Door Wizard

Door Options

Profile Settings

1. Default Internal Profile – This is the list of available internal profiles that can be selected for the custom door, this list is created from the LookUpTableInternalProfile.
2. Default External Profile – This is the list of available external profiles that can be selected for the custom door, this list is created from the ProfileLookUpTableExternalProfile.
3. Default Pattern – This is where you can change the patten of the internal profiles. Options include: Square|Cathedral|Double Cathedral|Arch|Double Arch|Half Round|Double Half Round|Tombstone|Double Tombstone
4. Groove Panel Face – This option allows you to turn on grooves for the internal panel, e.g. VJ look.
5. Default Groove Spacing - Enter the default groove space on the panel face, if "Equally Spaced Grooves" has been ticked this will be a target space. Note: This will only work if the prompts have been linked to the internal profiles in the lookup table.
6. Equal Spaced Grooves – Use this option if you require the grooves on the panel faces to be equally spaced. The distance between grooves will now act as a target spacing. Unticked the spacing will adhere to the actual Default Groove Spacing, the remainder with be at either side of the panel.
7. Default Groove Depth - Enter the depth of the groove. Note: This will only work if the prompts have been linked to the internal profiles in the lookup table.
8. Split Drawer Rails - Tick to have split drawer rails. This is used for drawer fronts so you can have internal rails between doors be split height so the rail width on both drawer front will be half the rail width. Note: This will only work if the prompts have been linked to the internal profiles in the lookup table.
9. Add Rail Lines - Tick to add rail lines on the door face. Used to make the door look like a 5pc door. Note: This will only work if the prompts have been linked to the internal profiles in the lookup table.
   

Profile Pattern Options

Setting Up Internal and External Profiles in the Lookup Tables

Internal Profile Lookup Table Configuration (Full Column Reference)

1. Internal Profile Identification

1. (Column 1) Profile Name
   
1. Name of the internal profile.
   
2. This is the name for selection in internal profile dropdown lists.
   
2. (Column 2) Route Pass Count 
   
1. Number of routing passes to use (1–14).
   
2. Only the number specified here will be read during machining.
   

2. Routing Passes 1–7 (Columns 3–51) & 8–14 (Columns 87–135)

1. Tool Name.
   
1. This is the common Tool Name form the toolfile.
   
2. Must match the exact tool name.
   

1. Profile Name (3D).
   
1. This can be left blank if the router bit from the toolfile has a matching router profile or if it’s a simple straight bit.
   

1. If no drawing exists matching the tool name in the Toolfile, you can enter a name for the drawing here that you want to represent the tool. Router bit drawings reside In the Router Bits folder under [Your Data Folder]\Graphics\Router Bits.
   

1. Rail width is specified elsewhere.
   

1. Route Depth
   
1. Depth of the routing pass.
   
2. Tool Compensation (L/C/R)
   
1. L = Left - places it to the left, or towards the outside of the panel
2. C = places the center of the tool directly on the offset value
3. R = Right - places it to the right, or towards the inside of the panel
3. Perfect Corner (0/1)
1. Specifies whether the tool needs to ramp out to make a perfect corner.  Used only with V bits of any angle.  Only applied to the outside edge of the inside profile
   
1. 1 → Tool lifts, repositions, and plunges to create sharp corners.
2. 0 → Corners follow tool radius.
   

1. Route Tool Angle
   
1. Angle from the center of spindle to cutting edge—used to calculate ramp for a perfect corner.
   
1. Entry/exit angle used for Perfect Corners.
2. Must match tool geometry to avoid distortion.

1. Note: The ordering of enter of the route passes matter. The system executes the routing operations in the order the passes are defined (from Pass 1 through Pass 14).
   

3. Glass Cutout Controls (Columns 52–58)

 

1. (Column 52) Glass Cutout Tool Name
   
1. Tool used to cut out the glass opening.
   
1. This is the common Tool Name form the toolfile.
2. Must match the exact tool name.
2. (Column 53) Glass Cutout Profile Name
1. 3D representation of the cutout.
3. (Column 54) Glass Cutout Offset
1. Offset distance from rail width to start the cut.
4. (Column 55) Glass Cutout Depth
1. Depth of the cut.
   
1. Full thickness = complete opening
2. Partial depth = onion-skin support
   
5. (Column 56) Glass Cutout Tool Compensation
1. L = Left - places it to the left, or towards the outside of the panel
2. C = places the centre of the tool directly on the offset value
3. R = Right - places it to the right, or towards the inside of the panel
6. (Column 57) Glass Cutout Perfect Corner
   
1. 1 → Tool lifts, repositions, and plunges to create sharp corners.
2. 0 → Corners follow tool radius.
3. Usually not used for glass.
7. (Column 58) Glass Cutout Tool Angle
1. Entry/exit angle for perfect corners (if used).
   

