Variable Types and Data List
Variable Types
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.
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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.
Continuous
Each input is a numerical value represented on a colour scale.
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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.
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Discrete
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Continuous
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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. | ||||
| Duct Type 3 | The type of duct the opening represents. | ||||
1 - specific to Hinged Windows / Doors | 2 - specific to Louvres / Grilles | 3 - specific to Ducts | ||||