{"id":22144,"date":"2022-08-16T16:17:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T15:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=22144"},"modified":"2023-02-24T17:48:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T17:48:04","slug":"polyboard-basic-design","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/polyboard-basic-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PolyBoard Essentials: <a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/polyboard-set-up-and-overview\/\">Previous<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/polyboard-basic-design-continued\/\">Next<\/a><\/p><div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#cabinet-design-video-introduction\">Cabinet design video introduction<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#free-vs-full-version-of-the-software\">Free vs full version of the software<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#create-a-new-cabinet-cabinet-mode\">Create a new cabinet (Cabinet mode)<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#angle-of-view\">Angle of view<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#positioning-your-design-in-the-edit-window\">Positioning your design in the edit window<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#3d-view\">3D view<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#basic-selection-and-editing\">Basic selection and editing<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#properties-menu\">Properties menu<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#resize-cabinet\">Resize cabinet<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#add-design-elements\">Add design elements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cabinet design video introduction<\/h2><p>This video shows you how quick and easy it is to set up a cabinet, edit it, view in 3D and output the cutting list, plans and CNC files.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cabinet mode introduction\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/736822207?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Feel free to follow the video and set up your own cabinet then continue with this guide to go through each step in more detail.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free vs full version of the software<\/h2><p>If you\u2019re using the free version of PolyBoard, 100% of the design features are enabled, but you won\u2019t be able to access the manufacturing output. However, any designs you create with the free version can be used with the fully activated software.<\/p><p>Lots more detail on the output options follows, <strong>sample output<\/strong> is also available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/polyboard-download-software\/\">download page<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a new cabinet (Cabinet mode)<\/h2><p>We are working here in Cabinet mode, in which you design a single cabinet.<\/p><p>Select File menu &gt; New cabinet<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10a-open-new-cabinet.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10a-open-new-cabinet.png\" alt=\"open new cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-22153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10a-open-new-cabinet.png 249w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10a-open-new-cabinet-50x23.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-new-cabinet-v2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-new-cabinet-v2.png\" alt=\"new cabinet window\" class=\"wp-image-22149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-new-cabinet-v2.png 593w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-new-cabinet-v2-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11-new-cabinet-v2-50x39.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>In the New Cabinet dialogue box, choose from these 5 options (the box cabinet is a good place to start):<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Box cabinet<\/li>\n\n<li>L shaped cabinet<\/li>\n\n<li>Angle (or corner) cabinet<\/li>\n\n<li>Free shape (ability to define highly complex shapes)<\/li>\n\n<li>Import from a file (import a DXF files of the plan view)<\/li><\/ul><p>You can also specify now or later:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Manufacturing method (your manufacturing preferences, more to follow)<\/li>\n\n<li>Dimensions<\/li>\n\n<li>Panels section to determine whether to include specific parts or not<\/li><\/ul><p>For now just select the default manufacturing method, we\u2019re just going to focus on the main design commands rather than the details of the hardware and your other construction preferences.<\/p><p>Click OK and your basic box cabinet will be created.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11a.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11a.png\" alt=\"box cabinet in polyboard\" class=\"wp-image-22155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11a.png 421w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11a-252x300.png 252w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/11a-42x50.png 42w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Angle of view<\/h2><p>You can change the angle of view in the New Cabinet window, or later in the Quick Design View toolbar.<\/p><p>Alternatively, go to:<\/p><p>View menu &gt; View Angle (\u27a6 shortcut: V)<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-view-angle-menu.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-view-angle-menu.png\" alt=\"view angle menu\" class=\"wp-image-22156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-view-angle-menu.png 231w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-view-angle-menu-177x300.png 177w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/12-view-angle-menu-30x50.png 30w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-view-angle-window.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"419\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-view-angle-window.png\" alt=\"view angle window\" class=\"wp-image-22157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-view-angle-window.png 419w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-view-angle-window-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-view-angle-window-296x300.png 296w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-view-angle-window-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Here you can:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Select a predefined angle<\/li>\n\n<li>Drag the image to suit your preference<\/li>\n\n<li>Set a default view<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positioning your design in the edit window<\/h2><p>If your design isn\u2019t positioned in the window as you want it, right click outside the cabinet and select Move, then click and drag with the mouse (\u27a6 shortcut: depress mouse scroll wheel and drag).