4. Glass Rebate Machining (Columns 59–66)

1. (Column 59) Glass Door Toggle (1/0)
   
1. This value turns the glass door machining on or off.
   
1. 1 = ON → Enables both the glass cutout and the glass rebate routes.
2. 0 = OFF → No glass machining is applied. The door remains solid.
   
2. This switch acts as the master control for all glass-related machining.
   

1. (Column 67) Activate Rail Lines
   
1. Turns rail line machining on or off.
   
1. 1 = ON → MDF door will receive rail line machining
2. 0 = OFF → No rail lines
2. Rail lines are typically used to visually mimic 5-piece door styles on a single-piece MDF door.
   
2. (Column 68) Rail Tool
   
1. Common Tool number for the tool used to form lines.
3. (Column 69) Rail Tool Profile
   
1. Rail Tool Profile—As with Internal Tool profile, not required if the tool has a drawing assigned. 
   
4. (Column 70) Rail Tool Depth
   
1. Depth of the rail line cut. 
5. (Column 71) Rail Tool Offset
1. Offset distance from the door edge or internal rail position where the rail line is applied.
   

6. Pocketing Parameters (Columns 72–76)

Set up to clean out the bulk of the material from the center panel of a shaker door. 

1. (Column 72) Pocket Panel
   
1. Turns pocketing on/off.
   
1. 1 = ON → Pocketing operation active
2. 0 = OFF → No pocketing
2. (This will be ignored when using glass or separate insert panels.)
2. (Column 73) Pocketing Tool
   
1. Tool used to machine the main pocket area. 
   
3. (Column 74) Small Pocket Tool
1. Pocket tool used for smaller pocket areas.
4. (Column 75) Pocket Depth
1. Specifies the depth of the pocket cut. 
5. (Column 76) Pocket Offset
1. Offset from the pocket boundary or rail width.
2. This controls how far inward the pocket begins from the rail area.

7. Grooving Parameters (Columns 77–83)

These options control decorative grooves on the panel, separate from the groove settings in Profile Settings.

This section applies specifically to machining definitions at the lookup-table level.

1. (Column 77) Groove Panel Face 
   
1. Turns grooving on or off for the panel face.
   
1. 1 = ON → Grooves applied
2. 0 = OFF → No grooves machined
2. Enables decorative grooves.
   
2. (Column 78) Grooving Tool
1. Common Tool number to be used for grooving the face of the panel. 
3. (Column 79) Grooving Profile
1. Profile graphic used to display the groove in 3D. As with Internal Tool profile, not required if tool has drawing assigned.
4. (Column 80) Groove Depth
1. Depth of the grooves. Measured from the face of the door if no pocket is active, from the face of pocket when in use.
5. (Column 81) Groove Offset (Top/Bottom)
1. Distance from rail width to stop groove.  Be sure to take tool diameter into account to avoid damage to the edge of the rail. 
6. (Column 82) Groove Offset (Sides)
1. Minimum value from rail to center of the first groove.  Actual spacing will vary. 
7. (Column 83) Groove Spacing
1. Specifies the distance between grooves on the panel face.
2. When Equal Spacing is NOT enabled, this value becomes the actual spacing used between all grooves.
3. Any leftover variance in width is applied to the side margins of the panel.
   

1. When Equal Spacing is enabled (set in the Door Wizard), this number is treated as a target spacing rather than a fixed dimension. The system will calculate the number of grooves and distribute them as evenly as possible across the panel so the spacing is as close to the target value as achievable.
   

8. Drawer & Glazing Controls (Columns 84–86)

1. (Column 84) Split Drawer Rails
   
1. Enables the split-height internal rails for drawer fronts.
   
1. 1 = ON → Internal rails on each drawer front are halved
2. 0 = OFF → Standard full-width rail heights

1. This ensures that stacked drawer fronts visually align so that the combined middle rail equals the width of the outer rails.
   
1. (Column 85) Glazing Bar Width
1. Specifies the width of the glazing bars when creating a mullion or divided-lite MDF door.
2. This value determines the thickness of the bars drawn across the glass panel area.
2. (Column 86) Nest Drawer Bank
1. Controls whether drawer fronts in a drawer bank are nested as individual parts or as a single panel.
   
