| Point | X | Y | Delete |
|---|
1 A: To begin, click the "+ Roof Face" button to enter plot mode.
2 A: You'll notice two guide lines on the map, one for each axis, each with a square handle. Double-tap and hold the handle to drag it and adjust its position as needed.
2 B: While not always required, guide lines can enhance accuracy in certain situations. For further information, refer to step 3.
3 A: For precise results, Dr Kilowattson needs to remove the perspective distortion that comes from looking top down onto a pitched roof. To do this, rotate the map using the arrow buttons below. Align the lowest edge of your roof face so it is parallel to the bottom of the screen. Accuracy is what seperates us from the rest.
3 B: Guide lines can assist you in this alignment. Simply rotate the map until the lowest edge of the roof face is visually aligned with the x-axis or as close as possible to it. This is where the guide lines can come in handy.
4 A: Once you've adjusted the map, click the "+ Roof Face" button to begin plotting the edges of the roof face where you intend to install solar panels.
4 B: Accuracy is crucial. We've provided tools and concise instructional videos to facilitate the process. It becomes straightforward when you know how so make sure to watch.
5 A: We offer a specialized tool for accurately plotting triangle-shaped roof faces. Watch our video for a quick demonstration.
6 A: Similarly, we provide a tool for precise plotting of rectangular or square roof faces. The same level of accuracy applies.
7 A: Our tool is designed to handle even the most unconventional roof face shapes. Plot each corner of the roof face and refer to our video guide for more information if you have any trouble.
8 A: Identify areas on the roof face where solar panels cannot be placed. The process to plot the exclusuion zones where we cannot place panels mirrors that of plotting roof faces, but this time, the exclusion zone must be inside the roof face itself. If you put any points outside the roof face itself which you already plotted, it will not allow you to save the exclusion zone
9 A: If you make an error, use the "trash can icon" button to remove a roof face. Please note that labels update dynamically; deleting "roof face A" will rename "roof face B" to "roof face A".
10 A: To remove the most recent point plotted, simply press the back button.
11 A: For the final point, you can tap anywhere, provided you are not using a shape tool. When you click the "save roof face" button, the last point will automatically align with the first point, creating a closed shape.
12 A: Once you have accurately plotted the roof face and included all exclusion zones, save the roof face by clicking the "save roof face" button located at the bottom of the point control box.