                             CABINET CREATOR(Trademark)
                               Version 1.0


            Concept by              :  Donald R Beliveau and Don Beliveau
            Written by              :  Don Beliveau
            Documentation by        :  Donald R Beliveau


            Copyright 1996, by              CAB-TECH  Software(Trademark)  
            All rights reserved



                     Thank you for Choosing Cabinet Creator.

                     "By Cabinet Makers, For Cabinet Makers."






        The material presented in this publication is copyright-protected,
        January 1997 by CAB-TECH Software(Trademark)







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SYSTEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

	286/12 w/1MB
	20 meg HD
	3 1/2 Floppy Drive
	VGA Monitor
	Keyboard/Mouse recommended
	Dos/graphics.com





INSTALLING FULL VERSION OF CABINET CREATOR

Place the Cabinet Creator program disk in drive A: or B:.  From drive A: or
B: type `Install' and follow the on screen directions.

Graphics.com which is located in the DOS directory must be loaded before the
elevation drawings can be printed.  Graphics.com can be loaded automaticly by
adding "C:\DOS\GRAPHICS.COM" to your Autoexec.bat file.





INTRODUCTION

Cabinet Creator is designed for the shop or individual who wants to start
building their cabinets, vanities, bookcases, etc. immediately.  Cabinet
Creator will produce a cutlist for faceframe cabinets with overlay or flush
style doors and drawer fronts.  With very little dimensional input this
program will produce a complete cutlist for each cabinet, (including cabinet
boxes, face frames, doors, drawer fronts, and drawer boxes.  It will also
produce a front elevation drawing to scale of each cabinet.

There is a Standards section for you to input all your basic cabinet infor-
mation.  With the standards info the program needs only a cabinet ID, cabinet 
length, and number of openings to produce a complete cutlist and an elevation 
drawing.  You can also choose Custom and then input all the data manually for 
a cabinet.  This saves editing the standards section to create a cutlist for
an odd sized, or special cabinet.

You can save each cabinet's data to a job directory.  You create the job
directories from within the program itself.  You can load cabinet data from a 
former job to use in a new job.  You can make a directory to keep specialty
cabinets or frequently used cabinet types (Sink bases, Cook top bases, etc.)
for instant use in new jobs.

Cabinet Creator is a cabinet maker's tool.  Like your shop equipment it saves 
you time which means more profit!








GETTING STARTED

The screens are basically self-explanatory and very easy to follow.  In the
first screen you choose Cabinet data source, Cabinet orientation, and Cabinet 
type.

  1.  The basic cabinet data will come from, your Standards file, Custom
      input, or from a previously saved cabinet.  The standards file is where 
      you put your standard dimensions for the various parts of the base and
      overhead cabinets which do not usually change from job to job.  The
      program will use this information	to fill in dimensions for parts like, 
      style width, toe kick height, apron width, etc..  These dimensions can
      be edited in the cabinet data input screen.  Note: In the first screen
      is where you have the option to edit your  Standards file.  The edit
      standards feature is in the full version only.  If you choose custom
      input then you would enter all dimensions for your cabinet in the
      cabinet data input screen.  You can use data from a saved cabinet file. 
      For instance, if you have a repeat cabinet like a vanity, sink base,
      bookcase, etc. from job to job, you would call up the saved cabinet
      file, edit the cabinet ID, and print it out. The save and load cabinet
      data files feature is in the full version only.
  2.  Next choose either base or overhead  for Cabinet orientation.
  3.  Then choose the type of cabinet, example: Standard, Corner Slide-in,
      Blind-end, etc. and this will bring up the cabinet data input data
      screen.  You can only use the cabinet type `Standard' in the Demo
      version. 
  4.  If you make a wrong choice in any box, then click the back button and
      make a new choice.