1. 1 = ON → Drawer bank nests as a full grouped component
2. 0 = OFF → Drawer fronts nest as separate parts

9. Routing Passes 8–14 (Columns 87–135)

These columns duplicate the exact same parameters as Passes 1–7, allowing up to 14 total passes.

Each additional pass includes:

1. Tool Name
2. Profile Name
3. Route Offset
4. Route Depth
5. Tool Compensation
6. Perfect Corner
7. Tool Angle
   

Columns repeat in groups until all 7 passes are defined.

Usage Notes

1. Only passes needed for machining should be populated.
2. Unused passes can be left blank without affecting output.
3. Passes 8–14 are typically used for:
   
1. Deep multi-step profiles
2. Fine detailing
3. Cleanup finishing passes
4. Multi-tool combination profiles
5. Pass ordering matters.
4. The system executes the routing operations in the order the passes are defined (from Pass 1 through Pass 14).
   

10. Panel Insert Machining (Columns 136–141)

These settings define the machining parameters for creating a solid panel insert.

1. This feature works similarly to a glass cutout; it creates a rebated panel area used to insert a solid MDF or decorative panel.
2. This is useful for:
1. Panel-in-frame MDF doors
2. Custom recessed panel styles
3. Solid decorative inlays
4. Note this uses the glass cutout settings to do the cutout through the door (Columns 52–58)
   

1. (Column 136) Panel Insert
   
1. Enter 1 to use an additional thinner MDF panel instead of pocketing face of door.
2. (Column 137) Panel Insert Rebate Tool
1. Specifies the tool used to machine the rebate on the back of the door where the solid insert panel will sit.
2. This tool forms the support ledge (rebate shoulder) that holds the insert in place. 
3. (Column 138) Panel Insert Rebate Offset
1. Defines the width of the rebate cut on the back of the door that is used to house the solid panel insert.
2. This value determines how far the rebate extends inward from the inside edge of the door frame, effectively setting the landing width that supports the inserted panel.
   

1. (Column 139) Panel Insert Border Groove Tool
   
1. Specifies the tool used to cut the V-groove on the back of the door, around the perimeter of the panel insert rebate.
2. This groove visually defines the boundary between the insert panel and the door frame from the back side, giving a clearer separation line and enhancing the panel-in-frame appearance.
3. The tool selected should be suited for creating a clean V-groove that follows the rebate perimeter.
2. (Column 140) Panel Insert Border Groove Depth
1. Specifies the depth of the V-groove cut on the back of the door around the perimeter of the panel insert rebate.
2. This value determines how deep the groove is machined, affecting both the visibility and the definition of the separation line between the insert panel area and the door frame.
3. (Column 141) Panel Insert Corner Radius
1. Defines the radius applied to the corners of the panel insert.
2. This value should match the natural radius left by the rebate cutter, ensuring that the insert shape and the machined rebate visually and physically align.
   

Group	Column Range	Purpose
Profile Identification	1-2	Profile name + number of routing passes
Routing Pass 1	3-9	Full routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 2	10-16	Full routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 3	17-23	Full routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 4	24-30	Full routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 5	31-37	Full routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 6	38-44	Full routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 7	45-51	Full routing-pass parameters
Glass Cutout	52-58	Glass opening machining parameters
Glass Rebate	59-66	Glass rebate machining (multi-tool support)
Rail Line Options	67-71	Rail-line tool, depth, and offset controls
Pocketing Options	72-76	Pocketing tools, depth, and offsets
Grooving Options	77-83	Groove tool, offsets, depth, spacing
Drawer & Glazing	84-86	Split drawer rails, glazing bars, nesting
Routing Pass 8	87-93	Additional routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 9	94-100	Additional routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 10	101-107	Additional routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 11	108-114	Additional routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 12	115-121	Additional routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 13	122-128	Additional routing-pass parameters
Routing Pass 14	129-135	Additional routing-pass parameters
Panel Insert Options	136-141	Panel insert rebate, groove, and radius controls

External Profile Lookup Table Configuration (Full Column Reference)

The LookUpTableExternalProfile defines the machining used for the external edge of MDF profile doors.

Each row represents a full external profile definition, consisting of:

1. Profile name
2. Number of routing passes (1–8)
3. Up to eight edge-cutting passes
4. Optional logic for squared drawer rails

External edge profiles typically define outside bevels, round-overs, ogees, or other decorative edge details.

1. External Profile Identification

1. (Column 1) External Profile Name
   
1. Name of the external profile.
2. This is the name shown in the Door Wizard when selecting an external edge profile.
2. (Column 2) Route Pass Count
1. Number of routing passes to use (1–8).
2. Only the number specified here is executed during machining.
   

