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MSA: ShadowCaster QGIS 4 compatibility
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Not yet — the latest version declares max QGIS version 3.99.0, so it is not offered to QGIS 4 users.
2.5D building shadow vector analysis with accurate height and roof relationships
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Generates physically accurate vector geometries of shadows cast by buildings onto ground terrain and onto lower building roofs. Eliminates 2D casting artifacts (no false shadows on roofs of taller structures, unified per-building shadow polygons). Includes automatic 50-percent opacity styling and sidecar QML generation.
| Author | Mikołaj Sazonov |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 261 |
| Latest version | 1.0.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-03 (43 days ago) |
| Min QGIS | 3.0.0 |
| Max QGIS | 3.99.0 |
| QGIS 4 ready | No |
| Maintenance | Active |
| Categories | Spatial analysis, Vector tools |
| Tags | shadows, solar, buildings, 2.5d, sun, urban, analysis, vector, architecture, gis |
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