Cabinet Vision: from initial concept to final production

Shaping module

Module for shaping furniture in freeform and irregular shapes

Enables free shaping of individual furniture parts to suit wishes, requirements and constraints, including parametric drawing for faster adaptation of shapes. A CAM editor for adding machining operations to parts, such as drillings and cut-outs for electrical wiring and plumbing connections.

Key benefits

• Shaping freeform, irregular forms — Assemblies and parts adapted to sloping walls, uneven floors, slopes, niches and columns; cut-outs for services, rounded and radiused corners, and curved fronts.
• Parametric design — Shapes adjust automatically to changes in dimensions; a single change of dimension updates the entire assembly without redrawing.
• One tool for every level — Shaping at the level of the assembly, the individual part and the machining operation in a single, clear interface.
• Advanced Constraints — Logical and dimensional rules ensure that a shape keeps its design and critical dimensions when it is resized.
• Direct link to CAM/CNC — You add machining operations already at the design stage; changes are reflected immediately in the production data and support CNC preparation.

List of features (19)

1. 01

   Freeform assembly shapes

   The xShaping module allows you to design cabinets and assemblies of entirely atypical, irregular shapes that go beyond standard rectangular carcasses. This lets the joiner handle the challenges of real rooms — slopes and attic pitches, uneven ceilings and floors, atypical angles and rounded (radiused) parts — which suits attic cabinets, wardrobes and custom furniture.

   Because the shapes are parametric, the assembly adjusts automatically when dimensions change, and Cabinet Vision generates the correct parts lists and CNC data for production. This lets you produce demanding, individual projects as reliably and quickly as series-produced furniture.

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   Shape Editor

   The Shape Editor is the central tool of the module for drawing and modifying the geometry of assemblies, parts and machining operations. It includes tools for drawing lines and arcs, trimming, offsetting, and checking and validating geometry, which enables precise creation of notches, cut-outs, chamfers and rounded edges.

   Getting started is simple: right-click the selected part, choose “Edit Shape” and model the shape freely — with no need for an external CAD program.

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   Parametric design (Advanced Constraints)

   Parametric design with Advanced Constraints lets you assign logical and dimensional rules to the geometry that define how a shape behaves when it is resized. With dimensional constraints you lock lengths, angles and distances, and with geometric constraints you define the relationships between points and lines (parallelism, perpendicularity, symmetry, alignment).

   For example, you can set a ventilation cut-out to stay centred and keep its exact dimensions regardless of how you resize the whole cabinet. The shape adjusts automatically and correctly with every change of dimensions and keeps its structural integrity, which eliminates manual redrawing and reduces errors.

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   Edit Shape

   The “Edit Shape” function is available by right-clicking an assembly and opens the Shape Editor directly on the selected object. The designer can quickly enter editing of the 2D outline of the assembly and add or change notches, chamfers, bevels or rounded edges.

   Because the changes are tied to parameters, the shape behaves predictably when dimensions are changed later. Adjusting the shape of each assembly is thus available in a few clicks, directly within the working environment.

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   Editing the shape of an individual assembly

   Editing at the level of an individual assembly allows you to change the shape of a single cabinet or unit without affecting the other assemblies in the project. This is essential when fitting end cabinets to a sloping wall, for closing corner parts and for cabinets that have to adapt to irregularities in the room.

   A change of shape at the assembly level is carried over automatically to the associated parts and the production data. You can fit each unit precisely to the actual space while keeping the rest of the project consistent.

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   Editing the shape of an individual part within an assembly

   The function allows you to change the shape of a single part within an assembly — for example a side, shelf, bottom or divider — without touching other parts of the cabinet. You can fit a side to a sloping ceiling, add a notch for services to a shelf, or create special cut-outs for plumbing, electrics and ventilation.

   The geometry of the part stays parametrically linked to the assembly, so the relationships and dimensions between parts remain correct even after changes. This allows precise cutting of individual pieces while preserving the logic of the whole cabinet.

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   Adding machining operations to a piece (CAM)

   The module provides direct access to the CAM editor, where you add individual CNC operations to the selected piece — line boring, single holes (e.g. for shelves), grooves and dados/rebates, and special assembly connectors such as Lamello Clamex, FastenLink and Intelli-Joints.

   You add an operation by clicking the piece, opening its properties and choosing the appropriate tool, with which you position and parameterise the operation precisely. The technologist can thus place complex joints and drillings already at the design stage, without manual corrections at the machine afterwards, which reduces errors and speeds up production preparation.

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   Editing the shape of an individual part

   Editing the shape of an individual part means working with the 2D outline of a single piece directly in the Shape Editor, where you draw, trim and define its geometry with constraints. On the part you create rounded or chamfered edges, decorative cut-outs, notches and atypical outlines, which the system then converts automatically into the appropriate CNC operations.

   With Advanced Constraints you ensure that the part keeps the desired dimensions and proportions even when it is resized. The designer thus controls the geometry of every piece — from concept to machine-ready production.

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   Wall shaping

   xShaping enables parametric shaping and adjustment of the walls of a room — including sloping walls, attic slopes and uneven floors — and the placement of furniture that follows non-standard architectural lines precisely.

   You make the adjustments directly from the room view or elevation, and all changes are carried over immediately into the production data. The result is custom cabinets and built-in furniture for attics, niches and demanding spaces — without manual correction of pieces and with precise preparation for CNC.

