit then presented Manager our latest software program. Manager has the ability to link with Cabinet-Vision and is the next logical step in the organisation of your business; that being pricing, purchasing, inventory and planning.


Planit’s Cabinet Vision has enabled MSA Prestige Woodcraft to take on more work and to get apprentices more involved with jobs, contributing to the companies productivity.

“My first year apprentices are using the software successfully. Without it, I couldn’t have got the apprentices to do what they’re doing now. They wouldn’t have been able to comprehend the work.”

The company has also cut right back on the amount of overtime worked. “The boys were each doing up to 15 hours overtime a week, but now we’re achieving the same amount of work in normal hours. That’s a significant increase in productivity, so I’m happy.”

MSA Prestige Woodcraft has become more competitive since introducing the software. “I haven’t had to raise our prices and we’re getting the work out faster and more efficiently.”

“I would recommend the software as one of the best things I’ve spent money on, without a doubt. Even after the short time we’ve been using Cabinet Vision, I couldn’t do without it,” Mr Appino said.

Engineered wholly and solely for the woodworking industry, Planit software is a screen-to-machine software. For those workshops automating their businesses with CNC equipment, Planit software is fully integrated with the Planit CNC centre, therefore providing a complete screen-to-machine solution that confirms all parts and part operations before sending data to the factory.

Planit software is easy to set-up for the building of cabinets using favourite joinery techniques. Based on a simple wizard, it allows the creation of unlimited set-ups, mixes various settings per job and changes from one style to another instantly and allows saving of the construction methods for use over and over again.

An operator can customise cabinet sizes, shape, or any construction to suit the customer’s needs. Colours and textures can be selected for the whole room or for individual cabinets and parts. Lighting and reflections can be controlled to bring these designs to life well before any manufacturing has begun.

• Unlimited detailing includes the following: • users can configure openings and interior parts.• placement of shelves, dividers, trays, and subassemblies.• control of door reveals, styles, guides and other options per opening.• materials can be changed per job, per room, per cabinet, or per part for complete control.• cabinet shapes can be edited in plan view, elevation view or side view.• prints are made for colour or detailed line drawings.• instant change is facilitated between various construction settings. • parts in part operations change instantly.

Cabinet software first-timer enjoys big gains in precision and output

Cabinet making and joinery company MSA Prestige Woodcraft has experienced big increases in productivity and accuracy in the few months since adopting cabinet making software.

“Previously we used practically no cabinet making software” recalled Matthew Appino, managing director of this fast-growing business in Girraween in Sydney’s west. “I had software off the internet for board optimisation, but the rest was done manually.”

The newcomer to cabinet making software adopted Cabinet Vision from Planit, hugely boosting the company’s efficiency.

“It’s reduced the amount of work my cabinet makers have to do by about 30 per cent, while the whole office is enjoying a 40 per cent improvement. It has also given us more time to focus on our clients and on continually improving our customer service.”

Mr Appino said that everything was clearer and more precise, since all the information needed was on the job sheets and the cut parts were labelled.

“We do very large jobs and used to lose drawings for all sorts of parts. This has stopped happening, however if we do need to reprint anything it’s easy to retrieve. Also, if a part does goes missing, we can easily track it down.”


Planit Christmas close down

Planit will be closing for Christmas Holidays from 5pm Thursday 18th December 2008 and will re-open 9am Thursday 8th of January 2009. During this period for all Tech Support issues you will need to log these on the E-Support forum for all customers who are a member of a support program. From the 5th of January anyone requiring URGENT support you will be able to email the Tech Support Department at [email protected], only URGENT items will be attended to, all other support emails will be attended to when the office re-opens on the 8th January 2009.

PLANIT ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIRTHSLukas Clarke On the 13th September 2008 saw an early arrival of my baby Lukas Ross Clarke. While most of my customers wouldnt of known I was expecting my first child, those that saw me in my last trimester couldnt of missed the belly!! My due date was 12th October, but like most males..stubborn and having a mind of their own Lukas decided to come a month early. Born 6 1/2 pound and 48cm long both Steve and myself thought everything was just perfect....WRONG. It seems males are slower than females to develop and the last organ for a male to fully form is the lungs. This being the case and Lukas deciding to come a month early saw him being transferred to intesive care for 2 weeks to be treated for premmy lungs.

