Customizable Shower Base Configurator Development

Key Features and Customization Options: Base Types: Users start by selecting from predefined types like Flange (standard lipped base), Channel Grate (for linear drainage), or Custom Shape (for non-standard designs, where you upload a drawing file, and the system generates a Specification Drawing based on it). Dimensions: While not explicitly detailed in public descriptions, the tool supports input for core measurements like thickness (e.g., 35mm), length (e.g., 1230mm), and width (e.g., 1010mm), as evidenced by matching outputs in generated specs and drawings. Grate Types: Choose from options such as Oval Slotted (as in your example), Plain Lid, Tile Insert, Twist Top, Vinyl, or Linear. Users can add or delete multiple grates dynamically. Outlet/Drain Positions: Select waste outlet positioning, including Center, Rear on X (length axis), or Rear on Y (width axis). This corresponds to the "Positioning_Length" (e.g., 615mm) and "Positioning_Width" (e.g., 200mm) in your PDF, allowing precise placement for drainage. Lip Measurements: Configure lips (raised edges for waterproofing) on each side—Bottom, Left, Right, and Top—with yes/no toggles and likely detailed sizing (e.g., your example shows 10;65 for each, possibly indicating lip height and width or variations like 10mm base with 65mm extension). Slopes/Falls: The tool incorporates standard falls for drainage (recommended 1:60 to 1:80 ratio per Australian standards AS 3740-2010 and AS 3588-1996), though users may not directly input custom slopes—it's built-in for compliance in wet areas. Other Options: Suits tile or vinyl applications, with integrated waste outlets and channel grates. Custom sizes are supported beyond standard ranges (e.g., 10 sizes for center/rear waste, 13 for channel grates), with tolerances of +/- 5mm. How It Works: Select Base Type: Begin by choosing Flange, Channel Grate, or Custom Shape. Customize Elements: Input or select dimensions, grate types, outlet positions, and lip configurations via dropdowns, toggles, and possibly numeric fields. Upload for Customs: For unique shapes, upload a drawing; the tool processes it to create a Specification Drawing. Generate Output: It produces technical drawings (like your image, showing plan and section views with labeled dimensions) and spec sheets (like your PDF, listing key parameters). These can be used for quotes or manufacturing. Order Process: Outputs aren't directly orderable online—instead, users take the generated drawings/specs to a retail supplier (via a linked retail map on the site) for quoting and production. Underlying Technology: The tool appears to be a custom-built web application, likely using JavaScript for interactive elements (e.g., adding/deleting grates, real-time updates). It doesn't explicitly mention integration with third-party software like CAD programs (e.g., SketchUp or AutoCAD), but the output style suggests it may leverage simple vector graphics or a basic design engine for rendering previews and exports. It's not a full-fledged 3D modeling tool but a 2D/parametric configurator focused on shower bases, with no need for user accounts or downloads—it's accessible directly in the browser. This configurator streamlines the design process for builders, ensuring compliant, made-to-measure shower bases without needing external software.

Project ID: 39736311