Tiago Motta

I started to frequently encounter this same problem in our projects, with the difference that the 3D models we work on are .obj files imported from drone photogrammetry models, instead of drawn 3D models. We've already encountered all sorts of unrealistic shading frequency patterns, from 15% frequencies in areas where no shadows exist, to the most absurd cases of 99% shading. This is indeed a serious problem in 3D simulation, as it creates a constant suspicion of whether the simulation results are real or distorted by software failure. In our projects, after discovering this flaw, we have unfortunately decided to suspend the use of PVSol for 3D shading simulations until this is fixed, to prevent us from providing false generation estimate data to our customers. It would be very important that priority be given to fixing this problem. In our case, we are already studying migrating to a competing software and also recommending this to our customers. We wouldn't want that to happen since PVSol has been our design tool for a long time and we're used to using it.

A) Improved the function of exporting plan diagram strings to CAD files (dxf, dwg) to allow the ENTIRE plan to be exported in a single file at the same time, and not separated by assembly area. - The size of the string identification letters is too small in the exported model. It should be possible to adjust the size of the letters according to the size of the plot sheet, or redirect all identification to a side legend; The drawing of cables is often unnecessary and moreover it pollutes the file when you just want to have the string plan. Ideally, it would be possible to choose to have the dxf/dwg similar to the layout obtained in the 3D view in the inverter configuration part (image below), with, of course, being possible to see the numbering letters of the modules, which is not possible when viewing the entire system. The limitations of exporting separately by assembly area makes this function often useless, as you have to copy and paste each of the areas into a CAD software to allow editing the floor plan drawing. In addition, exporting the file should also allow loading of building data, such as the top view image of the model itself, or, even better, the edges of the building and the roofs in floor plan, since exporting only the string design brings a poor project data since it does not carry any information from the other 3D objects involved in the scenario. A complete export functionality of the design in detail to editable CAD file is essential for anyone working with large projects where documentation and design detailing is required. In the current model, with poor information from the model exported from PVSol, a large rework is practically always necessary (and with very low design time efficiency) as it is necessary to redesign the entire plant in CAD software.