RELEASE NOTES 7.0.2.004 to 7.0.2.006 (01/12/2022) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-4631  - Fix for MSI installer that was incorrectly installing E+ 9.4.0.001-64.zip. Update E+ zip file, Components and installer.


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.1.006 to 7.0.2.004 (10/08/2022) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-4205 - Fix for "Extra cracks" option that was adding unexpected external Ventilation output (Calculated Natural ventilation)
DB-4210 - Ground domain options are no longer visible for solar collectors
DB-4227 - Vent Gains results on Heating design screen now reflect zone multiplier when the mechanical ventilation load is partially met by the AHU
DB-4258 - Fix for HVAC sizing option "Autosize when not set" where heating and cooling capacity are not overwritten anymore if they are set.
DB-4270 - Heating or Cooling Design calculation now diplay Surface heat gains outputs in models set with Kiva ground model.
DB-4318 - Add zone multiplier to the max outdoor air flow rate calculation (Simple HVAC Economiser).
DB-4325 - Fix for heating coil Part Load fraction curve attribute name that was ignored in IDF for coil type "Fuel".
DB-4355 - Fix for Economizer settings that were not retained in recent v7 versions when converting models from v6 to v7
DB-4368 - Fix for problem in previous version where glazing outputs were not correctly calculated in KIVA models
DB-4403 - Fix for District heating/cooling on General Information sheet that affected the data filling on General HVAC sheet
DB-4429 - Fix for venting availability Schedule in AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Surface that was not set as Internal window operation schedule.


Improvements
DB-3050 - Improvements to daylighting scale source that is now consistent for Daylight Factor and Illuminance.
DB-3820 - Replaced template example file 'DesignBuilder Video Tutorials Example' with updated version.
DB-4193 - Updated Spanish localisations
DB-4199 - Improvement to CIBSE TM59 EMS code. Store Opening for EPWindows directly.
DB-4221 - Solar loop AvailabilityManager:DifferentialThermostat is now the last option in the AvailabilityManagerAssignmentList.
DB-4279 - Added Cooling Coil Crankcase Heater Electricity Rate (Electric Power) to Electricity Heating Report.
DB-4304 - Add custom build of E+ 9.4.0 as version 9.4.0.002 with Kiva fixes
DB-4358 - Set EnergyPlus Version 9.4.0.002 as the new default for v7.0.2
DB-4324 - Schedule definition for windows and doors now referenced at opening level. Control mode now no longer visible for doors.


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.1.004 to 7.0.1.006 (28/03/2022) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-3744 - Incorrect "Zone Sensible Heating" data no longer displayed on Cooling Design results screens
DB-4084 - "Exclude heat recovery from zone heating sizing" now has an impact on Heating design when the "Mechanical ventilation loads" is option 1-Met by zone equipment
DB-4190 - External window outputs no longer included for internal windows when "Allow custom outputs" is switched off


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.1.001 to 7.0.1.004 (14/03/2022) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-4093 - Design flow rate mechanical ventilation is now handled properly when using the Unitary DX compact HVAC sizing method for Cooling design calculations.
DB-4097 - Fix for dealing with EnergyPlus output table format when languages other than English used.
DB-4101 - Fixed error with ZoneVentilation:DesignFlowRate when using non-dot decimals.
DB-4119 - Fix for Window divider values that can now be written to IDF as decimals.
DB-4126 - Fix for issue where Mechanical ventilation was incorrectly affected by Natural ventilation Outside air definition method
DB-4132 - Updated DIN 4108-2 EMS scripts

Improvement
DB-4122 - Improvements to allow complex zone geometry to be processed

RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.117 to 7.0.1.001 (14/02/2022) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-3489 - External ventilation results reinstated in calculated natural ventilation.
DB-3876 - Fix for Miscellaneous gains that were reported as External Vent in recent releases.
DB-3877 - Corrected optimisation KPI axis label text entries for Discomfort Summer CEN 15251.
DB-3890 - Correctly checking the condition for cells that are valid to take input. LEED v4 data reporting that can't write data to a cell on GeneralHVAC sheet.
DB-3949 - Daylighting report threshold calculations no longer compare illuminance values with daylight factor values. All values are no converted to illuminance beforehand.
DB-3965 - Fix for internal blinds slats geometry for daylighting calculations. 