<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-move.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"159\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-move.png\" alt=\"move menu option\" class=\"wp-image-22159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-move.png 159w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-move-50x45.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 159px) 100vw, 159px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Right click &gt; Quit move when finished<\/p><p>In the same menu you can zoom (\u27a6 shortcut: mouse wheel) and centre your design.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3D view<\/h2><p>PolyBoard offers instant access to your design in 3D as you edit it. This is great for customer presentations, and to assess your design concept and aesthetics.<\/p><p>The green cube icon opens the 3D view.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-3d-view.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"146\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-3d-view.png\" alt=\"3d view option\" class=\"wp-image-22160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-3d-view.png 146w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-3d-view-50x25.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>There are a range of 3D view options available as shown below:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-3d-options.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"26\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-3d-options.png\" alt=\"3d toolbar\" class=\"wp-image-22161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-3d-options.png 345w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-3d-options-300x23.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16-3d-options-50x4.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>The most commonly used options are:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Solid view (green box on the left)<\/li>\n\n<li>Hidden faces wireframe view (selected)<\/li>\n\n<li>Open, close and hide doors and drawers (cabinet icon)<\/li>\n\n<li>Show\/hide shadows (last icon on the right)<\/li><\/ul><p>Here\u2019s a cabinet shown in 3D solid view:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16a-3d-cabinet.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16a-3d-cabinet.png\" alt=\"cabinet in 3D solid view\" class=\"wp-image-22162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16a-3d-cabinet.png 642w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16a-3d-cabinet-600x468.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16a-3d-cabinet-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16a-3d-cabinet-50x39.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>To show\/hide hardware machining details (visible in Cabinet mode only), select this icon:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16b-machining.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16b-machining.png\" alt=\"show machining details icon\" class=\"wp-image-22163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16b-machining.png 587w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16b-machining-300x258.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16b-machining-50x43.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Finally, if you want to change the background colour, go to:<\/p><p>3D menu &gt; Options &gt; Background colour<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-3d-background-colour.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-3d-background-colour.png\" alt=\"polyboard 3d background colour\" class=\"wp-image-22164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-3d-background-colour.png 302w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-3d-background-colour-272x300.png 272w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/17-3d-background-colour-45x50.png 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>\u2605 Tip \u2605<\/p><p>Right click on the 3D tab and select \u2018New vertical tab group\u2019 to see the edit and 3D windows next to each other.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/18-new-vertical-tab-group.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/18-new-vertical-tab-group.png\" alt=\"new vertical tab group option\" class=\"wp-image-22165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/18-new-vertical-tab-group.png 426w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/18-new-vertical-tab-group-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/18-new-vertical-tab-group-50x15.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/19-vertical-tabs.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/19-vertical-tabs.png\" alt=\"cabinet edit window and 3d window side by side\" class=\"wp-image-22166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/19-vertical-tabs.png 750w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/19-vertical-tabs-600x366.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/19-vertical-tabs-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/19-vertical-tabs-50x31.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>You can switch between the edit and 3D windows using this icon:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16c-2d-3d-view-switch.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16c-2d-3d-view-switch.png\" alt=\"icon to switch between 2D and 3D windows\" class=\"wp-image-22167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16c-2d-3d-view-switch.png 205w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/16c-2d-3d-view-switch-50x12.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>\u2605 Tip \u2605<\/p><p>The full version of PolyBoard includes a 3D view print option, we also recommend any good screen capture application (many are free) to copy any angle or part of the design as required.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic selection and editing<\/h2><p>To modify your design, you need first to select one of:<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The whole cabinet<\/h3><p>Just click outside the cabinet.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A specific part<\/h3><p>Click on the part, when selected it will go green.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20-part-selection.