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Navigation Guide (3D Design Tool)

Published on 12 May 2023

The following guide provides some information on the navigation tools in the 3D design tool.

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Side Bar Navigation Tools

  • The Pen tool (P) can be used to draw the outline of the roof.
  • The Select tool (S) can be used to select lines and objects in the drawing.
  • The Obstructions tool (O) can be used to add in objects to the drawing such as chimneys and skylights.
  • The Keepouts tool (K) can be used to define areas where no panels should be added on the roof.
  • The Walls tool (W) can be used to add vertical walls to the roof design.
  • The Trees tool (T) can be used to add trees to the design.
  • The Ruler tool (N) can be used to measure lines and objects in the design.
  • The Split Screen tool (/) allows users to view both the drawing and satellite map view at the same time.
  • The Wizard (Q) allows users to automatically detect the roof line types, add trees, detect pitch and azimuth, as well as add obstructions to the design.

Top Bar Navigation Tools

  • The Toggle Guided Tour allows you to enable a walkthrough of how to use the 3D design tool.
  • The Change Imagery (I) button allows you to select different satellite imagery for your design.
  • The Re-align design with background image tool (Z) allows you to move the satellite imagery and align it with your design.
  • The Design Tool Settings allow you to change your design settings such as editing the project losses.
  • The Toggle drawing labels visibility tool (V) allows you to toggle on the visibility of gridlines, pitch and azimuth, project location, contrast mode, ruler tool measurements, dimensions and trees.

Shortcuts

  • The following is a list of shortcuts available in the drawing tool:

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