The next screen is the Cabinet data input, where you id your cabinet and
input your custom dimensions or edit the dimensions that were inputted by
your standards file or a saved cabinet. The next step is to use the selection 
list at the bottom of the screen where you:
	Edit Cabinet Data      	--To edit your dimensions
	Produce Cut List	--To view and print out your cut list
	View Cabinet Elevation  --To view and print our your elevation
	New Cabinet		--To start the next cabinet
	Save Cabinet Data      	--To save for future use
	Quit		       	--To exit program




The following is a description of base and overhead cabinet types:
	
Standard:             This is a cabinet used in a straight run or a single
                      cabinet with both ends finished.
Standard Corner:      This cabinet starts in a corner with a scribe butting
                      the wall and is finished on the other end or has a
                      standard cabinet butting to continue 
					a straight run.
Standard Slide-in:    This is a cabinet that slides in between two walls and
                      has scribes on both ends.
Corner:               This is a cabinet that forms a 90 degree inside corner
                      by butting to the face of a blind-end cabinet. Noted on 
                      base cabinets by the extended toe kick that butts the
                      toe kick of the blind-end cabinet and a wider style at
                      the corner to allow drawers to bypass each other at the 
                      inside corner of the cabinet run.  
Blind-End:            This is a cabinet used when turning the cabinet run 90
                      degrees with a corner cabinet.  The corner cabinet
                      butts the face of the blind-end.
Corner/Blind-End:     This cabinet is styled as a corner on one end to butt a 
                      blind-end cabinet, and styled as a blind-end on the
                      other end for a corner cabinet to butt it.  This works
                      well in a small kitchen where the cabinets run in	a 'U' 
                      shape.
Outside Corner:	      This cabinet makes the 90 degree outside turn in a run
                      of cabinets.  It will allow a change in cabinet depth
                      when turning the outside corner.  You pick which run
                      the drawer will be with and a false drawer front will
                      be provided for the other side. You will have doors on
                      both finished sides.

Stacked Drawer Unit:  This is a unit of vertically stacked drawers.  Because
                      you have control of drawer heights, you can use this
                      unit to calculate drawer units for kitchens, desks,
                      chests of drawers just to name a few.	


SAVING & LOADING CABINET DATA

Saving Cabinet Data:

After the cabinet data has been entered in the data input screen, a "Make
Selection" menu will appear at the bottom.  Click on "(S)ave Cabinet Data"
and another screen appears.  In this screen click on a Job name in the list,
or type in a new Job name.  The first time the Save feature is used the Job
list will be empty, so a Job name will have to be typed in.  When there are
Job names listed you can click on one or type it in or type in a new Job
name.  Next click on the `Select' button.  If the Job name that was typed in
does not exist, the Create directory option pops up.  Click yes.  Next the
confirm option to save the current cabinet data pops up.  If  `yes' is
clicked the data is saved under the name that was used for the cabinet `Id'
and the program returns to the data input screen.  If `no' is clicked the
program returns to the prior screen so another Job name can be chosen.  If
another Job name is not wanted, click the `Cancel' button and the program
returns to the data input screen.  The cabinet data can be saved before or
after the cutlist and elevation have been viewed or printed out.  The data
must be saved before clicking on "(N)ew Cabinet", as this clears cabinet data 
and returns to the beginning to start the next cabinet.


Loading Cabinet Data:

At the bottom of the first screen click on "[L] - LOAD SAVED CABINET DATA".
In the next screen click on a Job name or type in a Job name from the list.
Then click on the `Select' button.  In the next screen will be a list of
cabinets that have been saved under the Job name chosen.  Click on one or
type it in, then click the `Select' button.  The program will then return to
the data input screen.  All the dimensions will be filled in and the "Make
Selection" menu will be at the bottom of the screen.  The cabinet Id or any
of the cabinet data can be edited if needed. Next view or print the cutlist
and/or elevation.  The cabinet data can be saved under the current Job name.
This feature allows the use of  like cabinets from Job to Job (sink bases,
range hood cabinets, vanities, etc.).








