The Cut hole function is used for inserting washbasins and sinks in a base unit by cutting through the top of it, to contain a basin within the area of the unit. If the type of basin you want requires the front panel being cut, you will need to adjust the unit to accommodate the cut, as a manufacturer's object cannot be edited.
This requires changing the unit by ungrouping the manufacturer's object into its components, and then removing the parts that will be affected by the cut. Once removed, you can then insert a platform which can be cut around the basin.
Take the following steps:
1. Ungroup the manufacturer's object.
- Place the basin into the unit to check which parts will need to be removed.
- In 3D mode, click on the unit to highlight.
- In the assistant box, click the Ungroup selection icon. See article How to group and ungroup objects for details.
2. Delete and replace the parts to cut.
- Click to select a part that clashes with the basin, and click the Delete selection icon in the assistant box.
Repeat this action for all parts that clash. - You will now have a space in the unit. Draw a platform in the space to replace the parts removed. See How to insert and edit a platform for more details.
- Once you have placed a platform, it can now be shaped to accommodate the basin by selecting Edit shape, adding points in the platform, and then moving the points around the basin. See Using edit shape to make a partial cut for your washbasin for a detailed guide.
3. Update the materials for the platform.
- Once shaped, update the materials to match your unit. Click the Materials icon in the toolbar.
- Make sure that the platform is visible to select.
- Click the Material picker icon in the left-hand assistant box.
- Click on part of the original unit to select the material. The colour in the cursor will update.
- Click the platform to place the material.
- Click the tick in Tool control to apply the change.
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