APF WoodPanel 1.1

APF WoodPanel 1.1

APF WoodPanel is a comprehensive design and CNC fabrication software for prefabricated wood panels. It streamlines the process of converting architectural plans into detailed panel layouts, performs structural analysis, optimizes material usage, and generates machine-ready CNC code for automated cutting, drilling, and milling machines. This software is essential for off-site construction (Modular/Prefab) facilities to produce accurate, code-compliant, and efficiently manufactured wall, floor, and roof panels.

🪵 Primary Users

APF WoodPanel is a specialized design and manufacturing software designed for Panelized Home Manufacturers, Timber Frame Designers, Prefabricated Wall & Floor Panel Fabricators, Building Component Suppliers, and Off-Site Construction Engineers involved in the design, engineering, and automated production of structural wood panels (SIPs, CLT, prefab wall/floor/roof panels) for residential and light commercial construction.

✨ Key Features & Capabilities

• Automated Panel Layout Generation: Imports architectural floor plans (DXF/DWG) and automatically generates optimized layouts for wall, floor, and roof panels, including framing members, sheathing, and openings.

• Integrated Structural Analysis & Design: Checks panel designs for compliance with relevant timber design codes (e.g., NDS, Eurocode 5) for gravity, wind, and seismic loads. Sizes studs, plates, and sheathing.

• Material Optimization & Nesting: Advanced nesting algorithms to optimize the use of sheet materials (OSB, plywood) and lumber, minimizing waste. Generates cutting lists and bills of materials (BOM).

• CNC Machine Code Generation: Creates precise CNC files for panel fabrication machinery, including data for saws, routers, drillers, and material handling systems for fully automated or semi-automated production lines.

• Detailed Shop Drawings & Documentation: Produces assembly drawings, panel schedules, and erection plans for the factory floor and construction site.

• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Compatibility: Supports data exchange with broader BIM workflows, allowing panel information to be integrated into the overall building model.

🆕 What’s New in Version 1.1

This release focuses on foundational stability, core feature enhancements, and improved data interoperability for a relatively new product in the APF suite.

• Enhanced CAD Import Reliability: Improved parsing and interpretation of architectural background drawings for more accurate panel extraction.

• Expanded Library of Panel Configurations & Connections: Added more standard panel types and connection details to the system library.

• Improved User Interface for Design Workflow: Streamlined the process of defining panel zones, assigning properties, and reviewing designs.

• Basic Reporting & BOM Generation: Introduced core reporting features for material takeoff and panel summaries.

• Bug Fixes & Performance: General stability improvements and optimizations for handling larger projects.

💻 System Requirements

• OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or 11.

• CPU: Intel Core i5 or equivalent (i7 recommended for complex nesting).

• RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended).

• Storage: 2 GB free disk space.

• Graphics: Graphics card with 1 GB VRAM.