BASE CABINET STANDARDS ENTRY SCREEN

(A) CABINET HEIGHT:	This is the total height of the base cabinet
                        including the thickness of the counter top used.
			This can be edited in the data input screen.
(B) CABINET DEPTH:	This is the total depth of the base cabinet including 
                        the face frame, but does not include the thickness of 
                        the cabinet doors, drawer front, or overhang of the
                        counter top.  This can be edited in the data input
                        screen.
(C) BOX MATERIAL THICKNESS:  This is the thickness of the basic cabinet box
                        parts (ends, partitions, floors kicks, top supports,
                        and short partitions).  This can be edited in the
			data input screen.
(D) COUNTER TOP THICKNESS:  This is the thickness of the counter top
                        material.  The basic cabinet box parts are calculated 
                        by subtracting this thickness from the standard
                        `CABINET HEIGHT'.  If the counter thickness is set to 
                        `0' the basic box height will be the same as the
                        `CABINET HEIGHT' dimension entered.
(E) TOE KICK HEIGHT:	This is the height of the toe kick that is seen from
                        the front of the completed cabinet.  If the bottom
                        rail is wider than the floor thickness, the actual
                        height of the toe kick will be higher.  The
                        additional height will not be seen as it will be
                        behind the bottom rail.  This can be edited in the
                        data input screen.
(F) TOE KICK DEPTH:	This is the depth the face of the toe kick sets back
                        from the face of the face frame.  This is needed to
                        calculate the length of the toe kick on a corner
                        cabinet that butts a blind end cabinet, and for
                        calculating the toe kick length for an outside corner 
                        cabinet
(G) NAILER HEIGHT:	This a horizontal brace that runs between the ends at 
                        the top back of the cabinet.  The short partitions
                        that carry the side mount drawer runners attach to
                        the nailer.  The nailer is where the cabinet is
                        secured to the wall.  4" minimum nailer height is
                        recommended.

(H) NAILER MATERIAL THICKNESS:  This is the thickness of material used for
                        cabinet nailers.  The thickness is used in
                        calculating the length of short partitions and
                        counter top supports.  Because the nailer carries the 
                        top weight at the back of the cabinet a 3/4"
                        thickness is recommended.
(I) STILE WIDTH:        The width of the end stiles used in the cabinet face
                        frames.  This can be edited in the data input screen.
(J) CENTER STILE WIDTH:  The width of the stiles used in the middle of the
                        cabinet face frames.  This can be edited in the data
                        input screen.
(K) CORNER STILE WIDTH:  This is the width of the stile that forms an inside
                        corner when the cabinet run makes a 90 degree inside
                        turn.  A 3" width is recommended so cabinet drawers
                        have the clearance to bypass each other at the inside 
                        corner of the cabinet run.
(L) APRON HEIGHT:	The apron is the top most horizontal member of the
                        face frame, fitting between the two end stiles.  This 
                        can be edited in the data input screen.
(M) BOTTOM RAIL HEIGHT:  The bottom rail is located at the bottom of the face 
                        frame.  This can be edited in the data input screen.
(N) FACE MATERIAL THICKNESS:  This is the thickness of the material that is
                        used to fabricate the cabinet face frame.
(O) DRAWER OPENING HEIGHT:  This is opening height in the face frame for the
                        drawer.  If no drawers are wanted, set this
                        dimension to '0'.  This can be edited in the data
                        input screen.
(P) DRAWER SIDE CLEARANCE:  The drawer side clearance is specified by the
                        drawer runner manufacture.
(Q) DRAWER HEIGHT CLEARANCE:  A drawer height clearance is required to insert 
                        the drawer box into the cabinet when using sidemount
                        drawer runners.  A greater clearance is required when 
                        using Euro style runners.
(R) DRAWER DEPTH:       This is the length that the drawer extends into the
                        cabinet.  The drawer length is determined by the
                        length of the drawer runner.
(S) DRAWER MATERIAL THICKNESS:  This is the thickness of the material used in 
                        fabricating the drawer box sides and ends.  The
                        bottom can be any thickness.  Cabinet Creator
                        calculates the drawer bottom to be dadoed into the
                        sides and ends 1/4".  Recommended bottom thickness is
                        determined by the weight the drawer will carry.  If
                        the Thickness is set to '0' no drawer box parts will
                        be printed out on the cutlist, but the Drawer Fronts
                        will be listed.
(T) DOVETAIL DEPTH:     This is the length of the dovetail or box joint used
                        in assembling the drawer.  If this depth is set to
                        `0' the ends will fit between the sides.

