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1) install as root (sudo dpkg -i FrontDesign-US-5.1.1-i386.deb)
2) start from menu Graphics ...
3) create new panel (only icon are active, everything in menu does not do anything)
4) cannot save (save opend dialog, can browse directories, enter name, but does not save anything, no error is shown, everything looks ok, but file is not saved - even * is still after the file name indicating not saved)
5) cannot even exit (clicking x, crtl-q, all do nothing, have to kill from konsole)

Looks like very nice and usefull tool, but without saving is useless ...

Posted By: Robert on Aug 16, 2017 09:18AM Category: Front Panel Designer

I would like to design a panel that has a unique shape. I don't have any previous knowledge of CAD programs that support DXF type file formats, so I have been reading up on the topic. Do you recommend some simple CAD programs to help me begin to understand the process, and will allow me to design the exterior shape of a panel. Thank you for your support.

Posted By: Jon Beckett on Jul 19, 2017 08:21PM Category: Front Panel Designer

I am trying to add a print graphic to a panel, but the color of the graphic follows the color of the plate, which is not what I want.
I saved the file in white for a black panel, but when I insert it on the plate design, it turns black?
How can I change that color, thanks.

Posted By: Holger on Jul 18, 2017 03:16AM Category: Front Panel Designer

Square cutout question:
If I have a b***on that is 10x10mm.
What is the minimum cutout size I can make for it? Given that the minimum corner radius setting for a smooth square appears top be 0.5mm?

Posted By: Tom on Jul 10, 2017 05:15PM Category: Front Panel Designer

I have a couple of panel mounted (single 5/8 in hole) antenna connectors which I would like to be electrically connected to the aluminum panel.

Is it possible mask off anodizing at specific small areas on the rear of the panel?

Posted By: Anthony Gainsborough on Jul 09, 2017 08:54PM Category: Front Panel Designer

I'm unable to get Front Panel Designer to start on Kubuntu 16.10 Front Panel Designer appears to be dependent on libpng12, which is a rather old version, so it fails to start. libpng16 is the current version. Anyone know a workaround? Can Front Panel Designer be recompiled so it will work with the current version of libpng?

Thanks

Stan

Posted By: Stan Gammons on Jun 17, 2017 10:26PM Category: Front Panel Designer