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20-part-selection.png\" alt=\"part selection in polyboard\" class=\"wp-image-22169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20-part-selection.png 522w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20-part-selection-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20-part-selection-43x50.png 43w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>\u2605 Tip \u2605<\/p><p>To select the part you want, it sometimes helps to click on the edge of a part or to explode the parts first.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21-explode-parts.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21-explode-parts.png\" alt=\"cabinet exploded view\" class=\"wp-image-22173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21-explode-parts.png 478w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21-explode-parts-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21-explode-parts-50x38.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>\u2605 Tip \u2605<\/p><p>To select the part in the foreground, hold down the Shift key.<\/p><p>You can also select a part from the drop down menu at the top of the Properties menu:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21a-select-parts-from-menu.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21a-select-parts-from-menu.png\" alt=\"select parts from properties menu\" class=\"wp-image-23441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21a-select-parts-from-menu.png 513w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21a-select-parts-from-menu-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/21a-select-parts-from-menu-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An internal or external volume<\/h3><p>Click on the volume or space, when selected it will go blue.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/22-select-volume.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"525\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/22-select-volume.png\" alt=\"cabinet inner volume selected\" class=\"wp-image-22174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/22-select-volume.png 525w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/22-select-volume-262x300.png 262w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/22-select-volume-44x50.png 44w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>This video provides more detail on how to make selections:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Making Selections in PolyBoard\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/296853195?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Properties menu<\/h2><p>Once you\u2019ve made a selection, the Properties menu is where you edit your design.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edit entire cabinet<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/23-edit-properties-menu.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/23-edit-properties-menu.png\" alt=\"edit entire cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-22175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/23-edit-properties-menu.png 318w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/23-edit-properties-menu-185x300.png 185w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/23-edit-properties-menu-31x50.png 31w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>With no part selected (click outside the cabinet) to:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adjust overall cabinet dimensions<\/li>\n\n<li>Add external zones to allow application of plinths, upper strips etc.<\/li>\n\n<li>Add or remove specific parts<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edit a specific part<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/24-edit-a-part.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/24-edit-a-part.png\" alt=\"edit a part\" class=\"wp-image-22176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/24-edit-a-part.png 318w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/24-edit-a-part-192x300.png 192w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/24-edit-a-part-32x50.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>With a part selected, this menu allows you to modify the following:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Position<\/strong> (of internal parts), is defined proportionally within a volume or as a fixed distance from an adjacent panel<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Cutting list<\/strong> to define the material and access additional panel design features in the Structures menu<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Links<\/strong> (the connection between a part and any neighbour) to define which has priority (which is overpassing vs underpassing), add grooves, tenon and mortise and other joints, and offer one way to apply hardware and edging<\/li><\/ul><p>\u2605 Tip \u2605<\/p><p>If the Properties menu is hidden, activate it again here:<\/p><p>View &gt; Toolbars and Docking Windows &gt; Properties (\u27a6 shortcut: Alt + Enter)<\/p><h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#ff0000\">Cutting list part dimensions are not editable!<\/h3><p>In the full version of PolyBoard the cutting list section of the Properties menu shows the dimensions of each part, see the image above.<\/p><p>However, in the free\/demo version, these values are replaced by the word <strong>Demo<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/25-demo-mode.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"202\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/25-demo-mode.png\" alt=\"cutting list fields showing demo\" class=\"wp-image-22177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/25-demo-mode.png 202w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/25-demo-mode-50x29.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>That\u2019s because the free version does not show the manufacturing details.<\/p><p>However these part dimensions are<strong> for information only, they are not editable<\/strong>.<\/p><p>To confirm, ALL design features are available in the free version, you adjust your design dimensions elsewhere, read on for details.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resize cabinet<\/h2><p>With the whole cabinet selected, you can edit the global outer cabinet dimensions in the Properties menu as shown below:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/26-external-dimensions-v2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/26-external-dimensions-v2.png\" alt=\"resize cabinet dimensions\" class=\"wp-image-22179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/26-external-dimensions-v2.png 318w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/26-external-dimensions-v2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/26-external-dimensions-v2-50x28.