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# Examples

The Panel Cutter add-on lets you create designs by just adding edges then using them as panel cuts. Starting with just a simple basemesh, you can quickly turn these into detailed models.

<figure><img src="/files/QYpNOoK8Qf6eP3FCtaIg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 1</p></figcaption></figure>

In Figure 1, the basemesh in the left was detailed using the Bevel Type. The panel cuts are made by adding edges using the knife `k`, loop cut and slide `ctrl r` and inset `i` then using some of the newly generated edges from this operation for the panel cut detail.

<figure><img src="/files/QRqMBMb7ZZuQY7URRdl5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 2</p></figcaption></figure>

Using loop cut and slide `ctrl r` to create edges and selecting a pattern from those edges to create the panel cut detail.

<figure><img src="/files/Moeuo9jtWJ9SeGuMKrkR" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 3</p></figcaption></figure>

Using knife `k` to make edge cuts on faces then using that shape to create the panel cut detail.

<figure><img src="/files/JVG8SyPwNDfyKUWGKM5U" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 4</p></figcaption></figure>

Another method you can use to create shapes from faces is using the inset `i` function. You can adjust the edges after the operation for further modifications.

<figure><img src="/files/F4awxD4IJPdr7ySbaSPe" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 5</p></figcaption></figure>

Using the techniques mentioned above, even our default cube can be dressed up nicely in mere minutes.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/88ZKIL2nFXtxxIrfScJh" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 6</p></figcaption></figure>

The Inset type no longer needs to have the edges marked as sharp and the surrounding faces selected - the script now does this automatically and all you need to do is select the edges you want as panel cut details.

<figure><img src="/files/HF8dH98YQ8HKhO7J7B55" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 7</p></figcaption></figure>

Alternatively, you can mark sharp the edges you want as panel cuts so you can plan them better and just use the sharp limit when using the operator.

<figure><img src="/files/62ND0gJXqRjCVLzlVhmL" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 8</p></figcaption></figure>

The Inset type is non-destructive by default and some of the settings can be randomized like the Random Panels operator in [Random Flow.](/add-ons/random-flow.md)