(1) DOOR OVERLAY - SIDES:  This is how much the side of the door overlays the 
                        face frame.  If an offset hinge is used, the hinge
                        clearance must be subtracted from the desired
                        overlay.  If no doors are wanted, set this
                        dimension to '0'.  This can be edited in the data
                        input screen.
(2) DOOR OVERLAY - TOP:  This is how much the top of the door overlays the
                        rail.
(3) DOOR OVERLAY - BOTTOM:  This is how much the bottom of the door overlays
                        the bottom rail.
(4) DRAWER FRONT OVERLAY - TOP:  This is how much the top of the drawer front 
                        overlays the apron.
(5) DRAWER FRONT OVERLAY - BOT:  This is how much the bottom of the drawer
                        front overlays the rail.


OVERHEAD CABINET STANDARDS ENTRY SCREEN

(A) CABINET HEIGHT:     This is the total height of the overhead cabinet.
                        This can be edited in the data input screen.
(B) CABINET DEPTH:      This is the total depth of the overhead cabinet
                        including the face frame, but not including the door
                        thickness.  This can be edited in the data input
                        screen. 
(C) BOX MATERIAL THICKNESS:  This is the thickness of the basic cabinet box
                        parts (ends, partitions, top and bottoms).  This can
                        be edited in the data input screen.
(D) UPPER NAILER HEIGHT:  This is the height of the nailer used at the top of 
                        the cabinet.  3/4" is recommend to allow a rabbit to
                        inset a cabinet back.  The cabinet should be fastened 
                        to the wall through the nailer.
(E) LOWER NAILER HEIGHT:  This is the height of the nailer used at the bottom 
                        of the cabinet.  3/4" is recommend to allow a rabbit, 
                        to inset a cabinet back.  The cabinet should be
                        fastened to the wall through the nailer.
(F) STILE WIDTH:        This is the width of the end stiles used in the
                        cabinet face frame.  This can be edited in the data
			input screen.
(G) CENTER STILE WIDTH:  This is the width of the stiles used in the middle
                        of the cabinet face frame.  This can be edited in the 
                        data input screen. 
(H) CORNER STILE WIDTH:  This is the width of the stile that forms an inside
                        corner when the cabinet run makes a 90 degree inside
                        turn.  A 2 1/2" width is recommended so cabinet door
                        can open at least a full 90 degrees.
(I) TOP RAIL HEIGHT:    The top rail is the top most horizontal member of the 
                        face frame, fitting between the two end stiles.  This 
                        can be edited in the data input screen.
(J) BOTTOM RAIL HEIGHT:  The bottom rail is the bottom most horizontal member 
                        of the face frame, fitting between the two end
                        stiles.  This can be edited in the data input screen.
(K) FACE MATERIAL THICKNESS:  This is the thickness of the material that is
                        used to fabricate the cabinet face frame.
(L) DOOR OVERLAY - SIDES:  This is how much the side of the door overlays
                        the face frame.  If an offset hinge is used, the
                        hinge clearance must be subtracted from the desired
                        overlay.  If no doors are wanted, set this
                        dimension to '0'.  This can be edited in the data
                        input screen.
(M) DOOR OVERLAY - TOP:  This is how much the top of the door overlays the
                        top rail.
(N) DOOR OVERLAY - BOTTOM:  This is how much the bottom of the door overlays
                        the bottom rail.

