{"id":22372,"date":"2023-01-09T12:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T12:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=22372"},"modified":"2023-02-24T18:09:07","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T18:09:07","slug":"polyboard-manufacturing-methods","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/polyboard-manufacturing-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturing methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PolyBoard Essentials: <a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/polyboard-libraries\/\">Previous<\/a> |&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/polyboard-manufacturing-output\/\">Next<\/a><\/p><div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#manufacturing-methods-versus-manufacturing-sub-methods\">Manufacturing methods versus manufacturing sub-methods<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-benefits-of-using-manufacturing-methods\">The benefits of using manufacturing methods<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#specialist-drawer-and-door-manufacturing-methods\">Specialist drawer and door manufacturing methods<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#a-note-on-naming\">A note on naming<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#manufacturing-sub-methods\">Manufacturing sub-methods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>These methods are a series of style sheets that define your construction preferences.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturing methods versus manufacturing sub-methods<\/h2><p>The sub-methods are specific style sheets for carcass construction, materials, drawers and so on. Combined they provide the instructions for your production process.<\/p><p>A manufacturing method is simply a way to group the sub-methods so you can apply them together. To access the list of manufacturing methods go to:<\/p><p>Libraries menu &gt; Manufacturing methods<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/148-manufacturing-methods-menu.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/148-manufacturing-methods-menu.png\" alt=\"manufacturing methods menu\" class=\"wp-image-22375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/148-manufacturing-methods-menu.png 200w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/148-manufacturing-methods-menu-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/148-manufacturing-methods-menu-28x50.png 28w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Or click on this icon in the Quick Design Methods toolbar:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/149-manufacturing-methods-icon.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"207\" height=\"53\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/149-manufacturing-methods-icon.png\" alt=\"manufacturing methods icon on toolbar\" class=\"wp-image-22376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/149-manufacturing-methods-icon.png 207w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/149-manufacturing-methods-icon-50x13.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>If you look at the image below, you\u2019ll see that the manufacturing method highlighted in blue is simply a list of manufacturing sub-methods:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150-specific-manufacturing-method.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"983\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150-specific-manufacturing-method.png\" alt=\"list of manufacturing sub-methods\" class=\"wp-image-22377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150-specific-manufacturing-method.png 983w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150-specific-manufacturing-method-600x271.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150-specific-manufacturing-method-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150-specific-manufacturing-method-768x347.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150-specific-manufacturing-method-50x23.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The benefits of using manufacturing methods<\/h2><p>PolyBoard\u2019s Quick Design libraries come with a large range of manufacturing methods and sub-methods, but you can build your own methods and sub-methods from scratch, or copy and edit the methods already present.<\/p><p>Utilising methods massively speeds up the design to manufacturing process, and eliminates production errors. Workflows options might include:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have a single unified way of building all your projects; set up one manufacturing method that contains sub-methods for all your production preferences, for each new project simply focus on sizing your cabinets (from a pre-existing model library if you wish) and then apply your manufacturing method with the click of a button<\/li>\n\n<li>Working on an unusual project with a different drawer system; apply your usual manufacturing method, then swap out just the drawer sub-method<\/li>\n\n<li>Want to appeal to customers with different budget requirements; create multiple manufacturing methods that include different combinations of materials and high to low-end hardware<\/li>\n\n<li>Made a decision to move to a new panel assembly system, say moving from cam and dowels to Cabineo; just replace your Fitting Links sub-method and you\u2019re good to go<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specialist drawer and door manufacturing methods<\/h2><p>We have listed some door and drawer specific manufacturing methods.<\/p><p>These are applied in addition to the main manufacturing method. This allows you to use your normal method and just swap in a specific drawer or door type, say a new Blum drawer system you&#8217;re testing out.<\/p><p>To do this, apply your manufacturing method, then apply the second one and choose the option to \u2018Apply the method to the cabinet new components\u2019:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150a-second-manufacturing-method.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150a-second-manufacturing-method.png\" alt=\"apply a new manufacturing method\" class=\"wp-image-22378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150a-second-manufacturing-method.png 370w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150a-second-manufacturing-method-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/150a-second-manufacturing-method-50x21.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Now add your drawers or doors and they\u2019ll use the new manufacturing method set up just for them. The rest of the cabinet will be unaffected.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A note on naming<\/h2><p>We\u2019ve included a large range of methods and have developed a naming convention to keep things organised and to reference various key elements of each method.<\/p><p>The naming conventions used are explained in the Quick Design libraries manual, which is available to read in the Quick Design libraries folder\/Guides.<\/p><p>You will likely use a much smaller set of methods and can name them to suit your preferences and for ease of reference.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturing sub-methods<\/h2><p>Below we list and describe each sub-method. To access each of these sub-methods go to:<\/p><p>Libraries menu &gt; Sub-methods<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/151-sub-methods-menu.