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These answers are assembled from the ShopReady content registry, then grouped into setup, standards, design, layout, and output topics so users can find help faster.

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Getting Started

Core workflow questions for first-time users and day-one navigation.

Standards & Setup

Reusable defaults, profile libraries, presets, and setup decisions that shape new work.

Cabinet Design

Cabinet structure, fronts, materials, and edit behavior that affect how cabinets are built.

Layout, Runs & Output

Wall references, run tools, validation, cut lists, and production-facing output.

Answers built from the same backend content powering the extension help system.

Getting Started

Smart Multi EditEditWhat does Mixed mean in the Edit tab?

Smart Multi EditEditWhy are some fields hidden in multi-edit?

Tab EditEditWhy does one selected cabinet show more fields than several selected cabinets?

Tab EditEditWhy is the Edit tab empty or partial?

Tab InsertInsertWhat is the difference between family and preset?

Tab InsertInsertWhy does the preview differ from the final cabinet?

Standards & Setup

Addon ManagerSettingsWhat happens if a package is incompatible with this version?

Addon ManagerSettingsWhy is an add-on listed but not installable?

Drawer SystemInsert Edit SettingsWhat is the difference between drawer front style and drawer box joinery?

Drawer SystemInsert Edit SettingsWhy does overlay drawer-box positioning differ from inset?

PresetsInsert SettingsWhat parts of a cabinet does a preset carry?

PresetsInsert SettingsWhen should I use a preset instead of a shop standard?

Profile Import WorkflowSettingsWhen should I rotate or flip the draft versus redraw the profile?

Profile Import WorkflowSettingsWhy does the import dialog reject a profile even though it looks closed?

Profile ManagerSettingsWhat is the difference between built-in and custom profiles?

Profile ManagerSettingsWhy does a profile category control the available subtype and anchor options?

Rail Stile Door ProfilesSettings Insert EditWhat do detail, groove, and shoulder mean in the door profile importer?

Rail Stile Door ProfilesSettings Insert EditWhy does the shoulder region control the saved contract?

Shelf SystemInsert Edit SettingsWhat is the difference between shelf edge profile and shelf joinery?

Shelf SystemInsert Edit SettingsWhy do bookcase spacing previews say clear-gap only?

Tab SettingsSettingsHow are shop standards different from presets?

Tab SettingsSettingsWhat should live in Settings versus Insert?

Cabinet Design

Back StyleInsert EditWhat does rabbeted back mean in this extension?

Back StyleInsert EditWhy does back style affect interior depth?

Cabinet StructureInsert EditHow does back style affect the cut list?

Cabinet StructureInsert EditWhat is the difference between construction method and construction mode?

Door SystemInsert Edit MaterialsWhich door types support glass infill?

Door SystemInsert Edit MaterialsWhy do overlay doors use a standoff from the face frame?

Face Frame SystemInsert EditWhat does extend the face frame to the floor do?

Face Frame SystemInsert EditWhy does face frame affect overlay defaults?

Front Layout SystemInsert EditHow do drawer fronts size relative to doors?

Front Layout SystemInsert EditWhy do some front layout options hide on certain families?

Materials MappingMaterialsWhat is the difference between logical material and appearance material?

Materials MappingMaterialsWhy didn’t painting a cabinet change the cut list?

Top ConstructionInsert EditCan a solid-top cabinet also have a rear cleat?

Top ConstructionInsert EditWhen should I use framed/open top?

Layout, Runs & Output

Auto LayoutLayoutDoes Auto Layout support multiple walls or corners?

Auto LayoutLayoutWhat does match front widths mean?

Corner CabinetsInsert Edit Run TrimWhat is the difference between diagonal and pie-cut corners?

Corner CabinetsInsert Edit Run TrimWhy do corner cabinets expose different controls than straight cabinets?

Cut List OutputOutputWhy are layout walls not in the cut list?

Cut List OutputOutputWhy doesn’t an appearance override change the cut list material?

Layout RefsLayoutCan I use layout objects without cabinet placement?

Layout RefsLayoutWhy aren’t walls and outlets in the cut list?

Layout TabLayoutAre layout walls real building objects?

Layout TabLayoutHow do outlets affect cabinet backs?

Outlet CutoutsLayoutDo outlet cutouts affect cut lists?

Outlet CutoutsLayoutWhy didn’t an outlet cut a cabinet back?

Output TabOutputWhat is the difference between Validate and OpenCutList Readiness?

Output TabOutputWhy is preview geometry excluded from output?

Preview SystemInsert LayoutWhy does the preview clear when I change tools?

Preview SystemInsert LayoutWhy doesn’t the preview show up in the cut list?

Quick ActionsQuick ActionsHow does Match Height work?

Quick ActionsQuick ActionsWhat uses the current selection and what falls back to all cabinets?

Run TrimRun TrimWhat is the difference between toe kick and base trim in this tab?

Run TrimRun TrimWhy do I need a run for surfaces or crown?