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Foundation Library Subassembly Inserts

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Written by Tim Sublette

Foundation Library Subassembly Inserts

This article will provide you with an overview of the Subassembly Inserts included within Microvellum's Foundation Library. Each subassembly has its own set of configurable options and can be inserted into a variety of Foundation Library products, including products from the Closet/Wardrobe Library Expansion.


Internal Inserts

Shelf Adj

Description: Adjustable Shelf Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Shelf Qty to specify the number of shelves

· Shelf Height Calculator

· Shelf Setback variable to push shelves in from the opening face

· Continuous hole pattern or individual line bores per shelf

· Shelf Standards option

· Shelf edge options for Edgebanding or Lip Up / Lip Down

· Optional parametric shaped edge detail

· Shelf hole variables for locations & spacings

· Access to Material Options

Additional Info: The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the shelves can be located.


Shelf Fixed

Description: Fixed Shelf Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Shelf Qty to specify the number of shelves

· Shelf Height Calculator

· Shelf Setback variable to push shelves in from the opening face

· Shelf edge options for Edgebanding or Lip Up / Lip Down

· Optional parametric shaped edge detail

· Shelf hole variables for locations & spacings

· Access to Material Options

Additional Info: The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the shelves can be located.


Division With Adj Shelves

Description: Single Division with Adjustable Shelves Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Shelf Qty to specify the number of shelves

· Division Width Calculator to specify the two vertical opening sizes

· Division Setback variable to push division & shelves in from opening face

· Double Division option

· Full Top Shelf above Division option

· Use the Rail Notch option if you require the divisions to create a locating notch in the rails above

· Specify Shelves Left, Right, or Both

· Shelf edge options for Edgebanding or Lip Up / Lip Down*

· Shelf hole variables for locations & spacings*

· Access to Material Options

Additional Info: The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the parts are located. *Adjustable shelves originate from the Shelf Adj insert (nested subassembly).


Division With Fixed Shelves

Description: Single Division with Fixed Shelves Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Shelf Qty to specify the number of shelves

· Division Width Calculator to specify the two vertical opening sizes

· Division Setback variable to push division & shelves in from opening face

· Double Division option

· Use the Rail Notch option if you require the divisions to create a locating notch in the rails above

· Full Top Shelf above Division option

· Specify Shelves Left, Right, or Both

· Shelf edge options for Edgebanding or Lip Up / Lip Down*

· Access to Material Options

Additional Info: The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the parts are located. *Fixed shelves originate from the Shelf Fixed insert (nested subassembly).


Divisions

Description: Division(s) Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Division Qty to specify the number of divisions

· Division Width Calculator to specify the vertical opening sizes & locations

· Division Setback variable to push division(s) in from the opening face

· Use the Rail Notch option if you require the divisions to create a locating notch in the rails above

· Full Top Shelf above Division option

· Access to Material Options

Additional Info: The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the parts are located.


Pigeon Holes

Description: Pigeon Hole Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Pigeon Hole Shelf Qty

· Pigeon Hole Division Qty

· Shelf Height Calculator to specify the horizontal opening sizes & locations

· Division Width Calculator to specify the vertical opening sizes & locations

· Joint Clearance and Joint Tolerance variables to calibrate the machining

· Division & Shelf Setback variables to push parts in from the opening face

· Use the Rail Notch option if you require the divisions to create a locating notch in the rails above

· Full Top Shelf above Division option

· Access to Material Options

Additional Info: The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the parts are located.


Hanging Rail, Double Hanging Rail

Description: Hanging Rail Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Hanging Rail Qty up to four

· Rail location/position variables

· Side Clearance variable to deduct from the rail for the support hardware

· Options to change Hanging Rail Type & Support hardware

· Top fixed shelf option to align above the rail

· Option to display 3D clothes hangers

· Access to Material Options

Additional Info: The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the parts are located.


Horizontal Opening Splitter Component

Description: Horizontal Opening Splitter Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. The intent of this insert is to horizontally “split” any opening with vertical divisions. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Division Width Calculator to specify the opening sizes & locations

· Double Division option

· Component Setback variable to push parts in from opening face

· Full Top Shelf above Division option

Additional Info: Each bay has access to six Foundation Library Component Inserts (Shelf ADJ, Shelf Fixed, Divisions, Pigeon Holes, Wine Rack Trellis, or Hanging Rail).

The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the parts are located.


Vertical Opening Splitter Component

Description: Vertical Opening Splitter Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. The intent of this insert is to vertically “split” any opening with horizontal fixed shelves. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Vertical Bay Calculator to specify the opening sizes & locations

· Component Setback variable to push parts in from opening face

Additional Info: Each bay has access to six Foundation Library Component Inserts (Shelf ADJ, Shelf Fixed, Divisions, Pigeon Holes, Wine Rack Trellis, or Hanging Rail).

The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the parts are located.


Wine Rack Trellis

Description: Wine Rack Trellis Subassembly Internal Insert designed to be added into any product’s square opening. This subassembly is included with the base Foundation Library.

Main Options:

· Parametric Sizing Width/Height/Depth

· Opening Size Variable

· Pigeon Hole Division Qty

· Full Shelves or Lattice

· Router Clearance and Router Tolerance variables to calibrate the machining

· Shelf Setback variable to push parts in from opening face

· Access to Material Options

Additional Info: The insertion point for this subassembly insert is the lower left-hand corner at the front. The width/height/depth are defining the available area that the parts are located.


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