# Extras Add special objects to enhance your scene presentation. Extras like lawn signs and vehicles help create professional marketing materials and show scale. ## Opening the Extras Modal Press `E` or click the **Extras** button in the toolbar to open the extras modal. ## Available Objects ### Lawn Sign Add a professional branded lawn sign to your scene: **Purpose:** - Branding and marketing - Professional presentation renders - Show company presence at job site - Create marketing materials **Placement:** 1. Open Extras modal (`E`) 2. Click **Place Lawn Sign** 3. Click on the ground where you want the sign 4. Customize in the properties panel **Customization:** - Company name - Logo upload - Color scheme - Sign dimensions **Best Practices:** - Place in visible area (front yard) - Avoid blocking view of solar installation - Use consistent branding across projects ### Tesla Cybertruck Add a Tesla Cybertruck to demonstrate scale and EV integration: **Purpose:** - Show scale and perspective - Demonstrate EV charging integration - Modern, tech-forward aesthetic - Client engagement **Placement:** 1. Open Extras modal (`E`) 2. Click **Place Cybertruck** 3. Click on the ground/driveway 4. Position and rotate as needed **Uses:** - Show system scale relative to familiar object - Demonstrate solar + EV synergy - Create engaging presentations - Highlight sustainable lifestyle ## Managing Scene Objects Once placed, extras can be managed: ### Select an Object Click on the object to select it. Properties appear in the panel. ### Move an Object Drag the object to reposition it (if the object supports dragging). ### Rotate an Object Press `R` with an object selected to rotate it. This helps orient objects properly: - Lawn signs facing the street - Vehicles in driveways - Proper viewing angles ### Randomize Color Some objects support color customization. Press `C` to randomize the object's color. ### Delete an Object Two ways to delete: 1. Select the object and press `Delete` 2. Select the object and press `Backspace` ## Exiting Placement Mode Press `Escape` to exit placement mode and return to normal operation. ## Creative Uses ### Marketing Materials Create professional renderings for: - Website galleries - Social media posts - Print brochures - Proposal covers ### Client Presentations Enhance proposals with: - Branded lawn signs showing your presence - Vehicles for scale reference - Professional scene composition ### Before/After Comparisons Show property with: - Installation in progress (lawn sign) - Completed system (remove sign, add vehicle) - Professional landscaping ## Keyboard Shortcuts | Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | `E` | Open Extras modal | | `R` | Rotate selected object | | `C` | Randomize color | | `Delete` / `Backspace` | Delete object | | `Escape` | Exit placement mode | --- **Next:** Master all controls with [[Shortcuts Reference]] or learn key terms in [[Terminology]].