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As the thermometer drops it seems business in 2010 is tuning up the heat!

Speaking with our customers, it seems 2010 is shaping up to be a good year for business and most companies are predicting a great finish to the 2009/2010 financial year.

We have lots of exciting articles in our Winter edition of our newsletter. Make yourself a nice hot chocolate or strong coffee and enjoy the read.

Louise ClarkeEditor

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International Dealer Meeting On the 16th of May Steve Cugley, Shannon O’Brien, John Hayter and I (Graham Rutter) made our way to Toulouse in the South of France for the annual Planit International Re-Seller’s Conference.

The venue was a Hotel very well equipped to cater for large groups of people with around 150 people, from 93 different re-sellers making the journey from up to 80 different countries around the world.

With such an event covering the variety of products that Planit sell it was great to share experiences with other re-sellers and catch up with the various product managers and software developers.

With CabinetVision 2011 just going into the Beta testing stage we were able to get a demonstration on the features first hand and get a glimpse of where the products are heading into the future; I must say I’m really excited with what the future holds.

After an overview of the latest releases for the different products; AlphaCAM, CabinetVision, Radan and EdgeCAM there was an awards dinner on Monday night. The location was kept a secret up until the very last minute with everyone travelling onboard 2 buses to a beautiful Chateau built during the mid 1700’s.

The award ceremony took place halfway through a traditional French meal and I’m very proud to announce that we were awarded the prize for ‘Planit Re-Seller of the Year’!

A testimony to a great team and all of our customers for getting us to where we are today; Thank you!

Needless to say we celebrated with a few French Wines well into the evening.

At the end of the conference we all went our separate ways; John Hayter with his wife Wendy headed to Paris, Steve Cugley and his family headed home with a 2 day stopover in Singapore, at the time of writing this Shannon O’Brien has just started his 9 day European tour and at the time of writing this; I’m waiting to board my delayed flight to London where I will spend 2 days sightseeing before heading for home.

Again, I would like to say a BIG ‘Thank you’ to our great team and our Great Customers - YOU!

Graham Rutter

National Services Manager.

Steve Cugley accepting the award for Planit Reseller of the Year from Bryan Pryce CEO of Planit.

Graham: up the top of the Eifel Tower Shannon: on the way up the Eifel Tower

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Solid Drafter - New Cabinet Vision Product Planit introduces a new product to the Cabinet Vision product range, Solid Drafter.Solid Drafter was designed as a drafting and estimating tool to be used in conjunction with your current Solid manufacturing solution. Do you have designers and need a tool to get your shop drawings ready for review? Do you have staff estimators and need a tool to get your estimates submitted? Solid Drafter is the solution you need. Solid Drafter has all of the presentation and estimating power of the Solid Advanced solution without the overhead (and product cost) of features only needed by your production staff getting product onto the factory floor

Taking back Control

Carlo Ammendolea from CA Cabinets in Malaga Western Australia feels that he is now back in control of his business. With his Cabinet Vision software from Planit, he now knows that the job will be cut and edged within a few hours of him scheduling it through the factory. By automating things with his new Morbidelli flatbed from Ian Patterson of I&J Machinery, Carlo has “deskilled” these processes and he is no longer reliant on a couple of key personnel. And, with the mortise & tenon construction method setup by his Planit Integrator along with all the construction holes for his drawer systems, assembly is a breeze. When he was being interviewed for this case study, he was asked how things were going. His response was “I’m lovin it!!” Carlo had a good system in place prior to buying Cabinet Vision and he was able to draw and quote jobs very quickly (just floor plans and elevations – no 3D). Alan Gibson, the Planit consultant, conservatively advised Carlo to calculate the drawing time to be the same, and then downstream tasks (3D, cutting lists, material cost lists and labour estimates) would be “Free”. He was wrong. Drawing a job is quicker with Cabinet Vision and when the customer changes their mind about the design, alterations are a cinch. When considering the whole concept of nested based manufacturing, Carlo had a big problem coming to terms with the software investment. He was OK with the machine price – it’s big, it’s noisy, it moves and it makes sawdust – but he struggled justifying the software. Now he realises that it is the software that makes everything move. Without Cabinet Vision, all he would have is a big expensive boat anchor (just joking Ian). CA Cabinets manufacture mid to high end kitchens and construction can include timber rails, veneers, weird angled cabinets and special hardware. It was important that the software could accommodate these requirements without having to compromise on quality. Alan Gibson from Planit was able to show Carlo that Cabinet Vision could be adapted to suit his requirements rather than the other way around.

