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How to use the PDF function in PVFARM

Kayla Treese avatar
Written by Kayla Treese
Updated over 4 months ago

This article will guide you through the process of exporting your project to a PDF in PVFARM.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Complete Your Project:

    • Ensure your project is fully completed and ready for export.

  2. Navigate to Export Options:

    • Select the "Export" panel from the side bar.

    • Under "Reports," you have two choices: export your project metrics as a spreadsheet or complete project report as PDF.

  3. Select PDF Report:

    • Click on the option "complete project report as PDF".

    • Confirm by clicking "OK."

  4. File Generation:

    • The system will generate a PDF file named after your project.

    • The PDF will contain three to four pages, depending on certain project parameters.

PDF Report Breakdown

Page 1: Overview

  • Layout Image: Displays your project layout without any underlaid image.

  • Project Metrics: Includes essential information such as site area, equipment details, energy data, and civil information.

Page 2: Tracker Layout

  • Tracker Details: Shows the types of trackers used in a map of the site with the key giving further details.

  • Additional Information: Includes data on roads, row heights, modules, and equipment.

Page 3: Sub-Area Details (Optional)

  • Sub-Area Breakdown: If your project includes sub-areas, this page provides detailed information for each sub-area.

  • Map and Columns: Displays a map of sub-areas and a detailed breakdown of metrics for each sub-area.

Page 4: Block Schedule

  • DC-AC Ratio Map: Visual representation of the DC-AC ratio.

  • Block Breakdown: Detailed count of combiner boxes, trackers, and other equipment in each block.

You can now print and incorporate these PDFs into your plan sets!

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