S2M CENTER


By automatically producing machine ready G-Code for a wide variety of CNC machinery, S2M CENTER takes designs straight from Screen to Machine™


S2M CENTER is the most flexible, powerful and automated CNC software in the woodworking market. Operating with a full range of machines, including CNC routers, drill and dowel, chop saws, panel saws, haunching machines and edgebanders. S2M CENTER has the capability to intelligently programme machinery by analysing part geometry and automatically creating toolpaths, choosing the right tool, and selecting the speed and feed rates. And if you use multiple types of CNC machinery you can rely on S2M CENTER to automate workflows and send the right part, to the right machine, at the right time.

Key Features

  • Output to multiple NC and CNC machines simultaneously
  • Integrated reporting (including basic part labels)
  • Import custom layered DXFs
  • Edit part shapes and add operations
  • Advanced tool selection logic
  • Automatic tooling and toolpath generation
  • Basic toolpath simulation
  • Pocket waste away

Label

Ideal for nested-based manufacturing as well as traditional manual and NC panel saws, the +Label addition enables saw and CNC operators to clearly visualise the panel as labels are printed on-demand and placed on parts. You can easily select parts by simply touching the screen and print easy-to-read graphic labels for each part. In addition, the screen is updated automatically to show exactly which parts and panels have been completed.

Full label design capabilities gives complete control over the data printed on the label. +Label works in conjunction with S2M CENTER to add bar-codes to each part that requires secondary machining (for example, with a point-to-point or CNC drill and dowel machine), enabling an easy flow from one process to the next.

Many newer generation CNC routers and NC saws include their own on-board real-time labeling solutions. Therefore the +Label addition also allows you to design part labels inside S2M CENTER, using all available information, including an image of the part. These labels are then converted to image files which can be printed in real-time using the CNC router's and/or the saw's built-in labeling system.

Simulation

Simulation enables you to preview machine operations graphically on screen to ensure that parts will be machined properly. By simulating prior to machining, it can reduce errors and scrapped parts, saving time, materials, and money.

3rd Party CAD Import

The +3rd Party CAD Import addition makes it possible to import cut lists from third party CAD software and layered DXF files to define CNC machining.

3rd Party CAM

Interoperability is further strengthened with the +3rd Party CAM addition. This provides the ability to export DXF and other popular formats common to CAM applications for further processing by a third-party CAM solution.

Chop Saw

With the +Chop Saw addition it is simple to export data to automated fence systems for chop saws.

Drill & Dowel

The +Drill & Dowel addition gives you the capability to export information to drill and dowel machines.

Material Handling

The Material Handling addition provides the capability to export to and synchronise materials with material handling systems.

Point to Point

The Point to Point addition includes either DXF Output to 3rd party CAM applications or the ability to communicate directly with a CNC Machine using Screen to Machine™, technology from Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division.

Router

The Router addition makes it easy to nest full sheets of parts including operations such as line boring, dados and drawer guide holes, creating nests for an entire job in seconds.

CABINET VISION’s nesting solutions offer superior small part handling. CABINET VISION’s “onion skin and return onion skin” technology for small part handling provides maximum vacuum hold-down while maintaining superior edge finish, as well as machine times up to 50% faster than other comparative nesting solutions.

In addition to block nesting, +Router comes with a geometric nesting solution that optimizes the production of rectangular and irregular shaped parts. Parts are rotated into position and shapes are interlocked to maximize material yield. You can even nest parts inside of other parts for maximum yield.

Part List Export

The Part List Export addition makes it possible to export a PNL, CUT, or Custom CUT file to a preferred optimizer. When using the +Router, +3rd Party CAM, or +Point to Point additions these files will include the programme name for part machining that needs to be performed after cutting.

Saw

The Saw addition allows you to maximize material yield and reduce waste. Fully integrated with CABINET VISION it makes it simple to quickly convert cut lists into patterns for import directly to an NC Panel saw or into printed patterns for use by a manual sawyer. With builtin Offcut Management the system will instruct the sawyer which offcuts to deploy from job to job, maximizing material utilization. The Panel Optimizer also includes built-in links to nearly all NC saws on the market.

Special

The Special addition enables exports to specialized woodworking machines such as haunching or French miter machines.

Commercial casework solutions


Engineering and drafting made easy


CABINET VISION can help commercial casework manufacturers radically speed up their design, drafting, and manufacturing processes. As a single source tool that generates drawings, reports and manufacturing data directly from your designs, there's no need for any other software for your shop.

