Category:	Lifestyle
Price:	Free
Popularity:	Low
Version String:	6.4.1 (33.8.4)
Release Date:	2024-01-23
Architecture:	Intel & AppleSilicon(ARM)
Minimum OS:	macOS 10.10.0
Vendor Name:	Schaeffer Ag
Homepage:	www.schaeffer-ag.de

Description:

FRONT PANEL DESIGNER
The free, specialised software for designing front panels, enclosures and milled parts.

Design and order customised front panels without any prior knowledge. Let’s get started!


FEATURES

BASIC SETTINGS
Front panels with different basic shapes can be created in Front Panel Designer. Dimensions can be entered in mm or inches and in rack units and horizontal pitch units for 19" systems. Alongside other features, you can choose the material, colours and edge machining.

DRILL HOLES, COUNTERSINKS, THREADS
Through holes and blind holes can be made in the front panel. Countersinks and threads can be applied to these holes, according to relevant standards or in a freely configurable manner.

CUT-OUTS
Rectangular, trapezoidal and triangular cut-outs as well as elongated holes, D-holes and curved slots are available in the software. The edges of these elements can be machined with bevels or radii.

CAVITIES
Position circular or rectangular recesses on the front or rear of your front panel. Cavities with a raised inner surface and edge machining are also possible.

DXF IMPORT
Thanks to the DXF import assistant (File > Import), you can generate your entire front panel directly from your DXF file. Outer contours, drill holes and cut-outs are recognised and can be applied selectively to the FPD file.

DIGITAL PRINTING
Print files can be imported directly into the front panel file. Supported file formats are: PDF, PNG, TIFF, JPG, BMP. Various print options can be set in the software. We print using our own UV printing process.

TEXT ENGRAVING AND OTHER ENGRAVING ELEMENTS
Basic geometric shapes and a large number of fonts are available. In addition to the RAL colours that we keep in stock, we would be happy to procure any colour that you need. All engraving elements can also be printed as an alternative.

HPGL ENGRAVING
Using the HPGL import feature, even complex objects such as graphics, alternative fonts or your company logo can be engraved onto your front panel.

THREADED BOLTS AND BUSHES
Threaded bolts and bushes can be selected in Front Panel Designer as fastening elements. Standard and heavy duty versions are available.

MACRO OBJECTS
Front Panel Designer contains an extendable library of macro elements. This includes the right assembly sections for many common plugs, fans, switches and other components.

SCALES
Thanks to the scale generator, you can create round and straight scales. The scales can be engraved or printed.

ENCLOSURES
The housing feature included in the software allows you to create all sections of a complete enclosure in a single step. You can design the sections as you wish. Any accessories needed can be added and included in the order.