Selection Professional

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Contents 

Manual Selection Professional 

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................43 

1 System requirements........................................................................................................................................43 

2 Help .........................................................................................................................................................................44 

3 Installation 

3.1 Previous Selection versions......................................................................................................................45 

3.2 Installation 

3.2.1 Preparing to install..........................................................................................................................45 

3.2.2 Start installation ..............................................................................................................................46 

3.3 Re-booting and finishing installation...................................................................................................48 

4 Activation .............................................................................................................................................................49 

5 Basic structure of Selection Professional 

5.1 Starting Selection Professional...............................................................................................................50 

5.2 Screen structure..........................................................................................................................................50 

5.3 First steps......................................................................................................................................................50 

5.4 Project administration...............................................................................................................................50 

6 Catalogue 

6.1 Starting the catalogue ..............................................................................................................................51 

6.2 Basic functions ............................................................................................................................................51 

6.3 Product list....................................................................................................................................................53 

6.4 Filter................................................................................................................................................................54 

6.5 Product details.............................................................................................................................................54 

6.6 Accessories....................................................................................................................................................55 

6.7 Reminder list ................................................................................................................................................55 

6.8 Search.............................................................................................................................................................56 

6.9 Order list and ordering 

6.9.1 Adding artuicles to the order list................................................................................................56 

6.9.2 Order list.............................................................................................................................................56 

6.9.3 Address selection..............................................................................................................................57 

6.9.4 Address summary, selecting order mode...................................................................................58 

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7 Designer 

7.1 First steps......................................................................................................................................................60 

7.2 Starting the Designer, basic principles 

7.2.1 Programme components ................................................................................................................60 

7.2.2 Screen structure ...............................................................................................................................60 

7.3 Example cabinet design 

7.3.1 Example cabinet with video..........................................................................................................62 

7.3.2 Starting and selecting a design...................................................................................................63 

7.3.3 Carcase division................................................................................................................................64 

7.3.4 Article list/Catalogue selection....................................................................................................66 

7.4 3D view/finished design 

7.4.1 Basic surface finish..........................................................................................................................69 

7.4.2 AutoCAD display...............................................................................................................................71 

7.5 Zone and components 

7.5.1 Example showing how to select zones......................................................................................72 

7.5.2 Changing, deleting, hiding components....................................................................................74 

7.6 Dividing fronts and components............................................................................................................75 

8 Loading, saving, cabinet library...................................................................................................................76 

9 AutoCad and Roomplan ..................................................................................................................................77 

10 Selection Professional administration 

10.1 Starting administration.............................................................................................................................77 

10.2 Uninstalling/installing components.......................................................................................................77 

10.3 DWG, PDF and image paths.....................................................................................................................78 

11 Selection Professional update ......................................................................................................................78 

12 Uninstalling 

12.1 Starting the Windows system manager 

12.1.1 Windows 2000 and Windows XP (classic view)...................................................................79 

12.1.2 Windows XP (standard view) .....................................................................................................79 

12.2 Start uninstalling Selection Professional.............................................................................................79 

12.3 After uninstalling........................................................................................................................................80

Introduction 

Planning, presenting, producing with Selection Professional. 


Planning furniture quickly and accurately, presenting plans to the client and making out 

orders are nowadays all part of the daily routine for cabinet-makers and interior fitters. 

Selection Professional from Hettich FurnTech assists you every step of the way in this process. 

The programme provides the documentation required for successful sales talks, customer 

presentations and furniture production. 

Selection Professional is a joint development by Hettich FurnTech GmbH & Co. KG and imos AG. 

This high-performance, computer-aided furniture design package has been created on the basis 

of the familiar AutoCAD system from Autodesk. 

1 System requirements 

PC with Pentium® processor > 1000 Mhz 

Windows® operating system XP (> SP1) / 2000 (> SP2) 

RAM 256 MB, preferably 512 MB 

SVGA graphics card > 64 MB, Open GL capable 

Screen resolution 1024 x 768 

Hard disk space 1.5 GB for custom setup 

2.0 GB for complete setup (including CD2) 

Drive CD-ROM 

Microsoft Internet Explorer ® > 5.5 

PDF Acrobat Reader > 5.0 

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2 Help 

Selection Professional provides you with an extensive help system: 

1. Manual (installation, first steps) 

2. PDF documents as well as detailed help topics accompanying this manual are provided 

in your language in the "Help" folder on CD2. 

3. On-line help in the programme 

You can select to get help on any particular part of the programme you happen 

to be working in. The Assistants provide additional information as well as a "Help" link. 

You will also find further information in the programme menu under "Help". 

4. Internet 

Log on to www.selection-professional.com for all the latest information, news, tips & tricks 

and fast answers to FAQs about Selection Professional. 

In addition, you will be informed about the latest updates. The manuals and further 

PDF documentation are constantly updated here as well. This is where you will also find the 

links for downloading the Internet Explorer or Adobe Acrobat programmes you will need. 

5. Info line 

Hettich also operates an info line to provide help with 

any unanswered questions you may have. 

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Tel.: +44 (0)160 - 872 95 52 

Fax: +44 (0)161 - 848 76 05 

E-mail: selection@uk.hettich.com 

Internet: www.selection-professional.com

3 Installation 

3.1 Previous Selection versions 


If you already have an older Selection version on your computer, it is advisable to remove it first. 

Please note that the designs in older Selection versions cannot be used in the new version of 

Selection Professional. 

We therefore recommend removing the old version from your computer. To do this, select 

Start/Settings/System control/Software. 

Once you have done this, you can remove the Selection 1.3 item. 

De-installing the latest Selection Professional version is described in Section 12. 

