Arrays
Arrays are placed PV table objects within a project drawing. They represent the physical module tables that have been inserted during the placement workflow and are used as relevant layout objects for further planning steps in Helios 3D.
The array properties provide basic information about an individual placed array, such as its component number, the actual module pitch and the insert position. These values help users identify, verify and document the placed PV tables in the drawing.
In the array properties, you can find the component number of the array, the actual pitch of the modules, and the insert position, as displayed below.
Use the array properties when you need to inspect a specific placed array in the drawing. The displayed values can help you check whether the correct component has been used and whether the array position and module pitch correspond to the planned layout.
Typical use cases include checking a placed table, identifying an array for support or documentation purposes, and verifying placement results before continuing with electrical planning or output generation.
The screenshot shows the properties of a selected array. The displayed component number identifies the assigned array component. The actual pitch describes the effective spacing of the modules in the placed array. The insert position indicates where the array object has been inserted in the drawing.
Prerequisites
Before array properties can be inspected, at least one array must exist in the current project drawing. The array is usually created as part of the placement workflow. Depending on the project setup, this may require a valid project drawing, defined placement areas or fields, and a suitable array definition.
Typical workflow
- Create or open a project drawing in Helios 3D.
- Place arrays as part of the placement workflow.
- Select an array in the drawing.
- Open or inspect the array properties.
- Check the component number, actual pitch and insert position.
- Use the information to verify the layout before continuing with placement results, electrical planning or output.
Notes
The values shown in the array properties are intended for checking and identifying placed arrays. If the displayed values do not match the expected project setup, check the array definition, the placement settings and the selected drawing object.
Changes to the original array definition may not automatically explain the values of arrays that have already been placed. This behavior should be verified for the relevant Helios 3D version.
Troubleshooting
If no array properties are displayed, make sure that an actual array object is selected and that the current drawing belongs to a valid Helios 3D project.
If the component number is missing or unexpected, check whether the array was created from a valid array definition and whether the project database contains the required component information.
If the actual pitch does not match the expected value, review the array definition and the placement settings used during array placement.
If the insert position is unclear, verify the selected object and compare its position in the drawing with the expected layout location.