Another important consideration for Carlo was the level of support he could expect from his software supplier. He spoke to a number of local cabinet makers using the Planit software and he was assured that the support he could expect from Planit was exceptional. Planit are a national company with a local dealer with support personnel based right here in Western Australia. The fact that he could work with the Planit team and communicate “face to face” was an important consideration for Carlo when deciding which way to go. As part of the investment analysis, Carlo figured that if he could realise a 10% improvement in productivity the whole thing would break even. If he could achieve a 20% improvement, he would be better off and if he could achieve a 30% improvement he would be laughing. Well after only three months, Carlo is already enjoying a 30% improvement and we predict that a 50% improvement in productivity is imminent. Now he is really laughing.......

For more information & pricing onSolid Drafter, [email protected] or speak to yourlocal Planit representative.

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Planit Family

Nicole had a baby girl!Mia Violet Thompson was born on 17/3/2010 3.5 weeks premmie and weighing 2.6kg. She was in the special care nursery for 2 weeks and once her feeding was up to speed she was released from hospital to start her life journey.

Since coming home from hospital, Nicole tells us she has been gaining lots of weight and is now weighs in at a healthy 5.1kg. Mia is now giving lots of smiles and is a great sleeper for Mummy & Daddy. Congratulation to Nicole & Alex on your beautiful baby girl.

Introducing Kristofer Schofield to the Planit familyKris was born in Sutherland hospital (Sydney) in July, 1980 to Australian parents of mixed British, Irish and Finnish ancestry. Kris has lived in Yarrawarrah (Sutherland Shire) his whole life until recently when he moved into the Inner West with his girlfriend.

Kris completed his apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery at Budget Stairs and have mainly worked in the building industry.One of Kris’s passions in travel so in 2002 he went to live in Edinburgh, Scotland with his brother Michael for 2 years and had a fantastic time.

After coming home and working for 3 years in the staircase game, manufacturing, quoting and installing, the travel bug returned so he went on to travel to Scotland, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Ireland before settling in Cork City on a year’s working Visa. This is where he met his girlfriend Vivian, an American also working in Cork in the recruitment industry. After travelling extensively together Kris & Vivienne returned home to Australia and have set up home together in Sydney.

Kris has a lot of hobbies and apart from the typical Australian obsession with all things sport, Kris also enjoys photography, hiking and camping along with passions of geography, linguistics and history.

Kris has joined the team at Planit in the Services department as an Integrator. Kris will be working with our customers via our different training & integration programs while supporting the rest of Services team with the other services we offer to our customers.

Home Sweet HomeJamie Silver our Customer Service & Sales Representative for South NSW has bought a unit with his girlfriend Gemma. Proud home owners Jamie & Gemma found a great unit down Cronulla to which they now call home. In the middle of some renovations, painting & new flooring Jamie has taken some photo’s to show us what they have been up to.

Combining work & travelDavid Carr who has recently moved from our Services department as an Integrator to a Special Projects role recently snuck in a quick holiday to Thailand. Spending a couple of “sketchy” days in Bangkok trying to avoid the red shirt protesters he then spent a week with his girlfriend Jodie relaxing in Koh Samui. Dave tells us “a beautiful place, cheap drinks and 40+ degree days were just what he needed”!

Good to see Jamie hard at work!

Jamie used Cabinet vision to work out how much flooring to order & where to make the cut downs/joints.

Double car garage was high on the list of “must haves” for the unit

Congratulations on purchasing your home!

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Jodie stayed on for a further 4 weeks volunteering at a wildlife rescue centre a few hours south of Bangkok. During her stay she was lucky enough to work with Elephants, Sun Bears, Otters, Gibbons, Macaques, Langurs, Civets, a Tiger and many other amazing animals. Jodie thoroughly enjoyed her time at the centre and highly recommends the centre to anyone interested in conservation of these beautiful animals.