Improvement
DB-3941 - Optimisation of SageGlass EMS code to reduced IDF generation time.
DB-3947 - Updated section 6 of the Software Licence Terms and Conditions document.
DB-3962 - Improvemnts in ASHRAE 90.1 models where intersection checks should only be made for current building.
DB-3990 - Updated copyright to 2022.
DB-3991 - Revision of KIVA to correctly report the surface conduction heat transfer at the zone heat balance due to issue with E+ 9.6 and earlier.


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.116 to 7.0.0.117 (29/11/2021) - v7.0 Release
Bug
DB-3874 - Fix for issue with standard CFD that can underestimate age-of-air values for low velocity airflows.


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.106 to 7.0.0.116 (22/11/2021) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-3050 - Daylighting "Scale source" now works correctly at block level when value source is Annual Hours
DB-3505 - "Follow occupancy" option now works correctly for opening operation schedules.
DB-3597 - Improve error handling when creating Revit addins at session startup (runtime error -52) and add startup diagnostics
DB-3634 - Update "Beam solar day schedule" and "Diffuse solar day schedule" type to daily schedules
DB-3719 - Change to Floor area and volumes calculation at Activity tab display to account for zone multiplier
DB-3744 - Heat recovery ventilation heat gain now subtracted from total ventilation gain in Cooling design results
DB-3745 - Catch an error when small partition is included in wall thickness, fixing an issue where a small partition was not included in the navigator treeview. 
DB-3747 - Set baseline glazing construction to opening level to fix issue with Baseline skylight construction not assigned correctly if it is hard set at opening level in proposed building.
DB-3759 - Fix issue when loading results from the job server after navigating from one building to another.
DB-3768 - Attributes for internal partition surfaces are now synched with the partition surface on other side
DB-3780 - Translucent materials are no longer replaced by default materials when used for non-component block surfaces.
DB-3789 - Corrected exported cooling design header units. 
DB-3840 - Corrected % fresh air in cooling design summary result calculation.

Improvement
DB-3696 - Revise mechanism for internal gains and pump energy and heat balance reporting. Add report variable "Other equipment lost heat rate" to report full internal gains.
DB-3698 - Update French interface localisations.
DB-3699 - Chart tooltip text is now consistent with the magnitude and units shown on the Y-axis legend
DB-3755 - BIPV generators are now included in simulation when used on sub surfaces.
DB-3819 - Improvement for external vent calculations in Heating Design when 2-Operative temperature is used.
DB-3820 - Replaced template example file 'DesignBuilder Video Tutorials Example' with updated version.


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.102 to 7.0.0.106 (20/09/2021) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-3542 - Fix for incorrect exposed perimeter fraction generated for Kiva ground floors
DB-3653 - Fixed Air-to-water HP outside temperature operation settings issues
DB-3677 - Fix for wall and glazing areas baseline wizard calculation for ASHRAE 90.1 (2013 and 2016) "Other" building area types
DB-3683 - Fix for wall/roof surfaces that failed to be displayed at block level for sloping wall and pitched roof blocks
DB-3686 - Fixed typo in "too few" design variables warning for UA/SA
DB-3688 - Fixed incorrect sub-surface constructions exported in gbXML
DB-3700 - Prevent issue with invalid zone name error due to invalid zone volume calculation
DB-3705 - Correct conditioned/unconditioned area is now reported for unventilated/ventilated spaces in ASHRAE 90.1 models

