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3D Module Layout (Module 3) - Partner License

Become a professional in 3D module layout

Basic Mode vs Pro Mode

Basic Mode

▶ EN - Basic-Mode

Pro Mode

▶ EN - Pro-Mode

Basic Mode

Pro Mode

  • Plan simply and quickly in 2D

  • Especially suitable for photovoltaic systems with only one roof area

  • Plan precisely and flexibly in 3D

  • Impress your clients with a realistic 3D model in the offer

  • Benefit from a flexible planning process tailored exactly to your requirements

  • Suitable for all roof types

Planning steps

  • Create a roof area using the roof tool

    • Draw the outline of the roof area to be equipped

    • Define pitch and orientation with a single click

  • Place modules using the module tool

    • Cover the entire roof area with modules

    • Check settings for the module field

    • Check for obstructing objects and remove modules if necessary

Planning steps

  • Draw the building’s floor plan with right angles

  • Draw all roof edges completely

  • Extrude the roof in three dimensions

  • Optionally, draw areas of obstruction

  • Optionally, adjust edge clearances

  • Fill the remaining roof area with modules

  • Check module field settings

  • Optionally, manually optimize the module layout

Flexible panel placement

▶ EN - Flexible panel placement
  • Draw the module field

  • Align modules flush with edges

  • Fill the roof area with the module field

  • Trim module fields

  • Copy module fields

  • Select modules

  • Split module fields

  • Adjust size of module fields

  • Offset modules for triangular roof areas

Pro Mode: Model dormers and complex roofs

▶ EN - Dormers and complex roofs

Draw roof area to scale

▶ EN - Draw the roof area to scale
  • Use the Select & Move tool (holding SHIFT) to adjust roof dimensions after drawing

  • Set the desired length of a line via manual input

  • Use the “Projected Length Calculator” to draw roof dimensions precisely

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