Preparing CAD File for PVFARM Import

1) No Plugin? = Follow Manual CAD Input Standards

2) Plugin Available? = Follow PVFARM Plugin Command Standards

3) Plugin missing some elements? = Use PVFARM Plugin Command Standards where supported + Manual CAD Input Standards for the rest

Note: All paths produce the same export result

-follow the official installation guide: Installing the plugin

-verify after installation:

PVFARM toolbar/menu is visible in AutoCAD/Civil 3D
Commands can be typed in the command line (e.g. CreateTracker), if it works you have successfully installed the plug-in

Rule	Requirement
Closed Geometry	Must be rectangular / closed polylines
Blocks	Required for Trackers, Skids, Export Group
Layout Space	Everything must be part of a Layout
Model Space	Boundary, Roads, Terrain read from Model Space
Naming	Must start with pvfarm_to be detected. Note: *_anyName* (when you see this in the naming you can choose if you want to put your value or name it is NOT A MUST!)

Purpose: - this article serves as the single source of truth for preparing CAD files for PVFARM import. It defines the required naming, geometry standards, layers, scale and decision rules to ensure consistent and reliable imports