Fin Properties

The Properties For: Fin dialog opens when the Fin Project Tree object´s pop-up menu is activated in the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Project Tree and the Properties menu item is selected.

It contains controls used to view and modify Fin properties. Fins can be placed using the Add Fin or Add Window tools.

Property heading	Properties
Fin	Used to select a new Fin definition for the fin.
Type	Used to display the fin type as being either Horizontal or Vertical. Fin type is a read only property.
Dimensions	Contains controls used to view and define key Fin dimensions. Length — Sets the length of the Fin definition. Height — Displays the Fin height. Fin Height is a read only property.
Location	Contains controls used to view and define specific Fin location measurements. Horizontal distance from surface — Sets the horizontal distance to the first fin from the surface or window is placed on. Vertical distance from surface head — Sets the vertical distance to the first fin from the surface or window is placed on. The option is disabled for vertical fin assemblies. Side distance — Sets the distance the fin extends past the side of the surface it is associated with.