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[[Shadow result type (Shadow Overlay)|Shadows]] can be calculated by either the [[Shadow Overlay]] or the [[Heat Overlay]]. In case only Shadows are of importance, follow this how-to to add and setup a Shadow Overlay. More configuration options are provided at the end. | |||
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|Select [[Current Situation]] in the [[ribbon bar]] | |||
|Hover over [[Overlay]]s and under Environmental, select [[Shadow Overlay]]. | |||
|With the Shadow Overlay selected, click on the Configuration Wizard button to open the Shadow Wizard. | |||
|In the Shadow Wizard, continue to the Date Selection step. | |||
|In the Data Selection step, select a start and optional end date and select which hours of the day should be calculated. | |||
|Click next to confirm | |||
|In the Hour of Day step, inspect the chosen dates and hours of day and continue. | |||
|In the Surface Height step, select the Digital Surface Model option and click next. | |||
|In the Foliage Step, select the option based on Functions and click next. | |||
|In the Continue to the Output Overlays Step and finish the wizard. | |||
|With the wizard closed, click on the Update link in the Shadow Overlay Detail Panel | |||
|Inspect the Overlay by clicking on the play button in the Overlay Legend Panel. | |||
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Revision as of 07:35, 17 October 2025
Shadows can be calculated by either the Shadow Overlay or the Heat Overlay. In case only Shadows are of importance, follow this how-to to add and setup a Shadow Overlay. More configuration options are provided at the end.
How to calculate Shadows:
- Select Current Situation in the ribbon bar
- Hover over Overlays and under Environmental, select Shadow Overlay.
- With the Shadow Overlay selected, click on the Configuration Wizard button to open the Shadow Wizard.
- In the Shadow Wizard, continue to the Date Selection step.
- In the Data Selection step, select a start and optional end date and select which hours of the day should be calculated.
- Click next to confirm
- In the Hour of Day step, inspect the chosen dates and hours of day and continue.
- In the Surface Height step, select the Digital Surface Model option and click next.
- In the Foliage Step, select the option based on Functions and click next.
- In the Continue to the Output Overlays Step and finish the wizard.
- With the wizard closed, click on the Update link in the Shadow Overlay Detail Panel
- Inspect the Overlay by clicking on the play button in the Overlay Legend Panel.