Improvement
DB-3634 - Implemented proper beam and diffuse solar day schedules
DB-3648 - Increased the number of decimal places that can entered for ASHP coil rated condenser water flow rate
DB-3680 - Plugins from multiple different assemblies can now be loaded
DB-3703 - Improvement when adding sloping wall or pitched roof blocks where the z-snap will now be disabled

RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.101 to 7.0.0.102 (23/08/2021) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-3635 - Fix for schedule type "3-Day Schedule" that is now saved on Schedule dialog

Improvement
DB-3644 - Remove lower limit for cooling loop "design loop exit temperature"
DB-3648 - Precision for condenser flow rate has been increased in ASHP coils

RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.097 to 7.0.0.101 (09/08/2021) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-3571 - Fixed the equipment and computing gain double counted issue
DB-3572 - Fix for fraction of radiant energy incident on people that is now added into high temperature radiant heater object
DB-3587 - "Opening Outputs" and "Surface and Opening Outputs" settings no longer displayed if "Allow custom outputs" is unchecked. 
DB-3596 - Fix for issue on Simulation Calc options dialog where the interval default setting is re-applied when clicking on each tab
DB-3599 - Added Heat Pump Cooling/Heating in fuel breakdown when E+ 9.4 is used.
DB-3600 - Remove duplicated reporting item for heat rejection (cooling tower fan electricity).
DB-3610 - Fix for issue where electric radiant surface consumption not displayed in "Fuel" chart
DB-3612 - Prevent zones changing name and activity after rebuild
DB-3615 - Change label of Reference COP to Reference EER (on chiller dialog) when IP units are used
DB-3623 - Fix for more than one script is loaded when there are multiple scripts enabled


Improvement
DB-3554 - Update Spanish localisations


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.096 to 7.0.0.097 (19/07/2021) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-3410 - Fix for issue where Building floor area, unconditioned is always reported as 0
DB-3534 - Fixed issue caused by commas being included in Kiva object names
DB-3548 - Fixed issue where ratchet tariff assigned incorrectly in the idf file - works around an apparent bug in E+
DB-3552 - Fix for error in perimeter calculation for Kiva exposed perimeter fraction


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.074 to 7.0.0.096 (12/07/2021) - v7.0 Release

