OpenBuildings™ Designer Help

Import (Roof)

Used to import roofs or roof elements from external DGN files.

Accessed from:
  • Ribbon: Energy Simulator > Roofs > Import


SettingDescription
Design File You can type the file name and path to the DGN file containing the roof model you want to import in the available text field, or select the DGN file using a browser dialog.
  • [...] — Click to browse for the DGN file using the Open dialog.

Model The DGN models within the DGN file selected are presented in this drop-down list. Select the DGN model you want to import.
Levels Lists all levels that exist in the imported DGN file. You may choose the levels you want to keep by checking the boxes or level names in the list.
  • all on — Checks all levels on the list.
  • all off — Un-checks all levels on the list.
Use roof level When on, uses correct roof level according to floors added in the project rather than the default base level.
OK Completes the import process, and closes the Import Roof dialog.
Cancel Closes the Import Roof dialog without importing.
Key-in: BBSENERGYANALYSIS ROOF Import