Map Design Sync Feature

Sync to Surface (Design → Layout)

What it does

• Takes each tracker’s string configuration from the System Inverter design and applies it to the surface layout.

• Panels are placed/strung on surfaces using available pre‑position panels first.

• If a tracker already has panels on a surface, it continues from those panels rather than starting fresh.

What it does NOT do

• It does not guarantee perfect string paths if panels are already split across surfaces or rows; it preserves existing placements where possible.

• It does not automatically “clean up” or remove extra pre‑position panels unless you choose a cleanup action.

Typical outcomes

• If enough pre‑position panels exist on the correct surface, strings are added and the layout updates.

• If a tracker has insufficient panels or is split across multiple surfaces, you’ll be prompted with a review dialog.

Review dialog behavior

• “Suggested assignments” appear when panels exist but need confirmation before assignment.

• “Trackers still unassigned” appears when no valid panels are available for that tracker.

• If everything matches, the status shows as complete (green).

Recommended next step

• If the string paths look irregular after syncing, run “Clean up string paths” (restring cleanup) to normalize the wiring.

Sync to Design (Layout → Design)

What it does

• Reads the current surface layout (placed/strung panels) and updates tracker settings to match.

• Updates System Inverter Module string counts and modules per string based on what’s on the surfaces.

What it does NOT do

• It will not guess intent when panels are split across surfaces or trackers; it reports mismatches instead.

Typical outcomes

• If layout is clean and consistent, the design updates silently and counts turn green.

• If mismatches exist (e.g., panel counts don’t fit string limits), you’ll see a review dialog identifying which tracker needs attention.

Review dialog behavior

• Lists each System Inverter / Tracker needing review (numbered from 1).

• Provides quick links to open the tracker and fix manually.

• Shows “unstrung” trackers if panels exist but are not assigned.

• Offers “Clean off unstrung panels” when there are leftover pre‑position panels.

General notes

• Sync works best when panels are grouped on a single surface per tracker.

• If you want to preserve exact panel placement, avoid manual rearrangements between sync steps.