Variables are split into two different types for display. These are detailed below.
Discrete
Each input is a string value represented by an item on a colour key.
The colours are generated by choosing equidistant points on a colour wheel. Up to 12 different colours are used before a shading pattern is applied. The order in which colours and patterns are applied can be changed to suit your needs. See section 1.4.8 below.
Continuous
Each input is a numerical value represented on a colour scale.
The colour of each input is determined by the ‘False Colours’ and ‘Gradient Scale’ options applied. An example of the UI can be seen above.
Data List
Below is a list of all the variables currently available for display.
Each variable has its type displayed beside it as follows.
Discrete
Continuous
Important: Any variables that can have multiple values will be combined into one item. Numeric values will be summated, and discrete values will be shown as ‘Multiple <Item>s’.
Openings
Opening Type
The Reference ID and Name of each opening type.
Exposure Type
The exposure type of the opening to wind pressures.
Opening Category
The category of opening to be represented by the type.
Openable Area
The area available for air flow, expressed as a percentage of the overall plane area of the opening.
Equivalent Orifice Area
The equivalent area of the opening type expressed as a percentage of the opening through which air would pass.
Crack Flow Coefficient
The coefficient characterising the leakage properties of the crack.
Crack Length
The length of the crack around the opening, expressed as a percentage of the opening’s perimeter length.
Opening Threshold
The temperature in the room adjacent to the opening which, when exceeded, will trigger the opening of the window or door.
Degree Of Opening Profile
The modulating profile which determines when and to what degree the opening type is considered open.
Max Angle Open 1
The maximum angle of opening of the window/door in degrees.
Proportions 1
The ratio of window/door length to window/door height.
Coeff. Discharge 2
The ratio of actual flow rate, measured under specified conditions, to the theoretical flow rate through the ventilator.
Duct Length 3
The total length of the duct from inlet side to outlet side.
