Pilot holes

Robert Glenn · Post by **Robert Glenn** » Sun, May 28 2006, 1:34PM

I use dados for locating and screws for attaching, currently I pilot the screw locations in the dado by hand prior to assembly. Any chance V5 will include this option to drill the pilot holes while on the router?

Rob

Post by **Jason Susnjara** » Tue, May 30 2006, 9:45AM

Hi Robert,

V4 and V5 will do what you are wanting but not automatically. As of now you can only apply one construction method to a piece. You can however add the pilot holes using the part editor. This will be easier in V5 becasue of the constraint manager but can be done in V4. We do plan on making a new construction type using blind dado and kd fittings. This will allow the cabinet to be put together with blind dado for squaring and the kd for clamping.

Robert Glenn · Post by **Robert Glenn** » Tue, May 30 2006, 8:37PM

Thanks for the info Jason. Using the parts editor in V4 doesn't allow for modifications to the cabinet after the pilot holes are in place. In V5 will I be able to put the holes into a seed cabinet then adjust the cabinet size to build the kitchen?

Rob

Post by **Jason Susnjara** » Wed, May 31 2006, 6:55AM

Rob,

Yes, V5 will allow you to create your holes using the part editor, and then you will be able to change the size of your cabinet along with other things as well.

Thom Davies · Post by **Thom Davies** » Sun, May 13 2007, 8:47PM

Hey Hows it all going?

Just wondering if ecab is still gonna be able to have this blind dado and kd fittings setting any time soon?

Cos it would help us out alot if this idea was brought in soon.

Thanks

Thom Davies