What began as a very scary time, quickly changed into the happiest time of my life as I began to bond with my beautiful child. Listening to Lukas cry now I question there was ever a problem with his lungs!!! Now almost 10 pounds I realise Lukas coming early was a blessing in disquise. Thank you to all my customers kind thoughts and best wishes. Cant wait to show him off to you all.

NEW STAFF MEMBERS Peter Carr

Position: Services Team Member/ Integrator

Peter was born in Sydney and completed his secondary schooling at Mt Carmel Catholic High School at Varroville.Peter completed his apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering – Trade in 2003 at Bell Dies Pty Ltd as a toolmaker/ CNC Machinist.

Before working at Planit, Peter was working as a Leading Hand where he was setting up and running CNC Lathes for both short and long production runs using numerous materials from Plastics and Nylons to stainless and hardened steels.Peter, now based in Sydney, has also spent some time living and working in the UK and Melbourne.

At Planit we believe Peter’s background in manufacturing will be a great benefit to both ourselves and more importantly you, our customers.

Nickname; Pete or Wadd

Likes; Watersports, Snowboarding, Skydiving, Horse Racing and Bungy Jumping


POSITION CHANGES

At Planit we are always checking to make sure we have the right people sitting in the right seats on the “Planit train”.

David Fantoma

David completed an apprenticeship as a Tool-maker before moving to the Kitchen industry. David worked as a Production Planner for Regal then Festival Kitchens. Once David left Festival he began his career as a sales representative with Hettich Australia, during his time with Hettich David spent 2 years in New Zealand as the South Island Manager before returning to Australia. Recently David has spent the past 4 years as an area manager for the Lincoln Sentry Group. When not working David enjoys spending time with his 2 young sons and wife Josie, David is also a keen Jet-skier. David will be managing Melbourne’s Southern suburbs and Western country Victoria.

Graham Rutter Promotion

The Management Team here at Planit are very proud to announce that Graham Rutter has been promoted to the position of Services Manager. Graham has been a dedicated part of the Services team for many years and recently accepted the responsibility as the product champion for ‘Manager’, successfully introducing the new Manager software product into our industry. He will be continuing this role, along side the leadership of the Services team in integrations, Training & Technical Support. His years of experience as a tradesman and integrator will place him in good standing to drive the Services team to even higher standards.

Graham has been quietly undertaking Business Management studies and has demonstrated a complete understanding of the theories that we promote for manufacturing companies. This all works to present a complete package for our company and the customers that we serve.

To complement his new role, Graham has also accepted the invitation from Anthony Passmore (Managing Director) to be a member of the Management Team that drives our company. This is an honour that can only be earned and demonstrates the fine character and dedication that Graham has.

On behalf of all the staff and customers of Planit, I would like to express my congratulations to Graham on these achievements.

Stephen Cugley

General Manger

Sean Balchin

After 8 years as owner of award winning Kitchen manufacturer Creative Thoughts Sean decided it was time for a change. Sean is a qualified Cabinet-Maker, when Sean completed his apprenticeship he moved into sales, as a representative, initially for Cornall before moving to Styles Panels, Sean also spent 4 years as a Distribution Manager with Amerind before purchasing Creative Thoughts the Company where he completed his apprenticeship. Sean is looking forward to spending more time with his family and is a keen Bomber’s supporter. Sean enjoys the outdoors in particular camping with his 2 sons. Sean will be managing Melbourne’s Northern suburbs and Tasmania.

David Fantoma, Sean Balchin

We are pleased to announce the appointment of 2 new members to the Victorian Tasmanian sales team.Nickname; Pete or Wadd Likes; Watersports, Snowboarding, Skydiving, Horse Racing and Bungy Jumping


Having trouble getting proper insurance for your Planit software?

Our technical support department has had a few callers explaining their difficulties in getting proper insurance coverage for their Planit software.

Here’s 2 insurance brokers who understand how to sure Planit software:

Andrew Clarke Account Executive OAMPS Insurance Brokers Ltd 10-12 Kurrajong Ave, Leeton, NSW 2705 PO Box 664, Leeton, NSW, 2705 T. 02 6953 3000, F. 02 6953 4017, M. 0437 842 534 E. [email protected]. www.oamps.com.au

Andrew Sear DirectorSear & Associates Insurance Brokers Pty. Ltd.03 9797 2900www.searinsure.com.au

Removable Labels

Planit have removable labels in stock ready for our customers to purchase. They are made with a special glue making them easy to remove from your board. Our labels are 8 per page and come in a box consisting of 1000 sheets.