3.2 Installation 

3.2.1 Preparing to install 

Before you can start working with Selection Professional, you must install the programme on 

your computer. To install the programme, you must have administrator rights. 

Please note that directories and files must not be renamed or moved once you have installed 

the programme because this will prevent Selection Professional from working properly. 

You must close down all applications before installing the programme. In particular, this 

applies to virus scanners, software firewalls etc. Further help on deactivation and any 

adjustments that may be necessary for running the programme is provided on the Internet at 

www.selection-professional.com. 

3.2.2 Start installation 

This version of Selection Professional is supplied on two CDs: 

• CD 1 contains the programme files 

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• CD 2 contains the bitmaps, DWGs and multimedia files 

1. Insert CD 

Insert the first CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If Setup does not start automatically, 

select Run from the Start menu and type in D:\setup. ("D" stands for the CD ROM drive. 

If your CD-ROM drive has a different letter, please enter the appropriate letter). 

Installation starts automatically. Please follow the instructions on screen and click "Next" 

after completing each step. 

2. Licence agreements and language selection 

Select the "I accept the terms and conditions of this licence agreement" option in the licence 

agreement window and then click "Next". The dialogue that follows allows you to select the 

language used in Selection Professional. Please select a language and click "Next". 

3. Installation location and component selection 

The next dialogue enables you to specify a location for installing the programme. 

You can either accept the default path or specify a path of your choice. To change the 

installation location, click "Change..." and select a custom location. Click "OK" to 

confirm your selection. 

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Please click "Next" to continue. 


The following dialogue allows you to select the components you wish to install. 

If all options are ticked, the data on CD2 must be installed as well. This is then no 

longer required for running the programme. 

Additional information on custom installation or different installation locations, 

e.g. in a server environment, is provided in the "Installation" PDF document on CD2. 

Once again, click "Next" to proceed to the next window. 

The following dialogue displays a list of components that have 

been prepared for installation. Click "Next" to continue. 

4. Starting installation and re-booting 

The programme will now be installed. This may take a few minutes. Please do not use 

any other programme on your computer during this time. 

After a while, you will be asked to insert CD2. If automatic Windows recognition is activated, 

the Windows screen may appear. Please close it by pressing the "Cancel“ button. 

Now you will be asked to specify the locations for installing the DWG, bitmap and PDF data. 

The default folder is Selection/DATA. We recommend using this folder. 

As soon as you see the "InstallShield Wizard completed“ message, click "Finish". 

After confirming that all programmes are closed, your computer will re-boot automatically. 

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3.3 Re-booting and finishing installation 

Further programme functions will be set up after rebooting. If you have created several users 

on your computer, you must log on once again as administrator the first time you start the 

programme. The programme configures all of the main component automatically. Please wait 

a moment until you see "Configuration successfully completed“. 

Now click "Finish". The programme has been installed. If the computer is used later on by other 

Windows users, Selection Professional must be started with administrator rights. All you have to 

do is start the Catalogue and the Designer. All settings will then be saved correctly. 

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4 Activation 


Selection Professional must be activated before it can be used to the full extent. To do this, you 

must request an activation code. This must be done within 30 days of installing the programme. 

The activation code relates to the computer you install the programme on. You will be requested 

to activate the programme the first time you start the Designer. 

Activation process: 

1. Request activation 

Press the "Order activation" button 

2. Activation on-line/by fax 

You can activate the programme on-line 

(quickest and simplest way) or by fax. 

If you carry out the activation process on-line, 

select "Yes". If you register by fax, select "No". 

3. Activation code 

Once you have successfully completed activation (on-line or by fax), Hettich FurnTech will send 

you an activation code. Please note that this will only be done if you are registered with us as 

a purchaser of this version. 

The activation code you receive must be entered in the "Activation code" box. 

Once you have entered the code, select "Activate now" to activate this version. 

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5 Basic structure of Selection Professional 

5.1 Starting Selection Professional 

The programme can be started from the desktop icon or by selecting 

Start/Programmes/Selection/Selection Professional within the programme. 

The Selection Professional portal opens once the programme has been started. 

Selection Professional is divided into several parts: 

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Project administration 

Designer (design programme) 

Catalogue (electronic catalogue) 

These can be started from the Assistant in the main portal. 

5.2 Screen structure 

Most functions in Selection Professional can be controlled from the Assistant. You will find the 

Assistant in the left-hand part of the Selection Professional programme window. You can either 

use the text functions (underlined words) or the picture buttons. In addition to the Assistant, you 

can also control the main functions in Selection Professional using the tiles along the top of the 

screen. These can be used to start Project administration, Designer, Catalogue, Distributor sites as 

well as on-line help. 

5.3 First steps 

If you are working with Selection Professional for the first time, it's a good idea to familiarise 

yourself with the programme's functions by selecting "First steps" in the Assistant below. 

This shows films that explain the basic concepts and programme sequences. Start with the 

"Project administration“ section. 

5.4 Project administration 

Selection Professional makes easy work of managing your projects. You can assign individual 

orders to a customer or project. This way, you can always quickly retrieve the relevant details and 

orders relating to a particular project. You are provided with the following options: 

• Add or process projects 

• Select project 

• Edit project 

• Delete project 

• Import prices 

• Create order, delivery and fax addresses 

Details on adding and editing projects are provided in the 

"PDF_Projektverwaltung" PDF file on CD2.

6 Catalogue 

6.1 Starting the catalogue 

The catalogue can be started from the "Start catalogue" option in the portal. 

The programme opens a new window. 

6.2 Basic functions 

The window is divided into different sections. 

� Article number search 

This is where you can enter an article number directly (without leading zero). 

The product you are looking for is then displayed after you select "Search". 


� Product structure 

Operating the programme follows the same principle as the Windows file manager/Explorer. 