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>If you select an inner volume, the Properties menu will display the inner dimensions of that space and can be edited in the same way.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27-internal-cabinet-dimensions.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"122\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27-internal-cabinet-dimensions.png\" alt=\"edit internal dimensions\" class=\"wp-image-22180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27-internal-cabinet-dimensions.png 318w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27-internal-cabinet-dimensions-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27-internal-cabinet-dimensions-50x19.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>These inner dimensions can be shown in the editing window, to turn them on and off go to:<\/p><p>View menu &gt; Dimensions<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27a-internal-dimensions.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27a-internal-dimensions.png\" alt=\"inner dimensions\" class=\"wp-image-22182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27a-internal-dimensions.png 425w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27a-internal-dimensions-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/27a-internal-dimensions-43x50.png 43w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cabinet wide design edits in seconds<\/h3><p>Once you\u2019ve added your doors, drawers, shelves etc, you can simply resize the entire cabinet and all parts will resize automatically, and all manufacturing output is updated in real-time too.<\/p><p>More on adding these elements coming up next\u2026<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add design elements<\/h2><p>PolyBoard\u2019s design workflow is intuitive, it reflects a real-life design process where you create your carcass and simply add the drawers you want, the doors, the shelves and uprights, plinths and upper strip. You can move these, delete and replace them, change the material and so on very quickly.<\/p><p>To add these components, you need to first decide where to place them by selecting an inner volume, which will turn blue.<\/p><p>Then click on the design component in the toolbar:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/28-cabinet-toolbar.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"53\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/28-cabinet-toolbar.png\" alt=\"quick design cabinets toolbar\" class=\"wp-image-22183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/28-cabinet-toolbar.png 307w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/28-cabinet-toolbar-300x52.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/28-cabinet-toolbar-50x9.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Alternatively right-click on the volume to display your options:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/29-cabinet-edit-right-click-menu.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/29-cabinet-edit-right-click-menu.png\" alt=\"right click menu in polyboard\" class=\"wp-image-22184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/29-cabinet-edit-right-click-menu.png 370w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/29-cabinet-edit-right-click-menu-227x300.png 227w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/29-cabinet-edit-right-click-menu-38x50.png 38w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Or to go:<\/p><p>Modify menu &gt; Add divisions<\/p><p>An element that for technical reasons cannot be added will remain greyed out in the menu or toolbar.<\/p><p>Once you\u2019ve made your choice, an additional properties window is displayed. Many of the parameters you set here can be edited later via the Properties menu.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shelves and uprights<\/h3><p>These are simple interior elements which can be added singly or as a group.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/30-add-shelves.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/30-add-shelves.png\" alt=\"add shelves window\" class=\"wp-image-22188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/30-add-shelves.png 400w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/30-add-shelves-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/30-add-shelves-50x31.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Properties include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Quantity<\/li>\n\n<li>Position, whether a fixed distance or proportional<\/li>\n\n<li>Type<\/li>\n\n<li>Thickness (editable in the Materials library, not here)<\/li><\/ul><p>Type is fully configurable but our selection includes:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mobile and fixed shelves to allow specific hardware to be linked to each<\/li>\n\n<li>Nil panels, see below<\/li>\n\n<li>No hardware panel where no fittings have been linked<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/31-shelves-and-uprights.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/31-shelves-and-uprights.png\" alt=\"cabinet with shelves and uprights\" class=\"wp-image-22185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/31-shelves-and-uprights.png 696w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/31-shelves-and-uprights-600x634.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/31-shelves-and-uprights-284x300.png 284w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/31-shelves-and-uprights-47x50.png 47w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cabinet with a combination of shelves and uprights<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Double back<\/h3><p>An additional panel parallel to the back that can be set at any distance from front to back.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/32-double-back.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"398\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/32-double-back.png\" alt=\"add double-backs window\" class=\"wp-image-22190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/32-double-back.png 398w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/32-double-back-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/32-double-back-50x36.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/33-double-back-in-cabinet.