Adding Setbacks to your Designs

Summary:

This article will run you through how to add setbacks to designs on OpenSolar, including 2D, 3D and Manual Modes.

Table of contents:

Adding Setbacks to 2D/3D Modes

Adding Setbacks to Manual Mode:

The following video reviews editing your setback and design settings as well as including setbacks on a design. 

Adding Setbacks to Arrays:

To show setbacks automatically on arrays you will first adjust your setback and design settings by going to Control > Design & Hardware > Setback & Design Settings > Edit (pencil icon) the Design setting you would like to adjust, then drop down the Setbacks & Design Settings section. From here, you can edit the Setbacks Arrays field to the appropriate setback required.

Adding Setbacks to 2D/3D Modes:

To show setbacks in both 2D and 3D Design Modes you will first go to the Design page then click on the Advanced dropdown. You can now select the Roof option.

Next, outline the roof facet you would like to show setbacks on.

From here, right click on the line you would like to apply  a setback on and select  the appropriate Edge type from the dropdown.

You are now able to view the setback, indicated by the red highlight on the roof edge.

Adding Setbacks to Manual Mode:

To add setbacks in Manual Mode, first draw the house using the Advanced dropdown options on the Design page.

Once the site is modeled, right click on the edge you would like to show setbacks on and define that Edge type.

Once the Edge type is selected, the setback will be applied.

Looking to edit the setback and design settings? Visit this Help Center article for more details.