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# openPanel

[Valid for](../../../Shared/FeatureAvailability.md): CANoe DE • CANoe4SW DE

**Note**: If several panels with the same name exist in the CANoe DE product configuration, this command affects all these panels.

## Function Syntax

```c
void openPanel(char panelName[]);
```

## Description

Opens a panel. The panel is accessed by its individual panel name that is entered in the *Panel Designer*.

## Parameters

* **panelName**: Panel name, restricted to 128 characters.

## Return Values

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## Example

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[closePanel](CAPLfunctionClosePanel.md)
