Area context

This section of the Layout functions is dedicated to the definition of the areas in which they are inserted the modules of PV system. These areas can be roofs in case of rooftop systems, or areas of terrain in the case of ground systems.

The context of the area is always enabled because the user should always be able to add or edit areas of the Layout. When you start designing a new layout this is the only open context as it is not possible to proceed with the definition of the layout if it is not inserted at least one area in which to insert the modules.

The command Add Area inserts a new area in layout. The command requires the entry of the vertices that delimit the area, can be used for an unlimited number of points, but the area should be closed, then the last point must coincide with the first.

 When you have entered an area you must specify its inclination and the height from the ground of its lower edge. To do this you need to know what is the lower edge. This edge is drawn in blue color and in many cases it is automatically identified by the program, but in the event that his position was wrong, the user can change it by clicking on the arrows that appear at the edge doing so slide the lower edge up to the correct position. Note that the lower edge identifies the azimuth of the area

When designing the system layout you can limit inclusion only in the areas in which the modules are to be inserted, but you can also add areas where they will not be included modules. Until for example, to have a complete representation of the roof.

When adding new areas is necessary that vertices in common between areas overlap. This is done by inserting points with the automatic snap (showed with a red box) that the program makes it active in the phase of insertion of the area vertices. This will link the nodes of the different areas and when you move a node you will change all areas that includes that node.

Note that when the areas are connected by nodes, any changes in Tilt angle and Height roof of a single area affect those connected since the software recalculates the geometry for the respect of the links.

You cannot change the Tilt angle and Height roof of an area if in this area the modules are already been included, to do this you must enter into the Modules context and delete them from the area so you can make your changes

 

In the 3D View you cannot change the geometry of the areas, but you can change the height and tilt of the area.