2. Routing Passes 1–8 (Columns 3–50)

Each routing pass consists of 6 parameters, repeated once per pass.

These parameters now use the same definitions as the Internal Profile routing passes to ensure documentation consistency.

Routing Pass Parameters (Used for Pass 1–8)

1. Tool Name
1. This is the common Tool Name from the Toolfile.
2. Must match the tool name exactly.
2. Profile Name (3D)
   
1. This can be left blank if the router bit in the Toolfile has a matching router profile (including straight bits).
2. If no drawing exists matching the tool name in the Toolfile, enter the name of a drawing stored in: [Your Data Folder]\Graphics\Router Bits
   
1. Controls the 3D rendering of the edge cut.
2. Does not affect machining.
3. Route Offset
1. Specifies the distance from the outer edge of the door to the location of the routing path.
2. The actual toolpath position depends on Tool Compensation:
   
1. L = Left → places tool toward the outside edge
2. C = Center → centers tool on the offset line
3. R = Right → places tool toward the inside of the panel
3. This value determines where the toolpath is positioned relative to the outer edge of the door.
   
4. Route Depth
1. Depth of the routing pass.
   

1. Tool Compensation (L/C/R)
   
1. Same definitions as Internal Profile:
   
1. L → Left (toward outside edge)
2. C → Center (tool centered on offset)
3. R → Right (toward interior of panel)

1. Round Corners (0/1)
   

1. Door Style Identification

1. Door Style Name (Column 1)
   
1. The name of the door style as it appears in the Door Wizard’s door-style dropdown list.
2. This ties MDF profiles, rail widths, and patterns into one selectable style.
3. Column 2–8 — Not Used for MDF Doors
4. (2D Tokens, 3D Tokens, Construction, Finish, etc.)
   

2. Front Height Logic

1. Drawer Front Minimum Height – Reduced Rails (Column 9)
   
1. If a drawer front is below this height, the system reduces internal rail widths (uses smaller rails). Links to Column 24 and 25 for the top and bottom rail size
2. Drawer Front Minimum Height – Slab (Column 10)
1. If a drawer front is below this height, the system switches to a full slab drawer front (no internal profiles).
3. (Column 11) – Not used for MDF Profile Doors
   

3. Door Size Limits & Rail Width Reference

1. Minimum Door Width (Column 12)
   
1. The minimum width to allow internal profile, below this size the panel will become a slab with just the external profile if selected.
2. Minimum Door Height (Column 13)
1. The minimum height to allow internal profile, below this size the panel will become a slab with just the external profile if selected.
3. (Column 14) – Not used for MDF Profile Doors
4. Mid-Rail Width (Column 15)
1. The default mid-rail width used when the design requires a center rail. Used in pantry doors.
   

4. Standard Rail & Stile Widths (Door Fronts)

1. Default Hinge Stile Width (Column 16)
   
1. Width of the stile on the hinge side of the door.
2. Default Pull Stile Width (Column 17)
1. Stile width on the pull (handle) side.
3. Default Bottom Rail Width (Column 18)
1. Standard bottom rail width for doors.
4. Default Top Rail Width (Column 19)
1. Standard top rail width for doors.
   

5. Standard Rail & Stile Widths (Drawer Fronts)

1. Default Drawer Left/Right Stile Width (Columns 20–21)
   
1. Defines the left and right drawer stile widths.
2. Default Drawer Bottom/Top Rail Width (Columns 22–23)
1. Defines the drawer’s frame rail widths.
3. Reduced Rail Widths (Columns 24–56)
1. Used when drawers fall below the “Reduced Rail Height” threshold.
2. Prevents bulky or out-of-scale drawer fronts.
   

6. Finished End (Applied End) Rail/Stile Defaults

1. Rear/Front Stile Width (Columns 26–27)
   
1. Width of rear and front stiles for applied end doors.
2. Bottom/Top Rail Width (Columns 28–29)
1. Defines top and bottom rail widths for applied ends.
3. (Column 30) – Not used for MDF Profile Doors
   

7. Arch Pattern Geometry

1. Top Arch Cathedral Amount (Column 31)
   
1. Controls the rise (height) of the top cathedral/arch shape when the selected pattern uses curves.
2. Bottom Arch Cathedral Amount (Column 32)
   
1. Same as above but for the bottom arch, used in double-arch or tombstone patterns.
3. (Column 33-34) – Not used for MDF Profile Doors
   