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    Editing splits on pieces

    The module allows you to split an individual piece or board horizontally or vertically, which is indispensable when a part is too large for the board format or for the worktable of a CNC machine. With the measuring tool you specify the split position precisely or enter an exact dimension, and the program carries out the split automatically and takes it into account in reports and nesting.

    If necessary, you can also combine pieces into groups for special views. Large parts can thus be made from standard boards with jointing operations already included at the split, which makes assembly easier and improves material utilisation.

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    Operation list per piece

    For every piece there is a clear list of all added operations — drillings, line boring, grooves, dado/end dado operations and cut-outs — which you can review, edit and change the dimensions or specifications of individually. This view is also where tools and parameters are assigned to each operation.

    This gives the technologist control over the machining sequence before transfer to the machine (Screen-to-Machine), reduces unnecessary tool movements and helps produce cleaner and shorter toolpaths.

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    Saving and importing parts from the library

    The module is linked to the library (Library / Catalog), from which you import ready-made parts, shaped pieces and saved operations into the project as reusable templates. Instead of creating complex shapes and joints from scratch each time, you recall them from the library and apply them consistently across several projects.

    The result is faster preparation, less repetitive work, and standardisation of products and operations across the whole of production.

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    Saving parts to the database

    You save your own shaped pieces, units and individual CNC operations to the library (Library Part) as reusable templates. The technologist thus builds up a database of proven solutions of their own — typical cut-outs, drilling patterns and joints — which can later be inserted quickly into new projects without setting them up again.

    The result is shorter design time, greater repeatability and consistent quality of operations throughout the company.

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    Link a part to another part

    Because xShaping works parametrically, you can establish logical and dimensional links, or constraints, between parts, with which you lock angles, lengths and the geometric relationships between them. When you then enlarge, reduce or reshape a part, the linked parts adjust automatically and keep their critical dimensions and alignments.

    For production this means that changes to one piece do not break the logic of the whole unit, which reduces errors and the need for manual corrections.

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    Replacing parts with library parts or DXF parts

    The module lets you replace a standard piece with a part from the library or with a shape imported from a DXF file, achieving a uniform and freely customised appearance.

    When importing DXF, it is important that the geometry is closed and that the same layer names are used consistently for dados, cut-outs and drillings, so that the import wizard recognises them correctly and converts them into operations. In this way you can bring atypical, externally designed profiles into production while keeping the link between shape and CNC operation.

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    Exploding assemblies

    xShaping makes it easy to create exploded views of assemblies, in which the individual pieces are visually separated and spaced apart. Such a view is used for assembly documentation, assembly instructions and a clear presentation of how a cabinet is constructed.

    The benefit is faster and more accurate assembly, fewer errors when putting units together, and professional technical documentation for the workshop and the customer.

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    Combining several larger assemblies into one

    The module allows you to group or combine several separate assemblies or cabinets into a single unit, which is particularly useful when designing unified elevations and complete wall units with multiple pieces and angles. A group of cabinets is thus treated and designed as a whole.

    The result is a unified presentation of the design, easier management of complex wall compositions, and a coordinated appearance across the whole furniture run.

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    Combining assemblies and bases

    xShaping allows carcasses to be linked with their bases (plinths), so that cabinets and their bases work as a coordinated unit in design, display and production preparation. This is especially useful with sloping floors and uneven surfaces, where the base has to be adapted to the profile of the room.

    The result is consistent design between the carcass and the plinth, and precise adaptation to the actual conditions on site.

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    Combining plinths

    In Cabinet Vision you can create a common, shared base that links the plinths of several neighbouring cabinets into one continuous line (“Separate Shared Toe Kick”). The individual plinths are thus merged into a shared base, instead of each cabinet having its own.

    The benefit is faster and more accurate assembly (the base is aligned and levelled once, and the cabinets are simply placed on it), better stability, and a cleaner, continuous plinth line along the whole run.

Worktops module

Professional design and construction of countertops and worktops in Cabinet Vision

Automatic creation of countertops with predefined construction methods, and a function for manually adjusting the parts of made-to-order worktops.

Key benefits

• Automatic construction — The countertop is built automatically from the selected settings, which shortens planning time.
• Integration with the project — Worktops are linked to the carcasses and adjust automatically when changes are made.
• Precise cut-outs — Cut-outs for sinks, taps and hobs are made accurately and repeatably.
• Adaptable details — You set thickness, edges, overhangs and back strips to your own standards and to the wishes of your customers.
• Reliable production — The plan faithfully reflects the actual product, which reduces errors in cutting and assembly.

List of features (5)

1. 01

   Editing an existing countertop

   The function allows an existing countertop to be edited afterwards without having to create it again. On a worktop that has already been constructed, you can change the dimensions, shape, edges or position of cut-outs, and all changes are reflected in the model as you make them.

   This is especially useful when agreeing details with the client and for late changes to the project, when requirements often change. Instead of rebuilding, you simply adjust the countertop, which saves time and keeps the link with the rest of the assembly.

2. 02

   Countertop construction detail settings

   In this section you define the key construction parameters of the worktop — thickness, edge treatment and profile, size of overhangs, and the back edge or wall strip. The settings act as the starting point from which the countertop is built automatically in line with your standards.