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/33-double-back-in-cabinet.png\" alt=\"polyboard cabinet with double back\" class=\"wp-image-22191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/33-double-back-in-cabinet.png 544w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/33-double-back-in-cabinet-272x300.png 272w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/33-double-back-in-cabinet-45x50.png 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nil panels<\/h3><p>A nil panel is a virtual panel used to divide a volume where you don\u2019t want to add a real panel.<\/p><p>It is a useful way to manage the internal space of a cabinet, for example, to add drawers above doors where you don\u2019t want to have a separating shelf:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/34-nil-panel.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"609\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/34-nil-panel.png\" alt=\"nil panel in polyboard\" class=\"wp-image-22193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/34-nil-panel.png 534w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/34-nil-panel-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/34-nil-panel-44x50.png 44w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nil panel shown in green<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Ways to create a nil panel:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Select the panel type nil option when adding the part<\/li>\n\n<li>Select the part &gt; Modify menu &gt; Nil panel<\/li>\n\n<li>Select the part &gt; Properties menu &gt; cutting list section &gt; change material to Nil Panel (see image below)<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/35-nil-panel-material-selection.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/35-nil-panel-material-selection.png\" alt=\"select nil material\" class=\"wp-image-22195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/35-nil-panel-material-selection.png 322w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/35-nil-panel-material-selection-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/35-nil-panel-material-selection-50x24.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>To turn the display of these nil panels on and off, go to:<\/p><p>View menu &gt; Nil panels<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doors<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/36-add-door-window.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/36-add-door-window.png\" alt=\"add door window\" class=\"wp-image-22196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/36-add-door-window.png 364w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/36-add-door-window-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/36-add-door-window-50x33.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Door properties allow you to define:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Single, double or sliding<\/li>\n\n<li>Fitting side (which side it opens from, top and bottom opening too)<\/li>\n\n<li>Typically built-in or applied global (overlapping the front of the cabinet), applied local is another very specific option where only adjacent panels move back to allow the overlap<\/li>\n\n<li>Type, including some doors set up for specific hardware<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/37-doors.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/37-doors.png\" alt=\"cabinet double doors in polyboard\" class=\"wp-image-22197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/37-doors.png 514w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/37-doors-251x300.png 251w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/37-doors-42x50.png 42w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drawers<\/h3><p>These more complex components have internal elements and fa\u00e7ades.<\/p><p>Drawer properties include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Quantity<\/li>\n\n<li>Built-in, applied global or applied local<\/li>\n\n<li>Types which here relates to the depth<\/li>\n\n<li>Assembly, an additional properties window<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/39-add-drawers-window.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/39-add-drawers-window.png\" alt=\"add drawers window\" class=\"wp-image-22199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/39-add-drawers-window.png 364w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/39-add-drawers-window-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/39-add-drawers-window-50x33.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/38-drawers.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/38-drawers.png\" alt=\"drawers in polyboard\" class=\"wp-image-22198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/38-drawers.png 520w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/38-drawers-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/38-drawers-43x50.png 43w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>The Assembly properties include a further range of drawer configurations to customise the set-up to a very fine degree.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40-drawers-inner-components.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40-drawers-inner-components.png\" alt=\"drawer inner components\" class=\"wp-image-22200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40-drawers-inner-components.png 367w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40-drawers-inner-components-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40-drawers-inner-components-50x45.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Options include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Include or exclude components: sides, counter frontage, bottom and back<\/li>\n\n<li>Lateral slack between drawer and side panels<\/li>\n\n<li>Depth or back slack in relation to the panel behind the drawer<\/li>\n\n<li>Bottom slack to the panel below drawer<\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drawer fa\u00e7ade management<\/h4><p>With the drawers selected a further set of parameters can be adjusted in the Properties menu:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40a-drawers-facades.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"317\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40a-drawers-facades.png\" alt=\"drawer parameters in properties menu\" class=\"wp-image-22201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40a-drawers-facades.png 317w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40a-drawers-facades-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40a-drawers-facades-50x36.