Settings: Panel Sizes

Purpose: It defines the minimum and maximum dimensions for both horizontal and vertical StoPanel elements. These size constraints ensure that every panel generated by the system falls within manufacturable, structurally valid, and project appropriate limits. Adjusting these settings allows you to control how panels are laid out and helps optimize the final design for production and installation.

Page Actualization (1): This icon is used to refresh or re‑actualize the page after changes are made in the Panel Settings. It ensures that any modified values are correctly applied, updated, and reflected throughout the panel configuration.

Horizontal (2): It defines the acceptable minimum and maximum width and height for horizontally oriented panels. These constraints help ensure that horizontal panels generated during layout comply with manufacturing requirements and project design rules.

Vertical (3): It helps set the minimum and maximum width and height for vertically oriented panels. Defining these limits ensures vertical panels are generated within practical production ranges and align with structural constraints.

Opening Panel Edge Distance (4): This value defines how close a panel opening (such as a window or door cut‑out) is allowed to be to the panel’s edge. Setting a minimum penetration distance ensures structural stability and prevents openings from weakening the panel. If an opening falls too close to the edge, the system will not generate the panel or will require adjustments to meet manufacturing constraints.

Panel Depth (5): Specifies the overall depth (thickness) of the panel. This includes all layers within the selected panel system and reflects the structural thickness required for installation. Adjusting the panel depth ensures compatibility with project requirements, architectural details, and attachment conditions.

Panel Gap Width (6): Defines the minimum spacing between adjacent panels. This gap allows for installation tolerances, thermal movement, and proper handling of joints between panels. Setting the correct gap width helps ensure panels align accurately during installation and avoids clashes in the elevation layout.

Corner Panel Depth (7): Sets the depth of panels specifically at building corners. Corner panels often require a different depth because of edge wrapping, structural reinforcement, or finishing needs. This setting ensures corner panels integrate seamlessly with the rest of the facade system while maintaining proper coverage and alignment.

Force Slab to Slab (8): Determines how much facial surface area is applied to the sides of the panel. This is typically used for panels that wrap around openings, corners, or architectural features. Adjusting the side face width ensures the panel maintains its required visual appearance and meets design intent.

Panel Debug & Mode (9): Controls how panels connect or overlap with each other. Depending on the selected mode, panels may be flush, have intentional overlap, or follow a particular edge‑connection rule. This setting impacts how panels are generated in the solution step and how they are installed in the field.

Group ManMo SuperPanels (10): When enabled, the system groups multiple adjacent tiles or segments into a single Super Panel. This reduces the total number of panels when structurally possible and simplifies installation. Grouping is useful on large facade areas where maintaining continuous surfaces or reducing seam lines is preferred.