   By defining your own default values once, you ensure consistency between projects and shorten the preparation of each new countertop. At the same time you retain the flexibility to adapt details to the specific requirements of an individual order.

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   Defining cut-outs

   The function lets you place cut-outs for sinks, taps and hobs on the surface of the countertop. You position the cut-out where you want it, and the module takes care of the correct geometry of the opening according to the selected item or the dimensions you enter. This function is already included in the module as standard.

   Accurately and repeatably made cut-outs directly affect the quality of the finished product and how well it fits the built-in equipment. By placing cut-outs already at the planning stage, you avoid later measuring and reduce the risk of machining errors.

4. 04

   Construction methods for countertops

   Construction methods are predefined ways in which the module builds a countertop — from a simple flat board to more demanding designs with edges, overhangs and special details. By choosing the appropriate method you determine how the geometry of the countertop is formed automatically.

   Using predefined methods unifies the approach to manufacture and reduces manual work on every project. Because the methods are consistent and repeatable, the result is predictable and preparation is faster even for more demanding countertop shapes.

5. 05

   Countertop assembly method

   This function determines how a countertop is assembled or divided into individual pieces — which matters for larger or composite worktops that, for practical reasons, are made up of several segments. The assembly process guides you step by step, so that you control the division and joining of the pieces.

   With well-thought-out segmentation you adapt to the limits of the material, transport and assembly, while ensuring clean joints in visible places. A correctly chosen assembly method therefore directly affects the feasibility and aesthetics of the finished countertop.

Drawings module

Advanced 2D CAD tools for workshop and assembly documentation

Automatic creation of workshop drawings, updated automatically when the underlying project changes. Enables import of DXF and DWG files.

Key benefits

• Precise dimensioning and notes — Dimensions displayed between arbitrary points, with adjustable text size and style, for legible documentation.
• Rich visual presentation — Hatching, symbols, tables, images and media for a professional look to architectural templates.
• Live, linked drawings — Part data and views update automatically when the model changes; less manual correction, no inconsistencies.
• Drawings library — Saving, organising and reusing details, sections and symbols for faster preparation of documentation.
• DXF exchange — DXF import and export for collaboration with architects, contractors and other CAD/CAM systems.

List of features (14)

1. 01

   Adding comments and notes with arrows to reports

   The module lets you add text notes and callouts with arrows (leader / callout) that point exactly at a chosen part of a drawing or report. With a click you confirm the position of the arrow and enter any text you like to draw attention to specifics such as “Shaker Door with 6mm bead” or “Adjustable Shelf Drilled at 32mm”.

   This lets you communicate the design intent and any special requirements clearly, which reduces the chance of misunderstanding in the workshop or on site. The result is fewer misunderstandings, faster communication with the architect or client, and more accurate execution.

2. 02

   Sections in the floor plan too (by default they are in elevation)

   In addition to classic sections in elevation, you can also place a section in the floor plan (plan view) — with the “Section” tool you draw a section line through the room or a part at the desired position. The section works as a virtual cut through the furniture and reveals the interior and hidden components: shelves, drawers, connections and the position of the worktop, which are not visible in other views.

   This is valuable for showing depth relationships and details that cannot be read from the floor plan or elevation alone. It gives the joiner more complete documentation and an easier understanding of the construction before manufacture.

3. 03

   Precise detail descriptions with additional CAD tools

   The module offers a set of additional CAD tools — dimensioning between any two points, hatching with various patterns to show materials and sections, lines, shapes and text — with which you produce precise detail and section drawings. This gives you a level of documentation comparable to architectural plans and workshop drawings for submission.

   The designer can freely supplement the automatically generated views and draw exactly what is essential for manufacture or approval. The result is professional, clear documentation that raises the quality of your quotes and of communication with architects and contractors.

4. 04

   Saving current views live — scenes update automatically

   You can transfer views from the floor plan or elevation to the drawing page as a “live” scene instead of as a static drawing. If you then change something in the model — for example remove a drawer or adjust a unit — the live view on the page updates automatically, and the part data and data tables linked to the view are refreshed as well.

   This eliminates the time-consuming manual correction of drawings after every change to the project. The joiner and the designer therefore have documentation that matches the actual state of the model.

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   Library of drawings and additions customised by the user

   The module includes a drawings library (Drawings Library) in which, with the “Save Symbol” command, you save your own drawings, symbols, details and CAD additions for later reuse. You organise the content into any number of groups and subgroups, which gives you a tidy and clear collection of recurring elements.

   Once you have created a detail or symbol, you insert it into later projects with a single click instead of drawing it again. The result is time saved, consistent documentation and standardisation of frequently used details.

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   Adding symbols

   The function lets you insert ready-made 2D symbols from the built-in library, sorted into categories such as Joint Details (profiles and joint details), Electrical, HVAC, Lighting, Arrows & Markers, Reference and General. You place the symbol on the drawing, scale it, and rotate or stretch it if needed.

   This lets you quickly enrich workshop and assembly drawings with electrical sockets, installation elements, ventilation, markings and joint details without drawing them from scratch. It unifies the graphic language of the documentation and shortens the time needed to produce standardised drawings.

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   Inserting a multi-line text box

   The function lets you insert a multi-line text box in which you type notes, instructions or specifications that wrap automatically onto several lines. When inserting the box you set its properties — frame visibility, text alignment, font type and size, and character height.