FLUSH DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS:  Set all door and drawer overlays to a negative
                        overlay.  Example: For a flush door needing an 1/8"
                                             clearance on all sides, set all
                                             overlays at (-.125) 




INSTALLING CABINET CREATOR ICON IN WINDOWS


Follow these steps to install the pif file and icon in Windows 3.1:
	In the Program manager click on the program group where you want the
           Cabinet Creator icon.
	Next click on File.
	Click New.
	Click Program.
	Click Browse and go to the Cabtech\CC directory.
	Click on CC1-0.PIF.
	Click OK.
	A Dos icon with the name `CC1-0' should be in the selected program
           group.
	Next click on File.
	Click properties.
	Click on Change Icon.
	Click Browse and go to the Cabtech\CC directory.
	Click on CCICON.ICO.
	Click on OK.
	The Dos icon should have changed to the Cabinet Creator icon.


Follow these steps to install the pif file and icon in Windows 95:
	Right click on the Desktop.
	Click New.
	Click Shortcut.
	Click Browse and go to the Cabtech\CC directory.
 	Double click on CC1-0.
	Click Next.
	Click Finish.
	A Dos icon with the name `CC1-0' should be on the Desktop.
	Right click on the `CC1-0' icon.
	Click properties.
	Click the Program tab at the top of the window.
	Click Change Icon.
	Click Browse and go to the Cabtech\CC directory.
	Double click on CCICON.
	Click OK
	Click OK
	The Dos icon should have changed to the Cabinet Creator icon.






HELPFUL HINTS and EXPLANATIONS

1.  Hitting F10 and clicking yes will exit the program from most anywhere.

2.  To use for a vanity without drawers, set the drawer open height to '0',
    and set apron width wider to cover the sink hang down.  Drawer box parts
    and drawer fronts will not be printed on cut list.

3.  Because the amount of adjustable shelving in the cabinets depends on the
    application and the type of adjustable system used, the program does not
    calculate the shelving for you.

4.  When using 3/8 offset doors and drawer fronts, reduce the 3/8 overlay by
    the amount needed for hinge and closing clearance.

5.  The Demo assumes that you are using a 3/4 thick top when calculating the
    parts.  You can edit this in the full version.

6.  The dimensions that you enter are also printed on the cut list for
    reference.

7.  The program calculates the floor to run the full length of a base
    cabinet, with all partitions sitting on the floor.

8.  The program assumes that you will be lineboring ends and partitions in
    overhead cabinets for adjustable shelving.  Therefore you will need to
    cut off the bottom of the partitions (after lineboring) the height of the
    bottom rail.  The partitions will then fit between the top and bottom of
    the overhead cabinet.

9.  Because nailers run the full length of a cabinet, you will need to notch
    the top back side of partitions on base cabinets and the top and bottom
    back side of partitions on overhead cabinets to accept the nailers.

10. The short partitions are installed between the face frame and the nailer
    to carry the side mount drawer runners.  It is a good idea to have your
    base cabinet nailers at least 4" wide.

11. In the Demo version, the front and back of the drawer box is calculated
    to fit between the 2 sides.  In the full version you can set the depth of 
    a dovetail or box joint.							
12. To use for open bookcases, choose overhead cabinet.  Increase bottom rail 
    width to desired height above 	floor for the bottom shelf.  Set door 
    overlay to '0', and door parts will not be printed on cut list.  Add base 
    trim at bottom, crown mold at the top, and adjustable shelving and your
    bookcase is complete.

13. When using custom input you can click enter without entering a dimension
    and the program will assume a '0' and continue on.  If you click enter by 
    error, just continue with your data input and when the selection list
    pops up, click `Edit Cabinet Data' and correct your error.

14. To have Cabinet Creator produce a cutlist for a faceframe with doors only
    set box material thickness to '0'.  This feature can be used to produce
    frameworks for decorative wall panels, door and frame units for through
    wall access points, etc..

15. The biggest Helpful Hit is to purchase the full program and have all the
    benefit that this program can provide.

16. To order your full version of `Cabinet Creator', type `order.bat' and an
    order form will be printed.  Fill out the order form and mail with your
    check or money order to CAB-TECH Software.

17. We can be reached at phone # 803-538-2490 or Fax # 803-538-7509.
	







