Designing Solar Systems in 3D Mode (DSM)

3D Mode uses DSM terrain data to generate a realistic site model and allows PV modules to be placed directly on roof surfaces. This mode is ideal for creating and adjusting module layouts in complex rooftop environments.

Enter Drawing Mode

Before placing modules, select the desired PV module model and module color from the left-side panel.

Left sidebar tool area for activating manual module layout

You can enter drawing mode in either of the following ways:

Click Draw Module from the left-side panel
Click the Draw icon from the top toolbar

Once activated, the cursor will switch to module placement mode.

Create Module Arrays

Click on the roof surface to place the first module. The system automatically detects the roof slope and aligns modules with the roof surface.

To create multiple modules, click and drag across the roof area. Modules will be generated continuously until the mouse button is released.

Single modules can also be placed individually using separate clicks.

Add module mode enabled; click or drag on roof to place auto-aligned PV modules

When editing an existing array, move the cursor outside the array boundary to modify its coverage:

Green frame indicates the area where modules will be added
Red frame indicates the area where modules will be removed

Selected grid PV array; drag outside border with red frame to remove modules

Right-click at any time to cancel the current drawing action.

Edit a Selected Array

After an array is selected, several adjustment options are available.

Resize the Array

Drag the control points around the array boundary to adjust its overall size.

Change the Layout Direction

Use the rotate handle to modify the orientation of the module array.

Adjust Layout Parameters

Layout settings can be edited from the right-side properties panel, with changes applied in real time.

Add or Remove Modules

Additional module editing tools are available from the top toolbar when an array is selected.

Selected PV array with extra editing tools displayed on top toolbar

You can:

Add or remove individual modules
Add modules within a selected area
Remove modules within a selected area

Green selection frames indicate module addition, while red selection frames indicate module removal.

Complete Your Layout

Once the layout is finished, review the module arrangement and continue with the next design steps, such as electrical design, shading analysis, or report generation.