Click a "+" sign to open the option you wish to use. Click a "-" sign to close it again. 

This allows you to switch between the different product group. Product groups 2-10 match 

the corresponding sections in the printed "Fittings & Applications" catalogue. 

The red crosshatch shows you which menu you are in. 

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� Product preview 

The product preview provides you with a graphic display of the groups listed in the product 

structure. You can also move about in the catalogue simply by clicking on the pictures. This 

also opens the corresponding option in the product structure. 

Once you reach the lowest product group level, clicking the product group picture will take 

you directly to the product list. 

Clicking the information symbol � opens a separate window showing you additional 

information on the relevant product group. 

There are two ways of moving about in the product catalogue: via the product structure 

on the left of the screen or through the product preview. 

� Top navigation bar 

Back = This takes you back to the preview screenshot. 

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Home = This opens the start page with the product overview. 

Filter = The filter can be used to limit the product group displayed. 

For details, refer to the section headed "6.4 Filter". 

Help = Activates on-line help. 

� Top row of tabs 

Catalogue = This is where to open the start page with the product overview. 

Here, you can return to the main view from wherever you happen to be. 

Search = This is where you can search for a item using a term or keyword. 

Reminder list = The reminder list can be used to save favourite articles frequently used. 

Order list = This is where to collect articles ordered. 

Help = Activates on-line help. 

The Search, Reminder list and Order list functions are defined in greater detail later on 

in the manual.

6.3 Product list 


The product list is opened by clicking a product group that has no further product groups below it. 

This can be done either in the tree on the left or using the navigation function. The product list 

shows all products belonging to a product group. 

The product list shows all of the fitting's main features. 

Clicking the magnifying glass symbol or, alternatively, the miniature product symbol takes 

you to the product details where you will find detailed information on a product. 

By clicking the shopping basket symbol, you can place the product directly on the order list for 

ordering at a later stage. This opens a new window, prompting you to enter the quantity you wish 

to order. If necessary, this quantity can be changed later on in the order list. 

Note: Accessory links are only shown on the page detailing an article. 

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6.4 Filter 

At product group level you are provided with the possibility of applying a filter to the equipment 

options within a group. You can also specify a number of properties, e.g. relating to a handle: 

drilling distance, material and surface. Selecting "Start filter" displays the list of results. 

6.5 Product details 

Selecting the product picture in the product list takes you to the product details. 

This page provides you with all of the information on the article concerned. 

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Navigation functions at top of screen 

By clicking "Accessories" you can display a list of accessories that are available for 

the article selected. 

The "Set" function allows you to display articles that automatically come with 

the article concerned. 

This option is only provided if set articles exist. 


Product picture and description 

The product picture is shown on the left. A brief description of the article is provided below 

the product picture. You can also use the picture and description for quotations or for your own 

documentation. The description can be copied directly with the right mouse button. The picture 

can also be copied using the right mouse button. 

Product properties 

The right-hand side shows the product properties. For some products, you can also display 

additional pictures (e.g. cup type, drilling pattern) and PDF files, e.g. with dimensional drawings 

etc. These may vary, depending on the product. 

6.6 Accessories 

Under "Accessories" you will find optional accessory products that are available for a previously 

selected product. The accessory product list is opened by clicking "Accessories" in the product 

details. 

Accessories and their functions are shown in a similar way to the product list. 

6.7 Reminder list 

The Reminder list function allows you to save articles for future orders. 

Place frequently needed articles on the reminder list. 

A product is added to the reminder list using the "in reminder list" function. 

You can view the contents of the reminder list by clicking the "Reminder list" tab. 

From here, you can also add products directly by entering the order number. 

An article is taken from the reminder list and added to the order list by means of the 

"in order list" function. 

You can make out orders from the reminder list. 

To do this, highlight the required article(s) in the reminder list and click "in order list". 

From here, you can save the article to the order list by clicking "in order list". 

You can also use "in reminder list" to save the article to the reminder list for future orders. 

The order list informs you on your "Price". 

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6.8 Search 

The "Search" tab provides a search engine that enables you to look for articles. Enter the search 

term or, alternatively, the item number and click "Start search". The search is not case-sensitive. 

The search results are listed. You can display the product details in the normal way by clicking the 

magnifying glass symbol or the picture. 

If the search fails to provide any satisfactory results using the term or number you entered, you 

can also use the keyword list to find the article you are looking for. 

6.9 Top row of tabs 

6.9.1 Adding artuicles to the order list 

Once you have selected your articles, Selection Professional allows you to order them quickly and 

easily. An order can be initiated directly from the product list using the shopping basket . An 

article can be added to the product details by selecting the "in order list" function. The article can 

be assigned to a project. This allows you to order project-related articles at a later stage. 

6.9.2 Order list 

The order list saves previously selected articles at project level. 

The "Order list" tab selects the current order list. 

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You can select the project for ordering and change the order quantity under "Current project". You 

can also remove products using the "X". 

Click "Save changes" to accept the order quantities you have changed. 

Such changes must always be saved for them to take effect. 

The "Sub-project" column reads "Catalogue“ if the article has been selected from the catalogue. 

If the order comes from the Designer programme, this column shows the file name of the cabinet 

concerned. 

The order list also allows you to add articles to the order list using the article number. 

You can add articles, in combination with the order quantity, to the order list directly by entering 

the article number under "Add product". 

If you wish to enter several articles, please use "Add product list". A new window now opens 

that allows you to enter as many as 10 articles. To do this, you must enter the article number and 

order quantity in the same way as described above. 

Clicking "Next" takes you to the order overview with price. If no price is shown (or if the price is 

shown as 0.00 e), please contact your distributor to order a price list in Datanorm file format. 

