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How to create rear panel?
New user here, how do I design a rear panel? I like to have my connector cutouts in the back of a 19" chassis. Do I order my 19" chassis kit as usual, and send in the back panel for fabrication? Or can FPE make standard rear panels such as ones from Techmar, Bud, or Schroff that bolts right on? TIA!
Posted By: Stanley on Mar 28, 2018 07:30PM Category: Front Panel Designer
Hi Stanley,
Email us at info@frontpanelexpress.com so we can respond to you by email.
Thank you
AdrianPosted By: Adrian on Mar 29, 2018 01:34AM
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FPD 6.0.1 problem on Mac
Seems to install OK but when launched keeps saying "cannot be opened because of a problem".
Here is the error report:
Process: FrontDesign [299]
Path: /Applications/FrontDesign.app/Contents/MacOS/FrontDesign
Identifier: de.Schaeffer-AG.FrontDesign
Version: 6.0.1 (0)
Code Type: X86-64 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [132]
User ID: 501
Date/Time: 2018-03-25 13:10:33.961 +0900
OS Version: Mac OS X 10.8.5 (12F2560)
Report Version: 10
Interval Since Last Report: 34689938 sec
Crashes Since Last Report: 4223
Per-App Crashes Since Last Report: 7
Anonymous UUID: 701FDB51-C3B3-10DB-A496-6323C8773E1B
Crashed Thread: 0
Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP)
Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000
Application Specific Information:
dyld: launch, loading dependent libraries
Dyld Error Message:
Library not loaded: /usr/lib/liblzma.5.dylib
Referenced from: /Applications/FrontDesign.app/Contents/MacOS/FrontDesign
Reason: image not found
Binary Images:
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0x107157000 - 0x10715cfff com.apple.agl (3.2.1 - AGL-3.2.1) /System/Library/Frameworks/AGL.framework/Versions/A/AGL
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Model: MacBookPro5,5, BootROM MBP55.00AC.B03, 2 processors, Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.26 GHz, 8 GB, SMC 1.47f2
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, PCI, 256 MB
Memory Module: BANK 0/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x014F, 0x4A4D313036364B534E2D3447202020202020
Memory Module: BANK 1/DIMM0, 4 GB, DDR3, 1067 MHz, 0x014F, 0x4A4D313036364B534E2D3447202020202020
AirPort: spairport_wireless_card_type_airport_extreme (0x14E4, 0x8D), Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.106.98.100.17)
Bluetooth: Version 6.1.7f5 15859, 3 service, 13 devices, 3 incoming serial ports
Network Service: Ethernet, Ethernet, en0
Serial ATA Device: FUJITSU MJA2160BH FFS G1, 160.04 GB
Serial ATA Device: MATSHITADVD-R UJ-868
USB Device: Built-in iSight, apple_vendor_id, 0x8507, 0x24400000 / 2
USB Device: Internal Memory Card Reader, apple_vendor_id, 0x8403, 0x26500000 / 2
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, apple_vendor_id, 0x0238, 0x04600000 / 3
USB Device: IR Receiver, apple_vendor_id, 0x8242, 0x04500000 / 2
USB Device: BRCM2046 Hub, 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.), 0x4500, 0x06100000 / 2
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, apple_vendor_id, 0x8213, 0x06110000 / 3
Had no problem at all up to 5.1.1 version.Posted By: O.T on Mar 25, 2018 06:30AM Category: Front Panel Designer
It seems that your OS X lacks the /usr/lib/liblzma.5.dylib system library. Please try this to see if updating your OS X solves the problem.
If that does not help, try to install the package "xz" from brew, as suggested here:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/31612086/cannot-get-ffmpeg-to-work-after-installing-from-homebrew
In a terminal as administrator:
1) https://brew.sh/ do "Install Homebrew" step (only if you never used brew before)
2) Type 'brew install xz' in the terminal
I guess newer OS X versions than 10.8 already have that lib installed by default
Posted By: Front Panel Express on Mar 26, 2018 07:09PM
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STEP File Export
The 3D add on in version 6.0 is great, but much more useful with the ability to export as a 3D file. Any chance this is coming?
Posted By: Colin Mann on Mar 15, 2018 08:11PM Category: Front Panel Designer
Hi Colin,
Thank you for the suggestion. We are going to be improving our new 3D feature so we hope to have this ability and others available in a future update.
AdrianPosted By: Adrian on Mar 15, 2018 11:59PM
ReplyLooking forward to it! Would be a huge addition for me personally. My current method is to export the DXF, then make the changes in my 3D model, however, this leaves a lot of room for error when small changes are made, especially when things like pocket cutouts have to be manually entered on both sides. A 3D format would save tons of time and headaches.
Posted By: Colin Mann on Mar 16, 2018 04:13AM
ReplyA second on the 3D Step export, we are also new to this product/service and really like the excellent enclosure concept however is high risk without verification in a 3D CAD assembly program to check clearances internally.
Posted By: Tony Jay on Apr 10, 2018 06:49PM
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Feature Request - Hole Table
Looks like people have asked for this in the past, but a way to specify holes types and X,Y coordinates would be awesome. I agree you can import holes via the DXF command, but you can't assign threads or countersinks to them. Having to manually specify hole x,y especially with non symmetric parts gets very tedious.
Posted By: Nick Anderson on Mar 15, 2018 01:26AM Category: Whishes
Hello Nick,
Thank you for the suggestion. This has been mentioned before so we hope one day to have this feature in a future version of our software.
AdrianPosted By: Adrian on Mar 15, 2018 11:56PM
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Installation problem
the download wont install and comes up with an error saying cant find dynapdp.dll
Posted By: Bob Miller on Mar 12, 2018 12:24AM Category: Front Panel Designer
Hello Bob,
Can you please send us a little more information:
1) Is this your first time downloading the software or are you updating?
2) What operating system are you downloading for?
Thank you,
FPEPosted By: Front Panel Express on Mar 12, 2018 07:32PM
ReplyUpdate to this:
The dynapdf.dll has to be in the in the same folder as the frontdesign.exe file. If installed it properly this happens automatically. There could have been a mistake/issue though. It will most likely solve the issue if you uninstall and then reinstalls the Front Panel Designer.
Best,
FPEPosted By: Front Panel Express on Mar 13, 2018 05:14PM
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Object Alignment and Spacing
I have 4 screw holes, I need them spaced 95.02 mm by 42 mmapart. After three hours of futzing with this inane interface, I still cannot achieve that. How is it done?
Posted By: Scott Hamilton on Mar 11, 2018 02:18AM Category: Front Panel Designer
Hi Scott,
Click on set origin in toolbar, then click on enter coordinates based on snap point and hoover over the hole you want to use as the reference and click the center. A blue circle with cross hair will be in the center of that circle. Now, right click the hole you want to be spaced apart and select move. Enter in your absolute X,Y and the hole will move to the location you specify. Repeat process until you have your alignments where you need them.Posted By: Adrian on Mar 12, 2018 04:29PM
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