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Why are indents needed?
Most modules and elements in EasyKitchen have offsets from the external dimensions to the internal components. These offsets are important and serve several purposes:
- Offsets in modules allow space for doors and hardware;
- They create a technical gap behind the lower row of kitchen cabinets;
- Component offsets prevent deformation and misalignment of parts;
- They make it possible to add the required spacing on any side of a module;
- Offsets also allow you to see the alignment axes of modules and library elements.
Working with indents
You can adjust any offsets for any modules or parts as you see fit. Just keep in mind that any offset parameter with an asterisk (*) in its name contains a formula that performs calculations or retrieves data from other components (for example, from the Main Menu). Entering values directly into such a parameter will overwrite the formula, and it will no longer function properly.
Of all the types of offsets, the one most commonly adjusted is the rear offset in the lower row of kitchen modules. This is the so-called technical offset, intended for various utilities.
You can modify it either locally, in the parameters of the selected module, or globally by setting the desired value in the Main Menu component. Other global offsets usually don’t need to be changed.
Indents in other elements
Offsets are also present in other elements of the EasyKitchen program. They are designed to make positioning more convenient.
For example, front offsets are used in lighting profile modules. At a distance of 160 mm from the center of the profile are the alignment axes, which make it easy to position the profile precisely along the center of wall cabinets. This is especially helpful for accurately aligning recessed profiles into their grooves.
Prefer to place the profile off-center? Simply change the rear offset to the desired value, save the component using the right-click menu, and continue working without having to adjust the parameters each time.
The same logic applies to countertops, backsplashes, and other essential kitchen furniture elements — their offsets are configured so that everything fits perfectly into place right away.