Please note: any costs incurred by shipping, postage or partial quantities are not included in the 

total price. 

You can enter prices in the project manager. Further details are provided in the digital manual on 

CD2: "Project administration". 

If you wish to order articles from several projects, please use "Back" to return to the order list. 

Select the project and add it to the order by clicking "Next". 

6.9.3 Address selection 

Click "Next" to open the Address selection window. Use the "Accept" column to make your 

selection. Addresses can be updated in Project administration. 

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6.9.4 Address summary, selecting order mode 

Select "Next" to display your order address. You can also make changes to the address. 

The order can be made out in a variety of ways: 

Ordering by E-mail (on-line) 

If you have an operational e-mail programme (e.g. Outlook, Lotus Notes etc.) on your computer, 

you can make an order automatically. Open the e-mail programme and log on to the Internet. 

Now select "Process order by E-mail (online)". 

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Fax order/creating text file (ASCII format) 

If you have selected the "Process fax/ASCII-file order" option, you can choose between a 

PDF and an ASCII text file. 

Selecting "PDF" generates a document that can be printed out. 

This can be faxed to the distributor. 

If you select the "ASCII file order" option, a text file will be created. This can be edited in Excel, 

merchandise information systems etc. Alternatively, the file can also be attached to an E-mail. 

After selecting your option, start the process by clicking "Generate PDF/file". 

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7 Designer 

7.1 First steps 

If you are using the Designer part of Selection Professional for the first time, it's a good idea 

to familiarise yourself with the programme's functions in "First steps" from the Assistant in the 

start portal. 

This shows films that explain the basic concepts and programme sequences. Start with the 

"Planning with Selection Professional“ section. 

7.2 Starting the Designer, basic principles 

7.2.1 Programme components 

Once the Designer has been started from the starting portal, three new programmes are 

opened in the bottom Windows image bar (task bar): 

• Selection Professional: this is the main programme of Designer 

• Selection CAD: this is the AutoCAD programme 

• Renderer: programme required for AutoCAD colour display 

7.2.2 Screen structure 

The Designer screen is divided into several sections that are repeated at all design stages. 

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� Progress bar 

The Designer is divided into 5 sections that run through in succession. 

Start screen 

Selecting a construction 

Carcase division 

Article list/Catalogue selection 

3D display 

The section activated is shown by a red line below the relevant image. 


� Assistant 

The Assistants guide you through the programme and display the range of 

functions that are available. They also provide helpful tips on the application concerned. 

You can get additional information by selecting "Help". 

� Cabinet front view 

The start screen always displays the last cabinet that was designed and saved. 

It only shows one view. Please note that the cabinet displayed is not automatically loaded. 

� Section change 

The "Forward button" can be used to change from one segment to the next. 

Use the backward "Button to return" to the previous view. This enables to move backwards and 

forwards at any time and is particularly useful, for instance, if you wish to make an alteration. 

� File and project information 

Project: This shows the project name to which the cabinet design has been allocated. 

Profile: Shows the current profile name. 

Name: Name of the cabinet if saved. 

The precise functions are described in greater detail later on in the manual. 

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� Menu bar 

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File 

New: Creates a new design. 

Open: Shows the current profile name. 

Safe: Saves a cabinet currently being designed. 

This function is only available once you reach the Carcase division part. 

Delete: This is where you can delete saved cabinets. 

Import: This can be used to make cabinets available to other Selection Professional users 

or save a cabinet to an external data medium (floppy disk, memory stick etc.). 

Export: Reads cabinet designs in from other Selection Professional users or loads cabinet 

designs from an external data medium. 

End: Exits the Designer and automatically closes the Selection CAD and 

Renderer programmes. 

Profile 

For some furniture designs it is often necessary to select specific settings. For kitchen base 

units, for example, it is generally possible to select 16 mm panel thickness, or always use 

grooved rear panels. All settings (e.g. cabinet height, width, base panel thickness, backset 

dimensions etc.) that are capable of being altered in the construction selection window can 

be saved under custom profiles. 

Load: Loads an existing profile 

Safe: Saves a profile. All changes made in the construction selection window, 

from the standard cabinet to custom designs, are saved. 

Delete: Deletes an existing profile 

Help 

Retrieves help currently being used. 

7.3 Example cabinet design 

7.3.1 Example cabinet with video 

A cabinet is designed in the "First steps" section 

of the start portal Assistant under "Planning with 

Selection Professional". This section provides a 

detailed description of the design process as well 

as all of the steps it involves. We recommend 

watching the video first if you have not already 

done so.

7.3.2 Starting and selecting a design 

Once you have started the Designer from the start portal, you will see "Design Assistant". 

The "New construction" option takes us to the construction selection window. The basic types 

of the furniture you are going to design are shown in the construction selection window. 

Selecting a "+" sign opens an option, "-" closes it again. 

For the example design, let us select a "Standard cabinet/Single cabinet/Overlay". 

The relevant dialog is opened at the bottom right by selecting "Carcase size". 

Change the height to 820 (figures are always in mm, the unit of measure does not need 

to be entered), width to 900. 

Entered values do not have to be saved or confirmed by pressing Enter. 

You can switch between the different input fields using the mouse. 

Now select the "Bottom shelf" and enter the "120" in the "Height offset" field. 

This raises the base by 120 mm, with the sides continuing through to the floor. 

The forward button takes you to the carcase division window. 


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7.3.3 Carcase division 

The cabinet is displayed from the front and from the side. The Assistant shows all parts that can 

be incorporated into the cabinet. 

Insert centre panel 

For the example design, let us use the "Insert centre panel" function to add the centre panel. 

A new dialogue window opens at the bottom right. 

