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John Reeves · Post by **John Reeves** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 11:09AM

Hi,

I just installed the software. I have some very simple designs (simple headboard) that I would like to do so I can better learn how o use the software. Since a headboard is not a cabinet and it seems that I can only start a design using a \"seed\" cabinet design, how do I get started designing a headboard? What is my starting point or seed?

(and where is the spell check or the forum?)

Peter Walsh · Post by **Peter Walsh** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 11:29AM

John,
There seems to be two common approaches. One is to use display boards and display cubes that are taken into the part editor and shaped to suit. These have to be positioned individually to create a whole unit and can be time-consuming.

The second is to use a standard wall cabinet without a face frame. Reset the cabinet depth to whatever thickness you want the headboard to be, removing the deck and top if the thickness is too shallow. The pieces remaining can be taken into the part editor for shaping and the unit can be saved as a cabinet. You can add a face frame if you wish.

I use the second method for creating wall paneling sections. I can add rails and stiles anywhere to create a nice \"Judge's Chamber\" type paneling section. You can see one I am building now at http://peterwalshbookcases.com/beingbuilt.htm. The whole wall was done in eCab.

Good luck on this.
regards,

John Reeves · Post by **John Reeves** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 12:27PM

Peter,

Thanks for the tip. I want to look at your work but the link did not work when I clicked on it.

John

Denis L'Heureux · Post by **Denis L'Heureux** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 12:30PM

John

It didn't work for me either but if you click at the one in his sig it will work. Then click on the Being Built tab and you will see it. The problem is the period after the link.....it has become part of the link.

Or use this one

http://peterwalshbookcases.com/beingbuilt.htm

Cheers

John Reeves · Post by **John Reeves** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 12:39PM

Thanks, that is what I did. Either he takes good pictures or does good work!!

John

Denis L'Heureux · Post by **Denis L'Heureux** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 12:40PM

A bit of both but mostly he does good work LOL..

DanEpps · Post by **DanEpps** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 2:25PM

Denis L'Heureux wrote:A bit of both but mostly he does good work LOL..

Not only that, but Peter design and built his website, including all of the verbiage on it! He is a very talented member of our community.

John Reeves · Post by **John Reeves** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 2:38PM

I hope that this Kiwi (me) can learn to soar with you Eagles.

DanEpps · Post by **DanEpps** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 3:04PM

John Reeves wrote:I hope that this Kiwi (me) can learn to soar with you Eagles.

Oh no, not another one

John Reeves · Post by **John Reeves** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 3:08PM

Oh Mr. Wizard, please teach me your ways!

DanEpps · Post by **DanEpps** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 3:22PM

But Kiwis can't fly

John Reeves · Post by **John Reeves** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 3:26PM

You are finally catching the subtly of my quip!

Mike Seisser · Post by **Mike Seisser** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 3:38PM

DanEpps wrote:But Kiwis can't fly

The fruit or the bird?

Rick Palechuk · Post by **Rick Palechuk** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 3:43PM

Looks like John needs an avitar.

DanEpps · Post by **DanEpps** » Thu, Mar 08 2007, 6:27PM

Mike Seisser wrote:
DanEpps wrote:But Kiwis can't fly
The fruit or the bird?

People like Paul Ford or Thom Davies from New Zealand (or the bird) (well, I guess the fruit can't fly either unless someone from Oz tosses it at someone from NZ

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