   This lets you add clear, tidy descriptions and notes to the drawing that remain legible even when the drawing scale is changed. This ensures clear and professional annotation of workshop documentation.

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   Additional commands for editing 2D CAD objects

   A set of additional commands extends basic 2D geometry editing with operations such as trim, flip, mirror, rotate and crop of the displayed area of the drawing. With them you can precisely adjust existing lines, symbols and elements without redrawing.

   This speeds up the cleaning up and finishing of drawings and makes it possible to achieve accurate, repeatable geometry quickly.

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   Offset command

   The “Offset” command creates a parallel copy of a selected 2D object — a line, polygon or contour — at an exactly specified distance from the original. This lets you quickly create parallel edges, material thicknesses, edge offsets or auxiliary lines without measuring and drawing the distance by hand.

   This increases accuracy and productivity when designing details and machining operations.

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    DXF import and export

    The function lets you import external DXF files onto a drawing and export drawings to DXF for exchange with CAD/CAM systems and other tools. Layers are managed during import and export — for example DIM, F2–F6, BLAT, STT, PEZZO — with geometry, dimensioning and elements separated by layer or material; the scale and units are also defined.

    This lets you transfer workshop drawings and data reliably between Cabinet Vision and the outside environment while preserving the layer structure, which enables smooth collaboration with design engineers, CNC preparation and external partners.

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    Exporting a 3D model from Cabinet Vision

    Cabinet Vision allows you to export the complete 3D model of a product (e.g. as a 3D DXF or 3D DWG file) for further use in other CAD/CAM applications. You can pass the model on to architects, designers or external partners who work in a different software environment, without remodelling.

    The function is also useful for visualisations, coordination with other trades, and archiving geometry in a neutral exchange format.

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    Drawn CAD additions are saved with assemblies

    2D CAD additions — added lines, symbols, sections and notes — that you draw at the level of an individual assembly are saved together with that assembly and are carried with it and displayed again. A detail drawing or explanation, once created, is thus preserved and appears automatically wherever that assembly is used, including in other projects.

    This saves time, keeps documentation consistent and avoids repeatedly drawing the same details.

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    Adding descriptions and comments linked to parts / assemblies

    You can attach descriptions, comments and text notes (e.g. text pointers with a description) to individual parts or whole assemblies, and they stay bound to the specific object. Because the data is linked to the live model, the information is updated accordingly when a part changes, and the notes appear correctly on workshop drawings and assembly sheets.

    This improves communication between the design office and production and reduces the chance of errors in manufacture and assembly.

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    Separate saving of data for assembly sheets

    Cabinet Vision lets you save prepared views and CAD scenes to a separate file, or save them specifically “for the assembly sheet” (Save for Assembly Sheet). Views for assembly sheets that have been drawn on and annotated are thus stored independently of the base model.

    This allows tidy, repeatable output of assembly documentation — standardised production documentation is available to be recalled and printed again without further editing.

Reports module

Reports, printouts and data export — from the parts list to files for machines and optimisers

More than 150 predefined reports that can be customised. You can create groups of reports and standardise them to suit the way you work.

Key benefits

• Over 150 built-in reports — Ready-to-use report templates that cover most needs from quote to production, with no initial setup.
• Adaptability — With the report editor you create your own templates, parts lists and assembly sheets that match your procedures and forms.
• No manual copying — All data is drawn directly from the model, so reports are consistent with the actual project.
• Connectivity with machines and optimisers — Export of materials lists and order files (ORDER.ORD, ORDER.ORDX) enables direct transfer to external programs for cutting optimisation and machine control.
• Standard export formats — You export data to Excel, CSV, PDF and text files for easy sharing, archiving and further processing.

List of features (14)

1. 01

   Over 150 predefined reports

   The module includes an extensive library of more than 150 ready-made reports covering typical needs in custom furniture — from quotes and technical sheets to parts lists, assembly sheets and materials lists. Each report automatically pulls the relevant data from your project and presents it in a clear format.

   Such a large set of templates means you can start producing reports straight away, without lengthy setup. For most everyday tasks you will find a suitable report, which saves time and gives the documentation a uniform look.

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   Custom report groups

   You can combine individual reports into custom groups and run them with a single command. Instead of opening each report separately, you link together in a group all the documents you need together for a given project or phase of work.

   This standardises your workflows and makes sure that you never forget a report. Preparing a complete set of documentation for an order becomes quick and repeatable, which is especially useful for regular, recurring tasks.

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   Custom report editor

   The report editor is a tool for creating and customising your own report templates. It lets you choose which data is shown, arrange it in columns and groups, and design the appearance of the document, including headers, logos and summaries.

   This lets you adapt the reports to your procedures, forms and customer requirements instead of adapting yourself to the program. The result is professional, recognisable reports that match precisely your way of working and the identity of your company.

4. 04

   Filtering report data

   The filtering function lets you show in a report only the data that is relevant for a given purpose. You can restrict the content by selected conditions — for example by material type, part or group — and so exclude everything unnecessary.

   This gives you clear, focused reports without superfluous data that could cause confusion. You hand the production manager, purchasing or the installer exactly the information they need for their task.

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   Simultaneous export of several text files

   The module allows several text (.txt) files to be exported at once, in a single step. Instead of creating each file separately, you prepare the complete set of outputs required by downstream programs or machines in one go.

   This speeds up the preparation of data for production and reduces the chance of errors or missed files. Handing the project over to the next stage becomes faster, orderly and reliable.