The position of the centre panel is defined in the "Division" field. The position is set to 600 mm 

from the left by entering "600mm:1". The 600 mm relate to the clear internal width. The mm 

must always be included for divisioning. Division is the only field that demands the "mm" unit of 

measure. The "1" represents a ratio and indicates the remaining available space. Details on using 

the division function are also provided in the section headed "7.5 Zone and components". 

The green ticks are used for confirming the entries you make and for inserting 

the centre panel. 

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Setting zones 

As the next step, we are going to add a shelf. A so-called "Zone" must 

be activated so that the system knows which side to fit the shelf on. 

This is done by clicking the mouse inside the appropriate section of the 

cabinet. As we are going to put a shelf in the left-hand section/zone, 

this is the zone you must click the mouse in. It is highlighted in green. 

Details on the subject of zones and parts are provided in the section 

headed "Zones and parts". 

Inserting shelves 

Select the "Insert shelf" function from the Assistant. A new dialog 

window now opens at the bottom right. We are now going to space 

three shelves apart at equal distances throughout the zone. To do this, 

enter or select the number "3" from the menu. This corresponds to a 

spacing of "1:1:1:1". As before, the entry is confirmed with the green 

tick. 

Inserting doors 

As the next step, we are going to add the doors. To do this, you must 

once again activate the left-hand zone with the mouse so that it is 

displayed in green. Select "Insert doors" from the Assistant. 

The dialogue window opens. Select "Standard door" as the door type. 

Select the "+" sign to obtain further details on this door type. Two 

further options are opened: "Division" and "Hinge". In "Division", select 

"Double door" from the "Construction type" field. Options can be 

selected by clicking the arrow to the right of the field. Finally, confirm 

your entries with the green tick. 

Inserting drawers 

Now click on the right-hand zone, which is still blank, to activate it. 

This zone is then displayed in green. From the Assistant, select 

"Insert drawers". 

The relevant dialogue opens. You can choose from a variety of drawer 

types. In our example, we are going to select a "Wood-box with 

internal drawer". This drawer is to be mounted on a "Quadro runner". 

This option must, therefore, be selected too. Use the "+" sign to 

select the "Division" option. Select three for "Number". The fronts are 

distributed evenly throughout the height. Entries are confirmed with 

the green tick. 

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Inserting handles 

To insert handles, you must switch from zone mode (green) to the component mode (red). 

This is done using the zone/component mode symbol. 

After changing modes, the small front view turns from green to red. 

Using the mouse, select the door fronts which are then displayed in red. Now select the 

"Select knobs/handles“ function from the Assistant. A new dialogue opens. 

The entire ProDecor product range is stored in the programme. In order to make a selection in 

advance at this stage, let us choose a "Drilling distance" of "128" and "Stainless steel" as the 

"Material". Define the "Insertion point" as "Top opposite hinge". As before, confirm all entries with 

the green tick. 

Using the mouse, now select the drawer front. This also turns red. Once again, select the 

"Select knobs/handles" option. The dialogue opens. The drilling distance and the materials 

can be accepted. 

Set the "Insertion point" to "Centered". These entries, too, must be confirmed with the green tick. 

The finished cabinet is displayed from the front and side. 

This completes the cabinet design process. Use the "forward button" to quit the carcase 

divisioning section. 

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The top right-hand section of the next window displays all of the fitting groups required for the 

carcase in the "Article list" �. 

There are two ways of assigning exact fittings to these fitting groups: 

1) Selecting from Favourites 

2) Selecting from the Hettich catalogue 

To select a fitting from Favourites, you must first select a fitting group from the article list �. 

The possible Hettich fittings for this selection now appear at the bottom of the screen �. In the 

case of the cup hinge, for instance, the programme offers the Intermat 9943 TH FIX. By choosing 

the favourite from the selection at the bottom, the relevant fitting will be assigned to the fitting 

group at the top �. 

If you wish to select a fitting from the full-length Hettich catalogue, 

select the "Use catalogue selection" option instead of the Favourite �. 

The relevant fitting group is then selected from the catalogue. 

Make the following selection for our example: 

Pos. 1 Cup hinge > Favourite > Intermat 9943 TH Fix 

Pos. 2 Cup hinge > Favourite > Intermat 9943 TH Fix 

Pos. 3 Knobs and handles > Use catalogue 

Pos. 8 Quadro runner > Favourite > Quadro V6/550 

Pos. 11 Adjustable shelf > Favourite > Compartment shelf support for wooden shelves 

After selecting all positions, press the "forward button" . The programme opens the 

electronic Hettich catalogue and searches for suitable products for the "Handles" fitting group. 

The catalogue now displays all handles that match the previously defined properties 

(material + drilling distance). 

Three symbols appear in 

front of the list: 

Select accessories 

Transfer to CAD 

Detailed information 

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Select accessories 

The accessories that are available for the main article are selected by clicking the accessories 

symbol. A list of accessories shows all possible accessory types. If an accessory is an article that 

is essential for the design, a red exclamation mark is set in front of the relevant group. If you 

don't select an essential accessory article, the programme automatically prompts you to do so. 

Transfer to CAD 

If you wish to select an article from the product list for the design, select the "CAD symbol". 

Add the relevant article to the article list. 

Detailed information 

If you require additional information on the product, click the "Detailed information" button to 

retrieve further details. From the detailed overview, you can also display the accessory or transfer 

the article to the Designer. 

In our example, we are going to select any random handle and click the Designer transfer 

button. 

The programme automatically adds the handle to the article selection list. For the next item 

of furniture you design, there is no need to select the handle again but retrieve it directly from 

Favourites. 

The article list changes its colour from black to green. This completes the article selection process. 

Click the forward arrow to quit the article selection window. 