8. Panel & Profile Definitions

1. Default Outside Profile (Door) (Column 35)
   
1. The external profile applied for this door style.
2. Default Outside Profile – Drawer Front (Column 36)
   
1. The external profile applied for this door style to drawer fronts.
3. Default Outside Profile – Slab (Column 37)
   
1. Used when the component is converted to slab construction.
4. Outside Profile Combo List (Column 38)
   
1. List of selectable external profiles.
5. Default Inside Profile – Door (Column 39)
   
1. The internal profile assigned to this door style.
6. Default Inside Profile – Drawer (Column 40)
   
1. The internal profile assigned to this door style for drawer fronts.
7. Default Inside Profile – Glass Door (Column 41)
   
1. Defines the internal profile used when the center becomes a glass cutout.
8. Inside Profile Combo List (Column 42)
   
1. List of available internal profiles.

9. Raised Panel

1. Default Raised Panel Profile (Columns 43)
   
1. This is the default internal patten used for doors.
2. Default Raised Panel Profile Drawers (Columns 44)
   
1. This is the default internal patten used for drawer fronts.
3. (Column 45-64) – Not used for MDF Profile Doors
   

1. Door Configuration Prompts

1. Door Style
   
1. Selects which door style definition is used.
2. This determines the internal profile, external profile, rail/stile widths, pattern.
2. Edge Profile
1. Overrides the default external profile assigned to the selected door style.
2. Useful when you need the same door style with a different outer edge treatment.
3. Internal Profile
1. Overrides the default internal profile used for the panel area.
2. This allows mixing profiles for decorative or custom designs outside the default style.
4. Pattern (Panel 1–8)
1. Overrides the default panel pattern from the door style.
2. Pattern options include:
3. Square | Cathedral | Double Cathedral | Arch | Double Arch | Half Round | Double Half Round | Tombstone | Double Tombstone
4. Each selected pattern controls the internal profile shape and the arch geometry.
5. Corner Radius
1. Overrides the door style’s assigned external corner radius.
2. This radius affects the outer corner shape of the MDF door.
6. Face Panel Quantity
1. Defines how many vertical panel sections the door contains.
2. A value greater than 1 automatically introduces mid-rails.
3. Commonly used for pantry doors or tall decorative doors.
   

2. Rail & Stile Override Prompts

1. Top Rail Width
   
1. Overrides the default top rail width.
   
2. Bottom Rail Width
1. Overrides the default bottom rail width.
   
3. Left Rail Width
1. Overrides the default hinge-side stile width.
   
4. Right Rail Width
1. Overrides the default pull-side stile width.
   
5. Middle Rail Width
1. Overrides the mid-rail width (when Face Panel Qty > 1 or when door style forces a mid-rail).
   
6. Arc Height
1. Overrides the default arch height used for patterns such as Cathedral, Arch, Tombstone, or Double Arch.
   
7. Shoulder Width
1. Overrides the shoulder width used in Tombstone and Double Tombstone patterns.
   

3. Door Type Selection (Radio Buttons)

1. Standard Door
2. Pantry Door (adds intermediate rails automatically)
3. Glass Door
4. Lite Door (multi-lite configuration)
5. Drawer Front
6. Other specialty door types depending on style setup

4. Feature Checkboxes

1. Pocket Internal Panel
   
1. Forces the panel to be pocketed instead of carved or left solid.
2. Used when creating shaker-style MDF doors with a recessed panel.
2. Grooved Panel
1. Enables vertical grooves on the panel face.
2. If a pocket is active, grooves are cut into the pocketed surface.
3. Framed Door
1. Adds rail lines to the MDF door face to simulate a 5-piece frame.
2. Depends on rail-line machining definitions in the internal profile lookup table.
4. Edge Details
1. Toggles whether the edge banding is applied to the 4 edges:
2. Top, Bottom, Left, Right.
   
5. Glass Door
1. Enables a full glass cutout using the internal profile’s glass-cutout machining.
2. Activates lite-quantity prompts when applicable.
6. Panel Insert
1. Adds a thinner MDF panel inserted into a rebated pocket on the back of the door.
2. This replaces pocketing or carving for creating a true inset panel assembly.
   

1. External Profile Edge Selection – Left | Right | Top | Bottom
   
1. Allows enabling or disabling the external edge profile on each edge individually.
2. Examples:
1. Turn off bottom profile for a floor-to-ceiling pantry door
2. Turn off all edges for a slab panel inside a frame

1. Corner Radius – Top Left | Top Right | Bottom Left | Bottom Right
   
1. Allows enabling or disabling the external corner radius per corner.
2. This overrides:
   
1. Door Style settings
2. External Profile default radius