From a single project dataset, you can generate 3D views, drawing files for your CAD program, a project report tailored for building authorities that includes structural calculations, a materials list, and a layout and assembly plan. You can openAEROTOOL in your browser at app.aerotool.com; registration is required to use the service.
Before materials are ordered and installed, the following must be determined for this specific project: Which areas are usable, which system is suitable for this location, and what documentation is required by regulatory authorities, for material planning, and for installation?AEROTOOL consolidates area calculations, system design, and documentation into a single project, rather than creating them separately.
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For which PV projects and specialized companies isAEROTOOL suitable?
AEROTOOL is designed for installation and electrical contractors, EPC companies, engineering firms, and wholesalers—in other words, anyone who designs the mounting structure and needs the corresponding structural analysis. The overview shows whatAEROTOOL designs for each project type and where you can find the appropriate systems:
This classification is just a starting point; only the design will show whether a system is right for your project.
AEROTOOL or AERO.GO?
AERO.GO is AEROCOMPACT’s planning app for pitched roofs in Germany and Austria: Based on just a few roof parameters, it generates structural design, an installation plan, and material requirements without the need for detailed preliminary planning.AEROTOOL is the more comprehensive project tool. You can use it to plan flat roofs, facades, and open spaces, as well as pitched roofs, when 3D design, CAD plans, and project reports are required, or if the project is located outside of Germany and Austria. The AERO.GO Guide shows you how a project works in AERO.GO; you can find the app itself at AERO.GO.
Access to AEROTOOL: Register and Plan
You can register yourself at app.AEROTOOL.com; registration is done exclusively via your email address. You confirm the contract documents digitally during the registration process. Afterward, the PRO version is automatically available to you, allowing you to fully plan and document projects. Existing login credentials remain valid; if your username doesn’t match your email address, you can update it.
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Here’s how a project works in AEROTOOL
A project proceeds in five steps:
- Create a project: You enter the building, location, and a PV module from the integrated database.
- Draw the roof area: You trace the area on the satellite image or import an existing plan as a background.
- Design the system:AEROTOOL calculates ballasting or mounting and performs structural analysis according to EN standards.
- Generate documentation: A project report, layout and installation plan, bill of materials, as well as 3D and CAD files are generated from the same project status.
- Complete the project: After each planning phase is complete, you finalize the project.
What data do you enter—and what does AEROTOOL retrieve automatically?
You enter the building, location, and PV module;AEROTOOL fills in the rest based on the project address.
Here’s what you enter:
- Roof shape and roofing material
- Building height and roof pitch
- Project address
- A PV module from the integrated database
What AEROTOOL adds: Based on the project address, the design incorporates satellite imagery, local building codes, weather data, wind maps, snow loads, seismic data, potential shading, and the structural standards of the respective country.
How do you define the roof area and obstructions in AEROTOOL?
You trace the roof area directly onto the satellite image from Google Maps or Bing. If documentation is already available, import the roof plan or a PDF layout as a background and draw on top of it. This also applies to buildings that are not shown on the map. Which method you choose depends on what documentation is available for the building: If a plan is available, use it; otherwise, draw directly on the satellite image. Verify the drawn dimensions on-site before placing your order.
AEROTOOL automatically detects obstructions, or you can draw them in yourself. On sloped roofs, represent structures such as chimneys vertically. You can adjust the roof edges later.
Ballasting, roof attachment, facade: How AEROTOOL designs the system
On flat roofs and for ground-mounted installations,AEROTOOL calculates the required ballasting based on the wind load at the specific location. Where anchors are necessary, AEROTOOL incorporates them into the design. If a flat roof can only bear a minimal additional load, you plan using anchors; this is provided for in select systems.
On sloped roofs and facades,AEROTOOL determines the appropriate mounting options for the specific roof or facade structure.
AEROTOOL performs structural calculations in accordance with EN standards, taking into account the wind and snow loads at the site. The results are incorporated into the project report, which is formatted for submission to building authorities. The specific documentation required in each case depends on the project, location, and the relevant authority. You should clarify the load-bearing capacity of the roof structure with the project participants in advance.
3D view, energy yield, string and inverter planning: What else AEROTOOL calculates
AEROTOOL performs calculations beyond the mechanical design:
- 3D view of the planned system
- CAD drawings as well as DWG and DXF files for further processing
- Yield calculation for the planned system
- String and inverter planning for the electrical wiring of the modules
Everything is generated from a single project dataset. This ensures that 3D visualizations, technical documentation, and electrical designs all use the same data set.
