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Trying to add solar panel to a roof

  • April 9, 2024
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I'm trying to create a mock up of how a solar panel would look on a roof. Attached is an image of the panel and the flashing surrounds and also the roof I would like to apply it to in 3 locations across the roof

 

I've tried using the perspective warp tool but I don't think i'm doing it correct.y

 

Can anyone offer some advise? 

 

thanks 

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Correct answer EuanWilliamson

Open both images

Select the solar panel onto its own layer
Drag it onto the roof image

Use Edit > Free transform or CMD T,  CTRL T on that layer
Pull the corners (marked) using CMD or CTRL and mouse which allows you to set the
correct perspective and size on the roof
Duplicate that layer twice and move into place

 

 

 

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EuanWilliamson
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EuanWilliamsonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
April 9, 2024

Open both images

Select the solar panel onto its own layer
Drag it onto the roof image

Use Edit > Free transform or CMD T,  CTRL T on that layer
Pull the corners (marked) using CMD or CTRL and mouse which allows you to set the
correct perspective and size on the roof
Duplicate that layer twice and move into place

 

 

 

Best regards, Euan.
    Semaphoric
    Community Expert
    SemaphoricCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 9, 2024

    I would do the same , but convert the solar panel layer to a Smart Object.

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    Lumigraphics
    Legend
    April 9, 2024

    This should be easy, find some stock photos showing mounted solar panels as a guide. I believe the panel goes over the edge of the roofing though, without a cutaway.

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