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   Custom wall views

   Custom wall views allow you to produce tailored drawings of individual walls showing the arrangement of parts such as base and wall units, drawers and appliances. You can adjust the display according to the data and markings you want to see on the drawing.

   Such views are valuable when agreeing the design with the customer and during assembly on site. The installer gets a clear picture of what belongs on each wall, which reduces the chance of errors in assembly and positioning.

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   Custom assembly sheets

   Custom assembly sheets show the parts of the project at the level of assemblies — that is, individual carcasses and cabinets with their structure and associated parts. You adapt the content and layout of the assembly sheet so that it reflects your own logic of assembly and marking.

   This gives production a clear overview of which parts each carcass is made of and how they fit together as a whole. It makes work preparation, order picking and assembly easier, while reducing the chance of mix-ups.

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   Custom parts lists

   Custom parts lists are detailed lists of individual parts with their dimensions, materials, edging and quantities. You adapt the columns, order and layout to your needs and to the requirements of machines and downstream programs.

   An accurate parts list is the foundation of purchasing and production, since it determines what has to be cut, edgebanded and machined. With a printout adapted to your procedure, you avoid misunderstandings and speed up work preparation.

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   Exporting report data

   You can export data from reports to various standard formats, such as Excel, CSV and PDF, and so move from Cabinet Vision into other tools. Exported reports keep the structure of the data, so they are suitable for further processing, sharing or archiving.

   This flexibility makes it easier to collaborate with clients, suppliers and accounting, and to bring the data into your existing business processes. You can pass documentation on easily in a format that the recipient can use with ease.

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    Exporting materials lists for external optimisation programs

    The module lets you export materials lists in a format that external programs for optimising board cutting understand. Data on boards, dimensions, edges and quantities is transferred directly, without manual entry into the optimiser.

    This gives you better material yield and less waste, while saving time in preparing the cutting. The link between planning and optimisation becomes smooth, fast and reliable.

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    Exporting the ORDER.ORD order

    The function prepares the export of an order to the ORDER.ORD file — a standardised record format used by some external programs and production solutions. The file contains data on parts and materials arranged in a prescribed structure.

    This carries project data into the next stage of the production process without manual copying. It reduces the chance of errors and speeds up the flow of data between planning and production.

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    CV Export Order XML (ORDER.ORDX)

    In addition to the classic order file, the module also enables export in XML format (ORDER.ORDX). The XML format is structured and extensible, and therefore allows a richer and more accurate transfer of order data into modern systems.

    Such an export makes it easier to connect with more advanced production and business solutions based on standardised data formats. Your workflow thus stays ready for future integrations and upgrades.

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    Report list

    The report list gives a clear overview of all available report templates, both built-in ones and those you have created yourself. From it you can quickly find and run the report you need, without unnecessary searching.

    A well-organised overview ensures quick orientation, which is especially useful when there are many reports. This makes working with reports clearer and more efficient.

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    View options

    View options allow you to adjust the display and preview of reports before printing or export. Before the final preparation you can check the appearance of the document and, if necessary, adjust how the data is displayed.

    With the preview you avoid unnecessary printing and corrections, because you spot any shortcomings in advance. This saves time and material and ensures that the final document meets expectations.

Photorealistic rendering module

Photorealistic rendering of the finished product. Several levels of image detail are available, depending on rendering time.

3D visualisation program

The price of the program is stated for 12 months.

Real-time photorealistic 3D visualisation that turns your Cabinet Vision projects into an experience for the customer

Real-time photorealistic 3D visualisation that turns your Cabinet Vision projects into an experience for the customer.

Key benefits

• Instant impression on the customer — The customer sees the project as a photorealistic scene of their own space.
• No waiting for rendering — Rendering runs in real time, so you see changes instantly and can edit live during a meeting.
• Close link with Cabinet Vision — Exporting to VOK or DXF and re-importing keeps all your visual settings even after the model changes.
• Rich library — More than 6,000 optimised 3D models and a further 40,000 items from the Wayfair library, plus materials from established brands.
• Several outputs from one project — Photographs, tours in 2K or 4K, 360-degree views and a virtual reality (VR) experience for every way of presenting.

List of features (8)

1. 01

   Real-time rendering

   Real-time rendering is the foundation of VORTEK: every change to the scene, material or lighting is drawn immediately, without render queues or long calculations. The program runs smoothly even while rotating and moving around the scene, so work flows even on an ordinary workstation.

   For the user this means editing the project as they go, without stopping after every correction. In sales the advantage is even greater: the customer sees the change instantly, and you reach agreement with them faster and with fewer misunderstandings.

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   Link and synchronisation with Cabinet Vision

   VORTEK takes over the project directly from Cabinet Vision by export to VOK or DXF format; in versions 2023 and later you do this with the dedicated VORTEK Spaces button, in older ones with the Save As command. The program processes the imported file automatically and prepares the scene for display.

   When you change the furniture configuration in Cabinet Vision, you just export the project again and the model in VORTEK is updated, while the program keeps all your materials, lighting and layout. Technical changes and the visual presentation thus stay in step without duplicating work.

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   Materials, colours and textures

   VORTEK offers an extensive library of industry-established materials for fronts, carcasses, worktops, walls and floors, including materials from well-known brands of boards, stone and flooring. You can also import your own decors and textures if needed and apply them to selected surfaces.

