Analytical Material, Parts
Contains controls for applying energy analysis data to part definitions. A search function is provided to find and display the energy analysis equivalents to apply to part definitions before exporting them to OpenBuildings Energy Simulator for energy analysis. Energy analysis data is derived from and available for ASHRAE and CIBSE energy calculation standards.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Calculation Standards | Sets the energy calculation standard for your analytical material search. Available standards are ASHRAE, CIBSE and All. All allows searches in both ASHRAE and CIBSE standards simultaneously. |
| Search Filter | The selected calculation standard(s) are searched for the strings entered here. |
| Analytical Material | Displays the search filter results. The results are dynamically generated from the search filter field, and are selectable. |
| Apply | Applies the selected analytical material to the part without closing the dialog. To remove the current analytical material from selected part, select <None> and click Apply. |
| OK | Applies the selected analytical material to the part and closes the dialog. |
| Cancel | Discards all changes to the selected part definition and closes the dialog. |