With advanced CAD tools, shop drawings, bidding data, material requirements, assembly sheets, cutlists, and CNC code generated from a single system, you can stay competitive by quickly and easily taking your designs straight through to production. CABINET VISION has everything you need to define the engineering of your commercial cabinetry.

Key Features

  • Advanced CAD tools for engineering any project
  • Create detailed shop drawings for communicating with architects
  • Order entry, floor plan, elevations, 3D and assembly views
  • Live drawings automatically update when the design changes
  • Generate all your reports (cut lists, material requirements, hardware requirements, etc.) directly from your designs
  • Push button CNC output for seamless manufacturing

Explore the modules designed for commercial casework

Core Cabinets

Core Cabinets is one of the central components of CABINET VISION. Intuitively easy-to-use, it allows you to create on-screen three-dimensional presentations of the final product while simultaneously generating the necessary production information for the shop floor.

xShaping

Not all jobs involve right angles. Wall angles, floor levels and customer preferences can pose irregular shaping challenges. xShaping provides the capability to parametrically shape assemblies, parts, and routes utilising both simple and advanced constraints.

x2D CAD

Creating accurately annotated drawings with the x2D CAD multiplier makes it simpler to communicate design intent to architects and contractors. x2D CAD comes with a host of tools and capabilities, including the automatic updating of part information from the live drawing.

xBidding

The xBidding multiplier is a simple yet powerful tool that accurately generates bid data so that you can put forward bids that are both competitive and profitable. xBidding performs a complex calculation based on the material, labour and other costs of the final engineered product, thereby giving you a clear indication of your room for negotiation on price.

xCountertops

The xCountertop multiplier is fully integrated with CABINET VISION, making it possible for you to configure countertop construction with the same Assembly Manager interface used for cabinets, closets, and drawers.

xCRM

The xCRM multiplier makes it easy for you to create and manage your customer contact lists and related jobs. With xCRM it is simple to seamlessly track revisions to customers’ jobs, ensuring final products accurately match your customers’ expectation while saving time on searches.

xMachining

xMachining is the most flexible, powerful and automated CNC software in the woodworking market. Operating with a full range of machines, including CNC routers, drill and dowel, chop saws, panel saws, haunching machines and edgebanders.

xOptimizer

The Panel Optimizer multiplier is ideal if you are seeking to maximise material yield and reduce waste. It also increases output by eliminating the need to calculate patterns manually.

xReporting

xReporting gives you access to over 150 predefined reports as well as a custom report editor, making it easy to share clear, concise information with the relevant departments throughout your business.

Residential cabinetry solutions


Custom cabinetry, made easy


CABINET VISION is the leading design for manufacturing software solution for manufacturers of residential cabinetry.

CABINET VISION integrates 3D renderings, material requirements, assembly sheets and cutlists in a single system, so you can stay competitive by quickly and accurately estimating the cost of every job and keeping track of expenditure. Our software automatically updates manufacturing operations following any changes to design, thereby saving you time and increasing accuracy. It also lets you create professional reports, designs and renderings to share with your customers. CABINET VISION has everything to define the engineering of your cabinetry.

Key Benefits

  • Design with drag and drop ease, using YOUR construction methods
  • Sell more jobs with photorealistic renderings
  • Create truly custom cabinets with the industry's most powerful sectioning tools
  • Automatically generate all your manufacturing reports straight from your designs
  • Send your jobs directly to your CNC machinery

Explore the modules designed for commercial casework

Core Cabinets

Core Cabinets is one of the central components of CABINET VISION. Intuitively easy-to-use, it allows you to create on-screen three-dimensional presentations of the final product while simultaneously generating the necessary production information for the shop floor.

xBidding

The xBidding multiplier is a simple yet powerful tool that accurately generates bid data so that you can put forward bids that are both competitive and profitable. xBidding performs a complex calculation based on the material, labour and other costs of the final engineered product, thereby giving you a clear indication of your room for negotiation on price.

xCountertops

The xCountertop multiplier is fully integrated with CABINET VISION, making it possible for you to configure countertop construction with the same Assembly Manager interface used for cabinets, closets, and drawers.

