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Day 1, Part 1 (1:17:49)
Day 1, Part 2 (1:10:39)
Day 2, Part 1 (1:07:08)
Day 2, Part 2 (1:15:45)
Day 3, Part 1 (1:13:34)
Day 3, Part 2 (1:09:12)
Day 4 (1:20:15)
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ATTENTION MANAGERS - For more info on the VILT (virtual instructor-led training) ClosetCADPro sessions, email Diana Jonkman (djonkman@calclosets.com) or Katie Black (kblack@calclosets.com). |
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Hello ClosetCADPro training attendees! We are looking forward to working with you and helping you to learn this fantastic sales tool. So that we can make the most of the time we have together, please read the following and complete all required steps prior to the “CAD Software Set-Up” live session or before the actual live CAD training if not attending the set-up call.
If you are not registered for the CAD Software Set-Up session prior to live CAD training, it is strongly recommended that you do so. Contact your manager about registering.
MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE ENTIRE CAD TRAINING SESSION:
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Personal computer with power cord (PC running Windows only, no Macs)
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Mouse
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Zoom installed and tested on computer
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Completion of the required pre-work for the session
IF ATTENDING THE SOFTWARE SET UP CALL:
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IF NOT ATTENDING THE SOFTWARE SET UP CALL:
Ensure that you have a working CAD key and ClosetCADPro installed on your computer. This must be tested PRIOR to the start of the live 4-day session. Troubleshoot with your manager as needed.
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LINK TO DOWNLOAD PROGRAM HERE: https://www.closetcad.com/download/CalClosets/ClosetCADProSetup.exe Username: support // Password: calclosets Do not share this information with anyone outside of the organization |
Attendees MUST COMPLETE the following after ClosetCADPro is installed and prior to Day 1 of the live facilitator-led training. This may take 2-3 hours to complete, so plan accordingly.
Access the ClosetCADPro User Manual. Save the page as a bookmark in your browser for easy access.
Read, practice and/or complete the following in the ClosetCADPro User Manual. (allow approx. 2-2.5 hours to complete this list).
Welcome page (main landing page, linked above)
Confluence Mobile Application + Download Application
CAD User Best Practices (coming soon)
01. Getting Started (all pages)
02. Navigate ClosetCADPro (all pages)
03. Start a Project (all pages)
REVIEW: Work with your manager to cover file management protocol at your location (time varies).
VIDEO: Watch how to improve the 3D graphics in CAD and implement in your own program (allow approx. 5 minutes).
LINK TO VIDEO (User may need to be logged into CC360 first to access)
Note: There will be a 30-minute break each day of training. The break is typically around 11:15am PST (give or take) so please plan meals accordingly. Be aware that this may change based on the pace of the session.
POST-SESSION DAY 1
Please complete the items listed below following Day 1 of the live session. This is to be completed prior to Day 2. Consult a manager if you have any concerns or questions.
Review the topics in Sections 05 and 06 of the ClosetCADPro User Manual that were covered in the session. Include these additional topics that may not have been covered (allow approx. 1 hour plus practice time as needed) :
Sect 05. Design Templates
Complete the following exercise(s) from the CAD manual (time varies) :
Sect 05. Ex 5-1 Use Templates
Sect 05. Ex 5-2 Create User Templates
Sect 06. Ex 6-1 Add & Manipulate Components
POST-SESSION DAY 2
Please complete the items listed below following Day 2 of the live session. These are to be completed prior to Day 3. Consult a manager if you have any concerns or questions.
Review all topics in Section 04 of the ClosetCADPro User Manual that was not covered in the session.
Download the Sloped Ceiling Calculator from the “Help” tab in CAD
Select “Save As” from the File menu to save a copy to your computer
Review the topics in Section 07 of the ClosetCADPro User Manual that were covered in the session. Include these additional topics that may not have been covered (allow approx. 2 hours plus practice time as needed) :
Drawers:
Pull-Outs:
Component Doors:
Accessories:
Complete the following exercise(s) from the CAD manual (time varies) :
Sect 04. Ex 4-1 Draw a Manual Space
Sect 07. Ex 7-1 Add & Manipulate Parts
Sect 07. Ex 7-2 Design a Pantry
POST-SESSION DAY 3
Please complete the items listed below following Day 3 of the live session. These are to be completed prior to Day 4. Consult a manager if you have any concerns or questions.
Review the topics in Sections 04 and 08 of the ClosetCADPro User Manual that were covered in the session. Include these additional topics that may not have been covered (allow approx.1 hour 45 minutes plus practice time as needed – less if only reviewing Section 08).
Sect 04. All Topics
Sect 08. Modesty Panels
Sect 08. Suspension Rails
Sect 08. Split Backing
Sect 08. Drilling Patterns
Complete the following exercise(s) from the CAD manual (time varies) :
Sect 04. Ex 4-1 Draw a Manual Space
Sect 08. Ex 8-1 Recreate the Office 1
Sect 08. Ex 8-2 Design a Media Center
POST-SESSION DAY 4
Please complete the items listed below following Day 2 of the live session. These are to be completed after Day 4. Consult a manager if you have any concerns or questions.
Review the topics in Sections 09 and 10 of the ClosetCADPro User Manual that were covered in the session. Include these additional topics that may not have been covered in the session (allow approx. 50 minutes plus practice time as needed) :
Sect 09. Sliding Doors and Sliding Door Mullions (working with a manager or veteran designer)
Sect 10. Finalize a CAD Plan
Sect 10. Service Tool
Complete the following exercise(s) from the CAD manual (time varies) :
Sect 09. Ex 9-1 Recreate the Wall Bed Unit
Sect 09. Ex 9-2 Design a Walk In Closet
Sect 09. Ex 9-3 Recreate the Office 2
Sect 10. Ex 10-1 Present the Designs
After the initial training, make sure that you continue to get practice in the program. There are many ways to incorporate CAD into the remaining weeks of new designer training and beyond. Talk to your local trainer or manager for additional curriculum, exercises and activities, and any other suggestions for continued learning (such as lighting, collections, more advanced designs, etc).-20200902-180247.png?version=1&modificationDate=1677181067860&cacheVersion=1&api=v2&width=131)
Below, users will find pre- and post-session guides that correspond with the 4-day instructor-ledClosetCADPro virtual training sessions that are facilitated quarterly. These guides outline tasks and exercises related to each day of the virtual live ClosetCADPro training sessions.
This training plan has learners focus on learning the basics of reach-ins, walk-ins, and pantries. More advanced topics/spaces are to be covered locally (in-house) following the initial training sessions.
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