Lessons

These lessons more specifically assist with understanding the features in modules.

Adjusting Labor Times
Sat, Feb 11, 2017 at 2:24 PM
Design / Pallets: Entering Different Fasteners on Upper/Lower Decks
Q: I want to use a different fastener on my upper deck versus lower deck on my pallets. A: The default fastener comes from Preferences -> Construct...
Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 11:10 AM
Looking for light-duty style template with END panels are dominant
New crate style templates are added free if a published crate standard is provided.  Some new style templates are added based on the quantity of requests fo...
Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 2:10 PM
Fasteners - Assembly & Packing Labor Times
When creating designs you are able to see the calculated amount of time for various parts of the design process. Depending on the process, tweaking your set...
Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 2:07 PM
Printing to PDF (PDF Printer) Windows
Windows has a free PDF printer but WIndows 10 users may find that this feature is turned off. To turn it on: In your search bar type "Windows Feat...
Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 2:29 PM
Designs: Vertical Support Cleats Being Applied When the Rule is 'Horizontal Only'
Q: Why are vertical support cleats being applied even though I changed the cleat rule to Horizontal Only?   A support cleat will be applied if a seam or...
Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 11:10 AM
Metric- Calculating plywood by Cubic Meter instead of By Sheet
Crate Pro 6 contains a bug where certain tracking unit of measure options do not calculate correctly To be able to use cubic meters as a unit of meas...
Tue, Jan 23, 2018 at 4:17 PM
Moving Crate Pro 6 to a New Host: Peer-to-Peer (r4138 to 190737)
Applies to builds 6.4138, 171215, 1807nn and 19073n to transfer Crate Pro 6 to a new Host computer.  This does not apply if you are simply moving a client l...
Wed, Jun 22, 2022 at 9:11 AM
Lumber Weights - Kiln Dried , Pressure Treated and Green
While most companies track lumber by board foot over linear foot. Crate Pro allows for either. The charts below will assist you in converting the default we...
Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Setting Your Panelboard Splicing Rules
Q: I designed a crate in and noticed that my plywood walls (73x42) were broken into two pieces of plywood instead of just saying I needed a 73x42, how d...
Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 11:11 AM