Drilling Patterns

Users have the option to adjust component drilling patterns. Drilling patterns, often called bore holes or boring patterns, refer to the 32mm system holes on a partition where a shelf or item is designated to be placed. They also allow for the adjustability of parts – Some will allow for more, some for less or no adjustability.

Partition drilling can be through-drill, which goes through the partition and is visible on both sides, or half-drill, where they are not fully drilled and only visible on one side.

If adding a component in the middle of the design zone, it will typically be half-drill. If adding a component against a wall or another component, it will typically call for a through-drill.

There are several different options for drilling patterns. Location can select which comes in as the default, although users have the option to change them based on the needs of the design or client.

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SELECTIVE LINE BORING: Full drilling of 32mm system holes, except for ranges that do not require drilling (multi-height/stepped systems, short components next to long components). This may only limit adjustability if considering changing the system down the road.
FULL LINE BORING: Full drilling of 32mm system holes from top to bottom of partition, regardless of the heights or parts. This allows for the most adjustability, but may not be as visually pleasing.
CUSTOM ADJUSTABLE DRILLING: Custom drilling for adjustable parts such as shelves and poles. By default, there are usually 3 holes drilled to allow for some adjustability but can be changed to any number of holes above/below using the Cluster Holes Above/Below fields in Component Properties.
CUSTOM FIXED DRILLING: Drilling for system holes only where necessary for shelving & accessories. Gives the appearance of “no holes” and is a cleaner look, although this means parts cannot be moved from where they are originally placed (therefore, certain parts such as adjustable shelves are not needed and the user may choose to design with only fixed shelves).

While drilling holes are clearly visible in the 3D view, it is easiest to edit drilling patterns when visible in the Elevation view. Turn this on and off in the Display section of the ELV ribbon toolbar, by checking the box next to 32mm Holes.

To change drilling patterns, users can edit in either component properties or in partition properties:

1

If users want to change the drilling patterns in the entire space, or apply to other components, edit the fields under the Drilling heading in Properties [Comp]. Change the Internal Drilling using the pulldown.

The other fields below Internal Drilling include the option to adjust the number of holes if selecting Custom Adjustable Drilling. The other fields are best left to the plan reviewer*.

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If wanting to be very specific with drilling patterns, users can adjust the type on the left or right side of the partition individually.

Right click on the desired partition, select Properties [Part] and changing using the Drilling drop down. There are options to adjust left and right sides independently.

This is often adjusted when designing in a component against a wall or another component, then move it away, when designing base cabinets with openings underneath, or if using templates with saved drilling preferences.

Users can then apply this drilling to other components, the wall, or the room using the Apply properties to.. options at the bottom of the properties box.

*Users may see the option to edit the location of the holes, although this should be done at the advice of a manager or plan reviewer.

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