Convert to PVcase Roof Mount

A detailed guide to convert your drawing files to PVcase Roof Mount. You can use it as a starting point and as a reference to what is currently possible to convert because the Convert drawing functionality is in an early stage of development.

After you've created a drawing using different tools, convert your existing drawing to Roof Mount so you can dive right into detailed design. You are able to convert:

• Roofs

• Roof objects

• Modules

In this guide:

• Convert .dwg files

• Convert HelioScope drawing

• FAQs

If the objects in your files are not compatible with the current capability, stay tuned for future updates.

Step 1: Ensure your file and objects in the file can be converted

Before you use the Convert drawing functionality, review the following considerations of what can be converted:

• only .dwg files and specific CAD component properties

• Helioscope files in .dwg format

For HelioScope files

For users with design files from Helioscope, this feature can now easily help you convert roofs or roof areas, objects, and modules into PVcase Roof Mount.

 

Steps:

1. Download your HeliosScope project in .dxf.

 

2. Open the .dxf file in AutoCAD and resave as a .dwg.

 

 

3. Close the .dxf file and open the newly saved .dwg file (learn why with AutoCAD's FAQ).

4. Continue to use PVcase Roof Mount on the newly opened .dwg file.

 

Step 2: Convert objects to PVcase Roof Mount

1. From the ribbon menu, go to 'Convert Drawing'.

   

    

2. Select the appropriate drawing type:

   1. If converting objects in an existing .dwg, continue with .dwg

   2. If the original source of the file is from HelioScope, select 'HelioScope'.

      

    

3. Begin with roof conversion, as having a roof area is crucial for converting objects and modules:

   • You can limit selection to a specific layer by checking the 'Limit to layer' checkbox and selecting a layer.

   • Click 'Pick to convert'.

   • Select one or multiple roofs for conversion and press 'Enter'.

     

      

4. Convert Roof objects:

   • Select 'Shading object'.

   • You can limit selection to a specific layer by checking the 'Limit to layer' checkbox and selecting a layer.

   • Click 'Pick to convert'.

   • Select one or multiple roof objects for conversion and press 'Enter'.

     

    

    

5. Convert Modules:

   • Select a module preset with parameters identical to your original drawing's module parameters. If you don't have a preset, click 'Create preset'.

   • Select layout type according to the roof.

   • Select module orientation:

     • use 'As drawn' to auto-detect the orientation from the drawing;

     • use 'Portrait' or 'Landscape' to set a specific orientation for modules.

   • Select how you want the module angle to be calculated:

     • If converting objects in an existing .dwg, continue with as drawn (AutoCAD).

     • If the original source of the file is from HelioScope, select as drawn (HelioScope).

     • Custom — allows you to enter tilt angle and override auto-detected (as drawn) values.

   • You can limit selection to a specific layer by checking the 'Limit to layer' checkbox and selecting a layer.

   • Click 'Pick to convert'.

   • Select one or multiple modules for conversion and press 'Enter'.

Step 3: Verify your drawing information after conversion

After you convert your drawing to PVcase Roof Mount, verify that all drawing information is converted correctly. Details, such as layout, module tilt angle, and other parameters, can impact your detailed design when they aren't imported correctly.

If something looks off with your converted drawing, like the module's orientation or angle, try these steps:

• Press Ctrl + Z to undo your last action.

• Adjust the settings and try converting again.

If the problem persists, please send us your file and describe the issue you've encountered at help@pvcase.com or at our live support chat.

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