3D models can be added to your CabMaster drawing to be included in a Photoview render. Models can be inserted into your drawing using the Insert > 3D Model command.

Not only can this be done easily, but you can also permanently add your imported models to the CM-Custom-Models library, just like you can with the CM-Cabinets library.

Where can I get 3D Models

Besides the models already included with CabMaster™ in the CM-Models library, or the CM-Design-2 library (available from CabMaster™ on request), there are plenty of websites that provide free 3D models for download. Simply google "Free 3D Models" and look for websites that provide models in 3DS format, for example, Caroma and TurboSquid.

Where should I save my 3D Models

You will need to create a folder to save the downloaded models into somewhere on the drive that you have installed CabMasterPro.

In this tutorial we have created a "My Models" folder inside of the Bitmap tree in your CabMaster root folder (see example), so that it remains with the software but you can save it in a location of your choice. Move your downloaded models into this folder. Keep in mind that if the models have textures and other resources associated with them, they must be placed in the same folder as the model, otherwise they may not display correctly.

For example, create subfolders inside of the "My Models" folder, one for each model and its textures. If your model does not have any textures you can just save it in the parent folder.

Example of subfolder with textures

This model has an associated texture and its therefore saved together in a separate folder.

Adding Model to your Library

1. First you will need to change to the CM-Custom-Models library to be able to permanently add models within CabMasterPro.
   
   • As you can see that initially there is only one item called 'Custom' which has an associated library catalog behind it and we will now show you how you can populate that.
     
   

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2. Select the Custom item and either place it on the drawing for formatting or customise before placement using the Format Tool.
3. Now click on the Select Model option button in the presented Property Sheet. Browse to where your model is located.
   
   
4. Your model should be displayed in the Preview Pane, however keep in mind, if it is a model that has textures associated with it but you do not have the textures, your model probably will not show up in the textured view i.e. the preview pane will be blank and you may think the model did not load.
   • To fix, change your view to one of the other views like 3D Solid and you should be able to see the model.
5. After you have selected your model, adjust the Width, Height and Depth of the model and its default Height Off The Floor, as shown.
   
   
6. If required, you can then go to the Position And Rotation page and change its scale and orientation.
   
   • To go back to the original position, click the Reset button (which is made available after any changes are made).
     
   
7. When you have finished adjusting the settings for your model, return to the General page and...
   • press the Add to Catalog button and give it a name as shown below, then click OK.
   • A message confirming that your new model has been added to the catalog will be presented.
   

Adjust or Add using LCM

You can adjust models that you have added by going to your Library Catalog Manager. This will allow you to add new models to your catalog by right-clicking on an existing model and selecting Duplicate. This can then be renamed and the model formatted.