Bug
DB-3123 - Fix for Spanish translations due to embedded CR/LF
DB-3169 - Fix for surface coefficients in ASHRAE 90.1 models on Calculated tab of Constructions dialog 
DB-3180 - Fixed issue with labelling of Airflow In/Out lines
DB-3190 - Restore binaries for Java to Jobs folder for JESS login
DB-3210 - Fix for issue with UA/SA report generation for some design variable types
DB-3227 - Fix for Kiva wall surfaces that must be adjacent to a ground floor with the same Kiva foundation surface input.
DB-3232 - Fix for boiler, fuel heating coil, generator, VRF A/C unit  and water heater components that should be writing “PropaneGas” rather than “Propane” for versions of E+ preceding 9.3.
DB-3240 - Fix incorrect visualisation display of frames and dividers in imported model
DB-3252 - Fix for mismatch between Detailed HVAC Template name and preview picture when it is a baseline building.
DB-3256 - Fix for when writing out IDF for all versions of E+ after E+8.9, when "8-Use weather file" is not selected, the Begin year and End Year fields will be blank (unless a year is specified)
DB-3258 - Fix for Water to Air HP dialog DX heating coil dialog displaying French interface tab.
DB-3259 - Fix for v9.4 features using "FuelOilNo1/FuelOilNo2" instead of "FuelOil#1/FuelOil#2"
DB-3260 - Fix for crash when a compact schedule is left blank
DB-3271 - Update ligthing density values to match exactly the ASHRAE 90.1 IP unit requirements.
DB-3293 - Solve non fixed row number in Table EAp2-7. Energy Cost Summary to LEED graphical output.
DB-3294 - Fix for new Cooling towers created with incorrect setpoints
DB-3295 - Prevent error messages referencing other buildings in models with > 1 buildings
DB-3297 - LEED spreadsheet is not generated when machine is using comma as decimal separator
DB-3308 - Fix for Kiva adjacency typo
DB-3328 - Fix for missing lighting in Simulation Analysis. Assign EndUseCat for lights input in order to display it on DB internal results screen.
DB-3338 - Fix for crash when returning to Edit screen
DB-3350 - Update gas Output Meter Name (Gas to NaturalGas) for UtilityCost:Tariff 
DB-3356 - Toolbar refreshed correctly for view commands on daylighting screen
DB-3347 - Fix for zoom in/out bug at block, zone, surface level in 2D view
DB-3372 - Component block object containment check required at block level
DB-3388 - Deal with E+ output summary table format changes and district heating/cooling settings impact on General HVAC sheet data filling.
DB-3402 - Correctly identify source for imported IDF file in summary log
DB-3415 - Mechanical design flow rate used directly when appropriate
DB-3426 - Correct the table name for ASHRAE 90.1 building area type category
DB-3427 - Update ASHRAE 90.1 building area type visibility for 2013 version.
DB-3430 - Ensure that idf files still have Windows line ending characters after ASHRAE 90.1 simulations when using JESS, ensuring correct figures in LEED v4 data load reporting 
DB-3431 - Fix for issue where AHU heating coil results are out of sync depending on the Fuel type
DB-3434 - Localise new LEED message (prevents ASHRAE calc crash), and update some other Spanish localisations
DB-3438 - Kiva Exposed Perimeter Fraction now written correctly to IDF
DB-3440 - Fix for issue where users are unable to run simulations after selecting 'Don't show this message again' and pressing the Cancel button after being warned about too much data being generated
DB-3442 - Update for Exterior lights reporting variable that has changed from E+ 9.4
DB-3448 - Kiva foundation insulation thickness now retrieved from the material instead of always being set to 0.1
DB-3492 - Fix for issue where Ground domain settings were not migrated when loading old models into v7
DB-3497 - Force the use of dynamic shading when running an LM-83-12 or LEED4 Option 1 daylighting simulation.
DB-3505 - AirflowNetwork:MultiZone:Zone venting schedule is now dependent on the relevant schedule definition. 
DB-3519 - Updated DBaLIDER.exe with latest.
DB-3526 - Remove spurious Kiva error message for openings on surfaces with a ground adjacency
DB-3534 - "Initial Indoor Air Temperature" written to IDF correctly when using comma as decimal separator. Certain attributes in Foundation Kiva Inputs that should have been processed as numeric now are.
DB-3539 - E+9.4 now provided with installation so doesn't need to be downloaded at runtime
DB-3542 - Correct exposed perimeter fraction now generated for Kiva floors

Improvement
DB-2705 - Allow user to select Pixel Counting Shadow Calculation Method now controlled from a droplist on Calculation Options dialog
DB-3266 - Model data grid view update for online help links
DB-3270 - Update values for Visual Lighting Transmissions for baseline glazing constructions
DB-3284 - Max/min outdoor temperature limits on HVAC tab now have thermometer icons. Nat vent indoor max temperature now has an icon.
DB-3326 - Update TM59 EMS to be applicable to the Southern Hemisphere
DB-3337 - Update Spanish localisations. Rebuild QA after localisation changes.
DB-3369 - Update DigiCert code signing certificate
DB-3432 - Lighting is now displayed in the Fuel breakdown
DB-3460 - Limit the U-value to max 7.0 to meet EnergyPlus requirements
DB-3509 - Add more diagnostics info in LEED data generation before sending to LEED MEPC
DB-3513 - Updated One Click LCA URLs
DB-3556 - Split adjacency into multiple polygons where Kiva ground floor in a zone has a courtyard "void"

RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.070 to 7.0.0.074 (15/03/2021) - v7.0 Beta 

Bug
DB-591 - Fix for issue with manually added EquationFit "Heat pump heating" and "Heat pump cooling" components.
DB-1097 - HVAC vertical ground heat exchanger type updated for old models as "GroundHeatExchanger:Vertical" is no longer valid
DB-3112 - Fix for issue where internal floor constructions are not inherited when set at block level
DB-3197 - Material, Construction and Window types preppended with IDF/gbXML depending on import type.
DB-3208 - All BUOY location templates removed.

