boxes and allows users to modify door and drawer section overlaps to the top, bottom, left or right. The software is integrated with the Planit CNC Center. Planit Solutions Inc. 205.556.9199 www.planitsolutions.com

Estimating software

TradeSoft offers ProjectPak 6. 1 estimating software with a tabbed interface for improved navigation. A multi-level job tree has been added to the estimate sheet and reports and documents have been rewritten. Both pre-built commercial and residential casework databases have been updated. TradeSoft 770.579.9096 www.tradesoftinc.com

Design software ArtCAM 2009 is a design and manufacturing software program for furniture designers, cabinet makers, custom

woodworkers and architectural designers. The software can simulate a range of materials, wood grains and textures and comes with a relief library. Delcam International 519.974.8088 www.artcam.com

Optimizing software Ardis Sheet Management System is designed for accurate inventory tracking and scrap management in environments where multiple users are utilizing the same material inventory. The system incorporates Ardis material optimization and real-time label printing to create a fully automated program of material utilization. The software can be linked to fully automated warehouses and is available in three stages. Eurosoft Inc. 919.468.3003 www.eurosoftinc.com

CAD software

Embedded within Auto CAD, Microvel-

lum Toolbox generates manufacturing information needed for production. The system comes with a library that can be configured to match specific construction methods. There’s a pre-defined library with product information: materials, parts, hardware, machining and more. Changes to shop drawings automatically update all manufacturing information. Microvellum 541.664.1625 www.microvellum.com

CAD software

20-20 CAD supports commercial and residential design of cabinets, range hoods, vanities, corner cabinets, islands, store fixtures or other special-order items. The program is aimed at businesses designing semi-custom and custom casegood products. Files can be uploaded into 20- 20 Design and output to CNC machines for manufacturing. 20-20 Technologies 514.332.4112 www.2020technologies.com

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