   Changing a material or colour is a matter of one click and the effect is visible immediately. This lets you show the customer several variants live, for example different shades of fronts or worktop patterns, and quickly find the final solution together with them.

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   Lighting and room atmosphere

   The program allows precise control of lighting: you add and adjust light sources, edit ambient light, LED strips, IES profiles and the direction of the sun, and switch between day and night moods. Smart automatic settings are also available, which quickly achieve a believable result without manual adjustment.

   Correct lighting is what makes a scene photorealistic and convincing. With it you show the customer how the kitchen will work by day and in the evening, and how lighting under the wall units will highlight the worktop.

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   Library of 3D objects and furnishings

   VORTEK includes more than 6,000 optimised 3D models, from furniture and decoration to plants, plus access to a further 40,000 items from the Wayfair library. You simply drag these items into the scene and quickly assemble a convincingly furnished room.

   A furnished scene has a completely different effect on the customer than an empty shell of furniture. With household appliances, tableware, decoration and plants, the room gains scale and context, and the customer can much more easily imagine the final result in their own home.

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   Virtual tour and presentation images

   In VORTEK you define views and camera paths and use them to create a virtual tour of the project or to capture photorealistic images of individual scenes. You can add effects to the tour, such as zooming, panning and depth of field, and shape it into a polished presentation.

   Such a tour is a strong sales tool: it gives the customer the feeling of already walking around their new kitchen and increases their confidence in the project. The images and videos can also be used for presentations, quotes and marketing of your company.

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   Exporting images and video in high resolution

   You export photographs and videos from the project, and render tours at 2K or 4K resolution. You can add your company branding to the content, adapt it for posting on social networks (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram) or use it in quotes and presentations.

   From a single project you thus get a complete set of materials for the customer and for marketing.

   Note: exporting video at 2K or 4K requires a graphics card with at least 6 GB of dedicated memory (VRAM).

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   Virtual reality (VR) experience

   With the VR add-on you immerse the customer in the project: you connect the computer to a VR headset, open VORTEK and start the VR tab, and the customer can then walk freely around their future space in virtual reality. The feature is included in the major program update for 2025.

   The customer experiences the space at full size and first-hand.

   Note: the VR experience is available as a separate add-on to the base program.

Advanced quoting module

Advanced preparation of quotes, cost calculations and price lists in Cabinet Vision

Control over quotes and cost estimates. The program uses a complex calculation that takes into account material, labour and other related costs.

Key benefits

• Model-based accuracy — The quote is calculated directly from the 3D project, so it reflects actual material and labour usage, not just rough estimates.
• Reliable margins — You can set margins at several levels (material, recipe, assembly), which ensures predictable profitability of every quote.
• Several suppliers in one place — Price lists and suppliers are managed within the materials catalogue, which allows quick comparison and selection of a suitable source.
• Clear breakdown — The Bid Breakdown centre and charts reveal the cost structure by item, so you can see where costs arise.
• Link to external tools — Data export (BIDDATA.MDB) allows quotes to be processed further in external programs and integrated with a business system.

List of features (19)

1. 01

   More detailed quotes

   The Bidding module extends the basic calculation into itemised and accurate quotes. Instead of a single total price, it breaks the quote down into individual cost groups — material, labour, accessories and margins — which you can show or hide as needed.

   A quote prepared in this way is clearer and more credible for the client and easier to manage for the manufacturer. The more detailed structure makes negotiations easier, since it is clear what the final price is made up of.

2. 02

   Adding labour cost per part

   You can define the labour cost at the level of an individual piece or part (Parts), not only for the product as a whole. Each part is thus assigned a realistic workload according to how it is made and machined.

   This makes the labour calculation more accurate and closer to the actual situation in production. Differences in complexity between individual pieces are correctly reflected in the price, which prevents more demanding parts from being underpriced.

3. 03

   Supplier catalogue within the materials catalogue

   In addition to materials, the module also lets you manage suppliers in the same catalogue. Each material can thus be linked to a source of supply, and supplier data is available directly alongside the material.

   This arrangement removes the need for separate supplier lists and reduces the chance of errors. All the information needed to calculate purchasing costs is gathered in one place.

4. 04

   Assigning materials to selected vendors

   You can assign individual materials to specific vendors or suppliers, establishing a clear link of material → source of supply. For each material it is thus defined who it is bought from and at what price.

   This enables consistent and traceable calculation of purchasing costs. When a supplier or terms change, the update is reflected everywhere the material is used, without manually correcting each quote separately.

5. 05

   Adding vendors

   The module lets you enter and manage vendors or suppliers in your own register. You can describe each vendor with basic details and then use them when assigning materials and prices.

   A well-organised vendor database is the foundation for managing price lists by source of supply. As the number of suppliers grows, the system stays clear and updating the data remains simple and centralised.

6. 06

   Margin per recipe in material recipes

   You can set the margin at the level of material recipes, that is, in the very composition of the material and its processing. Each recipe can thus carry its own added value, adapted to the specifics of the material or process.

   This gives you more differentiated and fairer pricing. Materials with higher added value or more demanding processing are valued appropriately, and the margin is applied automatically to every quote.

7. 07

   Pricing doors

   The module lets you set prices for doors, which are one of the key and price-sensitive elements of furniture. Prices can be tied to the type, design and dimensions of the door. This function is also available in the base version of Cabinet Vision.

