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Thanks Mark. You're right - it isn't that big of a deal - just thought there'd be a feature for that. In this case I can always add the lines after exporting to layout or remove them using the edit tools. Kevin

Mark - I've got another question regarding your end panel hack. In a vector/illustration view, the joint where the rails meets the stiles is missing on the cabinet sides. The door/drawer fronts look just fine. Is there a way to have these show up? Kevin

Thanks again Mark!

I've got a single layout file with the layout boxes already positioned where I want them. I need to reference an as-built .plan file, an option A .plan file, and an option B .plan file all in the same layout. All three files are the same space with different options for the kitchen layout. I have been copying and pasting my layout boxes to each new page, so that I can get the plans to align when printed. When I open the Layout Box Specification, I have the option of switching my linked plan views, but I can't figure out how to select a completely different .plan file. Is this even possible? If not, how to I get similar plan views to align across different sheets of my layout? Thanks, Kevin.

Mark - that's great. I just sent you an email. I am starting to get the hang of it as of this morning, but would welcome the opportunity to speak live. Kevin

Mark - this is great and has opened up a world of possibilities. I am having some trouble understanding the order of things under "Custom Face" in the "Front/Sides/Back" tab. Is there a video on the subject? I don't feel the manual is giving me the big picture. Thanks again

Mark - your method got me thinking about how to apply wainscot end panels to cabinets. I think it would work well, but I can't figure out how I would go about adding a notched toe kick. Got any ideas? Also, our shop often will use the wainscot panel as the actual cabinet side. Is there a way to replace the entire cabinet side with the wainscot panel so that the functioning door is flush with this side? The second image shows an example of this flush wainscot side. Thanks again!

Yes Mark, I think you have it right. I'll explore adding the bead profile to the center panel tomorrow. Thanks for all the help! Kevin

Here's the plan file which exceeded the total limit in the last post... WAINSCOT.zip

I was able to create this using a left, mid, and right custom symbol that resizes quite nicely (up to a point). The only problem now is the textures don't flow nicely across the individual components. I have tried with and without global mapping. I guess I could get around this by assigning proper UV's in another program, but it would be just as quick to draw it to proper size to begin with. CABINETS.calibz

The wood grains looks correct. I am talking about the beading profile on the door itself where the frame meets the center panel. With the method described I am assuming it can only be square.

Thanks Eric. That's a great method for a quick sketch of a painted surface. Parts of this kitchen (the island) will be wood and I'd like to show the rails and stiles with proper grain direction. Also, this method does not allow me to use the beading profile that matches the rest of the cabinet fronts. I may have to build my own symbols and piece them together or properly sized to begin with. I thought it would be really cool if I could automate it within CA.

Renee - thanks for the reply. Do you have an example of this? Would I have control over the intermediate stiles where they join? Will it look correct in a vector view? I want to depict these as accurately as possible.

I'm building my own cabinet door/drawer front library. This library includes wainscoting that has four or more raised panels. I want the raised panel areas to be the only ones to resize when I stretch. There appears to be a limit of three stretch planes. Is there a workaround for this other than piecing my wainscoting? Much thanks, Kevin

It's definitely an astragal, but doubling the jamb is close enough and as Ryan mentioned, I could always place a vertical molding. Thanks again for the tip on using two doors.

Brilliant. Thanks!

Is it possible to place a mullion between a pair of double doors? I need the width of the mullion to accurately depict the overall width of the opening. I thought there might be an option/setting I was overlooking. Thanks.

Thanks again Graham.

Yes, placing my own light turns off the default placed by CA. Thanks for the help!

Graham - thanks for the reply. I will attempt to place my own light to override the default. Mike - funny thing - when I switch over to PBR, the casing around the door glows like a light source. That said, I believe that is an entirely different issue that I've heard mentioned before...

I started using X12 yesterday with an X11 file. There is a light source in my layout that I cannot find - images attached. When I go to 3D > Lighting > Adjust Lights to find the culprit, there's nothing there. Anyone have any ideas where this light might be coming from and why it doesn't show up in the light list? It's not the sun for sure... Thanks, Kevin

Thanks for sharing the GE Cafe appliances. They're quite popular with my clients too.

I totally missed those extra options. Thanks Eric and Tommy!

Thanks Michael. How does one go about making a complete break? I am definitely breaking the stairs, but when I pull it over, it reattaches and forms a solid railing up to the landing. Kevin