new member, new dilemma

[andy5405]

There's a load of suppliers out there to meet your needs and a load of software to help with the design and pricing. We all have different favourites but between us all on here we can probably point you in the right direction.

I would list these as a starter for CAD, they cover what most of us use on here:

Compusoft: Excellent for complete, not so good for the component market, includes good built in pricing.
Articad: Probably the most used on here, despite most users having a love/hate relationship with it. Has excellent graphic capabilities in the right hands.
Autokitchen: The most versatile and definitely the option for bespoke.
NexusCad: A cheap basic package used by many on here.

Pricing:

Easyquote: It's a lot more advanced than the name sounds and has hundreds of up to date manufacturer catalogues.
Spreadsheet: Cheap, I used to do it, but wouldn't wnat to go back to it now.


Suppliers:

The list is endless with the main decision whether to go complete or component. I think most of us on here are component, i.e separate cabinet and door manufacturers.

Hope that helps as a starter.


P.S As PJK has said don't expect too many answers this weekend, most will be in Birmingham working their way towards a stomach pump.