To prevent modules from being designed in specific areas, create a Keepout Area. Click 'Keepouts' to navigate to the Keepout controls.
Next, select 'Keepout' or 'Circle' for the required shape. Standard Keepouts can be any shape made with straight lines, while Circle Keepouts are round.
To hide or unhide modules, click the Array with the eye symbol. Draw areas on the map where the obstructions are located, and set a setback or height for the object if needed.
Press Shift + Spacebar or the Array with the eye button to show the modules again and see the effect on the module layout. This is useful for keeping modules away from A/C units, skylights, shaded areas, or inverter pads.
Once you have your Keepout ready, you can create a copy of the Keepout to place around the roof for skylights or HVAC units. If complex shapes are needed, Kepouts can be stacked on top of one another.
Additional details about Keepouts can be viewed in the video below: