Configurator Functionality Expanded

Configurator Maximus

The base cabinet in our cabinet configurator set has received several new capabilities that make it close to the only configurator needed by many shops….. so much so, that the name no longer makes much sense. Our original thinking was to have a group of configurators that represent the different general cabinet styles, which could be modified by each shop to suit their needs. We envisioned shops making their own tall cabinet and other versions using the base cabinet we supply as starting point. We did not, and still do not, want the configurators to become bloated with features and the code required to drive them ― but we made some relatively simple adjustments that now allow the one configurator to create a huge amount of different cabinet styles ― everything but a bank of drawer or file drawer unit (as far as we can see).    

So as of the next release, we will remove the upper cabinet configurator and add a little more function to what is now called the Base – Master so that it will represent uppers properly as well. Individual companies will still have to make their own modifications to make the configurator match their construction methods or add/subtract features, but having one fast, stable model is far easier to maintain than a bunch of versions. Enough chit-chat. Here is a list of the possible configurations using the configurator formerly known as Master – Base. I had planned on showing an image at each setting, but there are too damn many, so here is an abbreviated list…

This one configurator can handle a huge amount of configurations now, but when you add the materials and hardware options, and the upper cab styles, the amount will be insane. Book Cases, Lockers, Pantries, Uppers, Lowers, etc., etc. I spent about an hour placing some versions of this configurator, and created a little break room with some of the configurations…

1. Base Cabinet Single Door Single Drawer
   1. Left or right handed
   2. Dual pulls when drawer width exceeds 30″ (can be changed)
2. Base Cabinet Single Door Double Drawer
   1. Dual pulls when drawer width exceeds 30″ (can be changed)
   2. Left or right sink opening available
3. Base Cabinet Double Door Single Drawer
   1. Left or right handed
   2. Dual pulls when drawer width exceeds 30″ (can be changed)
4. Base Cabinet Single Door Double Drawer
   1. Dual pulls when drawer width exceeds 30″ (can be changed)
   2. Left or right sink opening available
5. Base Cabinet No Drawers Single Door
   1. Left or right handed
   2. Dual pulls when drawer width exceeds 30″ (can be changed)
6. Base Cabinet No Drawers Double Door
   1. Dual pulls when drawer width exceeds 30″ (can be changed)
   2. Left or right sink opening available
7. Base Cabinet Open With Solid Top (any height up to 120″)
   1. Fixed shelf automatically (apples to other cabs as well) at 72″
      as per AWI spec, with switch to override.
8. Uppers ― as you can see in the image below, it will also do uppers, but until nailers are added I won’t count the upper configurations.

This one configurator can handle a huge amount of configurations now, but when you add the materials and hardware options, and the upper cab styles, the amount will be insane. Book Cases, Lockers, Pantries, Uppers, Lowers, etc., etc. I spent about an hour placing some versions of this configurator, and created a little break room with some of the configurations…

We have also stepped up the pace on the creation of our full-blown cabinetmaking software, which will be made available to subscribers in a modular fashion as the program progresses. Looks like 2014 will be a very productive year.

Contact Cindy if you have any questions, and have a great day!