When to use no-shading mode
- clear roof area
- open environment
- no nearby obstacle
- rapid qualification visit
- project stage not requiring full profile capture
The goal is to avoid unnecessary steps on simple sites.
What can still be analyzed without profile capture
- overall site potential
- first technical assumptions
- structured initial analysis
- visit documentation
- usable base for next steps
No-shading mode means adapted analysis depth, not no analysis.
When full profile capture is still needed
- uncertain obstacle impact
- nearby trees
- adjacent buildings
- marked horizon line
- any case where solar exposure is not obvious
When in doubt, objective profile measurement is preferable to visual approximation.
Typical use cases
- very open site
- simple roof
- fast first qualification
- visit requiring immediate direction
- projects where shading is not the primary issue at this stage
Business value
- save time on straightforward cases
- avoid unnecessary field steps
- keep workflow fluid
- produce a first analysis base sooner
- reserve full capture for cases with real added value
Next steps after the visit
- continue analysis in the app
- generate PDF report
- keep visit dossier
- export relevant field data
- switch later to full profile capture if needed
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FAQ
Can a pre-study be done without profile capture?
Yes, when the site is clearly open and no significant obstacle challenges solar exposure assumptions.
When is this mode appropriate?
For simple, open or quickly qualifiable sites where shading is not a known uncertainty.
What are the limits?
As soon as an obstacle or uncertainty appears, full profile capture becomes more appropriate.
Can you switch later to full capture?
Yes. No-shading pre-study does not prevent moving to full profile survey when needed.
Run a pre-study on site even without shading constraints
Azimutis helps qualify clear sites quickly and build a first actionable analysis base without full profile capture.