Panel¶
In one sentence: Create a flat panel element such as a cladding panel, floor tile, or prefabricated wall panel.
Overview¶
Workbench: BIM
Menu: 3D/BIM → Panel
Command: Arch_Panel
IFC class: IfcPlate
Creates a flat panel element — a thin planar solid. Used for cladding panels, floor tiles, prefabricated wall panels, and similar thin elements that are not structural walls or slabs.
Key properties¶
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
Thickness |
Panel thickness (mm) |
Length |
Panel length if created without a base shape (mm) |
Width |
Panel width if created without a base shape (mm) |
When to use it¶
- External cladding panels on a building facade.
- Prefabricated concrete or metal panel systems.
- Thin floor or ceiling tile elements.
When NOT to use it¶
- Structural walls — use Wall instead.
- Glazed facade systems — use Curtain Wall instead.
See also¶
- Curtain Wall — grid-based glazed facade
- Wall — structural or non-structural wall
- BIM Workbench — workbench overview