How to Register on the Cabinet Vision E-Support Forum

1. Open your Planit software.

2. Go to the Help pull down menu.

3. Choose E-Support.

4. This will automatically open your web browser to the E-Support Member Login.

5. Select the eSupport Members Login, If you cannot see the radio button, “eSupport Members” choose the line above “Having trouble getting in?” to view a help video. Note: It is advised that you use Microsoft Internet Explorer as your web browser.

6. To post questions and new topics, click the forum button.


7. You will be able to view the forum and postings already made by other members however to post your own questions and topics please proceed on the following steps.

8. Choose the register button.

9. The following screen will appear asking to agree to the terms and conditions provided by Planit.Note: If you choose cancel, you will not be registered on the Forum.

10. Fill in your contact details making note of the User Name and Password you register. This will be required to log on in the future.

11. Select submit

12. Allow between 24 to 48 hours for you details to be registered. Then you will be able to post your own questions on the forum or make comments on other posts.

Happy Posting!


How to Register on the Cabnetware E-Support Forum

1. Open your Planit software.

2. Go to the Help pull down menu.

3. Choose E-Support.

4. This will automatically open your web browser to the E-Support Member Login.

5. Select the Customer Support Forum, Note: It is advised that you use Microsoft Internet Explorer as your web browser.

6. You will be able to view the forum and postings already made by other members however to post your own questions and topics please proceed on the following steps.

7. Choose the register button.


8. The following screen will appear asking to agree to the terms and conditions provided by Planit. Note: If you choose cancel, you will not be registered on the Forum.

9. Fill in your contact details making note of the User Name and Password you register. This will be required to log on in the future.

10. Select submit

11. Allow between 24 to 48 hours for you details to be registered. Then you will be able to post your own questions on the forum or make comments on other posts.

Happy Posting!


Can’t see any images when you open your emails?

The more recent versions of Windows XP were shipped with email images “blocked” as the default setting. To change this setting so you can see the images with this newsletter, in Outlook you simply go to Tools>>Options>>. Then, click on the Security Tab.

Then where it says “Download Pictures” click on “Change Automatic Download Settings” and select both the “Permit Download Pictures….” checkboxes. Now you will be able to see all the images as soon as you download your emails.

In Microsoft Outlook, Go to Tools>>Options>>

Then click on the Security Tab.

Then where it says “Download Pictures” click on “Change Automatic Download Settings” and select both the “Permit Download Pictures….” Checkboxes.


Graphics & Video Card 1024 x 768 Capable of supporting OpenGL as this is the display technology used in Planit products.

NOTE: The above specifications are inline with the Microsoft Windows Vista website http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/systemrequirements.mspx

Media CD/DVD (Burner)

Speakers The Video Training CD’s have sound.

Printer Factory Drawings - Black and White A4 Laser Printer capable of printing labels.

Printer Customer Drawings - Any windows compatible colour printer – you get what you pay for.

Monitor – Desktops Minimum 17” LCD Flat screen or tube (The bigger the better)

Monitor – Notebook Minimum of 15”. This is where most of the money is for notebooks. Buy one as clear and as big as the budget can stretch.

Internet Connection This is now considered essential. Your Planit product operators must have internet access to send and receive emails to Planit for support issues and they need to be able to download updates and program fixes as required. We offer on-line support whereby we can take control of your computer remotely and assist with training and support issues.

Other Software Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Up to date and current Virus Protection Software.

Data Backups Some form of reliable backup system (External Hard Drive/ Streaming Tapes).

* It is recommended before purchasing new/or updating existing computers that you check with Planit Australia first.

Computer Hardware – Planit Products

Computer Buying Tips.

The cost of your computer hardware is small compared to the cost of the software you will be running on it or the aggravation of waiting for the computer to catch up with you.

Don’t try and save money on your hardware – you will regret it later.

Purchase the newest, fastest computer you can afford.

Try to avoid buying packaged computers from discount retailers that come with a lot of features to help you surf the internet, play computer games or other recreational computer activities.

If you are unfamiliar with computer configuration, ask for an industry standard commercial quality computer to use in your business. Tell your computer supplier you are going to be using the computer for CAD based applications so that he can make appropriate recommendations.

Planit products are 32-bit Microsoft Windows applications and were written for the Intel Pentium family of processors. Use of other than genuine Intel Pentium processors may result in the haphazard performance of Planit products and in some cases it may not work at all. Intel Celeron CPU’s generally run slower than non-Celeron CPU’s as they have no internal cache.

