Awning Patterner, previously known as MPanel Awning Designer, streamlines awning design by creating flat cutting patterns from 3D models. It saves time, reduces waste, and requires no CAD or drafting skills – making it the fastest and most accurate way to produce awnings.

What Awning Patterner is and how it works

Awning Patterner provides an intuitive step-by-step workflow:


  • Select an awning style and frame type.
  • Enter project parameters such as bays, height, width, and depth.
  • Select fabric, valance, seam and hem styles.
  • Instantly generate accurate panels, complete with seam allowances and edges.
  • Nest and export panels directly to plotting and cutting machines.

All of this can be completed in minutes without CAD or specialised patterning knowledge.

Key features & benefits of Awning Patterner

Awning design software built for fabricators

Model, refine, and pattern awnings quickly.

No CAD required

Stand-alone application with minimal 
learning curve.

Powerful panelling tools

Automatically flatten 3D models into cutting patterns.

Fabric cutting layout software

Integrated nesting reduces waste and saves material costs.

Professional outputs

Panels stamped, split, and exported ready for plotting/cutting.

Efficiency gains

Faster turnaround, fewer errors, and consistent accuracy.

Who is Awning Patterner for?

This software is trusted by:

  • Awning fabricators producing residential and commercial projects
  • Manufacturers needing precise, repeatable awning cutting patterns
  • Custom shade companies seeking efficiency and reduced fabric waste
  • Installers wanting to guarantee accuracy before fabrication

How hard is this software to learn and become proficient with?

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Comparing Awning Patterner to other solutions

Generic CAD tools can create awning models, but they require steep learning curves and don’t produce fabrication-ready panels. Other patterning solutions are either industry-agnostic or require manual adjustments that add time and can increase errors.

Awning Patterner is different:

  • Purpose-built awning patterning software, optimised for fabricators.
  • Reduces waste with automated nesting and cutting layouts.
  • Connects seamlessly into the MPanel product ecosystem, from simple patterning to advanced tensile design.

Is Awning Patterner the tool you really need?

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Awning Patterner FAQs

 No. Awning Patterner is a stand-alone application and requires no CAD system or drafting skills.

 No. Awning Patterner is a stand-alone application and requires no CAD system or drafting skills.

 No. Awning Patterner is a stand-alone application and requires no CAD system or drafting skills.

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