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7.4 3D view/finished design 

7.4.1 Basic surface finish 

The finished cabinet is displayed in 3D. 

You can now carry out a number of actions on the cabinet. 


The functions provided by the different options are described in detail below. 

� Assistant 

New construction 

Starts a new design. There are two ways of saving the active design. 

Open 

Opens an existing design. You are given the possibility of saving the active design. 

Safe 

Saves the active design. You can select an existing directory or create a new one. 

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Change functions 

Alterations can be made to the cabinet designed in Selection Professional. 

This is done using the following functions: 

• Change dimensions (e.g. height, panel thickness etc.) 

• Change divisioning (e.g. add shelves, change doors etc.) 

• Change fittings (e.g. change handle selected, select another hinge type etc.). 

You can find details on the different ways of making alterations in the section headed 

"Altering designs". 

Hesse Module 

The Hesse Module allows you to display the cabinet in different surface finishes. 

You can find details on the Hesse Module on the CD2 "Designer". 

CAD/Roomplan 

This option is used for opening the AutoCAD part of the programme. This must be done, for 

example, to dimension the design or to start Roomplan. All details of the AutoCAD functions 

are explained later on in the manual. 

End Designer 

Closes the Designer as well as the AutoCAD and AutoCAD Renderer parts of the programme. 

Alternatively, you can also close the programme by selecting the "File/Exit" menu options. 

The programme should always be closed from the Designer and not from other parts, such as 

the AutoCAD part. 

Help 

Retrieves help on the Assistant. 

� Preview image 

The preview image displays the cabinet in 3D. 

This window permits the use of specific mouse operations. 

Left mouse button Turns cabinet 

To do this, keep the left mouse button pressed 

and turn the mouse in the chosen direction. 

Right mouse button Magnifies/reduces the cabinet image 

Keep right mouse button pressed and move mouse away 

from you or towards you. Moving away from you 

reduces the image, moving towards you magnifies it. 

Left + 

right mouse button Shifts cabinet 

Keep right + left mouse button pressed simultaneously shift in 

the chosen direction. 

� Action buttons 

The functions of the mouse can also be permanently assigned to the left mouse button. 

To do this, select one of the three symbols. 

Left mouse button to reduce/magnify cabinet image 

Left mouse button to turn cabinet 

Left mouse button to shift cabinet

To cancel the function, all you have to do is re-select it. 

Now it is deactivated again. 

Front view 

Side view 

Top view 

Set standard (useful if everything has been adjusted) 

Concealed cabinet display 

Semi-transparent cabinet display 

Wire grid model 

� Output 

Clicking the "Export" tab takes you to Selection Professional's export options. 


Wooden parts list 

The wooden parts list contains all of the components required for making the cabinet. 

Hettich order list 

The Hettich order list shows all of the fittings that are required for the cabinet and 

selected from Favourites or the catalogue selection window. 

Document Manager 

The document manager provides a summary of all information relevant to production. 

It contains the wooden parts lists, fittings lists and the dimensioned components. 

Hesse order list 

This list calculates and displays the quantities of lacquer that are required. 

7.4.2 AutoCAD display 

The CAD / Roomplan function in the Assistant allows you to switch to the AutoCAD module. 

The cabinet is displayed in a wire grid 3D perspective. Component dimensioning is the most 

important function in the AutoCAD section of the programme. Let us dimension the left outer 

side of the carcase automatically. To do this, change to the top view using the symbol. 

This is opened by clicking the "Dimension part" symbol (left). 

The cursor changes into a rectangle. 

Using the rectangular cursor, now select the outer side. 

It is important to select precisely the line that represents the outer side. 

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The component is automatically displayed with dimensions. It can be printed out or saved in 

the 2D view. 

The "Dimension part" symbol enables you to perform further dimensioning. 

Quit the dimensioning mode by clicking the "Reverse dimensioning" symbol (right). 

Click the "Switch to Designer“ button in the Assistant to quit the AutoCAD part of the programme 

and return to the Designer in the 3D view. Nothing needs to be saved in the AutoCAD part as this 

is all controlled through the Designer part. 

All important details on the subject of AutoCAD can be found in the "AutoCAD" PDF document on CD 2. 

7.5 Zone and components 

7.5.1 Example showing how to select zones 

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Selecting zones and components is an important function within 

the carcase divisioning section. The cabinet displayed below is to be 

divided into different sections. 

So far, the cabinet has had three evenly spaced centre panels. 

We are now going to add a construction shelf to all four resultant 

zones. If you wish to activate several zones, they must be selected 

in succession. If you have selected the wrong zone, it can be 

deactivated by selecting it a second time.


You can insert a construction shelf once all zones have been 

activated (green). The data for the construction shelf now applies 

equally to all four zones. The construction shelf will be inserted 

in all four zones. 

Inserting the construction shelves has formed new zones. The 

cabinet now has a total of eight zones. Four drawers are now going 

to be inserted in the top zones. As we want all of the drawers to 

be the same, they can all be highlighted in one go. The drawers are 

then selected from the menu and automatically inserted in the 

zones. It is important to remember that drawers can only be inserted 

simultaneously if the zones are identical in size. 

Loose shelves are now going to be added across all four bottom 

zones. To do this, you must once again activate all four zones and 

select the shelves from the Assistant. Unlike construction shelves, 

loose shelves do not form zones. 

Now we are going to insert doors in the right and left-hand zone. 

As this requires the use of a left-hinged and a right-hinged door, 

they must be selected separately. 

Highlight the zones individually and insert the appropriate door 

in each. Let us now insert a double door in the middle. To do this, 

both zones can be selected simultaneously. After selecting the 

door function, a double door will be inserted automatically. If you 

activate several zones, the programme automatically tries to insert 

one door across all zones. If, added together, the zones are wider 

than 600 mm, a double door will be inserted automatically. 

