CAD/CAM software specialist, Planit is now shipping Cabinet Vision Solid V4.1, the latest release of its advanced design to manufacturing solution for bespoke woodwork manufacturers.

Incorporating a wealth of new functionality and capabilities, Cabinet Vision Solid V4.1 enables customers throughout the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and shopfitting sectors to streamline their complete design, visualisation, manufacturing and commercial operations. It is also backed by Cabinet Vision's eSupport service, which provides 24/7 access to technical forums monitored by specialist support personnel from around the world.

eSupport users can not only access valuable operating hints and tips, but also download officially supported standard components and jointing packages from Blum Tandembox, Blum Metabox, Grass Zargen, Rafix jointing, Blind Dado jointing, Dowel jointing and more - to further reduce their manufacturing leadtimes. In addition, Windows XP and Vista-compliant Cabinet Vision Solid V4.1 includes comprehensive data, order codes and costing information on 86 styles of Egger board, enhanced texture mapping, and a series of new door and finishing catalogues.

V4.1's powerful parametric design capabilities enable families of products or new variants to be defined in moments, with full associativity and instant updating of relevant assembly components as dimensions are amended. It also features simplified specification of closets / cupboards and their internal fittings, as well as an enhanced assembly and Counter Top design wizard.

The software's improved CAD tools, visualisation and technical drawing capabilities are supported by an uprated DXF import preview and the ability to download data from Alphacam's JobSite Companion, a convenient hand-held PDA device that enables users to input furniture and room dimensions on site, mark electrical locations and even attach digital photographs.

New costing and pricing functionality within V4.1 provides close control of commercial procedures. In parallel, more than 200 standard document formats - including everything from cut and picking lists to manufacturing reports and labels - are available as standard. The system also supports Crystal Reports, enabling users to tailor analyses and output to their individual requirements.