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Scanifly Tutorials
Prelim Design™
4:59Roof Outlines
2:04Keepouts & Setbacks
1:50Adding Modules
1:34Shading Analysis
0:53Viewsheds
1:22Occluder Tool
1:45Site Annotations
1:11Polyline Ruler
1:10Importing Trees
2:29CAD & Design Exports
1:49Learn how to create customized, proposal-ready layouts using PrelimDesign™—Scanifly’s comprehensive remote design tools—with Google Maps, Nearmap, LiDAR, and 3D data reference layers.
✓ Access multiple imagery sources
✓ Utilize LiDAR data for shade analysis
✓ Verify data source dates
✓ Integrates with your preferred CRM or proposal tool
Perfect for solar teams needing remote data options and preliminary design capabilities at an affordable price.
Learn how to leverage Google Maps, Nearmap, LiDAR, and 3D data reference layers for customized preliminary designs when using PrelimDesign™.
✓ Access multiple imagery sources
✓ Utilize LiDAR data for shade analysis
✓ Verify data source dates
✓ Integrates with your preferred CRM or proposal tool
Perfect for solar teams needing remote data options and design capabilities at an affordable price.
Learn how to create precise roof segments in Scanifly using drone-based, photorealistic 3D models. This tutorial shows how to outline roof planes and get exact measurements for your PV designs.
✓ Generate accurate roof measurements from real-time onsite data
✓ Create precise roof segments
✓ Eliminate additional truck rolls due to measurement errors
✓ Export accurate CAD-ready roof dimensions and layouts
Essential for solar designers who need exact measurements for permit packages and installation planning.
Master Scanifly’s intelligent obstruction detection and setback tools. Learn how to automatically identify roof obstacles and apply custom fire setbacks for code-compliant solar designs.
✓ AI-powered obstruction detection
✓ Customizable fire setbacks
✓ Automatically outline HVACs and vent pipes
✓ Manual override options for complete control
Perfect for PV designers who need to ensure AHJ-code compliance while maximizing system size.
Learn how to optimize solar panel layouts using Scanifly’s Quick-Fill feature. This tutorial covers efficient module placement, orientation options, and array customization.
✓ One-click maximum panel fill
✓ Portrait vs. landscape optimization
✓ Multiple racking options (flush, tilted, ground mount)
✓ Custom module and array spacing
Ideal for solar designers who need to create efficient layouts while maintaining the customer’s aesthetics and production goals.
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Learn how to perform real-time solar shading analysis using Scanifly’s proprietary Viewshed tool. This tutorial demonstrates how to generate onsite, bankable TSRF, ASA, and TOF values for your solar projects without climbing on roofs.
✓ Generate regulatory-compliant shade reports in seconds
✓ Plot sun charts anywhere on your 3D model
✓ Get SunEye/Solar Pathfinder equivalent results
✓ Streamline financing approvals
Scanifly Viewsheds provide real-time onsite shading analysis approved by all major regulators and lenders. Perfect for solar contractors, installers, and EPCs looking to accelerate their design process while maintaining accuracy.
Learn how to perform precise solar shading analysis using Scanifly’s proprietary Viewshed tool. This tutorial demonstrates how to generate accurate, real-time TSRF, ASA, and TOF values for your solar projects without climbing on roofs.
✓ Generate regulatory-compliant shade reports in seconds
✓ Plot sun charts anywhere on your 3D model
✓ Get SunEye/Solar Pathfinder equivalent results
✓ Streamline TPO financing approvals
Scanifly’s Viewsheds provides real-time onsite shading analysis approved by all major regulators and lenders. Perfect for solar contractors, installers, and EPCs looking to accelerate their design process while maintaining accuracy.
Master Scanifly’s Occluder tool to simulate vegetation impact on solar production and demonstrate ROI to customers. This video shows how to analyze tree removal benefits for maximum system performance.
✓ Remove/trim trees and structures in your 3D model
✓ Calculate production impact from vegetation management
✓ Show before/after scenarios to customers
✓ Quantify ROI of tree removal
Perfect for solar designers who need to optimize system production and communicate value to homeowners
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Master Scanifly’s annotation tools to create clear technical documentation for your solar projects—from within your 3D scene. Learn how to effectively communicate design specifications to your engineering team.
✓ Label inverter and battery locations
✓ Document electrical specifications
✓ Mark attachment points and structural notes
✓ Create clear instructions for plan sets
Essential for solar designers who need to communicate technical details clearly to engineers, installers, and permit reviewers.
Learn how to use Scanifly’s polyline ruler for precise measurements in your 3D solar designs. This tutorial shows how to measure critical distances for installation planning and electrical design.
✓ Measure conduit runs accurately
✓ Calculate trenching distances
✓ Determine string lengths for inverter layout
✓ Measure wall distances and setbacks
Perfect for solar designers and engineers who need accurate measurements for equipment placement, electrical analysis, and installation planning.
Master Scanifly’s 3D tree modeling tools for precise year-round shade analysis. Learn how to model realistic vegetation impact on solar production, even with seasonal changes.
✓ Import realistic 3D tree models
✓ Model deciduous vs. evergreen vegetation
✓ Simulate seasonal shading impacts
✓ More accurate than basic ‘lollipop’ tree models
Essential for designers who need accurate shade analysis in areas with heavy vegetation.
Master Scanifly’s export tools for seamless workflow integration. Learn how to generate CAD files, shade reports, and customer-ready documentation.
✓ Export to multiple CAD formats (DXF, STL, OBJ, DAE)
✓ Generate orthorectified layouts
✓ Create financing-ready documentation
✓ Share interactive 3D models with customers
Essential for teams needing accurate and efficient documentation for permits and customer approval.