These are the MINIMUM Computer Specifications that we recommend and Support:

Operating System Windows 2000 Windows XP Professional Edition Only Windows Vista Business and Ultimate Editions Only (for latest versions of CV/CW only)*

Processor – Desktops Intel Pentium IV 3GHz

Processor – Notebooks Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology Processor (1.7 GHz)

RAM 1GB DDR Ram

Hard Disk Drive 80GB


Insurance Cover for Security Keys

Your Software Security keys must be insured for the full replacement value of your software to avoid experiencing severe financial loss in the event of one of them going missing, stolen or destroyed.

Our supplier’s policies are hard and fast and NO LEEWAY is given in these circumstances.

There are two main types of events that affect the replacement of your key.

1. It is physically damaged or stops working. (you have something that you can return). If your key is damaged and you still have it, then it will be replaced and the current charge is a “reburn fee” of $550 + GST. Damaged keys (including fire, flood, squashed) must be returned before claims can be accepted

2. It is lost or stolen. (you have nothing that you can return)

If it is stolen or lost then the cost of your replacement keys are as follows:

Cabinet Vision and CabnetWare The original Master Key – 100% of the total cost of all the options (Could be as much as $70,000). Note: With the supply of a police report you are entitled to a 50% reduction on the cost of the Master Key Only.

Support Options For Customers

Planit are pleased to introduce a new innovative support system for our valued customers. In line with Planits commitment to building long term relationships with our customer and so we can benefit from each other’s success the following support levels are offered to you.

As the market leader in Design and Manufacturing software we believe that in technical support, training and after sales service we are at the fore front of customer support.

Please contact your local representative, who will be happy to furnish you with any extra information you require.

Priority Maintenance Subscription

•Priorityqueuingoftechsupportcalls.PriorityqueuingisdefinedastalkingtothefirstavailableCustomer Support Technician without having to wait in the call queue for a return telephone call

•Oneon-site,2workingdayemergencyvisit(Monday-Friday),within48hoursofcall(Alltravelexpenses are an extra charge)

•ESupport(Australia) •RemoteDiagnosticService(broadbandinternetaccessrequired) •Oneversionupdateandunlimitedmaintenancebuilds •Backupserviceofcustomer’sdata/monthly/offsitestorage •Freereplacementdisksforcurrentversion $4,500 + GST per annum

Premium Maintenance Subscription

•Techsupportinorderofcall •ESupport(Australia) •RemoteDiagnosticService(broadbandinternetaccessrequired) •Oneversionupdateandunlimitedmaintenancebuilds •Backupserviceofcustomer’sdata/monthly/customerstorage •Freereplacementdisksforcurrentversion $1750 + GST per annum

Basic Maintenance Subscription

•Techsupportinorderofcall •ESupport(Australia) •Freereplacementdisksforcurrentversion $400 + GST per annum


Cabinet Vision Tips & Tricks

Disconnecting Walls

This feature allows the user to disconnect the relationship between adjoining walls. Below is a demonstration of a common use for this feature. The room layout drawn below displays a peninsula wall (wall number 3) connected to the end of wall number 2. Let’s say I want to extend wall number 2 by the amount of 500mm to the right.


Change the Elevation of Counter Tops

How do you change the Elevation of a Counter Top?Assuming there is a Counter Top in the Room now:

1. Go to the Floor Plan view. 2. Click on the Tops button in the sidebar. 3. Right Click on the Counter Top you want to modify, from the drop down menu – choose Properties. 4. At the Counter Top Properties screen you will be able to change the Elevation.

View Properties

This feature allows the user to set to default the level of detail that is displayed in the layout, Assembly and part view. To do this from either the Room Plan or Elevation views go to the System Menu and select ‘Views’. A screen as shown below should open;

Make the changes to the detail settings as required and click on the ‘Set as System Defaults’ button before clicking OK.This will now save the detail settings.


The first step is to select the peninsula wall, right click when selected and go to connections, then select the option disconnect left.

After disconnecting the peninsula wall you will now be able to stretch wall number 2 to the right without affecting the peninsula wall posion.


Another benefit from using this method can be found when placing an island back panel on the peninsula wall. When you place the island panel on the peninsula wall you can stretch the panel to the overall size of the wall. If you tried this while the peninsula wall was connected the island panel would be too big by the thickness of wall number 2

First, select the scene on the Drawings Page and then click the CAD button

Then, hold your mouse close to the wall that you wish to dimension and hold Shift while you click near the Wall.

