Optimize the Cabinet Design Process
When I graduated from paper and pencil designs to digital, I started with My Sketchup Experience. Although there is a free version of Sketchup for personal use, there are other paid options with additional features. Due to my commercial work, I elected to purchase the pro version in 2018. That is currently the version I am familiar with. Like everything else, when I tried the upgraded verison, there were too many changes that did not work for me, so I went back to my 2018 version. To each their own. Trimble made a lot of changes with their program, especially the per year pricing. I always liked to by the software program to use indefinately, but it seems the new way is in selling software and apps for periods of time. Doing so helps keep these businesses alive, keeps people working, and keeps the products up to date.
In Sketchup I found a plugin that helped with creating parts lists and cutlists that helped me optimize the cabinet design process.
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Several years later I was introduced to KCD cabinet software. Due to my complacency and intimidation I did not show interest. Then a few years later, I hooked up with a cabinet parts supplier that lead me further into optimizing my custom cabinetry business and KCD was their software of choice. When I started using KCD, I found how much easier it was to create my design. As a result of upgrading my cabinet design process skills and experience, I increased my business activity and incoming revenue.
Today, I am advancing in my design skills with Autodesk Fusion 360? Have you heard of it? Used it? Have any interest? I was a little hesitant until I found an awesome paid training course as it relates to my business with woodworking and cabinetry. So I purchased the course, purchased Autodesk Fusion 360 and tomorrow I begin training and increasing my skills in cabinetry design.
The cool think about it is I can use the software to assist me with creating detailed woodworking plans to sell on my website and in my social media platforms.
Clickin’ the buckle now!