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/151-sub-methods-menu.png\" alt=\"manufacturing sub-methods menu\" class=\"wp-image-22379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/151-sub-methods-menu.png 395w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/151-sub-methods-menu-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/151-sub-methods-menu-36x50.png 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p><strong>More details:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/polyboard-libraries-2\/\">Extended: Quick Design libraries<\/a><\/p><p>We also offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/polyboard-training-and-support-packs\/\">Custom hardware and libraries set up pack<\/a> to help you configure your most commonly used methods, and the library components to go with them.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cabinet boxful (carcass construction)<\/h3><p>This sub-method defines how your carcass is constructed. It\u2019s a nice one to start with as it provides a good visual representation of the power and flexibility of PolyBoard.<\/p><p>Here you can see some of the pre-configured options, but it\u2019s always possible to create your own too.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/152a-boxful.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/152a-boxful.png\" alt=\"boxful examples\" class=\"wp-image-22381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/152a-boxful.png 750w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/152a-boxful-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/152a-boxful-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/152a-boxful-50x17.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>In the image below we\u2019ve highlighted the sub-method <strong>H00\/tong-grv\/back-10\/grv-10<\/strong>:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/156-boxful-example.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/156-boxful-example.png\" alt=\"boxful sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/156-boxful-example.png 794w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/156-boxful-example-600x396.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/156-boxful-example-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/156-boxful-example-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/156-boxful-example-50x33.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>And within that sub-method we\u2019ve again highlighted the relationship between the side and top configured as follows:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The sides overpass the top<\/li>\n\n<li>Applied a mortise and tenon\/tongue and groove joint<\/li><\/ul><p>Other rules are applied to build the overall construction method.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Material styles<\/h3><p>This sub-method specifies which materials should be used for which panel types.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/157-material-sub.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/157-material-sub.png\" alt=\"material styles sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/157-material-sub.png 630w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/157-material-sub-600x444.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/157-material-sub-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/157-material-sub-50x37.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>In the highlighted example <strong>0-Generic\/All 0180\/Drw 0160-0080\/Back 008\/Faces 0181<\/strong> you can see in the window the material choices for:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>All panels \u2013 default unless another material is defined for a specific part<\/li>\n\n<li>Doors<\/li>\n\n<li>Back<\/li>\n\n<li>Different drawer elements<\/li><\/ul><p>The material for each can be chosen from the drop-down box as shown, all of which are stocked in the Panel materials library.<\/p><p>Selecting the green + icon allows you to link materials to other panel types like fixed and mobile shelves, plinths and side panels.<\/p><p>In the Structure tab, you can also associate a structure with a panel type, stocked in the Panel structure library.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edge styles<\/h3><p>This sub-method allows you to fine-tune exactly how you would like to apply the edging.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/158-edges-sub-method.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/158-edges-sub-method.png\" alt=\"edges styles sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/158-edges-sub-method.png 840w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/158-edges-sub-method-600x262.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/158-edges-sub-method-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/158-edges-sub-method-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/158-edges-sub-method-50x22.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>In the highlighted line of the sub-method in the image above we can see that in all cases the edging material edge-020 should be applied to the doors.<\/p><p>Your edging material choices are stocked within the Edge materials library.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Divisions<\/h3><p>The following division part types can be managed with this sub-method:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shelves<\/li>\n\n<li>Uprights<\/li>\n\n<li>Free divisions<\/li>\n\n<li>Double backs<\/li>\n\n<li>Inner casings<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/159-division-sub-method.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"951\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/159-division-sub-method.png\" alt=\"divisions sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/159-division-sub-method.png 951w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/159-division-sub-method-600x206.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/159-division-sub-method-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/159-division-sub-method-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/159-division-sub-method-50x17.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>It is primarily used to define how they join to other panels using these options:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recess<\/li>\n\n<li>Groove<\/li>\n\n<li>Mortise and tenon<\/li><\/ul><p>One application could be to automatically recess\/set back your mobile shelves by 3 mm but keep your fixed shelves flush with the cabinet front.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fitting links<\/h3><p>This important sub-method defines in what circumstances you would like to apply specific hardware.<\/p><p>We&#8217;ve highlighted in the image below one line of a sub-method:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/160-fittings-sub-method.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/160-fittings-sub-method-1024x460.png\" alt=\"fittings sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/160-fittings-sub-method-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/160-fittings-sub-method-600x270.