   Accurately defined door prices ensure that this important cost is correctly captured in the quote. This is especially useful for kitchens and custom furniture, where doors affect the final price.

8. 08

   Costs for producing linear profiles

   The module enables cost calculation for linear profiles, such as edges, strips and similar parts that are charged by length. The cost is calculated from the length and type of profile in the project.

   This ensures that even profiles that are otherwise easy to overlook are correctly included in the quote. The calculation becomes more complete because it also covers parts measured per linear metre.

9. 09

   Time parameter for an individual assembly

   An individual assembly can be given a manufacturing time parameter that defines how much labour is needed to make it. This time is then taken into account when calculating labour costs in the quote.

   The time required to make each assembly is thus realistically reflected in its price. Assemblies that require more work are valued appropriately, which improves the accuracy of the overall labour calculation.

10. 10

    More detailed quote centre – Bid Breakdown

    Bid Breakdown is the central place for breaking a quote down by individual items and cost groups. In a single view it shows how the final price is made up of material, labour, accessories and margins.

    Such a breakdown gives the manufacturer control over the structure of the quote. You can quickly identify which items affect the price and, if necessary, adjust the calculation before the quote is submitted.

11. 11

    Setting the calculation type

    The module lets you choose the calculation method, for example on the principle of material plus labour plus additional cost elements. The selected type determines how the individual components are added up into the final price.

    This lets you adapt the way prices are formed to the business model of your company. Once set, the calculation logic is then applied consistently to all quotes, which ensures uniformity.

12. 12

    Charts

    The module offers graphical displays of the cost and quote structure that present the data visually. Instead of going through the numbers alone, you can read the proportions of material, labour and margin at a glance.

    The visual display makes understanding and decision-making easier, both internally and in communication with the client. Proportions and deviations in the cost structure become immediately noticeable, which speeds up the analysis of a quote.

13. 13

    Internal viewing mode and added value settings

    The internal view lets you review a quote together with the added value, or margin, and is intended exclusively for internal use. In this mode you see data that you would not normally show to the client.

    The company thus has a separate view of the profitability of every quote. Before submission, the margin can be checked and, if necessary, adjusted without this data ending up in the quote for the client.

14. 14

    Assembly prices

    Prices can be set and reviewed at the level of individual assemblies, that is, self-contained units of the product. Each assembly thus gets its own price, derived from the material, labour and margin built into it.

    This enables clear pricing by logical units of the product. The client can be given insight into the price of individual assemblies, and the manufacturer finds it easier to manage the calculation of larger projects.

15. 15

    Accessory prices

    The module lets you set prices for accessories such as hardware and other accompanying furniture components. These parts are also correctly included in the overall quote calculation.

    This ensures that no cost is overlooked, even though individual accessories do not amount to much on their own. Together they can significantly affect the final price, so valuing them accurately is important.

16. 16

    Material prices by vendor

    For the same material you can keep different prices depending on the individual vendor or supplier. This makes it possible to compare offers from sources of supply and use the desired price in the calculation.

    This allows the company to start from favourable or suitable purchasing terms for every quote. Transparency of prices by vendor directly contributes to better control of costs and margins.

17. 17

    Summary

    The Summary is a condensed overview of a quote or calculation that gathers the key data in one place. It shows the main items and total amounts without a more detailed breakdown.

    Such an overview is suitable for a quick review and for presenting the quote to the client. It allows the final price to be communicated clearly, while the details remain available in the itemised views.

18. 18

    Labour

    The Labour section covers the items and costs related to the work needed to make the product. It collects the labour times and costs arising from individual parts and assemblies.

    A clear display of labour costs lets the company better control this often underestimated part of the calculation. With accurate valuation of labour, the quote becomes more realistic and profitability more reliable.

19. 19

    Exporting quote data to an external program – BIDDATA.MDB

    The module lets you export quote data to an external database, or the BIDDATA.MDB file, which is intended for further processing in external programs. Calculation data is thus not locked inside Cabinet Vision but can be passed on.

    This opens the way to integration with the business and IT systems of the company, for example to produce final documents or for analysis. Data captured once is used many times, without manual re-entry.

Catalogue editing module

Create your own modular catalogue of standard products and distribute it securely to your sales network

Create your own modular catalogue of standard products and distribute it securely to your sales network.

Key benefits

• Your own modular catalogue — You create a catalogue of standard products yourself, with preset options and surcharges, fully adapted to your product range.
• All your standards included — Materials, material schemes, doors, drawer units, profiles and construction methods are carried into the catalogue, so products are correctly defined.
• Data protection when distributing — Portable read-only catalogues prevent end users from changing units and saving them back to the catalogue.
• Fast, consistent configuration — Preset options and price surcharges speed up quote preparation and reduce errors.
• Standardisation of the sales network — Salespeople and partners work with the same products, materials and prices, which ensures a uniform offering.

List of features (7)

1. 01

   Building your own modular catalogue

   The catalogue editing module lets you create your own modular catalogue of standard cabinets and products. Such a catalogue has preset options and surcharges for those options, door choices, and surcharges for doors and drawer units, similar to what you find in the printed catalogue of a series manufacturer.

   Instead of building products from scratch every time, you prepare them once and put them into the catalogue. This gives you a reliable basis for quick, repeatable and price-accurate design of every new project.

