Does Cabinet Pro allow both face frame
and
frameless construction?
Yes, Cabinet Pro and Cabinet Pro Lite allow both
types of construction at no
additional cost.
If I were to ask your customers what they
think of your software, what would they say?
Please read our "Letters of
Recommendation" for an answer to this question.
How does Cabinet Pro or Door Pro compare
with your competitors' programs?
Please read our "Guide to Purchasing
Software" for an answer to this question.
Does Cabinet
Pro or Door Pro use "keys", or "dongles"?
Absolutely not! Not in the past, not today, and not
in the future. For more on this subject, click
here.
Can cutlists be switched from millimeters
to inches and vice versa?
Each cutlist may be defined, per column, to show millimeters, fractional inches,
or decimal inches. In addition, all input screens and informational
screens may be switched from mm to inches by the press of a button.
What are the main differences between
Cabinet Pro and Cabinet Pro Lite?
You may view the different features of all of our programs by transferring to
the Features page. There you will see the
main differences between the Standard Edition of Cabinet Pro and the Lite
Edition where the Features column is shown in
red.
Can I make global changes in the material
that is used for making cabinets?
Yes, including changes in material thickness. Once material changes are
made, the entire cutlist for all parts of the cabinet is re-calculated, since
material thickness will definitely affect the cutlist.
Does Cabinet Pro and Door Pro support CNC?
Yes, Cabinet Pro and Door Pro both support CNC machines by writing the CNC code
that drills holes, makes dado cuts, bores large holes, cuts arches, and cuts out
the parts themselves from raw panels. Cabinet Pro does not require
another program to accomplish this! The CNC code is written directly
by Cabinet Pro (or Door Pro)!
If Cabinet Pro CNC is set up to cut 5/8"
wide dados on a part, what happens if my
next batch of panels are really 11/32"?
Cabinet Pro CNC allows dado cut widths to be dependent upon the thickness of
the part that will be in that dado. So if your material thickness
changes when you purchase a new batch of panels, the program will automatically
adjust for the new thickness and your g-code will reflect the new dado width
automatically without the need to change any of your CNC setup!
Are MDF doors supported by your CNC
software?
Yes. Both Cabinet Pro CNC and Door Pro CNC support the design and
machining of MDF doors.
Does a Panel Optimizer come with Cabinet Pro
or Door Pro?
The Panel Optimizer is included as part of the CNC Edition of both
Cabinet and Door Pro. However, it is not included with the Standard
edition. If needed, it can be purchased as an add-on to the Standard
Edition.
If I make changes on a cabinet, such as
dimensions, number of openings, etc., will Cabinet Pro adjust the cutlist?
Yes, all cutlist reports are determined by the current cabinet definitions.
We make some of our parts a little larger
than their finished dimensions. Does Cabinet Pro support this?
Yes. Cabinet Pro/Door Pro allows for both finished
dimensions and machining dimensions.
For each part defined in the cutlist, you may tell the program to add or
subtract a given amount from the width and length of that part in order to
define how you want that part machined.
Does the cutlist take into consideration
edgebanding for various parts?
Yes. Each part can be defined to accept edgebanding on each of their
edges. Cabinet Pro/Door Pro then gives you the option to subtract the
thickness of your edgebanding in the cutlist on each part that edgebanding is
applied, if you so desire.
We use "heavy" and
"light" designations because we only want to see 1/16ths on our
cutlist. Does Cabinet Pro and Door Pro support this?
Yes! For example, on each cutlist you can define whether you want to
designate a measurement like 3/32 as 1/16+, 1/8-, 3/32, or as a decimal.
Can Cabinet Pro or Door Pro produce a
cutlist for really custom cabinets?
This is one of our most commonly asked questions. Cabinet Pro has
developed since 1986 to address the various problems and needs associated with the truly
custom cabinet shop. Our major accomplishment since 1986 has been to not
only produce accurate cutlists for custom cabinetry, but also to allow the user
the ability to format those cutlists in a way that is most suited to his/her
needs.
Is Cabinet Pro
easy to use? Is it user friendly?
This question is hard to answer, because what is easy for
one person might be very difficult for another. We have had some customers
tell us that Cabinet Pro is extremely easy to use, and have gotten a
handle on the program within just a few days. Others have said it has taken a
few weeks to feel comfortable with the program. Still others
have, unfortunately, been unhappy with the program. So the only thing we
can say with certainty is that it will indeed take work to learn the program,
that we have spent over 20 years in trying to make the program both functional and
relatively straightforward to use, and that we have made a number of video
tutorials as part of the program to make learning easier. But the
fact remains that Cabinet Pro is designed for making complicated custom
cabinets according to your method of construction! And the more
a program of this type allows you to customize your cabinets, the greater the
learning curve. Download and view all the demos we have on this website to
judge for yourself Cabinet Pro's ease of operation. And remember:
there exists a 30-day money back guarantee on all but 10% should you decide to
purchase.
If I buy Cabinet Pro, Garage Pro, or Door Pro, how will
I learn how to use it? Do you offer on site help?
Yes, on site help is available. But what seems to help most people get up
and running as soon as possible are
the 400Mb of Video Tutorials that walk you through the use of various parts of
the program. These tutorials are shipped with the CD upon purchase.
In addition, not only do we offer general telephone and email support for
relatively quick questions, but we also offer two hour blocks of one-on-one
telephone support for in depth tutoring, at additional charge. You may sign up for on site help,
or extended one-on-one telephone tutoring on our
Company Policies page. For both
general technical support and training, we can link to your computer via high
speed internet and operate the program while you watch, learn, and interact.
This service is like being at your location, without the expense!
Why are your prices so low?
If it is true that "you get what you
pay for", then one would simply purchase the most expensive program available.
But what if a given company had values that did not revolve around
making the maximum dollar? What if a company simply believed in
developing an outstanding product, standing behind that product, and selling it
at a reasonable price? We at Siskiyou Products have always had a
different vision in mind than simply making money.
Our vision, since
1986, has been, and continues to be, to provide a very high quality software
package for a very affordable price to as many people as possible.
We strive to keep our prices low by keeping our overhead down, our
representatives at a minimum, and our advertising costs reasonable.
How long have you been in business?
Siskiyou Products has been developing and marketing software for the cabinet
maker since 1986. Read the history of
Siskiyou Products on our
About Us page.
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