Below, users will find pre- and post-session activities from the PARTICIPANT'S GUIDE as part of the instructor-led ClosetCADPro virtual training sessions.

Users can also find recorded versions of each day on CC360 in the ClosetCADPro Channel or the New Designer Training Channel. (User may need to be logged into CC360 first to access)

• 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)
  

PRE-SESSION 

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:    

• Personal computer with power cord (PC running Windows only, no Macs)  

• Mouse  

• Zoom installed and tested on computer  

• Completion of the required pre-work for the session  

• IF ATTENDING THE SOFTWARE SET UP CALL:  

  • Have your computer and a working CAD key - We will download/install CAD together.  

• 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. 

Attendees who do not have the required items and a working version of ClosetCADPro will NOT be able to participate in the sessions.  We cannot troubleshoot technical issues at the start of the trainings at the expense of those who are fully prepared.

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 Tips & Tricks

  • 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)

  • 03. PRACTICE EXERCISE

• 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

  • Sect 05. Component Templates – Create a Template

• 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:

    • Drawer Inserts & Locks

    • Pantry/Can Drawers

    • Mini Drawers

    • Layered Drawers

    • Drawer Depth Warnings

  • Pull-Outs:

    • Hampers

    • Trash Bins

    • Pant/Skirt Rack

    • Ironing Board

    • Engage Pull-Outs

    • Everstyle Pull-Outs

  • Component Doors:

    • Door View Mode

    • Pull-Outs Behind Doors

    • Drawers Behind Doors

    • Inset Fronts (Inset Components)

  • Accessories:

    • Wardrobe Lifts

    • Safes

    • Boxes & Hangers

    • LG Styler

    • Maddox Organizer

    • “Other” Parts:

    • Wine Storage

    • Box in Box

    • CC Cubby

• 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).

RELATED PAGES:

• Practice Exercises (All Sections)