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wayne chater
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help with part editor

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I feel like I've mastered just about every other aspect of the program but theres something about part editor that I just dont get. I've read the help manual many times but it seems too general. I need a tutorial that leads me through it step by step. is there such a thing?
specifically I want to create a curved counter top and curved island front.
I have managed to create a flutted filler (dumb luck?)
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Post by Terry Davis »

You will probably have to use display cubes you can give them just about any shape, color and texture you want, and curved walls are not supported yet.
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Post by wayne chater »

I think your right about the display cube but I haven't been able to edit the part. I get left with the waste instead of the counter. I seem to be able to put the lines where i want to cut but then I'm lost. there is somthing fundamental about part editor I'm just not grasping.
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Post by Paul Ellis »

Wayne,
After creating the contour you want, right click and then choose 'Create part using closed contour', click on the contour line and then click next. You should now be left with the part you want. You probably chose the other one where you can cut through the material.
HTH
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Post by DanEpps »

Wayne

eCabinet Systems Made Easy (located on the help menu) gives a great tutorial on making curved parts.

Click the Contents tab then scroll down to \"Using the Cabinet/Assembly Editor\" and double-click it. Scroll down to \"Using the Part Editor\" and the right panel has the steps.
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Post by wayne chater »

Thanks Dan & Paul: I haven't had time to play but this looks like what I need.
Regards, Wayne
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Post by DanEpps »

I just added a video demo of how to do this to eCabWorld. Go to the Downloads section of the Member's Lounge to download the file.

It is a 7.35MB zip file and requires Windows Media Player to play (WMV file).
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Quick sample of ctop

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Looks like you have been given good instruction. Here is a quick example of what can be done.
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