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{{GuiCommand|Name=Arch Panel|Workbenches=[[Arch Module|Arch]]|MenuLocation=Arch → Panel|Shortcut=P,A|SeeAlso=[[Arch Structure]]}}
{{GuiCommand|Name=Arch Panel|Workbenches=[[Arch Module|Arch]]|MenuLocation=Arch → Panel|Shortcut=P,A|SeeAlso=[[Arch Structure]]}}


==Description==
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This tool allows you to build all kinds of panel-like elements, typically for panel constructions like the [http://www.wikihouse.cc/ WikiHouse] project, but also for all kinds of objects that are based on a flat profile.
This tool allows you to build all kinds of panel-like elements, typically for panel constructions like the [http://www.wikihouse.cc/ WikiHouse] project, but also for all kinds of objects that are based on a flat profile.


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The above image shows a series of panel objects, simply made from imported 2D contours from a DXF file. They can then be rotated and assembled to create structures.
The above image shows a series of panel objects, simply made from imported 2D contours from a DXF file. They can then be rotated and assembled to create structures.


==How to use==
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# Select a 2D shape (draft object, face or sketch)
# Select a 2D shape (draft object, face or sketch)
# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:Arch Panel.png|16px]] [[Arch Panel]]}} button, or press {{KEY|P}} then {{KEY|A}} keys
# Press the {{KEY|[[Image:Arch Panel.png|16px]] [[Arch Panel]]}} button, or press {{KEY|P}} then {{KEY|A}} keys
# Adjust the desired properties
# Adjust the desired properties


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* The thickness of a panel can be adjusted after creation
* The thickness of a panel can be adjusted after creation
* Press {{KEY|ESC}} or the {{KEY|'''Cancel'''}} button to abort the current command.
* Press {{KEY|ESC}} or the {{KEY|'''Cancel'''}} button to abort the current command.
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* It is possible to automatically make panels composed of more than one sheet of a material, by raising its Sheets property.
* It is possible to automatically make panels composed of more than one sheet of a material, by raising its Sheets property.


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* {{PropertyData|Thickness}}: The thickness of the panel
* {{PropertyData|Thickness}}: The thickness of the panel
* {{PropertyData|Sheets}}: The number of sheets of material the panel is made of
* {{PropertyData|Sheets}}: The number of sheets of material the panel is made of


==Scripting==
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The Panel tool can by used in [[macros]] and from the python console by using the following function:
The Panel tool can by used in [[macros]] and from the python console by using the following function:
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Example:
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==Limitations==
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* There is currently no automatic system to produce 2D cutting sheets from panel objects, but such feature is in the plans and will be added in the future.
* There is currently no automatic system to produce 2D cutting sheets from panel objects, but such feature is in the plans and will be added in the future.
* This tool is not available in FreeCAD versions prior to 0.15
* This tool is not available in FreeCAD versions prior to 0.15

Revision as of 11:43, 3 September 2014

Arch Panel

Menu location
Arch → Panel
Workbenches
Arch
Default shortcut
P,A
Introduced in version
-
See also
Arch Structure

Description

This tool allows you to build all kinds of panel-like elements, typically for panel constructions like the WikiHouse project, but also for all kinds of objects that are based on a flat profile.

The above image shows a series of panel objects, simply made from imported 2D contours from a DXF file. They can then be rotated and assembled to create structures.

How to use

  1. Select a 2D shape (draft object, face or sketch)
  2. Press the Arch Panel button, or press P then A keys
  3. Adjust the desired properties

Options

  • The thickness of a panel can be adjusted after creation
  • Press ESC or the Cancel button to abort the current command.
  • Double-clicking on the panel in the tree view after it is created allows you to enter edit mode and access and modify its additions and subtractions
  • It is possible to automatically make panels composed of more than one sheet of a material, by raising its Sheets property.

Properties

  • DataThickness: The thickness of the panel
  • DataSheets: The number of sheets of material the panel is made of

Scripting

The Panel tool can by used in macros and from the python console by using the following function:

 makePanel ([obj],[thickness],[name])

Example:

 import Arch,Draft
 base = Draft.makeRectangle(500,200)
 Arch.makePanel(base,36)

Limitations

  • There is currently no automatic system to produce 2D cutting sheets from panel objects, but such feature is in the plans and will be added in the future.
  • This tool is not available in FreeCAD versions prior to 0.15