SMA SB 240-US-10 - Manual (Page 46)

7 Plant Settings
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Drawing the Plant Layout
1. Select Configuration > Plant layout in the page and drop-down menu.
☑ The Layout Assistant opens.
2. Select the drawing tool for the desired element in the Layout Assistant. Tip: you can also drag
the drawing tool into the drawing area by holding the left mouse button pressed and releasing
it at the desired point in the drawing area.
☑ The selected element is placed in the drawing area.
3. In order to change the size of the element, proceed as follows:
• Select element.
☑ The outer lines of the element become a dotted line.
• Move the mouse pointer onto a corner of the element.
☑ The mouse pointer turns into two arrows.
• Hold the left mouse button pressed and drag to make the element larger or smaller.
4. To move the element, proceed as follows:
• Select element.
☑ The outer lines of the element become a dotted line.
• Move the mouse pointer onto the element.
☑ The mouse pointer turns into a cross with arrows on the ends.
• Hold the left mouse button pressed and move the element. Tip: you can also move the
element with the arrow buttons on the keyboard.
Drawing tool Explanation
Draws a flat roof
With this drawing tool you can draw a flat or pitched roof, for
example.
Draws a roof with an apex
With this drawing tool you can draw a classic saddle roof.
Tip: the roof apex can be moved by holding down the left
mouse button.
Draws a forbidden area
You can use the forbidden areas to mark the position of chimneys or
skylights, for example. The forbidden area can only be positioned on
the roof area. If the roof area is moved, the forbidden area is also
moved.
Draws a façade
The façade element can be adjusted.