Design

Overview

• How to Model for New Construction
• Selecting Satellite Imagery Source
• Google HD and 3D imagery
• How to use Nearmap in Aurora
• How to Upload Custom Imagery (Including how to Upload Drone Imagery)
• How to Add and Change Rooftop Setbacks

Consumption

• Making Changes to Auto-Selected Utility Rate Fields
• Recent Utility Rate Improvements
• Using the Consumption Portal
• What is the difference between the Orange and Yellow Bars in the Consumption Profile?
• How to Create a Custom Utility Rate

Site Design

• SmartRoof Best Practices and Tips
• 3D Modeling Service Overview
• Submitting a Request to our 3D Modeling Service
• How to Use GPS Coordinates as Your Address in Aurora
• How to Center the 3D Model
• How to Expand Your Project View

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System Design

• Storage
• How to rename a design
• How to copy a design
• How to View Roof Face Characteristics
• AutoDesigner: Energy Mode
• AutoDesigner: Savings Mode

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Advanced Site Design

• How to Use the Streetview Ruler Tool
• Adjusting for Slanted Imagery
• How to Override the Auto-Snap Feature
• Obstruction Detection
• Setting Rectangular Obstruction Orientation
• How to Model Split Edges

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Advanced System Design

• Advanced Module Layout
• Adding Balance of System Components
• Validating Designs

Performance Simulation

• Horizon Shading
• 10/03/2019- Performance Simulation Update
• 07/11/2019- Shading Engine Update
• 03/04/2021 - Weather Data Update
• Performance Overview
• System Design Overview

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