The cabinet is now equipped with all elements. This is the point at 

which to select the handles for the fronts. To do this, you must 

click the "Zone mode/Component mode" to switch to the component 

mode (red). 

First, select all drawer fronts so that all four are displayed in red. 

Using the "Select/change knobs/handles" function, assign a handle 

to all drawers. Now highlighted in red, all drawers are fitted 

with the handles. In the "Insertion point – Top opposite hinge" 

handle setting, the programme automatically places the handles 

in the correct position. 

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7.5.2 Changing, deleting, hiding components 

Any mistake that is made while configuring the cabinet can be corrected at a later stage. 

You can also subsequently change any part already inserted. 

Example of how to change handles 

In our example, we want to relocate the handles from a centred position to the upper mid-point. 

To do this, switch to the component mode (red) and select all drawer fronts. 

Now press the right mouse button and select the "Change knob/handle" option. The handle 

dialogue opens, allowing you to re-position the insertion point. You could, of course, also have 

changed other options. 

Example of how to change the side on which a door is hinged 

The right-hand door is to be hinged on the left side. To do this, select the door in the component 

mode and press the right mouse button. From the dialog, select the "Change part" option. The 

door dialogue opens, allowing you to "Change the design" to "Hinge left". 

Example of how to delete a shelf 

To delete a component, it must be selected in the component mode. However, you cannot select 

the shelf directly because the door is in front of it. By pressing the right mouse button, select the 

"Show front panel" option. After removing the tick, the fronts will be hidden. They are not deleted, 

but merely no longer visible. Now, in the component mode, you can select the shelf you want to 

delete. Remember here that if several shelves were inserted together, they will also be deleted 

together. This is always the case for elements that are inserted simultaneously. 

Summary 

The zone selection function (green) is used for selecting cabinet sections for equipping with doors, 

drawers, shelves etc. 

Component selection function (red) is used for changing or deleting components already inserted. 

It is also required for selecting handles. 

In the component mode, the right mouse button can be used to perform different functions: 

Activate zones Changes over to zone selection. 

Performs the same action as the zone/component selection button 

Delete part Deletes the component selected with the mouse 

Change part Opens the dialogue for changing the component concerned 

Change knob/handle Opens the knob/handle dialogue for making the relevant changes 

Activate all components Activates all components in the cabinet 

Activate all fronts Activates all fronts on the cabinet 

Deactivate all components Deactivates all previously activated components in the cabinet 

Show front panel No fronts are shown once the tick is removed. 

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7.6 Dividing fronts and components 


A carcase needs to be divided into sections or ratios in many different parts. The drawer front, 

for example, must be divided up into different height ratios. Centre panels must be spaced apart 

by internal widths. The hole lines are arranged in relation to depth and height. Cup drillings are 

positioned in the front. 

Selection Professional provides one single function for all of these operations: Division. 

This is used for performing all the necessary functions. 

Divisioning works with exact dimensions or ratios. These two options can also be combined. 

"1:1:1" is a division that splits a section into two equal parts. 

"200mm:200mm:100mm" divides a 500 mm section into parts at the distances specified. 

"200mm:1:1" divides the lower part of a section at exactly 200 mm, the remainder into 

two equal halves. 

Divisioning always takes place from left to right or from bottom to top. 

Below, you will find a number of divisioning examples. They may also be applied to divisioning 

in other application areas. 

Hole-line division 

A division can be used to position the hole line in terms of depth. 

Default setting: 37mm:1:37mm 

The first hole line now starts at 37 mm, the second hole line 37 mm from the back. 

The inclusion of ":1:" shows that the depth of the cabinet is unimportant. Even if the cabinet 

depth were to change, the dimensions of 37 mm from the front and 37 mm from the back 

stay as they are. The ":1:" may be regarded as a variable placeholder. 

If you wish to insert a third hole line exactly mid-way between the other two hole lines, enter the 

following division: „37mm:1:1:37mm“. 

Top panel/connector divisioning 

Connectors can be set for the top and bottom panel. The standard setting for "Connector division" 

is "37mm:1:37mm". This shows that the connection is located exactly on the hole line. 

By changing the divisioning, you can, for example, insert additional connectors. 

Centre panel divisioning 

Through the "Division", a centre panel divides a selected carcase zone from left to right. 

A 1:1:1:1 divisioning inserts three 

centre panels. The internal widths between 

individual panels are identical. 

A 300mm:1:1:300mm divisioning also inserts 

three centre panels. The first and the last 

zones have an internal width of 300 mm. The 

two inner zones are split automatically. 

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Construction shelf divisioning 

Construction shelves are divided from bottom to top. Once inserted, they 

form new zones. The reference point for a construction shelf is therefore 

the bottom shelf or a construction shelf that has already been inserted. 

A "300mm:200mm:1" divisioning inserts two construction shelves. 

300 mm is the distance from the top surface of the bottom shelf to 

the top surface of the next shelf. 

Drawer divisioning 

Drawers are divided from bottom to top. 

Divisioning relates to the dimensions of the front. 

1:1:1 2:1:1 300mm:200mm:1 

8 Loading, saving, cabinet library 

Cabinets designed in Selection Professional can be saved through the Assistants or the programme 

menu (File/Save/Load). Once saved, they can be re-loaded at any time and edited. Saved cabinets 

can be filed in folders. This allows you to create your own personal cabinet library. 

An extensive collection of designs has already been filed for kitchens and offices. 

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9 AutoCad and Roomplan 


The Designer part of Selection Professional allows you to create, modify and save completed 

cabinet designs. Automatic dimensioning using the Document Manager can also be started from 

the Designer. 

