Real near shadings based in drone import

[Carlos Arredondo]

Hi,

I usually build the 3D scene for new ground mounted projects using a commercially available tool that exports the layout as PVC file and direct imports into PVsyst 3Dscene. this is very fast and useful for trackers. but now I want to evaluate the near shadings of an existing plant (with trackers) with the drone scan and Metashape postprocessing. How do I "assign" the tracker characteristic's to the imported object? is there a preferred file format for pv objects, shading objects and terrain? is there a recommended procedure for this real 3d Scene mounting on PVsyst? is there a recommended software or tool? 

[Stéphane]

Dear Carlos,

We don't have any specific procedures or instructions regarding existing plants.

If PVC format is not available, DAE or 3DS can be used. Then on the import screen you can select the "material" that is used for your trackers and you can define the tracking parameters there. Also for the terrain, you can select its material and PVsyst will import it as a ground object.

Here is the link of our help page for importing 3D file, where you will find more details:

https://www.pvsyst.com/help/project-design/shadings/near-shadings-import/sketchup-and-other-cad-software.html#scene-details