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FAQ - Building Simulator

1. When I try to run a simulation in the Building Simulator, I receive the following error: "Shading data longitude/latitude mismatch. Re-calculate shading data or change the weather file.” How can I resolve this error and go on to produce a TSD file?

2. Why haven’t all of my building elements been exported to the Building Simulator?

3. How do I calculate a daylight factor?

4. I set up a lighting function in my TBD file but my lighting gain has not been reduced.

5. What is a Surface Output Specification and when do I need to use one?

6. How do I model an awning in the Building Simulator using Feature Shading?

7. How do I model vertical fins in the Building Simulator using Feature Shading?

8. How do I model horizontal slats in the Building Simulator, using Feature Shading?

9. How do I model sloped, horizontal slats in the Building Simulator, using Feature Shading?

10. When I run a simulation in the Building Simulator, I receive the following error "Load Shading Failed". How do I address this problem?

11. What is the cause of the "Air Flow Imbalance" error in the Building Simulator?

12. What could cause a "Max pressure exceeded in flow analysis" error in the Building Simulator?

13. How do I address the following error "A single surface accounts for 48.5% of the zone surface area Zone [No.] Surface [No.]" during a simulation within the Building Simulator?

14. I have encountered an Error Overlapping Limits error when simulating my TBD.

15. Which calendar should I use for a Part L/EPC analysis?

16. I encountered an Unrecoverable Error when simulating my TBD file.

17. I encountered a Fortran Memory Allocation error when simulating my TBD file.

18. Can I determine if there are any potential problems with my TBD file before I simulate?

19. How can I quickly determine the number of zones I have applied in my model?