Opening the Holes Dialog

When adding or editing a panel, you’ll see four Holes fields: Length 1, Length 2, Width 1, Width 2.

To add or edit holes on a particular side:

289. Click the “+” icon next to the Holes field (e.g., Length 1).

290. This opens the Holes Dialog for that edge.

Understanding the Dialog

The dialog is divided into several key areas:

534. Toolbar – Use this to Add, Delete, or Duplicate holes.

535. Hole List – Displays all holes for the selected side (Length 1, Length 2, Width 1, Width 2).

536. Preview Area – Shows a live visual preview of your holes.

     • The red corner line marks the origin (where hole positions start from).

     • Each side (Length 1, Length 2, Width 1, Width 2) has its own origin point, indicated by the red corner line. 

537. Hole Settings Button – Opens your default hole settings so you can define or adjust standard parameters.

Adding a New Hole

1122. Click Add on the toolbar.

1123. A new hole will be created using your default hole settings.

      • Fields using default values will display “default” next to them.

1124. Adjust the hole’s properties as needed.

Hole Properties Explained

Each hole has a set of parameters you can modify:

Property Description X Distance along the panel’s X-axis (horizontal position) from the origin. Y Distance along the panel’s Y-axis (vertical position) from the origin. Depth How deep the hole is drilled into the panel. Diameter The width of the hole opening.

💡 Tip:
Use the X and Y coordinates to place holes precisely — ideal for hinge drilling or custom mounting layouts.

Saving Your Holes

When you’re happy with your hole setup:

• Click Close to return to the panel dialog.

• The holes will now appear under the Holes field for that panel.

See also:
Holes on Panels (MaxCut 2.9.5.5 and older) — for details on the legacy hole formats that remain fully supported.