DIATwinOperation Guides
Panel Configuration
Arrange existing boards into a panel, then complete its frame, dimensions, configuration and simulation.
Create a Panel and Board Arrangement
Create a panel from a saved board and set the child-board count, offsets and orientation.
Before you start
Have Demo_Single_Board or your own prepared board available in the asset library.
Saved Board↓Arrangement↓Panel
Completion checks
Both child boards have the intended orientation, spacing and count.
Create a Panel and Board Arrangement · 1–3
STEP 01
Create a Panel and load a board
Create a New Panel in Product, then open a saved board from the panel root. Expand the tree to check the source board.
STEP 02
Set Arrangement parameters
Select Arrangement, verify the source node, set counts and X/Y offsets, then choose Apply Arrangement. The video includes adjustments; use the intended final arrangement for your exercise.
STEP 03
Check child-board orientation and position
Inspect top and angled views to check both boards, spacing and rotation. Verify the child boards in the tree. Continue with the panel frame in the next video.
Completion check
Both child boards have the intended orientation, spacing and count.
Panel Frame, Dimensions and Saving
Complete the panel frame, Workpart and mount points, then save the product for recipe selection.
Before you start
Have a panel and child-board arrangement ready. Size the frame for that arrangement.
Panel Arrangement↓Frame + Workpart↓Saved Panel
Completion checks
Panel frame, Workpart dimensions and mount points are checked, and the product is saved.
Panel Frame, Dimensions and Saving · 1–3
STEP 01
Finish the arrangement and add a frame
Check Arrangement, create a Panel Frame under the Panel root and select its Parametric Shape.
STEP 02
Generate the panel shape
Set the frame color and dimensions, then generate it. Check that the frame covers both boards and use example dimensions only with the matching setup.
STEP 03
Position the frame
Use Move Link on the frame link. Select Offset and adjust the position to align the frame with the board arrangement.
Panel Frame, Dimensions and Saving · 4–6
STEP 04
Check Workpart dimensions
Select Workpart at the Panel level and measure or enter the entire panel width, length and thickness. Make sure a child board is not selected.
STEP 05
Inspect mount points
Create mount points under the panel Mountpoint and inspect Corner Mount Point. Use a side view to check the reference position and frame height.
STEP 06
Save the panel product
Save through Save to Asset Library after checking name, group and preview. Verify the asset name in the saved message and select it in Recipe in the next video.
Completion check
Panel frame, Workpart dimensions and mount points are checked, and the product is saved.
Fixed Configuration and Panel Planning
Assign feeders and tools manually, then compare panelized and flattened planning.
Before you start
Have a saved panel and a part / feeder / tool / slot mapping. Keep the same product and accessories when comparing modes.
Fixed Feeder + Tool↓Panelized / Flattened↓Compare Results
Completion checks
Both scopes are compared under matching conditions, with flow, timing and warnings recorded.
Fixed Configuration and Panel Planning · 1–3
STEP 01
Select the panel product
Select the machine and Panel product in Recipe > Create Project, verify their names and continue.
STEP 02
Check panel assembly
Complete position, orientation, attachment-point and conveyor-width settings in Product Assembly. Inspect the panel orientation on the machine.
STEP 03
Assign feeders and slots
Open the Product Feeder list. Select a part configuration field, choose the mapped feeder and slot, and complete installation. Repeat using the configuration table.
Fixed Configuration and Panel Planning · 4–6
STEP 04
Assign tools and slots
Switch to Tool, select the tool for the part and choose supported installation slots. Check the tool name and slot numbers after installation.
STEP 05
Select the processing scope
Open Select Designators & Fiducials and check insertion positions and fiducials for each board. Panelized plans one board at a time; Flattened Panel includes the panel in one planning scope.
STEP 06
Inspect the flow and plan paths
Check designators, Feeder Slot, Tool Slot and sequence values in Flow Editor. Run Path Planning and wait for the result.
Fixed Configuration and Panel Planning · 7–9
STEP 07
Run the first simulation
Open Run Simulation, choose Start and inspect the processing sequence, Cycle Time and status. Record this result as the comparison baseline.
STEP 08
Check the alternative planning scope
Return to the settings and check the alternative processing scope and flow rows. Keep parts, insertion positions and accessories consistent, then run Path Planning again.
STEP 09
Compare simulation results
Run the alternative simulation and record sequence, completion status, Cycle Time and warnings. Compare equivalent conditions; readings at different video moments are not an efficiency measurement.
Completion check
Both scopes are compared under matching conditions, with flow, timing and warnings recorded.