# Shapemaker Features

## Video overview

Got a few minutes? Check out our introduction video to Shapemaker.

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## Automatic Shielding

Shapemaker automatically calculates the shielding factor for each ancillary for each wind direction. This can greatly improved the overall capacity of the site. Have a look at how we do it :point\_down:

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[how-we-automatically-calculate-shielding-factors](https://docs.shapemaker.io/technical-details/how-we-automatically-calculate-shielding-factors)
{% endcontent-ref %}