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Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresContentsLegal Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Polyboard 6 new functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4DXF import . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53D accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Face frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Drawers with inclined sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Part numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Sliding doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Move hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Hardware distribution by fixed distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Unlimited part names and types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Hardware for single panels applied using 2 distribution rules . . . 18Tooling as hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Partial project mode 3D display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Equal door sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Edit inner volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Hardware between split panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Free form angle define. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293D hide doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Drawer calculation using façades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Folders for organising hardware and rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35What Next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37WoodDesigner.org 3

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresPolyboard 6 new functionalityPolyboard 6 is the new version of Polyboard that has been under developmentnow for the last couple of years.This new version is an extension of version 5 and includes a list of frequentlyrequested functionality.Each new feature has been put under extensive live testing by our team of Betatesters and we now consider this version stable for use in real life situations.However, the list of new functionality is not yet complete and we are addingnew features all the time.For this reason we are releasing version 6 as a non complete version that will beupdated regularly as we add new elements.As usual, intermediate updates will be free for all Polyboard 6 clients.Here is a non exhaustive list of some of the new functionality in Polyboard 6.Please go to WoodDesigner.org for further information.WoodDesigner.org 4

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresDXF importWhen setting up Projects and free form cabinets it’s possibleto import a polyline made in other CAD software likeAutoCAD, DraftSight, SketchUp etc.This makes it easy to import floor plans, curved walls, andirregular shaped cabinets. Here we have the example of acurved reception desk fitted against a curved wall.The curved front is set up with an inclined curve on thefront and the Wood Designer logo applied as an innertooling. This is easy to set up with the Polyboard DXF importand Free Form functions.Click to viewVideo TutorialWoodDesigner.org 5

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresNote that DXF import will convert any arcs into segments.WoodDesigner.org 6

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new features3D accessoriesYou can now import and create 3Daccessories in Polyboard. This allowsyou to add hardware like handles, furniture legs, taps, sinks and hangars, evena coffee maker on a table, to enhanceyour 3D presentations to clients.You can import your own accessorymodels drawn with CAD software,use those on supplier websites, builddirectly in Polyboard or use our readymade collection within Polyboard’sQuick Design Libraries.Click to viewVideo TutorialWoodDesigner.org 7

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresFace framesIn the past it has always been a bit tricky to create faceframes in Polyboard.Now our latest version of Polyboard’s Quick Design Libraries(compatible with Polyboard 6) allow you to create themvery fast and very easily, with the cut list and plans generated automatically as usual. Please note, some hardwareelements between frames and façades are not applied.Click to viewVideo TutorialWoodDesigner.org 8

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresDrawers with inclined sidesWith Polyboard 6 it’s possible to insert drawersinto cabinets with sloping sides.The drawers will themselves be calculated withsloping sides.If the side of an existing cabinet containingdrawers is sloped the drawers will be updated.WoodDesigner.org 9

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresPart numberingPolyboard 6 automatically adds a numberto each part. This number is displayed inthe exploded view.Easier to organise your cutting lists, panelprocessing and assembly.Click to viewVideo TutorialWoodDesigner.org 10

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresThe same number is added as a reference tothe cutting lists.WoodDesigner.org 11

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresIt’s now also possible to explode more orless each part using the exploded viewcursor in the Properties menu.WoodDesigner.org 12

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresSliding doorsIn v6 sliding doors can be set up asexterior or applied doors.This makes it possible to include doorsthat are hung in front of a cabinet.WoodDesigner.org 13

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresMove hardwareIn Polybord 5 hardware positions are defined by the rulethat it’s placed with and you have to change the rule tochange the position of any element.In Polyboard 6 it’s now possible to edit independently eachhardware position regardless of the rule used to apply it.Click to viewVideo TutorialWoodDesigner.org 14

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresHardware distribution by fixed distancesIn v5 hardware rules could only set up elements by dividinga board into equal distances. These distances would therefore vary according to the board widths.New v6 rule options now allow a fixed distance parameterthat will be distribute hardware across the board withalways the same distance between elements.WoodDesigner.org 15

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresThe last Offset distance is now considered a minimum distance and the distancebetween the last hardware element and the board edge is now variable.WoodDesigner.org 16

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresUnlimited part names and typesWith Polyboard 6 it’s now possible to create an unlimitednumber of part types and also to change the part names.This command is accessible from the:Tool Preferences menuThis option can be used to set up specific types of partscontaining specific properties that can automatically simulate hardware, virtual divisions, special parameters, etc.WoodDesigner.org 17

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresHardware for single panels applied using 2 distribution rulesPolyboard 6 can apply ‘Single Panel Fittings’ (hardware) usingdistribution rules both horizontally and vertically.This makes it possible to create a matrix of tooled elements,useful for things like acoustic panel manufacturing as well asa whole range of other applications.WoodDesigner.org 18

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresTooling as hardwareWhen setting up hardware, as well as holes and grooves,it’s now possible to apply an element of the DXF library asan inner tooling or pocket. Perfect for specialist hardwaremanagement.Using the Scale, Height, Width, Turn Around and Orientationparameters it’s possible to adjust the size and shape of theelement.WoodDesigner.org 19

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresPartial project mode 3D displayPolyboard 5 displays automatically all the elements of aproject in the 3D view. With Polyboard 6 it’s now possible toselect elements and display only those selected.To use this function, select the different elements using aCtrl click and right click to display the mouse menu. In themenu select ‘Selection 3D view’.WoodDesigner.org 20

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresEqual door sizesIf you set up a cabinet with several vertical separations dividing the inside of acabinet into equal volumes and add doors, the doors will be slightly different insize due to the different overlaps on the inner partitions and the sides. Simplercutting lists and easier manufacture of your parts.WoodDesigner.org 21

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresA new command ‘Equalize Doors and Drawers Size’ willadjust the positions of the partitions and make all the dooror drawer facade components the same size.This command requires that you select several doors bypressing Ctrl when you click the mouse.WoodDesigner.org 22

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresNote that the command will work even when vertical separationshave been set to specific distances and they are nowhere nearequi-distant.WoodDesigner.org 23

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresEdit inner volumesWith Polyboard 6 it’s now possible to change the global sizeof a cabinet by modifying the inner volume.To do this just select the inner volume and it’s possible tochange the sizes directly from the Properties menu.WoodDesigner.org 24

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresUseful if your design requirements are based on innerdimensions, for example storage units or crates.WoodDesigner.org 25

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresHardware between split panelsPolyboard 6 contains a new option that can apply hardwarefittings between boards created using the ‘Surface split’command.WoodDesigner.org 26

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Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresNote that the hardware must be set up specially to be machined intothe correct faces or edges as in the example below.WoodDesigner.org 28

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresFree form angle defineWhen adding extra non orthogonal points to a Free Formcabinet, Polyboard 6 allows you to define 4 different typesof panel assembly modes between the angled panels.Points that have adjustable assembly modes are indicatedwith a dotted tail.To access these modes select a point and right click themouse.WoodDesigner.org 29

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Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new features3D hide doorsIn Polyboard 6 clicking on the ‘Open or Close Doors and Drawers‘button in the 3D menu will switch the display to 3 different modes.WoodDesigner.org 31

Wood Designer Polyboard 6 new featuresThe first click will open the doors and drawers.The second click will make door and drawerfacades invisible.WoodDesigner.org 32