Little WJohn Whinnen and his wife Lisa are busily preparing the nursery for their new addition, appropriately nicknamed “Little W” due in approximately 10 weeks. Another Leo like John! With Lisa’s tummy growing and her back taking the strain, the duties of preparing the nursery have fallen directly on John’s shoulders. In addition, John has been busy restoring old furniture, one piece being a family heirloom.

John’s Great Grandmother who lived in Gawler, South Australia was given an ornate Morris Chair to nurse her new son, John’s Grandfather. A plaque inscribed with “Presented to Mother” and the year 1915 was attached to the front. When John started on the chair it was in a bad way but whilst removing the old upholstery he found some repairs to the underside had been made via a hessian sugar bag with year 1942 printed on it, the year John’s father was born also in Gawler. Spooky!

With the chair now repaired, re-polished and upholstered John has made it pride of place in the nursery ready for the next generation of the Whinnen family to use..

Update on our Firemen PeteAs you know Peter Carr left us recently to accept a long awaited position at the Fire Brigade. Pete is 4 weeks into the 15 week recruit training program. He is enjoying the training and is exhausted from all the hard work. This week he is practicing the use of breathing apparatus in a room ranging from 100 to 700 degrees! We wish Pete the best of luck in his new adventures.

Events

Mark your calendars, Planit is participating in lots of different Events out & about in the industry: Next Step Seminar’sThe Next Step Seminar’s are networking afternoons showcasing software solutions for all aspects of business. Design to Manufacturing, Price, Purchasing, Planning, Productivity & Profit. Our next, Next Step Seminar is scheduled for Wetherill Park in Sydney. Email [email protected] for more information. If you would like a Next Step Seminar in your local area,Email: [email protected].

Machinery Open House DaysPlanit has been invited to participate at the following Machinery Open House Days:Woodtech Machinery on SA 8th, 9th & 10th July 2010Biesse Victoria on 15th, 16th & 17th July 2010 Machinery Open House days are a great way to see the latest technology & machines available from the different machinery suppliers, plus Planit will be there demonstrating how easy it is to send job information directly to the machine. Have you been considering Nested Based Manufacturing? Then these are a must see event for you. If you would like more information on either of these machinery open house days, please email [email protected].

International TradeshowsPlanit USA will be exhibiting at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, USA which runs from 25th till 28th August 2010. With over 775 companies exhibiting you can be sure to see the latest manufacturing techniques and products for the woodworking industry. For more information got to http://www.iwfatlanta.com/.

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Planit Australia Website continually improves

Have you visited the Australian Planit website recently? If not, next time you have 5 minutes to spare, having a coffee or a lunch break go to www.au.planit.com. The first change you will notice is to the left hand menu items. The order of menu items has been revised based on feedback from our customers that the Services section of the webpage was sometimes hard to find based on individual’s screen size or resolution settings. We have now moved it 3rd from the top so you never have to scroll down the page to find the Services menu selection

The next change you will notice is again to the Services section of the website.Once you are in the Services section on the right hand side of the page we have created “PODS” which are designed to make it easy for you to be directed to a specific page or function. In the case of Customer Care where our support Technicians get online and view your computer screen via Remote Assistance, our customers have given us some feedback that they found it hard to find where on our website they needed to go to get online with the support technician.

With the creation of the “PODs” on the right hand side on any of the Services website pages you can click on the 1st POD named Remote Assistance and this will take you (when directed by our Support Technician) directly to the logon page. This will help minimize the time it takes for our technicians to get online with you. The other change that has been made to the website is under Products, and to the Cabinet Vision product range. Firstly, Products can now be found 2nd from the top on the left hand menu selection of the webpage, making it easier for people to locate information on our products. Secondly, the new product brochures for Cabinet Vision have been uploaded which highlight the features & benefits of each of the different Cabinet Vision products as you step up through the Cabinet Vision product range. To view the new brochures, once you have selected the Products section from the left menu, if you then select Cabinet Vision this will then take you into the products listing page for Cabinet Vision. Select a product you might be interested in and select the option down towards the bottom of page to download a brochure. As always, if you have some feedback or ideas on our website please email [email protected].

