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Place fixed-size ACM panels

Choose actual panel dimensions and build a saved panel schedule on the elevation.

Example project: Cedar Pavilion. Fictional drawings, actual product interface. Tutorial steps describe the intended workflow; complete project acceptance remains under review.

Place fixed-size ACM panels in the actual app with fictional drawings
Product workspace · Cedar Pavilion example Actual app · fictional project

  1. Choose the saved scope

    Open Per-panel layout and select the scope and panel material. Use ACM panel for finished ACM rectangles or Profile panel for effective coverage.

  2. Enter X and Y

    Enter dimensions in inches. A selected calibrated, axis-aligned rectangle can supply editable X/Y; irregular or rotated shapes cannot supply guessed sizes.

  3. Start and stop placing

    For Cedar Pavilion, use 48 x 36 inch pieces along the first full-panel row above the windows. Align the first upper-left corner to a drawing joint, then use the size grid for adjacent pieces. Check the drawn joints and openings before each placement; partial pieces need their actual dimensions. Use Stop placing when done. The P key is not a placement shortcut.

  4. Review the schedule

    Check marks, dimensions, material and quantities. Use the panel schedule to edit pieces. Preserve the elevation boundary and openings as separate geometry for backing.

Before you continue

The panel cutlist agrees with the pieces you placed. Panel SF does not silently become backing geometry.

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