Panel design software

[Guitarmaster]

I am going to be adding any EDM900 very shortly. I will be able to delete a lot of instruments and I'm thinking making a custom panel.

Has anybody used any of the panel design software out there?

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[carusoam]

http://www.hendricksmfg.com/panels.html?Iit=4&Ict=2

an MS guy from way back...

Best regards,

-a-

[geoffb]

AutoCAD?  Or any free drafting tool available on the net.  As long as you can save as a .dxf, any shop should be able to cut it out.  Having just finished the left side panel in my E, I had to run through a few iterations to get clearance and layout right.  Right side should be more forgiving.

 

[N601RX]

If you are an EAA member you can download and use Solidworks for free. 

[FloridaMan]

Thank you N601RX! I think I met you at SnF a couple years ago. 

Guitarmaster, 

I would recommend you get yourself a vinyl or a laser cutter to prototype your new panel for fit. http://www.ebay.com/itm/40W-USB-DIY-Laser-Engraver-Cutter-Engraving-Cutting-Machine-Laser-Printer-CO2-/260825065645?hash=item3cba62a8ad:g:~0wAAOSw65FXqFDw for $295 is a great deal, but can only cut an area that's 8" x 12" Another option is to use a vinyl cutter and cut large sheets to check your template fit. 

I found this product online as well: http://www.xpanelsoftware.com/ , though I haven't tried it. 

I don't know the regs on cutting your panel, but I've had discountsteel.com laser cut parts for me in the past for pretty reasonable prices.