| What is the General UI Structure article about? | It explains the basic structure of the HELIOS 3D CAD user interface and helps users understand where the main tools are located in the CAD workspace. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Who should read this article? | It is intended as an orientation topic for new users before they start working with projects, drawings, placement tools, electrical planning functions, analysis commands, or output functions. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Does this article explain specific HELIOS 3D commands in detail? | No. It gives an overview of the interface structure and navigation concept. Detailed command descriptions are handled in the related Help-Center articles for specific modules and workflows. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What are the two main menu areas in the HELIOS 3D CAD interface? | The HELIOS 3D CAD interface is divided into a vertical menu and a horizontal menu. The vertical menu is located on the left side of the workspace, while the horizontal menu spans the top of the screen. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What is the vertical menu used for? | The vertical menu provides access to frequently used tools, main modules, and workflow-oriented functions in the CAD section of HELIOS 3D. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What is the horizontal menu used for? | The horizontal menu provides access to command groups, advanced options, settings, and specific commands required while working in the HELIOS 3D CAD environment. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Why does HELIOS 3D separate the interface into vertical and horizontal menus? | The separation helps users navigate more easily. The vertical menu supports access to main workflow modules, while the horizontal menu provides additional commands and tools for the active planning task. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How should I use the screenshot in the article? | Use the screenshot to identify the general position of the vertical and horizontal menus before opening more detailed Help-Center articles. The screenshot is an orientation aid and does not replace command-specific documentation. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What role does the vertical menu have in the PV planning workflow? | The vertical menu supports typical PV planning steps such as project setup, layout preparation, array placement, object editing, electrical planning preparation, analysis, and result review. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What role does the horizontal menu have during daily work? | In daily work, the horizontal menu is used together with the vertical menu. It provides additional commands, settings, and tools needed for the currently active planning task. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Which planning phases are supported by the general UI structure? | The interface structure supports navigation through project and drawing preparation, placement area definition, array or module table work, array placement, result checking, electrical planning, and output or report generation. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Does this article describe the full PV project workflow? | No. It only provides navigation context so users know where to look for the relevant tools in the HELIOS 3D CAD interface. The detailed workflow is described in other Help-Center topics. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check if a menu is not visible? | Check whether the correct HELIOS 3D workspace is loaded and whether the required project or drawing context is active. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Why might a command or module be missing? | Some functions may only become available after a project has been opened, after a drawing has been assigned, or after the required workflow step has been reached. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check if the interface looks different from the screenshot? | Compare the installed HELIOS 3D version, the active AutoCAD or Civil 3D workspace, the screen resolution, and any customized UI settings. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check if a function is not visible in the vertical menu? | Check the active project, current drawing, installed HELIOS 3D version, configured workspace, and current module state. The available modules and commands can depend on these factors. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What should I check before searching for a command in the horizontal menu? | Verify that the correct workflow context is active, because the horizontal menu provides commands and tools related to the active CAD planning task. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the UI structure help new users? | It gives new users a basic orientation in the HELIOS 3D CAD environment and helps them understand where important functions are located before they start detailed planning work. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the UI structure support experienced users? | It supports efficient navigation between workflow modules, command groups, advanced tools, settings, and context-specific planning functions. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the UI structure relate to project setup? | The article explains that the interface supports early workflow steps such as opening or creating a project and preparing the drawing environment. It does not describe project setup itself in detail. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the UI structure relate to array placement? | The article places array placement within the broader navigation concept. Users can use the vertical and horizontal menus to find placement-related tools, but detailed array placement procedures are covered in separate articles. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the UI structure relate to electrical planning? | Electrical planning is mentioned as a later workflow phase that can be reached through the HELIOS 3D CAD interface. The detailed electrical commands are described in related Help-Center topics. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| How does the UI structure relate to analysis and output? | The interface structure helps users navigate to analysis commands, result review, output functions, and reports. The article provides orientation but not detailed instructions for these functions. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| Which related topics should I open after this article? | Continue with the related Help-Center topics for UI principles, project management, vertical menu commands, horizontal menu commands, array placement, electrical planning, analysis, and output. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
| What is the most important takeaway from this article? | The key point is that HELIOS 3D separates CAD interface navigation into a vertical workflow-oriented menu and a horizontal command-oriented menu, and users should understand both areas before working with detailed PV planning functions. (Helios 3D | HELP CENTER) |
