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[Dick Hollenbeck <dick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Panels are multiples of a PCB. KiCad (PCBNEW) is for designing the
> PCB. The panel functionality is normally done by a gerber editor, in
> fact normally this is dealt with by the PCB fabrication house. So all
> you need do is specify a horizontal and vertical step distance and the
> fabrication house will produce the necessary step and repeated PCB
> panel for you.
>
> If you must do it yourself, it is best to do this though a gerber
> editor, and not a PCB editor.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Brian.

That's been my experience also.