2. 02

   Capturing your system standards

   All customised system standards from Cabinet Vision Solid are included in the catalogue: materials, material schemes, doors and drawer units, profiles, construction methods and, where sensible, part prices. Your know-how and settings thus become an integral part of the catalogue.

   Because products carry the correct materials, construction and prices with them, every unit from the catalogue is already aligned with your way of producing. This eliminates duplicated work and ensures that parts lists and calculations are correct from the start.

3. 03

   Preset options and surcharges

   For each product you can define in advance the available options and the associated surcharges, including door choices and surcharges for doors and drawer units. Product configuration then works by selecting ready-made variants.

   This approach speeds up quote preparation and unifies pricing policy. The catalogue user simply selects the desired options and the price updates automatically, which reduces the chance of errors and forgotten items.

4. 04

   Portable catalogues for distribution

   From your work you create a new, standalone and portable catalogue that you can hand over to other users: salespeople, partners or colleagues at different locations. The catalogue thus becomes a shared tool for your sales network.

   Everyone working with the same catalogue offers the same products with the same materials, construction and prices. This ensures a uniform offering and makes it easier to extend your range beyond the parent company.

5. 05

   Data protection in read-only mode

   You can prepare the catalogue as a portable, or locked, read-only catalogue. In that case end users cannot change units and save them back into the catalogue, so the content remains untouched.

   This protects your intellectual property, prices and standards. Your catalogue remains a reliable reference source no matter who you hand it to, and you keep control over its content.

6. 06

   Library for reusing products

   The catalogue works as an organised library of your products and assemblies. Once you have prepared a product or an adaptation, you save it to the catalogue and can recall it into a new project at any time later.

   Each unit from the catalogue can be adapted to the desired design when you recall it, if needed. This combines the speed of working with standard products with the flexibility that custom furniture making demands.

7. 07

   Standardisation and faster sales

   With your own catalogue of standard products you unify the way your company and your partners put together and price quotes. Everyone starts from the same, pre-verified products and prices.

   The result is faster and more reliable quote preparation and fewer misunderstandings between sales and production. The catalogue becomes a shared language of the company that links design, sales and manufacturing.

Production module

This module enables creating, opening, saving, importing and exporting NC files, and their further processing.

The module enables import of BXF files (Blum Dynaplan). You determine and define the available technology for machining parts and the workflow yourself. It also enables the creation of basic labels and includes a report editor for further processing.

Within the program you define tool usage strategies and control material removal, feed rate and tool depth per pass for the selected material, among other things.

Panel saw module — optimisation

Optimal use of material and machine programs for the selected panel saw.

Programs are prepared for automatic panel saws, while for manually operated sliding table saws we print cutting patterns. Remnants management after cutting is also available, which increases the final yield. Adaptation to a specific machine make and model through a translation program (post-processor) is included in the price.

• board optimisation
• choice of cutting machine
• filtering of parts
• import of a cutting list from outside
• result: cutting lists
• remnants

CNC machine module

This add-on prepares CNC programs for controlling computer-controlled NC machines for drilling, milling and sawing.

Adaptation to a specific machine make and model through a translation program (post-processor) is included in the price. Machine programs can be exported in DXF format for special types of CNC machine controllers.

Nesting machine module

Machine programs for sizing on CNC nesting machines: sizing of parts with all vertical drilling, milling and sawing operations.

The technology used ensures quality machining on all parts, regardless of their size. Rectangular parts and parts of any shape (freeform) can be combined. Adaptation to a specific machine make and model through a translation program (post-processor) is included in the price.

Drilling and dowel insertion module

Preparation of programs for controlling drilling and dowel insertion machines.

Optimisation module

Optimisation of all boards: cutting patterns, a printout of the cutting steps, a list of stock boards and remnants management.

• board optimisation and choice of cutting machine
• parameters, adding offcuts and filtering parts
• import of a cutting pattern (.csv, .txt)
• result: cutting patterns and a list of remnants

The S2M CENTER production module is not required for cutting optimisation: xOptimizer needs only the Core + Cabinets base package.

CV Asistent — labels and cutting guidance (without the production module)

Labels on panels at the cutting stage and cutting guidance on a tablet for manual sliding table saws, vertical panel saws and panel saws with an older controller.

The tablet and label printer are not included in the price.

CV Asistent — labels and cutting guidance (with the production module)

Labels with part names, material type, dimensions, NC program names and images, printed manually or automatically on panel saws, CNC nesting machines and conventional sliding table saws.

The tablet and label printer are not included in the price.

Label creation and cutting guidance module for nesting

Label enables preparation for printing labels on panels at the cutting stage. The labels carry all the information that helps in the different stages of production — from edgebanding and CNC machining to assembly. They contain part names, material type, dimensions, NC program names and images. Labels can be printed manually or automatically on panel saws, CNC nesting machines and conventional sliding table saws.

TSC DA220

A label printer compatible with the Cabinet Vision program. A connection to the computer is set up during integration.

Newland NLS-HR52

During integration, the reader is linked to an additional program that opens programs.

Labels of a suitable size, for the most optimal legibility of the data and optimised for use with the Cabinet Vision program.

Training at the Totus headquarters. Theoretical and practical training. Duration: 1 day.

Training at the Totus headquarters. Integration: 1 day per machine that is included in Cabinet Vision.