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title: With DirectDesign, am I able to design my own system from scratch?
description: No. We still create the initial design and then send it out to you. You will be able to make adjustments after you receive a proposal if you have the proper permissions. You can adjust the Azimuth, Sh
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July 14, 2025

# With DirectDesign, am I able to design my own system from scratch?

No. We still create the initial design and then send it out to you. You will be able to make adjustments after you receive a proposal if you have the proper permissions. You can adjust the [Azimuth](https://help.gosolo.io/how-to-adjust-the-azimuth-in-a-proposal?hsLang=en), [Shade](https://help.gosolo.io/adjusting-shade-on-the-proposal?hsLang=en), and [Tilt](https://help.gosolo.io/adjusting-tilt-on-the-proposal?hsLang=en) Factors with the Direct Design tool. You can also create your own arrays and delete existing arrays.

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