What documents are generated for planning, materials, and installation?
AEROTOOL generates the following documents from the project data set:
| Document | What it contains | Purpose |
|---|
| Project Report | Structural analysis and project data for building authorities | Verification of the design for authorities and project stakeholders |
| Layout and Installation Plan | Planning of layout and installation | Technical Coordination and Installation Preparation |
| 3D design and drawing files | Spatial representation as well as CAD, DWG, and DXF files | Technical Planning and Further Processing |
| Bill of Materials | Required components and quantities | Material planning and installation preparation |
The materials list compiles the required AEROCOMPACT fastening products in the quantities specified by the design.
Extended Installation Documents: Documents that go directly to the construction site
Extended installation documents (EID) are available inAEROTOOL for allCOMPACTFLAT systems—you can download them along with the project report. This means that planning doesn’t end with the structural analysis: The installation crew receives documents that show exactly how the system is to be installed on this specific roof, rather than just general assembly instructions.
The package includes a roof overview showing the number of ballast stones and anchors per system, detailed layouts with key figures such as the number of modules, and parts lists for each individual module field. It also includes a system overview, system drawings, project-specific geometries, installation diagrams, as well as legends and tables.
Designable in AEROTOOL: the COMPACTFLAT systems for flat roofs → Go to the flat roof overview
Plan variants and coordinate projects as a team
You can copy an entire project or a single roof and use it to create variants—such as south versus east/west, two module types, or two ballasting concepts. This allows you to offer the customer well-founded alternatives instead of having to rebuild a design from scratch multiple times. You can also save layout versions as you go. Practical tip: Save a separate planning version before making any major changes—this makes it easy to compare the variants later.
To coordinate, copy the project link and share it with colleagues or with us. If you have any questions, send us the link to your project.
Support and Planning Service: When You’re Stuck
To get started, we provide a support platform, the Planning Assistant with short video tutorials on the most important steps, as well as webinars and e-Designer training sessions. If you have a specific question about an ongoing project, create a support ticket; the Planning Assistant will show you what information is needed.
You can also have the planning done for you: Upon request, our international customer service team will handle the complete design of your PV system, including structural and economic calculations. You’ll receive the complete installation plan with material lists; upon request, the design can include not only the mounting structure but also modules, inverters, and cabling. Submit your request via the request form or email office@aerocompact.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About AEROTOOL in PV Planning
What is AEROTOOL?
AEROTOOL is AEROCOMPACT’s digital planning software for PV systems on roofs, facades, and open spaces. It consolidates site and planning data into a single project and uses this information to propose a 3D system design. It also generates, among other things, a project report, CAD plan, bill of materials, and layout and installation plans. You can access it at app.AEROTOOL.com; registration is required to use the software.
How do I get access to AEROTOOL?
Register at app.aerotool.com using your email address and digitally confirm the terms of service during the registration process. You will then automatically have access to the PRO version, which allows you to fully plan and document projects. Existing login credentials remain valid.
Does AEROTOOL perform structural calculations according to EN standards?
Yes.AEROTOOL performs structural calculations according to EN standards, taking into account the wind and snow loads at the site. The results are included in the project report, which is designed to meet the requirements of building authorities. The specific documentation required in each case depends on the project, location, and the relevant authority.
What documents will I receive fromAEROTOOL, and what do I need them for?
Among other things,AEROTOOL generates a project report, layout and assembly plans, a materials list, as well as 3D designs and CAD, DWG, or DXF files. The project report, which includes the structural analysis, is intended for building authorities and documents the design. Layout and assembly plans support assembly preparation, while the materials list aids in materials planning.
Can I use a PDF layout in AEROTOOL?
Yes. You import a PDF layout as a background into your project and trace the roof area onto it. If no plan is available, you can trace the area directly onto the satellite image from Google Maps or Bing.
What kind of help is available for open planning questions?
To help you get started, we offer the support platform, the planning assistant with short videos, and webinars. If you have a specific question about an ongoing project, create a support ticket. If you’d like to hand off the planning, our customer service team can handle the complete design—including structural and economic calculations—upon request.
Register with AEROTOOL now and plan your next project → Your roof area, modules, and location are used to generate a design and documentation tailored specifically to your project.
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Still unsure ifAEROTOOL is right for your project? For a pitched roof in Germany or Austria, AERO.GO is also an option.
