Building Template Manager User Guide

Building Template Manager User Guide

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Contents

1. Introduction.................................................................................................................3 2. Building Template Manager Window ........................................................................4

2.1. Project Template File ........................................................................................................................4 2.2. Template Types.................................................................................................................................5 2.3. Import Templates ..............................................................................................................................5

2.3.1. Copy To Project........................................................................................................................6 2.3.2. Browse Template Databases ...................................................................................................7 2.4. Add Template ....................................................................................................................................7 2.5. Remove Template .............................................................................................................................7 2.6. Save ..................................................................................................................................................7 2.7. OK .....................................................................................................................................................7 2.8. Cancel ...............................................................................................................................................7

3. Template Types...........................................................................................................8

3.1. Room Attributes.................................................................................................................................8 3.1.1. Lettable Floor Area ...................................................................................................................8 3.1.2. Circulation Floor Area...............................................................................................................8

3.2. Constructions ....................................................................................................................................8 3.2.1. Opaque .....................................................................................................................................9 3.2.2. Glazed ......................................................................................................................................9 3.2.3. Apache Constructions Database..............................................................................................9

3.3. MacroFlo Opening Types ................................................................................................................10 3.4. Thermal Conditions .........................................................................................................................10

3.4.1. Building Regulations...............................................................................................................10 3.4.2. Room Conditions ....................................................................................................................11 3.4.3. System....................................................................................................................................12 3.4.4. Casual Gains. .........................................................................................................................14 3.4.5. Air Exchanges ........................................................................................................................17 3.4.6. Apache Profiles Database ......................................................................................................19 3.5. Electric Lighting ...............................................................................................................................20 3.5.1. Lighting General .....................................................................................................................20 3.5.2. Lighting Luminaires ................................................................................................................21 3.6. Radiance Surface Properties ..........................................................................................................22 3.6.1. Opaque ...................................................................................................................................22 3.6.2. Glazed ....................................................................................................................................22 3.6.3. Radiance Surfaces Database.................................................................................................22

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1. Introduction

The Building Template Manager (BTM) is the room template manager for the programs. It allows for easy designation of common zone features and conditions when constructing a model.

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2. Building Template Manager Window

The Building Template Manager window can be opened by selecting Templates > Building Template Manager from the menus. The following window will then be displayed:

2.1. Project Template File

For each modelling project, a project specific template file is created with the extension *.mtd. This holds the template(s) used by the modelling project.

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2.2. Template Types

There are 6 template types and these are: Room Attributes ? data relating to lettable area. Constructions ? thermophysical properties of building elements. MacroFlo Opening Types ? air flow characteristics of doors, windows and ventilation louvres. Thermal Conditions ? room heating and cooling plant, casual gains and ventilation. Electric Lighting ? electric lighting properties. Radiance Surface Properties ? default properties/colours for radiance surfaces.

The template types are explained in more detail later in the user guide.

2.3. Import Templates

This button produces the following window which allows the user to browse the template database:

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