Applied Panels
Panels can be used to create a decorative or accent panel on a specific area on your component. They are not structural, like backing – They will not be routed into the shelves or pars, but rather fit into the space exactly. This means that you must exercise caution when adding panels to your design, and you may need to have a conversation with your plan engineer regarding how it will be properly installed.
They are referred to as an applied panel because they are usually glued or drilled into the wall, or into existing full system backing. As seen to the right, you can use the panel tool to create pops of color within your component that will stand out against the rest of your backing, or to highlight a specific focal point.
Select ‘Panel’ from the ‘Other’ pull down options and left click to place into component. It will automatically adjust to fit inside of a boundary created by a fixed shelf or partition.
Double click and hold to move the panel. It will automatically adjust if you put it into a space that is of a different size. You can left click on a panel to highlight it in red, and right click to ‘Delete’ or hit the delete key on your keyboard.
Note: If you are placing the panel into a multi-shelf group, you must explode the group first.
In the Panel Properties, you can adjust the finishes, as well as manually adjust the front and back offsets if you’d prefer to pick a different location depending on what the panel will be used for in your design. This allows you freedom to place your panel anywhere within the depth of your component but remember that there will need to be a method of installation considered.
Here you can also change the finish and rotate the grain if desired.
Note how the suspension rail is visible in the top back panel on the image to the right (see red arrow). The current version of the panel tool does not recognize them, which means this could cause trouble when being installed. This may depend on the thickness of the panel material, but it still is not recognized even if not shown in 3D.
There are a few ways you can bypass this issue, either by changing the back offset (see below), by adding a faceplate (see chapter 8), or by discussing a solution with your design manager or production team in person.
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