CAD Practice Exercises
- Katie Black
These exercises have been revamped for the 2025 training waves and will be updated as needed! If following along with the live training agenda, note that these exercises may be completed in a different order than what is shown in the table of contents below.
The following exercises will have the user apply what they have learned at various points of their ClosetCADPro training. Each exercise will build on their new skills as they work through the manual or live training.
- 1 Getting Started
- 2 Section 3 Exercises (Start a Project)
- 3 Section 4 Exercises (Beyond the Setup Wizard)
- 4 Section 5 Exercises (Templates)
- 5 Section 6 Exercises (Components)
- 6 Section 7 Exercises (Parts)
- 7 Section 8 Exercises (Cabinetry & Trimwork)
- 8 Section 9 Exercises (Wall Beds/Islands/Stacked Comps)
- 9 Section 10 Exercises (Finish & Present Project)
- 10 Section 11 Exercises (Collections) - COMING SOON!
- 10.1 Ex 11-X Coming Soon!
Getting Started
Create a new project to hold all exercises.
Notes:
While completing the exercises throughout this page, do not worry if the exact shelf spacing or partition heights are not exactly as shown in any of the reference images below. The exercises are to have the learner apply what has been covered in each section and to prove they have an understanding of the program.
If any issues or concerns, refer back to the linked pages or chapters for a refresh. Consult with your manager or a veteran designer if you need additional help, or if attending live training, let the instructor know via e-mail or during the session open Q&A.
Have feedback or an idea for a practice exercise? E-mail Katie Black (kblack@calclosets.com).
Section 3 Exercises (Start a Project)
Ex 3-1 The Setup Wizard
If attending the live training sessions, this is to be completed prior to Day 1.
Using what was learned in Section 1 through Section 3, create a design for a reach-in closet in the “Practice” project file.
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Room Type: Closet - Reach In Collection: Classic Hardware Style: Standard Ceiling Height: 96” Top Shelf: 87” Wall Type: Sheet Rock Floor Molding: None Opening Type: Sliding Doors Opening Height: 82” Frame Width: 2.5” Frame Thickness: 0.5” Door Width: 32” Number of Doors: 2 Opening Side: Outside |
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Ex 3-2 Drawing Aids & Snap Settings
Using the design created in Exercise 3-1, locate the following settings and make the suggested changes. If you have already made these changes, move onto the next exercise.
Set the Plan Snap Settings to 0.25
Set the Elevation Snap Settings as follows:
Spacing: 0.25
Tolerance: 1
Center Tol: 1
Set the Plan Grid to 12
Set the Elevation Grid to 6
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Ex 3-3 Copy & Edit Space Details
Use the design created in Exercise 3-1, open the Job Manager and complete the following steps in order:
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Do not worry if the sliding door location does not match the image above. We will be editing the Door Obstruction together in the live session. If you are not attending the live session, see how to edit in the Obstructions page. |
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Section 4 Exercises (Beyond the Setup Wizard)
Ex 4-1 Add & Edit Obstructions
Building on what has been learned in so far, create a new space and add Room Obstructions as shown below.
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Ex 4-2 Draw a Manual Room
Building on what has been learned so far, draw a manual space with various obstructions, multiple walls, and angled corners.
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Section 5 Exercises (Templates)
Ex 5-1 Use Templates
Use the design created in Exercise 3-1, complete the following steps in order and add Templates to get a feel for using them. There are no right/wrong answers; Just create the best design based on the customer’s needs and what has been learned so far.
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Same as 3-1 |
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Ex 5-2 Create User Templates
Applying what was learned in this section, create at least one user template. This may be a template that the may be used a lot in designs but isn't currently available in the template library.
Complete this task by either:
Adding parts to an empty empty components
Editing parts on an existing template
An example may be a wall-mounted component with a hamper or XL basket on bottom and shelving above. The possibilities are endless!
Ask a manager for suggestions on a naming convention for these new templates to make them consistent and easy to find.
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Section 6 Exercises (Components)
Ex 6-1 Add & Manipulate Components
Use the space created in Exercise 3-1, adjust the reach-in closet space and add components using the information below. Basic parts will be added in Exercise 7-1.
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Same as Ex 3-1 |
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Section 7 Exercises (Parts)
Ex 7-1 Draw a Basic Reach-In Closet
Use the space created in Exercise 6-1, and working around the obstructions, add basic parts to the empty components using the information below.
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Same as Ex 6-1 |
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Ex 7-2 Draw a Basic Pantry
Use the space created in Exercise 4-1, and design a Pantry with the information listed below.
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Same as 4-1 |
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Section 8 Exercises (Cabinetry & Trimwork)
Ex 8-1 Draw a Walk-In Closet
Building on what has been learned so far, draw a new space and design a Walk In Closet system with the information listed below.
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Ex 8-2 Draw a Wardrobe Closet
Building on what has been learned so far, draw a new space and design a Wardrobe system with the information listed below. Use the image as inspiration.
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Section 9 Exercises (Wall Beds/Islands/Stacked Comps)
Ex 9-1 Draw a Wall Bed Unit
Building on what has been learned so far, draw a new space and design a Wall Bed Unit with the information listed below.
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Section 10 Exercises (Finish & Present Project)
Ex 10-1 Present Your Designs
Building on what was learned in Section 10, it is time to prepare designs for presenting to a mock customer. Ensuring that all previous exercises are complete, users will work with another designer, manager, or plan reviewer to present previous exercises to, as if they are the customer.
Show them the design in all views and walk them through the design in detail - Treat this like a real consultation.
Ask for feedback or any changes that they may want to see.
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Section 11 Exercises (Collections) - COMING SOON!
Ex 11-X Coming Soon!
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