Doors/Units
Installing Manufacturer Graphics
The ArtiCAD system comes with a built in range of doors known as Standard Doors. This range contains an example of the most common types of door (shaker, wide shaker, slab etc) and you can then change the colours of the doors to suit. You can also ...
Changing attachments
The Attachments window allows you to specify the profile of your worktop edging, cornice, pelmet and plinth, etc. (Please note that Profiles available vary between room systems). To change the attachments: 1. Select 'This Design' and choose ...
The graphics won't install
If the graphics won't install, it could be because of one of the following: 1. Your ArtiCAD system is not up to date. When installing new graphics catalogues, you must ensure that your ArtiCAD system is running the latest version and build. 2. ...
My units are limited, not everything is showing
Some ArtiCAD catalogues are built for you to design using codes. If manufacturer codes are selected, your unit selections may be limited. To check this: 1. Click 'File' and choose 'Select manufacturers codes' from the list. 2. Ensure that '[None]' is ...
How do I customise door frames? (Including width and style)
1. Select 'Utilities' and click 'Tools'. 2. From the menu select 'Door Frame Type' - Here you can alter the widths as well as the style. 3. Select 'Frame (Advanced) - Here you can set the frame widths in millimeters.
How do I add frames to my units?
1. Select 'This design' at the top of the system and click 'Room Settings' 2. In the middle of the menu, tick 'Doors have frames' - This will add frames to your units.
How do I change unit dimensions?
Individually Unit dimensions can be changed individually by: - Double click on the item - Single left click the item and select 'F1' on the keyboard. (Laptops may have an Fn button that you will also have to hold) - Right click the item and select ...
How do I use manufacturer door colours?
When selecting a door range 1. Click 'Doors' 2. Choose your manufacturer and range 3. Select 'Customise Colour' - Here you can choose the desired manufacturer colour. Materials Library If the catalogue does not include colours when selecting the door ...
How do I import my own textures?
The Materials library includes a 'Custom Library'. This is a library for you to build up your own colours and textures and have them stored within ArtiCAD for easy use within your designs. To import your own textures, you need to use the Custom ...
PWS Barrell Base Units
Please make sure your Door Manufacturer is selected on PWS and the Range is selected on a Remo or Avant door. To download the PWS manufacturers graphics please visit the graphics download section of the members area. 1. Select Base units button on ...
PWS Barrel Wall Units
Please make sure your Door Manufacturer is selected on PWS and the Range is selected on a Remo or Avant door. To download the PWS manufacturers graphics please visit the graphics download section of the members portal. 1. Select Wall units button on ...
I cannot position a unit without it flipping
If you are trying to position a unit in the corner of the room or next a wall and it keeps flipping the wrong way then you need to hold down the 'Alt' key on your keyboard whilst you are moving the unit this will then stop the unit snapping and ...
How do I take the doors off of the units to view the internals?
1. Go to This Design the top of the screen 2. Select Room Settings 3. In here there is an option for Include/ Remove Unit doors this heading will have two options to choose from, Select remove unit doors and now your renders will show the internals ...
My curved units are showing with no doors on
If a curved unit is showing up without doors, it's usually one of two options: Wrong Unit Selected: 1. Go into base units, select Convex / Concave Base Units (bow) 2. Often Manufacturer doors do not appear on Quarter Circle units. 3. Make sure you ...
I've changed my unit colours but one won't change
If you have changed the door by going to this design at the top of the screen and then going to door types, but not all of your doors are changing - This normally means you have individually customised a unit to change the door or a item on the unit ...