How to work with Windplanner

This introduction to Windplanner will teach you the basics of the software. You’ll explore the interface and learn to navigate both the 2D and 3D views. Additionally, you'll discover how to visualize your project using a 360-degree photo.

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to create new turbine models and explore different methods for placing turbines in your project.

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to create and adjust solar parks with Windplanner, as well as how to modify the different solar panel options.

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to create and adjust transmission towers and place transmission lines using Windplanner.

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to place objects and vegetation within Windplanner.

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This tutorial will help you to understand how to use layouts to group objects and create scenario's within Windplanner.

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This tutorial is all about how to change the wind speed and direction. Furthermore set the time and date, and disable viewport markers in Windplanner.

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In this tutorial you will learn how to enter Street View locations and how to create viewpoints from those same locations in Windplanner.

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This tutorial will cover how different methods of calibrating work on your panoramas to get the best out of your visualisations.

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This video shows in 2 minutes most features in Windplanner.
 

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How to create a new turbine model, and adjust the turbine brand and dimensions to your needs.

See 3D model

How to delete a wind turbine: this tutorial shows two ways of deleting wind turbines.
 

See delete a turbine

How to change your coordinate system. Windplanner can handle most systems.
 

See coordinate system

How to change the date, time, wind direction and speed, and see immediately the effect of the shadows in 3D.

See wind and time

How to change your 2D layers and the layer opacity: you can stack several layers, to help to understand the local situation.

See geo layers

How to create a new layout (scenario) and place turbines in this layout.
 

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How to place turbines by coordinates. You can copy-paste data from your files; the coordinates must be separated with a comma.

See place turbines

How to create a viewpoint, and how to use manual masking to create the correct photomontage.

See masking tool

How to measure, for instance, the distance between a wind turbine and the nearest resident.

See measure tool

How to enter a StreetView panorama and view the project in a 360-degree photo.

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How to make a high-resolution screenshot, for usage in reports or presentations.
 
 

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How to get a correct photomontage when entering a StreetView photo. by matching it with the underlying 3D world.
 

See positioning

How to calibrate a photo with the 3D world for a correct photomontage and how to use SkyDetect tool (alternative to manual masking, based on artificial intelligence).

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The quality of the satellite images varies per location. This video shows how to change the satellite images in the 3D world.

See satellite images

You can choose to show markers of the turbines, viewpoints and StreetView panos, or to switch off these markers.

See markers

How to show the shadows of the turbines in the 3D world.
 
 

See shadows

How to create an animation; flying from one viewpoint to another. Use screencapture software if you want to export the animation.

See animation

How to upload your own custom data layer, to help understanding the local situation.
 

See custom layer

How to add color to blades and mast. Any color at any position is possible.
 
 

See coloring

Including voice-over :-)