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End of Financial Year

Some of the new features in the different levels of V8.3 Software Update Program are:

How Planit products support Windows 7

How Planit Woodworking ProductsSupport Windows 7™ Planit is committed to helping its customer’s transition smoothly to the new Windows 7 operating system. This document details how current and upcoming Planit products support Windows 7. To see exact System Requirements for each Planit Product please see the System Requirements area of the web site. Each application has its own Minimum Requirements related to the different levels of Windows 7 which can be used.

This document covers these Planit products: AlphacamCabinet Vision SolidCabnetwareJobsite CompanionKitchen BuilderNcCenterPlanit Cabinet BuilderS2M Center

PLANIT PRODUCTS AND WINDOWS 7Q. Will Planit support the new Windows 7 operating system? A. As a leading developer for Microsoft® Windows®, Planit has a long track record of supporting the latest version of the Windows operating system. Planit is excited about the new Windows 7 operating system and has been working closely with Microsoft to test Planit products on release editions of this operating system. Now that Windows 7 is publicly available, Planit is conducting final testing of many of its products to:• Identify and document issues with current versions of its software.• Develop patches for some of Planit’s currently available products, so they run smoothly on Windows 7.• Verify that upcoming releases of Planit’s products meet rigorous standards of quality and fully

support Windows 7.

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Q. Do current versions of Planit products support Windows 7? A. Planit products available as of October 22, 2009 were released before Windows 7 became publicly available and so have not been fully designed for or tested on this new operating system. However, many of those products run under Window 7 with minimal issues. To find out more about how different Planit products work with Windows 7, please see specific product sections later in this FAQ.

Q. Will Planit update currently available products to support Windows 7? A. Planit has an extensive portfolio of products, each with different schedules for fully supporting Windows 7. For example, Planit will release updates to Solid 5 and S2M Center 2.2 to deliver full compatibility with Windows 7 in November 2009, and we currently plan to release an update to Jobsite Companion before the end of 2009 to support Windows 7 and Windows Mobile 6.5.

Q. Does CV-Solid Version 5 run on Windows 7? A. Yes. CV-Solid Version 5 was designed to install and run on Windows 7. In fact, Version 5 concretely demonstrates our commitment to making our manufacturing products compatible with the new Windows 7 operating system as soon as feasible.

Q. Q. Does CV-Solid Version 4.2 (Including Solid Design Version 4.2) run on Windows 7? Do earlier versions of CVSolid run on Windows 7? A. CV-Solid Version 4.2 has been tested on release versions of Windows 7. Customers can install and run CV-Solid Version 4.2 but may run into issues.Earlier versions of CV-Solid do not officially support Windows 7. Planit does not plan to release updates to Version 4.2 or earlier versions of CV-Solid to support Windows 7.

Q. Does Kitchen Builder Version 1.6 run on Windows 7? Do earlier versions of Kitchen Builder run on Windows 7? A. Kitchen Builder Version 1.6 has been tested on release versions of Windows 7. Customers can install and run Kitchen Builder Version 1.6 but may run into issues.Kitchen Builder 1.6 and earlier versions of Kitchen Builder do not officially support Windows 7. Planit does not plan to release updates to Kitchen Builder 1.6 or earlier versions of Kitchen Builder to support Windows 7.

Q. Does Cabnetware Version 8.2 run on Windows 7? Do earlier versions of Cabnetware run on Windows 7? A. YCabnetware Version 8.2 has been tested on release versions of Windows 7. Customers can install and run Cabnetware Version 8.2 but may run into issues. Please report any software issues to Tech Support.

Cabnetware 8.2 and earlier versions of Cabnetware do not officially support Windows 7. Planit does not plan to release updates to Version 8.2 or earlier versions of Cabnetware to support Windows 7.

Q. Will the upcoming Cabnetware Version 8.3 run on Windows 7? A. Yes. CW Version 8.3 was designed to install and run on Windows 7.

