Import autocad layout into pvsyst

[Alberto Cerrone]

Hello , i want to know if there is any chance to import a 2D layout from autocad to pvsyst , or how to make a layout 3d without drawing in 3D and then import it to pvsyst. Thanks

[Stéphane]

Dear Alberto Cerrone,

 

PVsyst supports several 3D file formats for import, namely *.DAE; *.3DS; *.H2P; *.PVC.

You can find information about these files and the process to import them in our online help:

- https://www.pvsyst.com/help/index.html?sketchup.htm

- https://www.pvsyst.com/help/index.html?helios_3d.htm

- https://www.pvsyst.com/help/pv-collada-file-format.htm

 

The first link above also explains how to convert AutoCAD files to *.DAE file using Sketchup or FBX Converter.

 

Two important points to consider:

- Your 2D drawings must be "surfaces" and not just "lines" in order for PVsyst to be able to convert them into PV tables.

- Since they are 2D drawings you will then need to specify the tilt and the height from the ground in PVsyst for your PV tables.

 

Finally, if you still encounter issues, you can have a look at the last message of this thread where a user explains how he transforms DXF 2D files and then import them in PVsyst :

https://forum.pvsyst.com/topic/2202-import-scene-from-cad/

 

I hope this helps.

[Alberto Cerrone]

This is my 2d block , how i can make it 3D so i can do all the process to convert in the dae format usable in pvsyst? i have read the the comment on the link u mentioned , but i not understand it very well , i not know how to draw in 3D . or how i can make it surfaces? thanks