Panel Template Mandatory Parameters
- Last UpdatedFeb 23, 2023
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The Mandatory Parameters part of the Create Panel Template window allows the administrator to define the required Panel Template dimensions.

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Panel Length |
Select the Variable radio button to input a value in the Default field. The administrator is also required to input a value in the Minimum and Maximum fields to define the minimum and maximum allowable panel length dimensions. The post spacing is recalculated when a value is entered. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field. The minimum and maximum values are equal and the fields are not available for modification. |
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Post Length |
Select the Variable radio button to input a Default value in the Default field. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field. |
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Bottom Vertical Offset |
Select the Variable radio button to input a Default value in the Default field. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field. |
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Bottom Horizontal Offset |
Select the Variable radio button to input a Default value in the Default field. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field. |
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Extension Length |
Select the Variable radio button to input a Default value in the Default field. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field. |
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Extension Plate Depth |
Select the Variable radio button to input a Default value in the Default field. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field. |
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Wing Length |
Select the Variable radio button to input a Default value in the Default field. The panel length is calculated again once a value is entered into the field. Select the Fixed radio button to input a Fixed value in the Value field. |
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Post Spacing |
Input a value to define the post spacing for the template. The panel length is recalculated based on the wing length and the number of posts. |
The diagram below illustrates the Panel Template dimensions as an example:

Click Next to display the Optional Parameters part of the Create Panel Template window. Refer to Panel Template Optional Parameters for further information.
Click Back to return to the General part of the Create Panel Template window.
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and return to the SLH Administration Tasks window.