Understanding Face Parameters in Mozaik
This article covers all Face category parameters in Mozaik. These settings control the construction method, face frame dimensions, rail and stile widths, corner configurations, and bead details for your cabinets. Changes to these parameters affect the entire job unless overridden at the individual cabinet level.
Parameters
Const — Construction Method for Base Cabinets Sets the construction method used for base cabinets in the job. Available options:
- Face Frame — Cabinets have a face frame. Door and drawer fronts are calculated by adding an overlay to each opening.
- Full Overlay — Cabinets have a face frame. Door and drawer fronts are calculated using reveal parameters from the Door category. Finished product has a European look.
- Frameless — Frameless cabinet boxes. Shelf boring and hardware holes are bored independently.
- 32mm — Frameless cabinet boxes. System holes are used for mounting hinges and guides. Door hinge locations and drawer sizes are manipulated automatically to align hardware in the 32mm system holes.
- Frame Inset — Cabinets have a face frame. Doors and drawer fronts are placed inset flush with the frame and are calculated based on the inset amount automatically.
- Frameless Inset — Frameless cabinet boxes. Doors and drawer fronts are placed inset flush with the case front and are calculated based on the inset amount automatically.
TR — Top Rail Width for Base Cabinets Sets the width of the top rail on the face frame for base cabinets.
TRW — Top Rail Width for Wall Cabinets Sets the width of the top rail on the face frame for wall cabinets.
BR — Bottom Rail Width for Base Cabinets Sets the width of the bottom rail on the face frame for base cabinets.
BRW — Bottom Rail Width for Wall Cabinets Sets the width of the bottom rail on the face frame for wall cabinets.
CR — Center Rail Width Sets the width of the center (horizontal mid) rail on the face frame. Applies where a horizontal rail divides openings within the cabinet.
CS — Center Stile Width Sets the width of the center (vertical) stile on the face frame. Applies where a vertical stile divides openings within the cabinet.
FS — Finished Stile Width Sets the width of the stile on the finished (exposed) end of the cabinet.
US — Unfinished Stile Width Sets the width of the stile on the unfinished (wall-side) end of the cabinet.
USC — Unfinished Stile Width by Cabinet Sets the unfinished stile width on a per-cabinet basis, allowing individual cabinets to have a different unfinished stile width than the global US parameter.
ExtCl — Extended (Blind) End Wall Clearance Sets the amount of space allowed between the end of a base blind cabinet and the wall. For cabinets with the frame extended, this will be the distance from the frame to the wall.
ExtFrame — Face Frame Over Extended End Determines whether the face frame runs the entire length of a blind cabinet or only to the inside corner.
- YES — Frame runs the full length of the cabinet to the wall.
- NO — Frame runs only just past the inside corner.
ExtSty — Extended (Blind) End Stile Width for Base Cabinets Sets the width of the stile on the extended (blind) end of a base cabinet where it meets the return cabinet in a blind corner configuration.
ExtStyW — Extended (Blind) End Stile Width for Wall Cabinets Sets the width of the stile on the extended (blind) end of a wall cabinet where it meets the return cabinet in a wall blind corner configuration.
RetSty — Return End Stile Width for Base Cabinets Sets the width of the stile on the return cabinet that butts up against the extended (blind) cabinet in a base blind corner configuration.
RetStyW — Return End Stile Width for Wall Cabinets Sets the width of the stile on the return cabinet that butts up against the extended (blind) cabinet in a wall blind corner configuration.
FFBead — Add a Bead to All Face Frame Openings Sets the size of the bead applied to face frame openings. A value of zero results in no bead being applied. Works in two modes:
- Integrated Bead — The bead is routed directly into the face frame material.
- Applied Bead — A separate bead strip is applied to the face frame.
- Note: If using a non-applied (integrated) bead, the FFTen parameter value should match the FFBead value for accurate face frame cutlists.
FFBeadProfile — Select Profile for FFBead Selects the graphical profile used to display the face frame bead in Mozaik. Profiles can be created or modified in the Profile Library > Inside Frame library.
FFTen — Add to Rails for Face Frame Tenons Sets the amount added to rails and stiles for mortise and tenon face frame construction. This is the overall length adjustment for both tenons combined. For example, if each tenon is 1/2", the FFTen value should be set to 1".
- Note: This setting can also be used for beaded frames — set FFTen to the width of the bead for accurate frame part calculations.
AppliedBead — Generates a Linear Foot of Bead For Each Opening Controls whether the bead is applied to or integrated into the face frame.
- Yes — Bead is applied as a separate piece onto the face frame. A linear foot of bead is generated for each opening.
- No — Bead is integrated (routed) directly into the face frame material.