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That was exactly the problem! Thank you very much for finding that for me! And thank you Joey and Mark for the responses!

When I add this text to the segment on this dimension line and then "suppress the dimension" it turns the color of the text from the normal blue to this other color. I cannot find where this setting is to change it. Anyone know? Thank you.

The question was how do experienced CA users create this kind of wall with built in areas- some with arches. Thanks for your help. For anyone else who might search for similar help. For now, I changed my approach somewhat. Didn't fix all the issues, but it did some. First, I leave a wall in the back and add an additional wall the depth of the "built in" space. Then I use a "doorway"- remove casing, jamb and set to "not through" on double wall options (under casing tab). This alleviates some of the issues I was having when I was using a niche- though you still have to adjust how you place objects inside of it.

No need to worry about the design at this point y'all. It's not my design, it's the architects and this is by no means a finished product. Stick to the question asked!

So this is what I've figured out... Inside the niches is considered a different room. As you can see in the pic attached, the shelves and the far left stile/panel (plus the molding on top) don't even show up if the elevation is clipped to the room. It's the shelves and the far left panel that are measuring 7/8" below the working pantry's finished floor. I can't seem to adjust the finished floor measurement of the niches. But I'm going to keep trying. Despite all that- The original question was more about how do experienced CA users create these built in areas? Because I'm assuming experienced CA users have found the quickest and easiest way.

Quicker and easier- Building cabinets built into a wall with an arch (or not). I find using the niche tool easier than using 3d solids, especially when there are 3 on one wall. I'm just wondering if someone else uses a totally different method other than what I've mentioned. What's not working well - The niche acts like it's own room and is separate from the "working pantry". Nothing snaps to the back/sides of the niche, I have to draw a cad line in fp view or use dimensions to move cabinets, etc in place in elevation view. Also, the "from finished floor" measurement is different than the working pantry "room" (sometimes!). For example, one of my tall partitions - the 1 furthest on the left is 7/8" below the finished floor. One of the shelves also is not measuring from the finished floor even though I set it to. That's about all I guess. Again, I just came up with the niche method. I've never seen it done like that before - as far as taking it to the floor and setting cabinets into the niche. It's easier than what I was doing - though not without some irritations. Wondering if I'm missing a better way.

Hello, I have experimented around for a while and am now posting here for anyone who has the time or interest to tell me how they handle these situations. Basically, in the working pantry area several areas where the cabinets will be built into the walls with a couple arches over them. In the past I use soffits and 3D solids but thought that using a niche would be more efficient and tried that option. I used niches on the Left side of the room and started with a 3d solid/cut out the arch on the R side where the arch is. I like the niche option, getting a perfect arch was quick but it presents some other problems as far as snapping cabinets in place- so I ended up drawing cad lines to help with that. Hopefully I'm giving you enough information with the plan and screen shot. Question is what is your method to make this quick and easy? Surely I can make the niches work better? Thank you. niche question.plan

I chose the 3D Tab- worked like a charm! Many thanks!!

Anyone else not finding a way to change the appliance handle to the other side of the appliance- such as subzero UC refrigerators/icemakers etc.? It was easily done in x14 when you opened it up. Am I missing where to do it?

We provide custom cabinetry for residential builders and interior designers to include kitchens, bathrooms, closets, etc. Looking for help drawing the plans as we have several jobs coming up. Attaching a couple layouts for reference. Would love to talk over the phone to discuss details. Berry Cabinet Drawings 6-8-21.pdf 2050 Old Hillsboro Closet 11-30-20 -for signature-.pdf

Ok, I'm game... I'll give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion... and encouragement!

Ick... well, darn. Thanks for the answer, at least I can stop searching for an easier/quicker solution.

On my layout... I would like to see the shelving/interior of the cabinets like you can in "Glass house" view of an elevation, however, I want it to look like it does in "Vector View". So, vector view with shelves/interior showing/visible through the doors of cabinets. Is that possible? Thank you! I'm using x13 now... I'll change my signature.

I did build it as one cabinet, but when I tried to use the material painter to paint the inside, it didn't work. Opening the cabinet and adjusting the interior material worked perfectly. Thanks!

Eric, you are my new favorite person!