Angle Cabinet Sides

[reedwatts]

I am attempting to design a slant-front desk (secretary) and can not figure out how to angle the sides....

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[JohnLashuay]

You need to take each side panel to the part editor to cut the angle that you are looking for. You will also need to give the top shelf a front inset that will bring the front back to where the angle ends at the top of the panels.

-John

[reedwatts]

John --

Thank you for the reply. I hate to ask, but is it possible to walk me through it...how do I get into the parts editor...

[reedwatts]

John --

OK. This is how far I can go....How do I cut off the "triangle"?

[JohnLashuay]

With the picture that you are showing, take the "Filled Arc" (Half Circle) and apply it to the angle. Then highlight it and right-click, click on the "cut/Pocket Using Closed Contour". This will bring up a window that will give you an option to cut through or specify a depth. Check the "cut through" and then OK. This will remove that material.

Then highlight the little box that is in front of the shelf and do the same to remove that material.

-John

[DanEpps]

Try the steps in this video:

[George Davidson]

If you make a DXF in SketchUp just your side then bring it into e-cab

[reedwatts]

THANK YOU DAN EPPS!!! I have been trying for a while to figure this out!!!

[DanEpps]

THANK YOU DAN EPPS!!! I have been trying for a while to figure this out!!!

No problem! You can find this and a few other videos I've done on my website eCabWorld.

[Kerry Fullington]

Reed,

There are also several good video tutorials available through eCabinets. On the opening screen of eCabinets select View Video Tutorials. There is one on the part editor. as well as other areas of the software.

Kerry