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To successfully design a component
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with any
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pull-
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outs behind a door, it
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needs to have an offset piece(s) for the runners/glides to clear the door hinges. A TFL cleat is the primary type of offset piece
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.
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Start by adding
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desired pull-out parts to the component, such as baskets
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or pull out shelves
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- Drawers behind doors behave differently. Next, add an Ext. Door
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to the component. It should automatically cover all the pull-out parts unless they have fronts themselves
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. Pull outs can also be placed after the door is in place.
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Once the door is placed, there will be offset warnings on all pull-outs. The warning will say “Required offset on left/right/both sides” depending on the hinge direction.
To add cleats to the runners, right click on the pull-out and select Properties [Part]. There is a heading for Offsets. The user can choose the side(s) for the offset hardware, the height, and the finish/thickness.
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The Finish will dictate thethickness of the cleats. |
When adding a cleat to the glide(s), the width of the component will automatically change to compensate. If selecting the wrong side(s) the warning may change or remain.
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The cleats are visible in the elevation and 3D views.
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Click to zoom.
Due to the component
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width automatically adjusting, it may require users to move components around if there are
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others around it, or if the design is wall-to-wall
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as it can push components outside of the
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design zone. Components can
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be
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auto-fittedif they
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do not
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need to be a standard width
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Use the Apply Properties To.. at the bottom of the part properties to add cleats to additional parts, but note that this will only apply to like parts.
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If resizing a component with cleats, users will |
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see a width not supported warning if the parts |
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need a standard width; This will prompt them to change the component back to an appropriate width |
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IMPORTANT: Be careful of applying pull-out offsets, only apply to the Component or Select other parts. This will avoid accidently adding cleats to pull outs on other components, where they may not be wanted or required. |
CLEAT THICKNESS
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PAR-MOUNTED ACCESSORIES BEHIND DOORS
If adding certain parts such as pull-out tie racks, garment rods, etc. behind doors, a cleat is also required for the part to clear the door and pull-out successfully.
Whether the user adds the door before or after adding the accessory, they will receive a “Required offset on left/right side” warning.
To add cleats to the accessory, right click on the pull-out and select Properties [Part]. There is a heading for Offsets. The user can turn the side cleat On (or off)before further editing the cleat details as needed.
CLEAT THICKNESS
Typically, a thicker cleat (1-1/8” or 1-3/16”) is required to clear the
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door. However, a cleat cannot sit directly behind the hinge
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and the hinges will have a red warning.
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Any hinge interference will be represented as a red warning. |
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Consult with your plan reviewer if seeing these warnings. |
The thickness of the cleat can be changed in the Properties [Part] of the pull-out by selecting the Finish under the Offsets heading.
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Drawers Behind Doors
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To begin, add your drawers. Go into their ‘Properties [Part]’ and switch the ‘Front Type’ to ‘Faceless’ (left).
Once your drawers are faceless, you can add your Ext Door (far right).
As previously mentioned, you will see offset warnings on your door hinge side(s) (right). As previously explained, hinge thickness will interfere with the drawer box so a thicker cleat is required when the hinge is aligned with the drawer box.
When the cleats are added to either side(s) of the drawer, you will notice the component width does not change to compensate, as it would with baskets or other pull outs (see below).
Instead, it will adjust the width of your drawer box, as they can be customized.
If your location does not offer custom drawers, or you would prefer to stick to custom sized boxes, you will have to adjust the width of your components manually, using any of the methods we’ve discussed earlier.
Note: You can always double check the drawer width in the drawer part properties, under the ‘Dimensions’ heading (left).
The second method for maintaining a standard sized drawer box is by putting a basket or other pull-out item in first, add the cleat(s), and then delete that part (unless, of course, you are wanting them as part of your design).
This method will maintain the revised component width even after you delete that part, which means once you add the drawer and appropriate cleats, it will still be the standard size for the original component width (right).
The following will work the same for both exterior and interior door options.
Select the desired door type and bring it into the component. Before you left click to place the door, move the cursor left and right horizontally across the component to select a door hinge type: (1) Left hinged, (2) double doors or (3) right hinged (see left). You can select additional hinge options, such as top hinge or bottom hinge, in the door part properties.
Scroll the mouse wheel to change the height of the door and move the mouse up and down to change the door location, as seen above and to the right. Left click to insert the door.
You can also use the - and + to change the size after it has been placed. Once placed, a door can be moved by double clicking on it and dragging it to its new position.
You can also stack multiple doors on top of each other, depending on the height both the system and the doors (as seen with Doors 1 and 2 above). You can add shelving behind doors by using the shelf part tool, either before or after. It is easier to add individual shelves, or explode a multi-shelf group, as they can get in the way of resizing a door after it’s been added.
You can create doors that consist of different style and finish changes. Use ‘Part Properties’ to adjust your doors - This will look familiar to the options when adjusting drawers. The drop-down menus may vary slightly depending on what type of door you have (right). You can also use the global materials tab to change all the doors or drawers simultaneously.
At the top of the menu, you can edit the Hinge Side, Type, Style and Finish using the drop-down menus. If you have slab fronts, you can check the box for ‘Rotate Grain’ to run the grain vertically, versus the traditional horizontal orientation.
You can also select the Front Overlay (more on this later), Hinge Type and Style, Hardware, Locks, and other details.
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Remember that you can apply any of these finishes to other components or to your entire room using the ‘Apply Properties To..’.
Note: Turning on ‘Display Hinges’ will also show you specifically where door hinges are located along the pars.
The Door View mode, like Component View mode, is a feature that enables you to edit only the doors on your components but doesn’t allow you to select or edit any of your parts or components. It can be selected from the ‘View Mode’ pulldown under ‘Tools’ in the ELV ribbon toolbar.
Once in Door View mode, right click and select ‘Properties [Part]’. This will allow you to edit very specific or individual options on your door, and these options will vary depending on what type and style of doors you have on your component.
For example, a 5-part front will allow you to individually edit the inserts for each door (if double door) and individually both above and below the support mullion (see right). If you have a slab door, you could select different styles per door – Even if you have a double door selected. It gives you far more specific options for editing to totally customize for your client.
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Here are some recommendations based on the door overlays, as the type of overlay can dictate the appropriate cleat thickness.
Full Overlay Doors – A ¾” cleat can be used |
Half Overlay Doors– Thick material cleat required for all pull-outs |
Inset Doors – Thick material cleat required for all pull-outs. However, 1” material will not clear (White/Ivory/Cashmere) so must use different finish in 1-1/8” or greater thickness. |
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The user should ALWAYS consult with their plan reviewers when designing with pull-outs behind doors as the requirements may vary by location. |
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