Editing project data - Default Data vs Global Changehttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48373/editing-project-data---default-data-vs-global-changeen-USTelligent Community 12Editing project data - Default Data vs Global Changehttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48373/editing-project-data---default-data-vs-global-changeMon, 14 Mar 2022 23:00:50 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:3a3386a2-2752-4336-989e-31549f6c9972Steve Cocchihttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48373/editing-project-data---default-data-vs-global-change#commentsCurrent Revision posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Steve Cocchi on 3/14/2022 11:00:50 PM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Data Managers</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p>This document provides guidance on&nbsp;the difference between&nbsp;CAD Input Default Data&nbsp;and Global Change, and when each should be used.</p> <p></p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Defaults and Global Change can both&nbsp;be used to conveniently define&nbsp;many characteristics of your building, reducing the need to&nbsp;manually edit properties such as surface types&nbsp;and wall heights.</p> <h2 style="text-align:justify;"></h2> <h2 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Defaults</span></h2> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Default data menu&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;accessed by clicking on<em> Data Managers &gt; Defaults:<em><br /></em></em></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><em><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1588000440540v4.png" /></em></p> <p><em>It is strongly advised that these Defaults are set&nbsp;<strong>before</strong> commencing your model,&nbsp;as&nbsp;all rooms subsequently drawn will inherit the properties set.&nbsp;<strong>Changing the Default Data will not affect existing rooms.</strong></em></p> <p></p> <h2><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Global Change</span></h2> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Global Change menu can be accessed by clicking on the Global icon on the Home menu:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/640x480/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1588000266453v3.png" /></p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/6786.Capture.PNG"></a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><span>This can be used to change the properties of individual rooms, floors and zones <strong>after</strong> they have been traced in CAD Input. </span><span>Once the rooms have been selected and properties have been changed, the <em>Apply Global Changes</em> button should be clicked. </span></p> <p></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/5850.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Global Change, Defaults, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</div> Editing project data - Default Data vs Global Changehttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48373/editing-project-data---default-data-vs-global-change/revision/2Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:30:56 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:3a3386a2-2752-4336-989e-31549f6c9972Shane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48373/editing-project-data---default-data-vs-global-change#commentsRevision 2 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 2/4/2022 4:30:56 PM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Building Modelling</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p>This document provides guidance on&nbsp;the difference between&nbsp;CAD Input Default Data&nbsp;and Global Change, and when each should be used.</p> <p></p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Defaults and Global Change can both&nbsp;be used to conveniently define&nbsp;many characteristics of your building, reducing the need to&nbsp;manually edit properties such as surface types&nbsp;and wall heights.</p> <h2 style="text-align:justify;"></h2> <h2 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Defaults</span></h2> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Default data menu&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;accessed by clicking on<em> Data Managers &gt; Defaults:<em><br /></em></em></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><em><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1588000440540v4.png" /></em></p> <p><em>It is strongly advised that these Defaults are set&nbsp;<strong>before</strong> commencing your model,&nbsp;as&nbsp;all rooms subsequently drawn will inherit the properties set.&nbsp;<strong>Changing the Default Data will not affect existing rooms.</strong></em></p> <p></p> <h2><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Global Change</span></h2> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Global Change menu can be accessed by clicking on the Global icon on the Home menu:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/640x480/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1588000266453v3.png" /></p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/6786.Capture.PNG"></a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><span>This can be used to change the properties of individual rooms, floors and zones <strong>after</strong> they have been traced in CAD Input. </span><span>Once the rooms have been selected and properties have been changed, the <em>Apply Global Changes</em> button should be clicked. </span></p> <p></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/5850.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Global Change, Defaults, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</div> Editing project data - Default Data vs Global Changehttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48373/editing-project-data---default-data-vs-global-change/revision/1Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:50:41 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:3a3386a2-2752-4336-989e-31549f6c9972Shane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48373/editing-project-data---default-data-vs-global-change#commentsRevision 1 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 2/4/2022 3:50:41 PM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Building Modelling</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p>This document provides guidance on&nbsp;the difference between&nbsp;CAD Input Default Data&nbsp;and Global Change, and when each should be used.</p> <p></p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Defaults and Global Change can both&nbsp;be used to conveniently define&nbsp;many characteristics of your building, reducing the need to&nbsp;manually edit properties such as surface types&nbsp;and wall heights.</p> <h2 style="text-align:justify;"></h2> <h2 style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Defaults</span></h2> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Default data menu&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;accessed by clicking on<em> Data Managers &gt; Defaults:<em><br /></em></em></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><em><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1588000440540v4.png" alt=" " /></em></p> <p><em>It is strongly advised that these Defaults are set&nbsp;<strong>before</strong> commencing your model,&nbsp;as&nbsp;all rooms subsequently drawn will inherit the properties set.&nbsp;<strong>Changing the Default Data will not affect existing rooms.</strong></em></p> <p></p> <h2><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Global Change</span></h2> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Global Change menu can be accessed by clicking on the Global icon on the Home menu:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/640x480/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1588000266453v3.png" /></p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/6786.Capture.PNG"></a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><span>This can be used to change the properties of individual rooms, floors and zones <strong>after</strong> they have been traced in CAD Input. </span><span>Once the rooms have been selected and properties have been changed, the <em>Apply Global Changes</em> button should be clicked. </span></p> <p></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/5850.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Global Change, Defaults, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</div>