Pull the dimension away from the Wall until you have it where you want it to be displayed and then click to drop the new dimension line at that point.

Next, turn off the Object Snap option.

Then, select the Dimension Tool from the CAD Tools Menu.

Next, set the Dimension to Aligned Tailed.


Wall Dimensions

When using CAD to dimension Walls inside scenes at the Drawings Page, there is a trick to get automatic dimensions for a Wall Length or thickness.


Cabnetware Tips & Tricks

Cabinet Depth Dimension

In Floor Plan view click on the cabinet you wish to display the depth of – right click – to bring up a menu as shown below – in the menu you then simply have to select ‘Cabinet Depth Dimension’.


CTRL (and)F1...Help / F4...Close Window / F6...Next Window / TAB..(Toggles cabinet to cabinet)W...Closes Window / E...Elevation View / T...Tops View / O...Open Room / P...PrintD...Display Options / B...Birdseye View / N...New Room / M...Multicros-section

ALT (and)F4...Exit Program / - ..(Minus Sign)..Minimize Window / W...Window Menu DropdownO...Options Menu /]..(Backwards Square Bracket)..Parameters / A...Appliances MenuD...Cad Menu / F...File Menu / H...Help Menu / L...Walls Menu / C...Cabinets MenuV...View Menu / M...Modify Menu

SHIFT (and)F1...Help / F4...Tile Windows / F5...Cascade Windows / F6...New WindowENTER...Multicros-section and Floorplan ( 5 Windows Open)TAB...Selects Cabinets

CTRL (and) SHIFT (and)F2...Planit Splash Menu / O...Open Room (EXPANDED VIEW)

ALT (and) SHIFT (and)P...Pan (Hand Cursor) / Z...Zoom Out View

SHIFT (and)(OPEN ROOM)...EXPANDED JOB FILE LISTING, AND “RE-SORTS” FILES(SETUP)(PARAMETERS)...EXPANDED PARAMETER LISTING(SETUP) (APPLIANCES)...EXPANDED APPLIANCE LISTING(SETUP) (USER GRAPHICS)...EXPANDED USER GRAPHICS

CTRL (and)(MODIFY)(ROOM DEFAULTS)...Access to: Room Data Dump / Wall Data Dump / Item Data Dump,Edges Data Dump

(MODIFY)(JOB INFO)...Job Data Dump / Room Structure Data Dump

(MODIFY)(CABINET CUTLIST)...Cutlist Record Dump

(MODIFY)(CABINET)...Item Data Dump

Cabnetware Key Stroke



Quick Job

If you use Quick Job and want to insert another cabinet in an existing spot in the list, click on the line adjacent to the item number then press Ctrl + Insert. This opens a blank line for the next cabinet you select. See example below.


Saving Room Defaults

Are you sick of always having to set the Room Defaults every time you start a new job? Next time you start a new job, set the Room Defaults as required and before clicking on ‘OK’ click on the ‘Save Default’ button


A window as shown below will then appear, prompting for a name for the set of Defaults you wish to save.

After clicking on ‘Save’ you can then continue on as normal, next time you want to do a new job with the same or similar parameters simply click on the ‘Load Default’ button and select the set of Room Defaults’ you wish to work with.


Kitchen Builder Tips & Tricks

Deleting Counter Tops

Over the last few months we have had quite a few calls in regards to deleting Counter tops in Kitchen Builder, here it is to refresh your memories.

Step One: Go into the tops section


The Aliases Tab

This is an extremely powerful feature. Let’s say you build Cabinets on an incremental basis. We start with a STYLE, let’s say a Single Door Base Cabinet at 200 wide. We also build this same STYLE Cabinet in 250, 300, 350, 400, and 450. Simply create the STYLE Cabinet and save it using this tab and it will create individual Cabinets in this STYLE, in differing dimensions, that you specify. See the example of the library below after completion of the above Save As on the 1D-200 Cabinet and the addition of Aliases.

Step Two: Right click on the Top you wish to delete (Do not go into Auto Build or New Top Mode)

Step Three: Select Delete.


How to: Step One: Create cabinet to reproduce multiple sizes

Step Three: Select the location where you would like to save the cabinets.

Step Two: Right Click on the cabinet and go to Save| Save As.