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>The key options are:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Slack in-depth, from the fa\u00e7ades to the cabinet front<\/li>\n\n<li>Slack, between each drawer fa\u00e7ade vertically<\/li><\/ul><p>Select the 3 dot icon to access the Multiple drawer window:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40b-multiple-drawer-options-v2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40b-multiple-drawer-options-v2.png\" alt=\"multiple drawer options\" class=\"wp-image-22202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40b-multiple-drawer-options-v2.png 542w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40b-multiple-drawer-options-v2-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/40b-multiple-drawer-options-v2-50x46.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Options here include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adjusting slack again<\/li>\n\n<li>Adding and editing a shape to the division between each fa\u00e7ade<\/li>\n\n<li>Applying edging<\/li>\n\n<li>Select Individualize division parameters to go one step further and edit individual fa\u00e7ades rather than all of them at once<\/li><\/ul><p>Please note that some of these changes, in particular choosing curved fa\u00e7ades, won\u2019t be possible if your drawer has internal components.<\/p><p>If the design (or chosen drawer size for example) conflicts with the available space PolyBoard will issue a warning message:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41a-drawer-warning.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41a-drawer-warning.png\" alt=\"the defined dimensions do not allow the drawer creation error in polyboard\" class=\"wp-image-22203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41a-drawer-warning.png 387w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41a-drawer-warning-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41a-drawer-warning-50x14.png 50w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41a-drawer-warning-383x107.png 383w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional vs pre-manufactured drawers<\/h4><p>Both traditional and pre-manufactured drawers by Blum, Hettich etc can be managed in PolyBoard. You can include all parts of a drawer in your cutting list, plans and CNC files, or just the elements not already supplied by the manufacturer.<\/p><p>And all the hardware &#8211; the drillings for the drawer sliders and the panel fittings for all parts &#8211; are automatically applied and included in the manufacturing output.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41-drawers-wireframe.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41-drawers-wireframe.png\" alt=\"tiroirs avec d\u00e9tails d\u2019usinage pour la quincaillerie dans PolyBoard\" class=\"wp-image-22205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41-drawers-wireframe.png 850w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41-drawers-wireframe-600x356.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41-drawers-wireframe-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41-drawers-wireframe-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/41-drawers-wireframe-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blum LEGRABOX drawer system showing machining for the hardware<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Both doors and drawers have their own manufacturing sub-method where you can set up your preferences and apply them with the click of a button. There\u2019s no need to set up your specific configurations each time.<\/p><p>Once you\u2019ve set up your preferences, all you really need to do is add the number of drawers you want and the type and the rest is taken care of.<\/p><p>Manufacturing methods are covered later.<\/p><p><strong>More details:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/polyboard-libraries-2\/\">Extended: Quick Design libraries<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plinths, upper strips, fillers and more<\/h3><p>PolyBoard also offers the ability to add external zones, outside the cabinet carcass.<\/p><p>With the entire cabinet selected, open the external zones section.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/42-external-zones.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"318\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/42-external-zones.png\" alt=\"polyboard's external zones options in the properties menu\" class=\"wp-image-22209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/42-external-zones.png 318w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/42-external-zones-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/42-external-zones-38x50.png 38w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">External zones showing a 100mm space created below the cabinet for a plinth<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Once you\u2019ve added a dimension to any of these zones, click on the new zone in the cabinet edit window.<\/p><p>It will turn red and you can then add a plinth, upper strip or filler to the side for example.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43-add-plinth.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43-add-plinth.png\" alt=\"add plinth window\" class=\"wp-image-22210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43-add-plinth.png 683w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43-add-plinth-600x270.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43-add-plinth-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43-add-plinth-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43a-plinth.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43a-plinth.png\" alt=\"plinth in polyboard\" class=\"wp-image-22211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43a-plinth.png 402w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43a-plinth-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/43a-plinth-50x33.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>You won\u2019t be able to add a plinth to the sides unless the bottom panel is overpassing the side panels.<\/p><p>This video shows you how to add a plinth and how to adjust some of its parameters.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adding plinths\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/252174252?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Other uses of external zones include adding shelves to a side zone, or creating a thin zone at the back and adding a 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