Operating the visual roof planning tool


Action

Operation with the mouse

Changing the scaling of the display

  • Use the mouse wheel to change the size of the map.

or

  • You can change the size of the map using the buttons [+] and [-] at the right-hand edge of the map.

Switching the view between 2D and 3D (possible during the entire planning process)

  • To display the map in top view, open the eye symbol at bottom left and switch off the option 3D with the mouse. This makes it easier to adjust the floor plan and orientation of the building.

Aligning the map to the north

  • Click on the symbol .

Changing the display view

  • Move the map with the left mouse button pressed down.

  • With the right mouse button pressed down, change the inclination of the map.

Change map view

  • To switch the map view on or off, open the map symbol at the bottom left and activate or deactivate the Map option.

  • To change the map type, open the drop-down list and select the desired map material.

  • To use Google Solar, activate the Use Google Solar option. This service can be used to determine the potential of PV systems based on PV data for the selected location.
    If Google Solar is activated, further options are displayed. Activate the desired options.

Changing size of the house and roof pitch

  • Click on the house using the mouse. This will turn the house blue.

  • Move the mouse over the edge to be changed. The edge that can be changed turns yellow and the cursor becomes a hand.

  • With the left mouse button pressed down, drag the respective edge in the appropriate direction. The dimensions change both in the graphic and in the overview in the right part of the screen.

Changing positioning of house

  • Click on the house using the mouse. This will turn the house blue.

  • With the left mouse button pressed down, move the house to required position. During positioning, the house appears green.

  • With the right mouse button pressed down, move the house to required position. During positioning, the house appears green.

Information: The roof plan will only be adopted once you click on [Save].