Q. Does Planit Cabinet Builder Version 2.0 run on Windows 7? Do earlier versions of Planit Cabinet Builder run on Windows 7? A. Planit Cabinet Builder Version 2.0 has been tested on release versions of Windows 7. We are now actively testing Planit Cabinet Builder Version 2.0 on the shipping editions of Windows 7. Customers can install and run Planit Cabinet Builder Version 2.0 but may run into issues. Please report any software issues to Tech Support.Earlier versions of Planit Cabinet Builder do not officially support Windows 7. Nothing prior to Version 2.0 was tested but presumably will run with a new key driver installation. Planit does not plan to release updates to earlier versions of Planit Cabinet Builder to support Windows 7.

Q. Does S2M Center Version 2.2 run on Windows 7? Do earlier versions of NcCenter run on Windows 7? A. S2M Center Version 2.2 has been tested on release versions of Windows 7. We are now actively testing Version 2.2 on the shipping editions of Windows 7. Customers can install and run S2M Center Version 2.2 but may run into issues.Earlier versions of NcCenter do not officially support Windows 7. Planit does not plan to release updates to earlier versions of NcCenter to support Windows 7.

Q. Does Job Site Companion Version 2.1 run on Windows 7? Do earlier versions of JSC run on Windows 7? A. Yes, Jobsite Companion Version 2.1 is fully compatible with Windows 7. Planit will also be providing a new Version of Jobsite Companion before the end of 2009 that will support Windows Mobile 6.5 as well.Earlier versions of JSC do not officially support Windows 7. Planit does not plan to release updates to earlier versions of JSC to support Windows 7.

Q. Will the upcoming release of Alphacam 2010 R1 run on Windows 7? A. Yes. The upcoming Release of Alphacam 2010 R1 was designed to install and run on Windows 7. In fact, this release will concretely demonstrate our commitment to making our CAM products compatible with the new Windows 7 operating system as soon as feasible. We are currently testing 2010 R1 on the shipping version of Windows 7 to help ensure optimal compatibility before we officially release Alphacam 2010 R1.

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Q. Does Alphacam Version 8 run on Windows 7? Do earlier versions of Alphacam run on Windows 7? A. Alphacam V8 has been tested on release versions of Windows 7. We are now actively testing V8 on the shipping editions of Windows 7. Customers can install and run Alphacam V8 but may run into issues. Issues found with running Alphacam V8 on Windows 7 are unlikely to be fixed.At the time of this writing, the only known issue with Alphacam V8 and Windows 7 is with the installation of the HASP security key drivers. The drivers that are provided with the V8 install are not Windows 7 compatible and fail to install properly. During the HASP installation part of the Alphacam install, an error is raised. Upon accepting the error, the Alphacam install continues. If using Alphacam V8 with a HASP security key, Windows 7 drivers must be downloaded from the Aladdin website and installed before Alphacam will become functional. If not using Alphacam V8 with a HASP security key, no action is required.Earlier versions of Alphacam do not officially support Windows 7. Planit does not plan to release updates to earlier versions of Alphacam to support Windows 7.

Q. I use a variety of video hardware for some of my Planit software. Are all of those components compatible with Windows 7? A. When upgrading to a major new operating system like Windows 7, you need to plan your transition and make sure that all of the hardware and software components you depend on daily will also be compatible. Unfortunately there is no single source of information. Instead, we recommend making a list of the hardware and software tools you use regularly, and then visiting each related website to review their Windows 7 support statement. You can also try the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/upgrade-advisor.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WINDOWS 7

Q. Where can I learn about any known issues with Planit products and Windows 7?A. You can visit each products support websites at:http://www.alphacam.com/supporthttp://www.cabinetvision.com/supporthttp://www.cabnetware.com/supporthttp://www.screentomachine.com/supporthttp://www.jobsite.planit.com/supportAnd search for the latest information on known issues and possible solutions in the Product specific Support sites. Enter “Windows 7” in the search field to look for specific results.