Step Four: Name the First Cabinet to be saved

Step Five: Click the Advanced Tab

Step Six: Go to the Aliases TAB


Step Seven: Select the Add/Edit Button

Step Nine: Place in the Width, Height & Depth in the fields provided.

Step Ten: Select Ok, Repeat Steps Seven to Ten depending on how many different size cabinets needed.

Step Eight: Name the Cabinet


The Dots (Cabinet Reference Points)

The following graphic shows a cabinet in plan view, after highlighting it. The dots are used for sizing or moving the cabinet as explained on the graphic.


NC Centre Tips & Tricks

Link Part Outlines

This option allows you to turn on Part Bridging in your Nests. Bridging is when all Parts within the Nest are cut with a single Lead-In and Lead-Out for the Sheet. This option can improve Sheet cycle time by reducing the number of times the Tool Lead In/Out on each individual Part

View Menu

The menu option View allows you to:

Show/Hide Columns - The Show/Hide Columns option allows you to change which

Columns are displayed in the Parts View.

OR

Show/Hide Columns - The Show/Hide Columns option also allows you to change which Columns are displayed in the Materials

View.


Shortcut Keys

Shortcut Keys for Alphacam

The following hot keys help during geometry creation:

F1 HelpF2 Auto Snap On/OffF3 Ortho Mode On/OffF4 Close and FinishF5 Grid Snap On/OffF6 Snap to End Point

F7 Snap to Mid PointF8 Snap to CenterF9 Snap to IntersectionF10 Snap to TangentF11 Snap to PerpendicularF12 Snap to Parallel

The following shortcut keys allow you to quickly bring up regularly used commands in Alphacam:

Ctrl + N New FileCtrl + O Open FileCtrl + Insert Insert Alphacam DrawingCtrl + S SaveCtrl + I Input CADCtrl + L List NCCtrl + M Clear MemoryCtrl + P Printer/PlotterCtrl + Z UndoCtrl + Delete DeleteCtrl + F Start Point

Ctrl + H ChangeCtrl + A Zoom AllCtrl + W Zoom WindowCtrl + B Zoom PreviousCtrl + R RedrawCtrl + G Ghost ToolsCtrl + T TextCtrl + D DimensionCtrl + U User LayersCtrl + E Edit Operations

Shortcut Keys

Shortcut Keys for Cabinet Vision

The following hot keys help in getting to different program features quickly:

F1 HelpF2 Opens Wall OptionsF3 Opens Object OptionsF4 Opens Top Options

F5 Opens Moldings OptionsF6 Opens Auto Fill OptionsF7 Opens CAD Options

The following shortcut keys allow you to select and copy one or more cabinets:

Ctrl + Click Selects Multiple CabinetsCtrl + X Cuts Selected CabinetCtrl + C Copies Selected CabinetCtrl + V Pastes Copied Cabinet

The following hot keys assist you in the Layout and CAD areas:

W Refreshes the ViewG Snaps Object to GridS Snaps Object to PointC Snaps a Cabinet Diagonally at a Wall CornerF3 In Wall Layout, Opens the Angle CalculatorM In CAD, Snaps a Line to Mid PointI In CAD, Snaps a Line to IntersectionC In CAD, Snaps a Line to Circle/Arc Center

Another great tip: Placing your cursor over an item while pressing the space bar allows you to quickly center an item on the screen.

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Shortcut Keys

Shortcut Keys for Cabnetware

The following shortcut keys allow you to quickly move between views:

Ctrl + E Elevation ViewCtrl + F Floorplan ViewCtrl + M Multi-Cross Section ViewCtrl + T Counter Top View

The following shortcut keys allow you to quickly bring up regularly used dialogs:

Ctrl + N New Room DialogCtrl + O Open Room DialogCtrl + D Display Options DialogAlt + { Setup User Graphics DialogAlt + } Setup Parameters Dialog

The following shortcut keys allow you to select and copy cabinets:

Ctrl + A Selects All Cabinets in Current ViewCtrl + Click Selects Multiple CabinetsCtrl + X Cuts Selected CabinetCtrl + C Copies Selected CabinetCtrl + V Pastes Copied Cabinet

The following shortcut keys allow you to create and arrange multiple views of a room design:

Shift + F6 Creates New View WindowsShift + F4 Tiles Multiple View WindowsShift + F5 Cascades Multiple View Windows

The following shortcut key is for CNC:

Ctrl + CNC Center Automatically Imports Current Job Parts into CNC Center

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