A base cabinet is created by adding parts to a floor-based component, typically one that is 24” deep. They can be placed in part of a closets, offices, media centers, or any other design/space that requires requiring a lower component with a countertop.
There are various part configurations used to design a base cabinet, and these configurations will determine the overall height of the top shelf or countertop. The height should be considered based on the use of the cabinet.
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Search the internet for typical heights for desks, vanities, etc. if you are unsure what an appropriate height may be for its use. |
It If going deeper, it is easiest to change the depth <LINK> of the component first. Then , start adding add parts, such as drawers, starting at the bottom and moving upwards. Then, adjust Adjust the height of the top shelf <LINK> by grabbing it with the cursor and pulling it down to sit directly on top of the parts or to a desired height.
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The dimension that is shown on the right is called the Spot Height. It will appear at appears over the top of a fixed shelf and shows provides the distance from the floor to the top of that shelf or the component. Remember, these components do not yet have a countertop, which will increase the height even more.
If adding the component has doors or a multi-shelf group, notice that they have a the blue Auto at the top. This means they these parts are considered Auto Height parts , and they will automatically shrink or /expand in height as the top shelf height is changed.
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To turn Auto Height off, go into the Properties [Part] under the Misc heading, and turn off the Auto Height option. With this feature turned off, it will lock the height of that part.
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