Recommended test
Compare morning, midday and afternoon on a simple model and confirm that changes apply only after update.
- Enable Solar Shade and enter a known latitude, longitude and date.
- Set a morning time and choose Update shadows; note compass direction, altitude and azimuth.
- Repeat near midday and in the afternoon, updating shadows each time.
- Switch the overlay off and confirm ordinary model appearance returns before continuing heavy work.
Experimental status
Solar Shade is explicitly experimental. The interface warns that results can be inaccurate and that the overlay can slow the viewport. Use it for an early visual study, not regulatory, energy or rights-to-light analysis.
Set place and time
Enter latitude, longitude, date and time. Identify which building face is treated as front so the compass overlay corresponds to the project orientation. The panel reports sun altitude and azimuth and distinguishes day from night.
Apply changes
Input changes do not update the geometry continuously; choose Update shadows to apply them. This makes it possible to adjust several fields before recalculating. Use the midday shortcut as a reference, then test the actual times relevant to the project.
Use in output carefully
The currently applied overlay can be included in supported elevation output. Label the date, time, location and experimental status when sharing it. Turn Solar Shade off when measuring, selecting dense geometry or diagnosing viewport performance.