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Hello,

Front Panel Designer offers basic shapes such as circles, rectangles and lines. In addition you can import graphics with the 'Insert HPGL Engraving' tool.

Here are some tips and a tutorial how it works:
www.frontpanelexpress.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Downloads/Handbuecher_Datenblaetter/PDFs/Manual_for_HPGL.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=642pc-aGPvE&list=PL4F2CAADBCDDCAFEC&index=8

In your case it is probably best to add a couple of lines. It's easy when you use the snap function.

Best regards,
Diane

Posted By: Diane Haensel on Mar 28, 2016 11:13PM

Dear Diane,

Thank you for your fast reply.

Unfortunately because of text width is changing when other texts are put in, it's becoming a real pain to fast and cleanly put the text on my frontpanels.
I'm looking for a way to make connection panels with such layouts that there's a rectangle around my connectors with text centered in the top line of the rectangle.

Because of various connector types i don't have space to put it on top or below the lines of the rectangles.

And when the width of the text changing, i can't really make a macro object that's sets a standard, because then the gap spaced between the line will be to big if there is a small word (like IN or OUT), and to large when there is a big word (like LINKED or PARALLEL).

Posted By: Dave on Mar 29, 2016 01:04AM

You can't select individual edges but we can machine to your specifications based on your notes.
Easiest way would be requesting a quote through the ordering tool in Front Panel Designer and attach your drawing to the shopping cart. This way we can add the additional programming fee (usually around $20) and confirm your special request.

Or just call our customer service at 1-800-373-9060 and they will walk you through.

Best regards,
Diane

Posted By: Diane Haensel on Mar 21, 2016 04:07PM

Hello,

Yes, this is possible. Please have a look here under 'machined edges"'

www.frontpanelexpress.com/products/a_z/

Best regards,
Diane

Posted By: Diane Haensel on Mar 21, 2016 06:34PM

I've got a relevant question. I'm wanting to do this on multiples of the same part and have read the "machined edges" section, which states to create a new file with the dimensions of the side you wish to machine, and choose "customer supplied material".

What occurs is a handling fee is added to each instance, which seems to be as high as the material was to begin with. This seems to add up to quite a substantial figure (just to add two holes to an edge). Am I doing something wrong, or is that just the way it is?

Posted By: avian on Mar 28, 2016 01:51PM

The handling fee is for clamping and finding the corner of your part. Each edge has to be setup individually to be accurate.

In your case the setup of the part takes actually longer than the machining time, which is reflected in pricing.

I hope this helps to understand the pricing.

Best regards,
Diane

Posted By: Diane Haensel on Mar 28, 2016 09:48PM

Hi Bob,

I am sorry but we do not offer any heat sink panels. However, we can customize yours if needed.

Thank you,
Diane

Posted By: Diane Haensel on Mar 07, 2016 05:57PM

Hi,

You can import dxf or svg files with the "free contour" tool. You can also import plt files for complex engravings with the "HPGL engraving" tool.

We have a couple of tutorials on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/user/FrontPanelExpressLLC

Thank you,
Diane

Posted By: Diane Haensel on Mar 07, 2016 05:52PM

3d import is not planned for the near future (2016.) However, it is on the project parking lot.

Thank you,
Diane

Posted By: Diane Haensel on Mar 07, 2016 06:05PM