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An overview of the basic settings, features and interface within PolyBoard. How to change the language and units, plus a look at the Quick Design toolbars and the common commands they include. We also explain the different modes inside PolyBoard (Cabinet Mode, Project Mode and Catalogue Mode) and set up a basic project from start to finish so you can quickly see what's possible with the software.
Installing Polyboard and the Quick Design libraries
How to install Polyboard and its Quick Design libraries to fully benefit from the speed and power of the software....
Change the language in Polyboard
How to change the language you are working in.
Change the units between metric and imperial in Polyboard
How to switch between metric and imperial units, and modify the precision. Length, surface area and angle units can be...
3 ways of working in Polyboard
An overview of the 3 modes within Polyboard: Cabinet Mode for design of individual models. Project Mode to create room...
My first design
In this video we design a simple project to our specifications and output the manufacturing files so we can build...
Quick Design toolbars overview, Quick Design project toolbar
A look at all 4 toolbars, then on to the Project toolbar commands, first adding the floor to a project....
Quick Design cabinets toolbar
The library folders and basic cabinet editing commands. Although the focus of this video is not Project Mode, it does...
Quick Design methods toolbar, Quick Design 3D toolbar
The Methods Toolbar give you fast access to all the libraries and methods that define how you like to design...
Making selections in Polyboard
During the design process you need to be able to select the whole model, individual parts and also areas inside...
Basic zone management
An overview of zones in Polyboard. These are the internal spaces / inner volumes within your cabinets and furniture. We...
The measuring tool and dimensioned plans
Accurate dimensioned drawings are critical for an efficient production and assembly process. PolyBoard is able to output a range of...