Panel
- Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
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This section describes the Panel functionality available on the ribbon, in the Create group.
General information
Panels are created in a zone selected as current element (CE) prior to panel creation. If the zone is defined with reference to a space, then all created panels are bound to the geometry of this space.
By default, a panel geometry (PLATE) is automatically added to created panels.
For information about which panel related model elements can be used as limits, refer to Limits.
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Plane |
Creates a panel from a plane. If you select the option, the application displays grids and a prompt in the 3D view.
Define planeThe prompt enables that you can enter one of the following: |
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to define a single or multiple grids to use as plane location. |
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to change the grid type, for example, Y or Z. |
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to define a distance from grid zero. |
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You can create repeating panel locations with repetition terms. Accepted syntax for repetition term has the following format: <start>(<step>)<end><optional offset> For example, 10(2)20 means that six items will be created, at 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Alternatively, you can select the location in the 3D view. Press Enter to confirm the entry of a plane. Press Down Arrow to display further options.
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Accept |
Accepts the panels placement from the prompt. |
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Offset |
Defines an offset distance to any selected grid plane. |
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Y |
Changes the current grid axis to Y grid in the prompt and displays the Y grids in the 3D View. |
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Z |
Changes the current grid axis to Z grid in the prompt and displays the X grids in the 3D View. |
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Note: Dependent on the axis displayed in the prompt, you find the remaining axes in the option bar. |
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Plane |
Adds panels along the current plane axis without using a grid. |
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Omit Plate |
Omits the panel geometry (PLATE) to created panels. If you select the Omit plate option, the application considers this setting for all following created panels and the option bar displays T as Include plate.
If you select the Include Plate option, the application creates panels with geometry (PLATE). |
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After accepting, a new prompt is displayed.
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Define limitThe prompt enables that you can define the limit object by entering one of the following: |
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Element name |
to make the element a limit for the panel. For example, /MAINHULL. |
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Alternatively, you can select the limits in the 3D View. Press Enter to confirm the entry of a limit. Press Down Arrow to display further options.
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Accept |
Accepts the selected limits. |
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Grid |
Adds limits using an axis grid. You can select X, Y or Z axis. For more information refer to Create panel using grid. If you define a grid as limiting element and display the option menu again, it contains the E for Elements option.
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Elements |
Adds limits by selecting existing panels and model elements (default). |
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Plane |
Adds limits by using plane axis For more information, seeCreate panel defining limits by stiffener and by plane. |
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Last limit offset |
Adds an offset distance to the limit using the last offset value. |
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Remove last |
Removes the last selected limit. |
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After accepting, the application displays a new prompt.
In the 3D View, select the panel part you want to keep. The application displays the different areas in different colors (for example, Green color) while you hover the selection in 3D View. |
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Surface |
Creates a panel from a surface. |
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Arrangements |
Creates a panel from an arrangement. |
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Template |
Creates a panel from a template. You can Create Design Template using the Design Templates discipline. |
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