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How To Create A Toe Height Attribute In CABINET VISION: A Step-by-Step Guide [VIDEO]

How to Create a Toe Height Attribute in CABINET VISION: A Step-by-Step Guide [VIDEO]

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In CABINET VISION, creating custom attributes can save time and help ensure consistency across all your projects. One particularly useful custom attribute is the toe height, allowing you to adjust the height of toe kicks for all cabinets in a room simultaneously. This blog will walk you through creating a toe height attribute step by step, based on a simple method covered in this video tutorial.

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G’day, it’s Clayton from Planit Canada. Today, we’re going to talk about how we can create a toe height attribute in CABINET VISION, which is a very simple, easy method for changing the heights of our toes or kickers in all of our rooms at the same time. It’s a very useful tool to have.

To do that, we’re going to create a system parameter. If I click on the utilities tab at the top here and then the parameters button underneath, you’ll see this dialogue box pop up. This is where we can create as many different attributes as we want in CABINET VISION.

Let’s go through this process one by one and talk about what information we need to put in each field. The first field is Prompt. In this space, we just want to put in an easy-to-reference name for our attribute so we know what it’s doing and what it’s accomplishing when we’re working in CABINET VISION. So here, we’re just going to write “change toe height.” You can put in whatever name or description you want to.

The next field, though, might be a little bit more daunting, especially if we’re new to CABINET VISION. We want to reference in this attribute the parameter which controls the height of our toes in CABINET VISION. There is a very simple way to find this parameter if we don’t know it off the top of our head.

If I click on “close” on this window and go back to the main tab and then “help” and “help topics,” I am going to try and search for the system parameter which is linked to the toe height. So I’m going to write in here “toe height”…and you’ll see in the first option that’s popped up (System Parameters), I can double-click on that and this page is a big long list of all of the parameters in CABINET VISION and what they do.

If I want to try and find the toe height quicker, rather than sorting through it, I can click ctrl+f…write in “toe height” and voila! You can see that there is the toe height parameter that we’re looking for: T-O-E-H. So I just need to remember that. Or I can copy it and paste it as well.

So we’re going to minimize the window, go back to utilities, parameters…and here in this field, we want to be controlling the toe height parameter. The next field now for the Type, we’re going to keep this as “measurement” because this is a value that we want to put in. But if I click on the drop-down menu, you can see that we can create all sorts of different kinds of attributes as well… with different types.

For this next field here, underneath the value, I’m going to put in “_CV238.” The reason for that is because I am referencing with this formula the construction method linked to the toe height in CABINET VISION.

So to explain what I’m referring to there (the CABINET VISION construction method number 238), I’m going to close down this box, click on my Assembly Methods… go “exterior case,” then “toe kick,” and you’ll see these are all the different parameters I have for my toes. If I find the one which is related to the height of my toes, you’ll see up here I’ve got standard number 238. So you can see what value I’m referencing.

I close down these windows now, and go back to the parameters. We can keep that like so. This next field, underneath “Class” we can choose what level of CABINET VISION we want this attribute to appear on. If we want it to appear on a job level or, if I use the drop-down menu, on a room level, or on our cabinet level…and then we can be even more specific on what kind of cabinets we would like to see this parameter or attribute available.

Because we want to change the height of our toes, we probably don’t want to make this a “job level attribute” because we could just control that with our construction method already. But, when we’re drawing up a job, it is very possible that we might need different toe kicks or different toe heights according to each room.

So if I click on the room field here (and we’re going to keep this as an attribute), our attribute is completed. It’s ready to go. So let’s see it in action. If I click on “close,” then “new job”…and we will just open up a new job. We’ll add a wall. Go to my “elevation,” then “objects,” and I’m just going to add on a couple of cabinets.

But you’ll probably see automatically on the left hand-side that the room parameter that we’ve created is there: the changed toe height. It’s using, at the moment, the construction method value that we’ve referenced before: Question 238. But now, if I click on that space and change it myself, I can manually change, all at the same time, the height of my toes and kickers in CABINET VISION.

So this is going to be a very useful way for you to change those heights. It’s a great tool to have and I hope you’ve enjoyed watching.

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Step 1: Creating a System Parameter

The first step in creating the toe height attribute is to set up a system parameter. To do this, follow these instructions:

  1. Navigate to the Utilities Tab
    In CABINET VISION, click on the Utilities tab at the top of the screen. From there, click on the Parameters button. A dialog box will appear, where you can create custom attributes.
  2. Choose a Prompt Name
    In the prompt field, you will need to name the new attribute. It’s best to choose a name that easily explains its function, such as “Change Toe Height.” This makes it easier to identify the attribute later.

Step 2: Finding the Correct System Parameter

If you’re not familiar with the system parameter responsible for toe height, there’s a simple way to locate it:

  1. Go to the Help Section
    Close the parameters dialog box and navigate to Help → Help Topics. Once in the help section, use the search bar to type in “toe height.” The search results will show a list of all system parameters in CABINET VISION. Use the Ctrl+F function to quickly locate the toe height parameter, which should be labeled T-O-E-H. Copy or make a note of this parameter.
  2. Return to the Parameter Setup
    After identifying the toe height parameter, return to the Utilities → Parameters section. In the corresponding field, input T-O-E-H as the parameter you want to control.

Step 3: Setting the Parameter Type and Value

Next, you will need to define the type and value of the new attribute:

  1. Type: Select “Measurement” from the drop-down list. This type allows you to input numeric values like the height of the toe kick.
  2. Value: For the value field, input _CV:238. This refers to CABINET VISION’s construction method number for controlling toe height. To confirm this number, navigate to Assembly Methods → Exterior Case → Toe Kick, and check for method number 238 under standard toe kick parameters.

Step 4: Assigning the Attribute to the Job Level

Finally, choose the level at which this attribute will be applied:

  1. Job, Room, or Cabinet Level?
    You can assign the attribute at different levels: job, room, or cabinet. In this case, it’s more practical to assign the toe height attribute to the room level, as different rooms may require different toe kick heights. This flexibility allows you to manage toe height variations across multiple rooms within the same project.
  2. Complete the Setup
    Once you’ve assigned the attribute to the room level, click Close. You have now created your custom toe height attribute!

Step 5: Using the New Attribute in Your Projects

Let’s see your new attribute in action:

  1. Create a New Job
    Open a new job in CABINET VISION and add a wall.
  2. Add Cabinets
    In the Elevation view, add a few cabinets to your project.
  3. Adjust the Toe Height
    On the left-hand side of the screen, you should now see the room parameter you created, labeled “Change Toe Height.” The default value will correspond to the construction method (238), but you can manually adjust it to modify the toe height for all the cabinets in the room.

Conclusion

Creating a custom toe height attribute in CABINET VISION is a straightforward process that allows you to adjust toe heights across multiple cabinets with ease. By following these steps, you can save time and enhance your workflow, ensuring greater control over the appearance of your cabinetry.

If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to check out our other CABINET VISION tutorials to continue leveling up your skills!

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