General

You can find the objects that can be inserted into the front panel in the toolbar. Place the elements first and then configure their properties.

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Reference points

A reference point to which an object’s coordinates refer is specified for each object. The reference points are displayed by default (View > Show reference points). The reference point for standard elements is fixed; for free contours, text engravings, HPGL engravings and graphic files, and grouped objects, it is editable.

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Placing elements on edge of the front panel

Elements can be placed so that they protrude beyond the edge of the front panel.

Caution: Make sure that no object protrudes more than 3 mm beyond the geometric edge of the base panel, otherwise the production process will be negatively affected.

Placing elements on the reverse side

For objects such as blind holes and cavities that do not break through the base panel, there is an option to place them on the reverse side.

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The object on the reverse side is shown in dashed lines and shaded.

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Note: Please note that because it is necessary to reclamp the base panel, the item “reverse side machining” appears in the price calculation as well. A charge for reclamping is made only once, regardless of the number of objects on the reverse side.

Declaring elements as non-produced elements

All elements have the Do not produce element option. You can use this option to include items in the front panel file as markers or for informational purposes without them appearing on the physical front panel. The objects will not be produced and will not be included in the price calculation. Non-produced elements are displayed in blue (except print files).

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Note: If you supply us with your own material for machining (customer-supplied material) and there are already drill holes, cut-outs, or the like on it, it is helpful for our production team if you place them on your desired front panel in Front Panel Designer and declare them as non-produced elements.

Placing elements on the end faces of the front panel

You can learn how to include drill holes and (milling) elements (especially blind holes) in the end faces of the front panel in the end face machining section.