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/160-fittings-sub-method-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/160-fittings-sub-method-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/160-fittings-sub-method-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/160-fittings-sub-method.png 1182w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>This confirms:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Where a top panel overpasses a side panel<\/li>\n\n<li>Apply the fitting: dowel\/8-30\/21-11<\/li>\n\n<li>Using the positioning rule: 0080-0080\/0200-n<\/li><\/ul><p>Again, we can see how the sub-method works in conjunction with PolyBoard&#8217;s libraries:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The fitting is stocked in the Fittings library<\/li>\n\n<li>The rule is stocked in the Rules library<\/li><\/ul><p>We also have some door and drawer specific sub-methods listed which we discussed in the Manufacturing methods section above.<\/p><p>There is a large range of sub-methods setup, in reality, you would be using one or a limited number that contains your particular preferences.<\/p><p><strong>More details:<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/polyboard-hardware\/\">Extended: hardware<\/a><\/p><p>\u2605 Tip \u2605<\/p><p>Some of the sub-methods look quite long, with lots of options relating to different panel combinations.<\/p><p>In fact, much of this is added automatically by PolyBoard\u2019s menu system, accessed when you select the green + icon:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/161-menu-system.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/161-menu-system.png\" alt=\"sub-method menu system\" class=\"wp-image-22388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/161-menu-system.png 833w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/161-menu-system-600x329.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/161-menu-system-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/161-menu-system-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/161-menu-system-50x27.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular drillings<\/h3><p>This is used to specify how to apply a row of drillings distributed as a group or continuous string. This is an alternative to linking drillings to a mobile shelf for example.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/162-regular-drillings.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/162-regular-drillings.png\" alt=\"regular drillings sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/162-regular-drillings.png 773w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/162-regular-drillings-600x369.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/162-regular-drillings-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/162-regular-drillings-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/162-regular-drillings-50x31.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>There is a large range of parameters so you can configure PolyBoard exactly to your production methods.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Groove and oversizing<\/h3><p>A specialist but useful sub-method to:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Add slack to grooves for easier assembly<\/li>\n\n<li>Add extra material to your panels to allow for profiling later in production<\/li>\n\n<li>Excluding oversizing to specific panel types (e.g. back panel)<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/163-groove-oversizing.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"521\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/163-groove-oversizing.png\" alt=\"Groove and oversizing sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/163-groove-oversizing.png 521w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/163-groove-oversizing-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/163-groove-oversizing-50x45.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doors<\/h3><p>This is used to set your slack parameters for each door type.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/164-doors-sub-method.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/164-doors-sub-method.png\" alt=\"door sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/164-doors-sub-method.png 635w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/164-doors-sub-method-600x444.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/164-doors-sub-method-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/164-doors-sub-method-50x37.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drawers<\/h3><p>Similar to the doors sub-method, define the correct slack around your drawers so they fit in place, along with any hardware, 100% accurately every time.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/165-drawers-sub-method.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/165-drawers-sub-method.png\" alt=\"drawer sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/165-drawers-sub-method.png 714w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/165-drawers-sub-method-600x385.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/165-drawers-sub-method-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/165-drawers-sub-method-50x32.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Note the Assembly button bottom right, this opens up a new window to pre-configure a range of additional drawer parameters.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/166-drawers-assembly.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/166-drawers-assembly.png\" alt=\"drawer assembly details in drawer sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/166-drawers-assembly.png 888w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/166-drawers-assembly-600x356.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/166-drawers-assembly-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/166-drawers-assembly-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/166-drawers-assembly-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>To ensure PolyBoard is flexible enough to accommodate 1000s of different setups, drawers do include quite a lot of parameters.<\/p><p>However, once set up, you can apply them along with all your other preferences using the Manufacturing methods system very quickly and error-free.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assembled parts<\/h3><p>Used as a pre-set for the parameters used when adding frame and panel assembly details via the Structures menu &gt; Assembly command, typically to your drawer and door facades.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/167-assembled-parts-sub-method.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/167-assembled-parts-sub-method.png\" alt=\"assembled parts sub-method\" class=\"wp-image-22395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/167-assembled-parts-sub-method.png 775w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/167-assembled-parts-sub-method-600x438.png 600w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/167-assembled-parts-sub-method-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/167-assembled-parts-sub-method-768x561.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/167-assembled-parts-sub-method-50x37.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div style=\"height:15px\" 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