Add Test Point Tool

Add new test point(s) to the current model.
Choose:

  • Sketchup Main Menu>>Plugins>>LSS Chronolux>>Add Test Point…
  • click Add Test Point command button of “LSS Chronolux Toolbar”
Test point tool becomes active.

Tool Operation

  1. Click to place new test point.
  2. Double-click to start calculation process immediately.
  3. Right-click to pop-up context menu (it is possible to choose calculation type “Insolation/SVF/Both” and/or set current test point number).

Modifier Keys

  • Ctrl (Option) = switch “Express calculation mode” state (On/Off)
  • Ins = switch “Sun scale” visibility (On/Off)
  • Esc = finish tool session (plugin asks if it is necessary to process entered uncalculated test points if any)
  • Delete = delete the last entered test point if any (the second key-press deletes the previously entered point and so on)

Note

It is possible to set the current point number within Sketchup value control box, aka the "measurements" panel, while the tool is active.

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