xShaping

Not all jobs involve right angles. Wall angles, floor levels and customer preferences can pose irregular shaping challenges. xShaping provides the capability to parametrically shape assemblies, parts, and routes utilising both simple and advanced constraints.

xMachining

xMachining is the most flexible, powerful and automated CNC software in the woodworking market. Operating with a full range of machines, including CNC routers, drill and dowel, chop saws, panel saws, haunching machines and edgebanders.

xOptimizer

The Panel Optimizer multiplier is ideal if you are seeking to maximise material yield and reduce waste. It also increases output by eliminating the need to calculate patterns manually.

xRendering

The xRendering multiplier gives you an important competitive advantage by creating photorealistic renderings in minutes, using the latest rendering technology.

xReporting

xReporting gives you access to over 150 predefined reports as well as a custom report editor, making it easy to share clear, concise information with the relevant departments throughout your business.

Closet and storage solutions


Outperform the competition when engineering closets


CABINET VISION provides you with all the essential tools for manufacturing closets. Designed for ease-of-use, our closet focused solutions enable the creation of on-screen three-dimensional presentations of the final product while at the same time generating the production information required on the shop floor.

CABINET VISION brings together 3D renderings, material requirements, assembly sheets and cutlists in a single system. Be more competitive by quickly and accurately estimating the cost of every job and keeping track of expenditure. Our closet software automatically updates manufacturing operations following any changes to design, thereby saving time and increasing accuracy. And with CABINET VISION it is easy to create professional reports, designs and renderings to share with your customers.

Built for closets

To accommodate for the unique manufacturing methods of the closet/storage industry, our Assembly Manager allows you to assign closet specific machining, sizing, placement and rules for components such as shoe sections, closet rods, shoe shelves and much more.

Key Benefits

  • Design with drag and drop ease using a catalog of custom closet assemblies
  • Get fast and accurate bids based on your designs
  • Produce stunning renderings to sell more jobs
  • Generate all the necessary manufacturing reports to get it built quickly
  • Automatically send your parts to all your CNC machinery, including panel saws, point-to-point machines, nested routers, and more

Explore the modules designed for closet and storage applications

Core Closets

Core Closets is a core element of CABINET VISION, providing you with all the essential tools for manufacturing closets. Designed for ease-of-use, Core Closets enables the creation of on-screen three-dimensional presentations of the final product while at the same time generating the production information required on the shop floor.

xBidding

The xBidding multiplier is a simple yet powerful tool that accurately generates bid data so that you can put forward bids that are both competitive and profitable. xBidding performs a complex calculation based on the material, labour and other costs of the final engineered product, thereby giving you a clear indication of your room for negotiation on price.

xMachining

xMachining is the most flexible, powerful and automated CNC software in the woodworking market. Operating with a full range of machines, including CNC routers, drill and dowel, chop saws, panel saws, haunching machines and edgebanders.

xOptimizer

The Panel Optimizer multiplier is ideal if you are seeking to maximise material yield and reduce waste. It also increases output by eliminating the need to calculate patterns manually.

xRendering

The xRendering multiplier gives you an important competitive advantage by creating photorealistic renderings in minutes, using the latest rendering technology.

xReporting

xReporting gives you access to over 150 predefined reports as well as a custom report editor, making it easy to share clear, concise information with the relevant departments throughout your business.

xCountertops

The xCountertop multiplier is fully integrated with CABINET VISION, making it possible for you to configure countertop construction with the same Assembly Manager interface used for cabinets, closets, and drawers.

CABINET VISION Design


The ultimate custom showroom design tool


CABINET VISION Design supports sales and profitability by creating professional, accurate designs, renderings and pricing estimates. Its interface is easy to use for both simple and complex projects, enabling designers to give customers a true representation of the look and cost of the finished product. CABINET VISION Design comes in three possible configurations, cabinets, closets, or both and lets you draw on a smart catalogue of products and objects so you can consistently design to manufacturers’ standards.

Key Benefits

  • Order entry, floor plan, elevations,
  • 3D and assembly views
  • Straight, angled, curved, cathedral, vaulted and peninsula walls
  • Import and export orders (CSV, ORD, ORDx)
  • Job costing
  • Full rendering (photorealistic, cartoon, hand drawn and hatch)
  • Basic 2D CAD
  • Choose between cabinets or closets, or both
x2D CAD

Creating accurately annotated drawings with the x2D CAD multiplier makes it simpler to communicate design intent to architects and contractors. x2D CAD comes with a host of tools and capabilities, including the automatic updating of part information from the live drawing.

xCRM

The xCRM multiplier makes it easy for you to create and manage your customer contact lists and related jobs. With xCRM it is simple to seamlessly track revisions to customers’ jobs, ensuring final products accurately match your customers’ expectation while saving time on searches.