Improvement
DB-2706 - E+ v9.4 is the default simulation engine
DB-3171 - Model Data Grid View - "Air to water heat pump coil" renamed to "Water Cooling Coil"
DB-3172 - Model Data Grid View - "Air to water heat pump" HVAC layout added
DB-3211 - Improve DXF import by enabling ECS conversion for blocks


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.057 to 7.0.0.070 (01/03/2021) - v7.0 Beta 

Bug
DB-352 - Fix DBSim hourly weather file reader to allow it to process a wider range of epw files
DB-2772 - Fix for issue where floor surface and zone volume are wrong on semi-exterior unconditioned zone
DB-2865 - Prevent users from editing library scripts 
DB-2955 - Update "Type" Licence Manager options list
DB-2962 - Error message when using Humidifier component fixed
DB-2965 - Info panel text for Horizon components added
DB-2990 - Monthly wetbulb values assigned incorrectly in IDF
DB-2992 - Shortcuts on Edit menu not working correctly - several accelerator keys removed from Edit & Right Click menus
DB-3014 - Fix for wrong variable type (demand) in UtilityCost:Variable object. Following E+ advice, change back 2-Power to 2-Demand in the list.
DB-3031 - Blade thickness hidden from Local shading dialog
DB-3032 - Fix for issue with SageGlass shaded windows to prevent simulation irregularities
DB-3036 - Fix in block cutting tool can fail where block geometry incorporates slightly 'off-coplanar' surfaces
DB-3047 - Fix for issue where JEA does not always terminate once the optimisation search space has been explored
DB-3051 - Info panel on Optimisation tab should always display now
DB-3056 - Fix for issue where wrong component type is written to IDF for HVAC PTHP DX heating coil
DB-3057 - Fix for Model Data Grid View - Solar HW Collector - Coefficient 1 of Incident Angle now displayed correctly
DB-3059 - Hooked up the "Ctrl+F" shortcut for the "Flip block surface orientation" tool
DB-3062 - Fix for crash while updating wall construction at surface level in Model data grid view
DB-3065 - Schedule definition setting not used to control Calculated nat vent openings and the wrong default setting is made when translating v6 models
DB-3066 - Make error message more meaningful to IDF Import rather than reuse the gbXML import error message.
DB-3070 - Fix for HVAC unitary heat-cool cooling coil not written to IDF
DB-3071 - Fix for Monthly Dry-Bulb Temperature Range incorrect in IDF.  Yearly Wetbulb ranges are now written out to the correct IDF field.
DB-3075 - Prevent use of "Export IDF" at site level
DB-3080 - Limit use of E+ IDF version transition progs to V9.2 in IDF Import
DB-3081 - Ask user if clearing filters required in Model Data Grid View. Change removal of single column filter to remove all column filters
DB-3085 - Fix for Sub-surfaces inadvertently removed from ground floors
DB-3087 - Updated the copyright year on the splash screen
DB-3088 - DX heating coil "Rated evaporator fan ..." now labelled as "Rated condenser fan ..."
DB-3094 - Fix for issue where daylighting working planes were not clipped correctly when they extend outside of a zone with a sloping roof.
DB-3097 - Replace blank attributes with "UNKNOWN" as value and blank HVAC component attributes in Model data grid view (Model Data Grid View)
DB-3099 - IP units correctly translated in gbXML import for materials
DB-3102 - Fixed mismatches of delta T between condenser loop and cooling tower.
DB-3103 - Change heating COP from 8.33 to 5.87 for an LG VRF template "LG ARWN(B)072BAS4 72MBtu/h 21.1kW"
DB-3107 - Model Data Grid View - HVAC - Water Heater: Remove "Water Heater Element" component types from grid
DB-3108 - Fix for Optimisation Constraint results not appearing in results grid
DB-3110 - No need to check humidity control zone and DCV minimum air flow when Recirculation is unchecked
DB-3112 - Fix for issue where Internal Floor construction was not inherited when set at block level
DB-3117 - Fix for scripts set up for optimisations cause standard simulations to fail
DB-3119 - Fix for design variable settings tested exceed specified allowed range
DB-3121 - Update Sketch HVAC low temperature radiant surface component IDF for EnergyPlus 9.4
DB-3123 - Update Spanish translations
DB-3127 - Output:Diagnostics must be unique field, so we now DisplayAdvancedReportVariables isn't written out when the "Display extra warnings" program option is checked
DB-3143 - Model Data Grid View - Solar Collector - Maximum flow rate. Add MaximumFlowRate attribute to shipped layout for HVAC solar collector
DB-3147 - Fix for issue where Unitary WA HP DX Heating Coil ParameterEstimation crashes DB
DB-3160 - Fix for issue where Supply Plenums cannot be connected when drawing the connection from the splitter
DB-3164 - Fix for issue where Fans and pumps outputs are not displayed in DB. Changed Options class OutputVariable "Fan Electric Power" to "Fan Electricity Rate" Changed Options class OutputVariable "Pump Electric Power" to "Pump Electricity Rate"
DB-3174 - Fix daylighting grid-plotting issues when the working plane intersects assemblies/components/holes.
DB-3185 - Fix for incorrect cooling design fresh air summary results when zone multipler > 1


