Panel Template Mandatory Parameters
- Last UpdatedFeb 18, 2026
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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:

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