Choosing the best software for your shop may feel overwhelming at times, but with a few good tips about questions to ask and pitfalls to avoid you’ll be well on your way. Here are 10 essential questions to ask: 1. Can I evaluate the software prior to purchasing? Nothing beats getting your hands on the actual software, prior to purchasing. Is it intuitive? Easy to use? Is it a tool you will use often? Make sure you “try it” before you “buy it.” Sample and compare.

KCD Software is offering custom cabinetmakers and closet designers a 31-day trial of its fully-functional Cabinet Designer / Closet Designer software.

KCD says its cabientry design software interfaces with newly emerging systems from LockDowel, FastenLink, and Lamello and traditional fasteners such as Rafix, doweling, and confirmat.

Having a flexible and effective design program is critical in delivering beautiful and functional closet storage systems.

KCD Software is showcasing Agile Shop Technology at IWF 2016. The design and production software application for custom cabinet shops fully includes Cabinotch snap-together cabinetry as a design output option.

KCD has rolled its KCD Touch optimized software for tablets, laptops and PCs into version 10 and expanded its capability for mobile use from design and pricing cabinets, all the way through the building production stage.

KCD custom cabinet project design software is now integrated to Cabinotch, for direct order of ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets from design plans. The application will be shown at Cabinets & Closets Expo 2014.

New partnership allows custom cabinet shops to actively design with their clients, then seamlessly order their cabinet box systems from Cabinotch.

We asked woodworkers how they selected their CNC machine, and got some surprising answers.