Standard Cabinet Labels vs Manufacturer Codes

[Joe_Carrick]

I have been working on alternate labels for cabinets based on the manufacturer. 

Currently I have a macro that adjusts cabinet labels to match:

• Conestoga Wood Specialties
• Chief Architect Standard

I would like to expand this to as many manufacturers as possible - but I need their labeling rules.

 

As an example: 

• Chief Label 3DB24 --> Conestoga Code B3D2423.5
• Chief Label U272796L --> Conestoga Code CUC272796
• Chief Label SB36 --> Conestoga Code BS3634.5BD
• Chief Label W3030BD --> Conestoga Code W3030BD
• etc

As you can see there are subtle differences and in some cases exact matches.

 

If you have the rules for a particular manufacturer I would really like to have them.

 

 

[AlexLifespan]

Joe, I just put together a macro for Luban Cabinetry. It's by no means perfect, as it doesn't account for non-standard cabinet types, but it works great for the basics!

 

This project has been eye opening for me, and I'm excited to explore other possibilities....

LubanLabel.json

[AlexLifespan]

Joe, your post inspired me to create a "Macro Generator" program. This would allow users to specify the order of their labels and create a custom macro. I will continue to test the functionality and add features before I release it publicly. 

[Joe_Carrick]

2 hours ago, AlexLifespan said:

Joe, I just put together a macro for Luban Cabinetry. It's by no means perfect, as it doesn't account for non-standard cabinet types, but it works great for the basics!

Unfortunately this misses too many variations.in the label.  What I'm trying to do is have a single macro that can give the exact syntax for a given mfr - including door & drawer qtys, butt doors if exist, etc.

 

[Renerabbitt]

7 hours ago, Joe_Carrick said:

Unfortunately this misses too many variations.in the label.  What I'm trying to do is have a single macro that can give the exact syntax for a given mfr - including door & drawer qtys, butt doors if exist, etc.

 

I have done this for a few manufacturers but all from an index and match system...there are typically only standard rules up until you get a one off that follows no rules to speak of which is why I switched to indexing an entire catalog, then my macros look for a match based on parameters such as size and num_doors/drawers, size of panels, etc.