Q. Does Planit offer technical support for running current products on Windows 7? A. Planit offers basic support for running current Planit products on Windows 7. Specifically, we will:• Research and document known issues, and possible workarounds, in the Planit Product specific

Support Forums.• Troubleshoot issues with installation, crashes, and other similar issues, just as we would for fully

supported operating systems.• Offer full support on how to use the features of supported applications, subject to the normal

parameters of our support policies.Please note that we may not be able to address installation or compatibility and other issues that arise from running Planit products released before October 22, 2009 on Windows 7.

AT A GLANCE: PLANIT PRODUCTS AND WINDOWS 7 SUPPORT

Q. Planit has an extensive portfolio of woodworking software products. Is there a quick way for me to check which products support Windows 7? A. We have compiled the following chart to make it easier for you to check specific products. This chart will continue to grow as more testing and support information becomes available across our products.

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Webinars

Planit has started hosting monthly webinars for our customers in Customer Care. If you have attended one of our webinar’s you will know that they are a great way Planit can exchange information with our customers. If you haven’t attended a webinar yet, they are a great way Planit can host live training presentations via the internet on specific topics. So far the topics for the webinars have covered frequently asked questions & topics, however for future webinars we are looking for our customers suggestions on other topics you would like us to cover. Our most recent webinar held on the 8th June 2010 was on Materials & Material Schedules in Cabinet Vision Version 5. To check out our next webinar or to register for upcoming webinar’s visit our website www.au.planit.com and click on the Services section of the website and if a webinar is scheduled you will see it on the Webinar POD located on the right hand side of the page.

The webinars are designed to be informative giving you additional value to your current software plus highlighting available features and benefits of other Planit products so don’t miss out, register for our next webinar.

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Tips & Tricks

Cabinet Vision Tips & Tricks

Reversing Floor Plan 1. Start By having an existing job opened on floor plan.

2. Go to Modifications on the Top Ribbon Bar and select “Reverse Room”.

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Copy a Room1. Start By having an existing job opened on floor plan.

2. Go to Modifications on the Top Ribbon Bar and select “Copy Room”.

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Equalising widthsStep One: Place a row of different widths cabinets along a wall.

Step Two: Holding your left mouse button down create a window around the cabinets (See Screen shot). Once you have overlapped the cabinets, let go of the left mouse button.

Step Three: Right Click on the Cabinets and select “Equalise Widths”

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Tips & Tricks Cabnetware

Materials & Hardware ReportOnce you have drawn a job and you would like to get an idea of the materials required to complete this job, ie board stock , hinges , draws etc Go to Options, Cutlist, untick all under Print Tab except for Material Cost List.Then select Batched , Edit. This will then bring up a report based on the information you have set up within the program.

Quick Render Lighting EffectsUsing light sources is important to get the 3D Render view looking its best. You don’t need to spend a large amount of time to get decent effects.

The lights are setup initially in the File – Setup – Render Lighting… area. There are three light types. Directional, Point and Spot. Directional light would be like Sunlight. It shines from afar. Point light is a source that radiates in all directions. Spot lights can be focused. All the light types can be modified after they are placed in the room.

Here is a view with the default lighting. It looks OK but it could use some enhancements.

This floor plan has a Directional light that was modified in direction and angle.

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Result Result

Result

You can see that more light effects would be useful.

2 Point lights were added at opposite sides of the room.

Finally add a Spot Light for effect. I put this one over the Island and directed it downward.

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Tips & Tricks - S2M Centre

To change the part spacing on your nested sheet follow these steps. 1. Within S2M Center go to Utilities menu located in the top ribbon bar.

2. Go to Machine Catalogue

Result

The above views are made using PhotoVision 32. If you use the standard OpenGL with textures as below, you’ll find that the intensity of the lights will need to be adjusted downward by 50% or more so the view isn’t washed out with brightness.

You can see with just a few quickly place lights, the view is enhanced significantly. The key to successful lighting is Practice. Texture properties influence the views too. This tech tip is valid for Cabnetworks, the Detailer and the Designer

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3. Check the current machine you have selected in the setup name under the machine TAB, Make sure it’s the current machine you are using.

5. Scroll down until you see Part Spacing and change to spacing that is desired.

4. Go to the Setup TAB

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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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