# Plates

Plates are a direct representation of the plate that is used on press, whether Offset or Flexo. Plate properties consist of cost, width and height, punch height, and horizontal and vertical distortion. To create a plate, navigate to the Plates panel, click the dropdown in the top left, and select New Plate...

Field	Description
Description	Optional description for the plate
Price Per Plate	Cost per plate
Dimensions	Plate dimensions
Punch	Punch Height
Dimensions	Plate distortion in horizontal and vertical dimensions