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DESIGN | PRESENT | MANUFACTURE


FLEXIBLE CHOICE OF EASY-TO-USE MODULAR FEATURES


CABINET VISION makes it simple for furniture, woodworking, or casegood manufacturers of all sizes to play to their strengths, by using a single, fully modular software package to go from design to manufacture.

With CABINET VISION you buy only the features you need. This allows you to evolve and grow your software usage in line with your business, making CABINET VISION highly scalable and cost-effective.

Enhanced usability makes it even easier to visualise and efficiently perform a full range of tasks, while responding to changing design requirements, whether making high-end bespoke pieces or basic elements.

Fast, practical and precise, CABINET VISION excels at rapidly and seamlessly converting designs into all the information you need on the factory floor to manage manufacturing process. And an intuitively simple parametric function means you can capitalise on previous bespoke designs by resizing elements without reprogramming. The result is a faithful reproduction of designs and the reduction of both time-consuming processes and human error.

CABINET VISION also enables you to support sales with features that include the production of professional reports that help customers understand and visualise the scope of services as well as the end product.

The building blocks of a successful woodworking business

CABINET VISION provides you with a choice of core components that enable you to enhance productivity and improve quality and customer service within your chosen specialism..Each core component provides layout, cut listing, basic rendering and primary estimating functions.

Once you have chosen the core package that suits your needs, you can then opt to add specific modules, known as multipliers, in line with your individual manufacturing processes, business focus, customer requirements and employee growth plans. Further additions are also available to enhance the capability of each multiplier, depending on the depth of functionality you seek.

Core Cabinets

This multiplier allows existing ALPHACAM users to get part and operation geometries to ALPHACAM for processing without the need for full-blown S2M CENTER.

Core Closets

Core Closets is a core element of CABINET VISION, providing you with all the essential tools for manufacturing closets. Designed for ease-of-use, Core Closets enables the creation of on-screen three-dimensional presentations of the final product while at the same time generating the production information required on the shop floor.

CABINET VISION Design

CABINET VISION Design supports sales and profitability by creating professional, accurate designs, renderings and pricing estimates.

x2D CAD

Creating accurately annotated drawings with the x2D CAD multiplier makes it simpler to communicate design intent to architects and contractors. x2D CAD comes with a host of tools and capabilities, including the automatic updating of part information from the live drawing.

xBidding

The xBidding multiplier is a simple yet powerful tool that accurately generates bid data so that you can put forward bids that are both competitive and profitable. xBidding performs a complex calculation based on the material, labour and other costs of the final engineered product, thereby giving you a clear indication of your room for negotiation on price.

xCountertops

The xCountertop multiplier is fully integrated with CABINET VISION, making it possible for you to configure countertop construction with the same Assembly Manager interface used for cabinets, closets, and drawers.

xCRM

The xCRM multiplier makes it easy for you to create and manage your customer contact lists and related jobs. With xCRM it is simple to seamlessly track revisions to customers' jobs, ensuring final products accurately match your customers' expectation while saving time on searches.

xMachining

xMachining is the most flexible, powerful and automated CNC software in the woodworking market. Operating with a full range of machines, including CNC routers, drill and dowel, chop saws, panel saws, haunching machines and edgebanders.

xOptimizer

The Panel Optimizer multiplier is ideal if you are seeking to maximise material yield and reduce waste. It also increases output by eliminating the need to calculate patterns manually.

xRendering

The xRendering multiplier gives you an important competitive advantage by creating photorealistic renderings in minutes, using the latest rendering technology.

xReporting

xReporting gives you access to over 150 predefined reports as well as a custom report editor, making it easy to share clear, concise information with the relevant departments throughout your business.

xShaping

Not all jobs involve right angles. Wall angles, floor levels and customer preferences can pose irregular shaping challenges. xShaping provides the capability to parametrically shape assemblies, parts, and routes utilising both simple and advanced constraints.

x2AC

This multiplier allows existing ALPHACAM users to get part and operation geometries to ALPHACAM for processing without the need for full-blown S2M CENTER.