> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.plantpredict.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Objects

> Configure near-field shading objects at the DC Field level (legacy workflow)

The Objects page allows you to add near-field shading objects specific to a DC Field. This provides access to the legacy 3D shading editor where you can define obstructions such as buildings, trees, poles, and other structures that may cast shadows on the DC Field.

<Warning>
  **Legacy Workflow — Scheduled for Deprecation**

  The DC Field-level 3D Objects workflow is a legacy feature that will be deprecated in a future release. Users are advised to use the **plant-level 3D Scene workflow** for all new projects, which provides enhanced capabilities including:

  * Unified shading analysis across all DC Fields
  * Improved visualization and editing tools
  * Better performance for large-scale projects

  See [3D Scene](/user-guide/ui/3d-scene-overview) for the recommended workflow.
</Warning>

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## Overview

The DC Field - Objects page is organized into the following sections:

1. **DC Field Header** — Shows the DC Field identifier with Edit, Clone, and Remove buttons.
2. **Tab Navigation** — Access different aspects of DC Field configuration: Table, Field, Losses, and Objects.
3. **Objects Panel** — Displays any configured shade objects for this DC Field. When no objects are present, provides a prompt to open the Advanced Editor.
4. **DC Field Visualization** — Preview of the field layout with the Advanced 3D Design access button.

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## User Inputs

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      <th>#</th>
      <th>Input</th>
      <th>Type</th>
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      <th>Description</th>
      <th>Related Documentation</th>
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      <td>**1**</td>
      <td>**Block** (Hierarchy)</td>
      <td>Button</td>
      <td>—</td>
      <td>Toggle view to show the Block-level hierarchy bar displaying system summary: MWdc, MWac, DC:AC ratio, GCR, Array Count, and Inverter Count.</td>
      <td>[Block Overview](/user-guide/ui/power-plant-builder-block)</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>**2**</td>
      <td>**Table** (Tab)</td>
      <td>Tab</td>
      <td>—</td>
      <td>Navigate to the Table tab to configure module selection, mounting type, and table geometry.</td>
      <td>[Table](/user-guide/ui/power-plant-builder-dc-field-table)</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>**3**</td>
      <td>**Field** (Tab)</td>
      <td>Tab</td>
      <td>—</td>
      <td>Navigate to the Field tab to configure string count, layout arrangement, terrain, and field-level settings.</td>
      <td>[Field](/user-guide/ui/power-plant-builder-dc-field-field)</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td>**4**</td>
      <td>**Losses** (Tab)</td>
      <td>Tab</td>
      <td>—</td>
      <td>Navigate to the Losses tab to configure DC field losses including mismatch, wiring losses, and thermal model parameters.</td>
      <td>[Losses](/user-guide/ui/power-plant-builder-dc-field-losses)</td>
    </tr>

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      <td>**5**</td>
      <td>**Objects** (Tab)</td>
      <td>Tab</td>
      <td>—</td>
      <td>Currently selected tab. Contains the legacy 3D shading objects configuration for this DC Field.</td>
      <td>—</td>
    </tr>

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      <td>**6**</td>
      <td>**Open Advanced Editor / Advanced 3D Design**</td>
      <td>Button</td>
      <td>—</td>
      <td>Opens the legacy 3D shade object editor for this DC Field. Both buttons perform the same action. Use this editor to add, modify, or remove near-field shading objects such as buildings, trees, or poles. **Note:** This is a legacy workflow; consider using the plant-level 3D Scene for new projects.</td>
      <td>[3D Shading](/models/shading/3d_shading_dc_field)</td>
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## Saving Changes

Click **Save Power Plant** in the top-right corner to save all DC Field configuration changes and return to the [Block Overview](/user-guide/ui/power-plant-builder-block). Click the **X** button to cancel and discard changes.