The AutoCAD section is used primarily for the following: 

• Exact 3D view and display, with all details 

of fittings and design elements 

• Dimensioning of individual components selected 

• Carcase view dimensioning 

• Exporting the cabinet in DWG/DXF format 

• Cabinet print-out/plot 

Roomplan is based on the AutoCAD system and is therefore also started from the AutoCAD 

environment. 

Special manuals have been compiled for both sections. You will find them in the "PDF_AutoCAD" 

and "PDF_Roomplan" documents on CD2. 

10 Selection Professional administration 

10.1 Starting administration 

Administration can be started by selecting the Start/Programme/Selection/Selection Professional 

administration programme option. 

The administration menu opens after starting. 

To select the various options, first click the left mouse button on the item you wish to use 

and then click "Next". 

10.2 Uninstalling / installing components 

The component selection window opens after selecting the "Add/Remove Components“ option. 

By clicking the left mouse button, this is where you can select components for installation. 

A small tick appears next to selected options. Conclude your selection by clicking "Next". 

Now the destination path input line opens. Depending on your selection, this dialogue mask 

appears 1– 3 times. 

Type the desired destination path into the input line directly on the keyboard or click the left 

mouse button on "Browse" and select the path using the mouse.The path displayed is saved by 

clicking "Next". The copy process starts automatically once all entries have been saved. Insert 

CD2 into your CD-ROM drive. A message appears if you have not yet inserted CD2 into your drive. 

The administration menu opens again after copying the files. Please click "Next" to exit 

administration. 

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10.3 DWG, PDF and image paths 

The destination path input line opens after selecting the "Change DWG, PDF and image paths“ 

menu option. 

This is where you can inform Selection Professional where drawings (DWGs), PDF documents 

and images (bitmaps) are stored. 

Type the desired destination path into the input line directly on the keyboard or click the left 

mouse button on "Browse" and select the path using the mouse. 

The path displayed is saved by clicking "Next". The administration menu opens again after saving 

all entries. Please click "Next" to exit administration. 

11 Selection Professional update 

The Update Service imports the latest programme updates. 

Available updates are listed at www.selection-professional.com. 

To import updates on-line, you need an operational Internet connection and 

administration rights. 

You can start the on-line update service by selecting Start/Programme/Selection/Selection 

Professional Update from the menu. 

The update dialogue starts after selecting this option. 

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Important: 

Under no circumstances change 

"Download Server" imosnet-dev.dyndns.org. 

If you are working with a password-protected proxy server, 

the access data must be set up under "Settings". To do this, 

please contact the network administrator. 

Click "Start" to initiate the on-line update process. 

After staring the update process, the programme dials into 

the update server and checks whether updates are available. 

If updates are available, they will be downloaded to your 

computer. The updates that are downloaded are small 

installation packages and work in a similar way to the main 

installation process. The installation routine guides you 

through the programme. The operating system re-boots once 

the updates have been installed. A message appears indicating 

that the updates have been installed. 

Note: 

Downloading speed and time may vary depending on your 

Internet connection.

12 Uninstalling 

You can remove Selection Professional from your operating system through the 

Windows system manager. 

12.1 Starting the Windows system manager 

12.1.1 Windows 2000 and Windows XP (classic view) 

Please start the control panel by selecting 

Start/Settings/Control Panel. 

Now double-click "Add or Remove Programs". 

12.1.2 Windows XP (standard view) 

Please start the control panel by selecting Start/Control Panel. 

Now simply double-click "Add or Remove Programs". 

12.2 Start uninstalling Selection Professional 


After you have selected the "Add or Remove Programs" option, the Windows software manager 

will open. 

This is where you can see the programmes currently installed on your computer. 

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From this list of software, select the "Selection Professional" � item using the left mouse button 

and then click "Remove" �. 

Now Setup starts and you will be asked whether you really wish to remove the programme. 

Please click "Yes". Selection Professional will now start to be uninstalled. 

After a few moments, you will be asked whether you wish to make a back-up copy of the 

database. 

We recommend answering "No" to this question. 

Finally, you will see the message indicating that the manager has completed its operations. 

To conclude uninstalling the programme, Windows must be restarted. To do this, please click 

"Finish". Windows will now be re-started. 

After re-starting, the Windows system manager will probably still be open. You can close it by 

selecting File/Close or by clicking the "X" in the top right-hand corner of the window. 

When should you make a back-up copy of the database? 

When asked whether you wish to make a back-up copy of the database, 

you should answer "Yes" if 

• you want to install Selection Professional again at a later date and you do not wish to lose 

the favourites you have created. To restore the programme, you must install Selection in the 

original directory; 

• you have set up your own database with the MSDE instance. 

12.3 After uninstalling 

Not all directories and files are deleted after uninstalling. Selection's installation directory and a 

few sub-directories remain on your hard disk. This contains the data you have saved in Selection. 

Before you delete these directories, you should bear the following in mind: 

• Have you saved any files of your own in this directory structure? 

If you have, make a back-up copy of these files before deleting. 

• Have you saved any of your own cabinet designs you would like to keep? 

If you have, make a back-up copy of these files before deleting. 

You will find these files in Selection's "user\CAD" directory. A saved cabinet design always 

consists of at least three files: a VIS file, a DWG file and an FXF file. 

All three files must be saved to retain a cabinet design. 

• Have you saved any of your own profiles for later use? 

If you have, these profiles must also be saved before deleting. You will find saved profiles 

in Selection's "sys\xml\SAVE_PROFILE" directory. Each of the directories filed there represents 

a profile. This means you must always copy the entire directory with the name of the profile 

you wish to save. 

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