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How do I delete all blocks at once?

Learn how to delete all blocks with one click to restart your panel layout or try different waste minimisation methods.

Delete Blocks allows you to remove all blocks with one click, enabling you to start fresh or use a more appropriate method of waste minimisation for that roof shape.

🧾 What are blocks?

Blocks refer to the panel layout sections created when optimising sheet placement on your roof. You may want to delete them to try different layout approaches or waste minimisation methods.
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πŸ”§ How to delete all blocks

  1. Navigate to the Cover and Estimate section

  2. Locate the Delete Blocks function

  3. Click to delete all existing blocks with one action

πŸ›  When to use this feature

Use Delete Blocks when you want to:

  • Start your panel layout from scratch

  • Try a different waste minimisation approach

  • Switch to a more suitable method for your specific roof shape

  • Clear existing blocks before applying new optimisation routines

πŸ’‘ Next steps

After deleting blocks, you can explore other sheet waste optimisation routines like Block-Cutting, which not only determines the best panel laying method but also produces reports to share layout information with installers.


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