xWebinar: Create Hardware with Sketch Up Models for Beginners

Wednesday 14th October 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AEST


Want to bring more realistic hardware into your CABINET VISION projects?

Join Joshua for this beginner-friendly webinar where you'll learn how to create and use hardware materials with SketchUp models in CABINET VISION.

Discover two practical workflows: importing an existing SketchUp model sourced online, and creating a custom SketchUp model from scratch before integrating it into CABINET VISION.

You'll also gain valuable insight into the Material Manager, hardware setup, and the process of displaying custom hardware within your jobs.


What You Will Learn:

  • Understand where SketchUp models can be used within CABINET VISION hardware materials

  • Navigate the Material Manager for hardware creation

  • Source and import existing SketchUp models

  • Create a basic hardware model in SketchUp

  • Create hardware materials in CABINET VISION

  • Import SketchUp models into CABINET VISION materials

  • Test and display custom hardware within a CABINET VISION job


Session Agenda:

  • Introduction to Hardware Models
    Overview of the Material Manager, hardware material types, and where SketchUp models provide the greatest benefit

  • Hardware Example Selection
    Review two hardware examples and compare imported versus custom-created models

  • Using an Existing SketchUp Model
    Learn how to find suitable models online, review file compatibility, create a hardware material, import the SketchUp model, and configure its properties

  • Creating a Custom SketchUp Model
    Build a simple hardware component in SketchUp, prepare it for CABINET VISION, and create a new hardware material

  • Testing Hardware in a Job
    Apply custom hardware within a CABINET VISION project and review its appearance and placement

  • Live Q&A
    Ask questions and get practical tips for creating and building your own hardware library

Whether you're new to hardware creation, looking to improve job visualisation, or wanting to make use of manufacturer-provided 3D models, this session will provide practical techniques you can start using immediately.

Register today and learn how to bring custom hardware models into your CABINET VISION projects!

This is an exclusive xWebinar for Planit+ members. Registration links are sent via email.
Not a Planit+ member or haven’t received an invite? Contact us for more information.

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