Aaron - There are a number of cool PV-specific tools that have GIS-aided rendering functionality along with features like shade analysis, production estimation, and automated line diagram and BoM generation. My 2 favorites are Helioscope and Aurora.
For a brighter energy future, Andrew Truitt Principal Truitt Renewable Energy Consulting, LLC (202) 486-7507 LinkedIn Profile <https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtruitt> Company Website <http://truittreconsulting.weebly.com/> NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional ID: 032407-66 Colorado Journeyman Electrician License No.: 600132 <%28202%29%20486-7507> [image: 24 copy.jpg] "Don't get me wrong: I love nuclear energy! It's just that I prefer fusion to fission. And it just so happens that there's an enormous fusion reactor safely banked a few million miles from us. It delivers more than we could ever use in just about 8 minutes. And it's wireless!" ~William McDonough On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 9:37 AM, Aaron Mandelkorn <reoso...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, Just wondering what drawing programs you all use (for windows). > I have been a happy user of MacDraft for years but have recently switched > back over to windows. AutoCAD is way more complex for what I need. All I > draw are simple 3 lines for permitting, site plans, and roof layouts. No > need for complicated tools, just the ability to draw in scale. Any > thoughts? > > > Aaron Mandelkorn > Owner/Solar Specialist > Renewable Energy Outfitters > www.reosolar.com > www.offgriddepot.biz > 970-596-3744 > 719-221-5249 > reoso...@gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org > > >
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