Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Twosettingsthatexistintheexportwindow,butnotintheanalysiswindow,
are the Export Default Values and Export Complexity settings. If the Export
Default Values box is selected, the default values for people, electrical loads,
occupancy, lighting, schedules, and constructions will be exported,
regardless of any user-overridden values. If this box is deselected, then only
user-entered values will be exported.
Export Complexity is simply that: the level of complexity of the information
contained within the exported gbXML file. Five levels of complexity exist
and are described here:
Simple
Curtain walls and curtain systems are exported as a single
opening. Simple complexity is used for the heating and cooling analysis
and is most suited for exporting.
Simple With Shading Surfaces
This is the same as Simple but with
shading surface information included.
Complex
Curtain walls and panels are exported as multiple openings,
with each panel as a separate opening.
Complex With Shading Surfaces
This is the same as Complex but
with shading surface information included; however, the shading
surfaces (roof overhangs, free-standing walls, and so on) are not
associated with any room/space.
Complex With Mullions And Shading Surfaces
This is the same
as Complex With Shading Surfaces but with mullions and curtain walls
exported as simple analytical shading surfaces based on centerline,
thickness, and offset.
The Details tab is identical to the analysis window, and as before, you are
able to set or verify space energy parameters such as the building and space
construction types, internal loads, and zone information such as the service
type and temperature set points. You are able to view and verify that all
the analytical surfaces are correct and address any construction or space
modeling warnings that are present before exporting.
Click Next, and you are prompted to save the gbXML file. Browse to your
project directory, and name the file accordingly. Your gbXML file is now
ready to use.
