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The Objects page allows you to add near-field shading objects specific to a DC Field. This provides access to the legacy 3D shading editor where you can define obstructions such as buildings, trees, poles, and other structures that may cast shadows on the DC Field.
Legacy Workflow — Scheduled for DeprecationThe DC Field-level 3D Objects workflow is a legacy feature that will be deprecated in a future release. Users are advised to use the plant-level 3D Scene workflow for all new projects, which provides enhanced capabilities including:
  • Unified shading analysis across all DC Fields
  • Improved visualization and editing tools
  • Better performance for large-scale projects
See 3D Scene for the recommended workflow.
DC Field Objects Page

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Overview

The DC Field - Objects page is organized into the following sections:
  1. DC Field Header — Shows the DC Field identifier with Edit, Clone, and Remove buttons.
  2. Tab Navigation — Access different aspects of DC Field configuration: Table, Field, Losses, and Objects.
  3. Objects Panel — Displays any configured shade objects for this DC Field. When no objects are present, provides a prompt to open the Advanced Editor.
  4. DC Field Visualization — Preview of the field layout with the Advanced 3D Design access button.

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User Inputs

#InputTypeUnitsDescriptionRelated Documentation
1Block (Hierarchy)Button—Toggle view to show the Block-level hierarchy bar displaying system summary: MWdc, MWac, DC:AC ratio, GCR, Array Count, and Inverter Count.Block Overview
2Table (Tab)Tab—Navigate to the Table tab to configure module selection, mounting type, and table geometry.Table
3Field (Tab)Tab—Navigate to the Field tab to configure string count, layout arrangement, terrain, and field-level settings.Field
4Losses (Tab)Tab—Navigate to the Losses tab to configure DC field losses including mismatch, wiring losses, and thermal model parameters.Losses
5Objects (Tab)Tab—Currently selected tab. Contains the legacy 3D shading objects configuration for this DC Field.—
6Open Advanced Editor / Advanced 3D DesignButton—Opens the legacy 3D shade object editor for this DC Field. Both buttons perform the same action. Use this editor to add, modify, or remove near-field shading objects such as buildings, trees, or poles. Note: This is a legacy workflow; consider using the plant-level 3D Scene for new projects.3D Shading

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Saving Changes

Click Save Power Plant in the top-right corner to save all DC Field configuration changes and return to the Block Overview. Click the X button to cancel and discard changes.