I'm curious what the general thoughts are on which cabinet design software program is preferred. I I've been a Cabnetware user for 25 years, and that is obviously no longer very sophisticated. I purchased Cabinetvision when they offered a deal to convert over but never opened it. My right hand man is telling me Mozaik is the way to go. Any feedback would be appreciated, Thanks

Quite a complicated question as there are so many variables.

Probably the biggest question is how much time do you have to study and learn? How complicated are your products?
How dedicated are you to leaning and staying on track? These are the first questions. If you never have time or are always gonna do it after this job you would be better to save your money and continue the way you are. Yeah I know that's kinda harsh but I see it all the time.
I've been a dedicated Microvellum user since 2007 and no it hasn't always been easy and it did take a lot of effort but it has been worth it. Results reflect effort.

Mozaik

What size shop?

I ran Cabnetware for 12 years.

I use Mozaik, I'm content with the product and what I pay. I think for the smaller shop where you're posting parts to a handful of machines It can be a good fit. It struggles with curves, but there's always some sort of work around. I've done a lot of wacky stuff with it and the cnc for boxwork.

CV soiled any interest I ever had for giving them money.

I know nothing about microvellum.

Another to consider is cabinetpro.

There's a learning curve for all of them. Paying for training helps ease some of that.

Thanks for the replies. I guess for now we will stay the course, maybe if I get some down time I can learn Cabinet Vision. Best to all for a good Thanksgiving!

Glancing at your website, and what you have in your portfolio:

- I once used Polyboard, and it's a wonderful program to get up-and-running in a day. It's also affordable, and fast to get to CNC, saw optimiser.
Nothing comes close to getting your ideas to a cutting list (or CNC) than Polyboard. However, it does not display anything more detailed than a 5-part door, very well. No mouldings, etc.

- I now use TopSolid`Wood, and looking at your business, I would use TopSolid. You would be able to model all the tricky features

The question is, what time of life are you at in your business?
Do you have the time to do things 'properly'?
TopSolid is rewarding, but a time-sink to learn how to problem-solve it's way, in three dimensions.

I've attached some of my standard work. In Australia, routed MDF doors are the norm, and so all mine are fully associative and tool assigned from TS. This was our driving choice to buy TS - that, and that graphically, everything is in our hands, both in 3D modelling and 2D drafting view. The drafting capabilities of TS for illustration - not sales pitching, but for production - are probably best-in-class.

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Thanks again for all your replies.

Mike beautiful drawings, ,,usually when i do show drawings, i create a sectional as well to help the guyes in the shop

here is a sample of my work

https://pixeldrain.com/u/m984su4r

sorry wrong video, selling my video card,

here are my shop drawing samples,
happy holidays guys

https://pixeldrain.com/u/rzXaY1Yr

i saw TopSolid at the wood shop a few years, back, but never gave it any thought, is the program easy to navigate compared to Cabinet Vision or KCD

You can use Room Sketcher tool. It allows you to quickly and easily create 2D and 3D designs of your kitchen or bathroom, including cabinets.

There are several programs that you can use for designing cabinets, and the choice often depends on your specific needs, preferences, and level of expertise. Here are a few popular programs for designing cabinets:

1-SketchUp:

Suitable for: Beginners and intermediate users.
User-friendly, extensive library of 3D models, and a large community for support.

2-AutoCAD:

Suitable for: Professionals with a background in design and drafting.
Industry-standard for 2D and 3D design, precise measurements, extensive customization.

3-Cabinet Vision:

Suitable for: Professionals in the woodworking industry.
Specifically designed for cabinet and woodworking design, includes features for manufacturing and cost estimation.

When choosing a program, consider your level of expertise, the complexity of your designs, and any specific features you may need for manufacturing or visualization. It's often a good idea to try out a few different programs to see which one aligns best with your workflow and requirements.

CabinetVision, Mozaik, and SketchUp (with plug-ins) are among the most widely used cabinet design programs today, each with its pros. Since you've already purchased CabinetVision, you might find it powerful and well-supported, especially for production environments. However, Mozaik has become very popular due to its affordability, modern interface, cloud licensing, and ease of CNC integration. Many small to mid-size shops prefer it for its flexibility and relatively lower learning curve. If your right-hand man is already familiar with Mozaik, that could ease the transition.