Create Shading

Used to create Shading Objects in the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator model. The shading objects are used to analyze and model shading resulting from external buildings during energy simulations. The Create Shading tool is used with the Add Shading Elements tools found in the Energy Simulator > Shading tab.

Accessed from:

Ribbon: Energy Simulator > Shading > Add Shading Elements > Create Shading

Important: To use the shading components in simulations, make sure "Consider Shading From External Buildings" is checked on in the Properties for: Project dialog.

Key-in: BBSENERGYANALYSIS SHADING CREATESHADE