Improvement
DB-2706 - Implement E+ v9.4
DB-2710 - Create E+9.4 zip file
DB-2869 - Added db_eplusout_reader python library for use in scripts
DB-2954 - Replaced further instances of "WINDOW6" with "Berkeley Lab WINDOW" in text relating to importing files.
DB-3019 - Add separator lines to 'Add Loop' list to group loops with same category together. Remove the accelerator keys from Add Loop lists
DB-3022 - Improvement to logging around output & errors from E+ IDF file version transition programs
DB-3050 - Improvements to daylight map view scale
DB-3052 - 'Override template defaults' checkbox on Load HVAC Template Wizard should be checked by default for ASHRAE 90.1 models. If baseline building, make "Override Template Defaults" checkbox checked.
DB-3078 - Add new COM method to allow DB to determine if current HVAC unitary AHU is SP controlled
DB-3084 - Hard-set minimum/maximum OA flow rates to auto-size for HVAC AHU OA controller when recirculation is switched off


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.053 to 7.0.0.057 (11/01/2021) - v7.0 Beta

Bug
DB-2753 - Specify year item removed from ASHRAE 90.1 simulation Calculation Options dialog
DB-2987 - "Building rotation" variable reinstated
DB-2980 - Optimisation script results table now initialised by DB before the AfterEnergySimulation hook
DB-2981 - Geometry Convention Template settings used to generate IDF now included as a header comment in IDF files
DB-3004 - Further fixes for LEED v4 data reporting problems
DB-3014 - Fix for wrong variable type (demand) in UtilityCost:Variable object
DB-3019 - Separator lines added to 'Add Loop' menu list to group loops with same category
DB-3022 - IDF Import now reads IDD files from a folder specific to the purpose
DB-3034 - ASHRAE 90.1 2010 now uses absolute window area values rather than window-to-wall ratio to calculate 5% variation among different orientations
DB-3035 - Total average daylight factor is now weighted according to the zone's floor area
DB-3042 - Ground plane extension ignores Site level component blocks
DB-3043 - Catch added to avoid deleted user EMS programs from causing errors for simulations
DB-3053 - Load HVAC Template dialog - all chillers in chilled water loops checked when chiller type and sizing factor overwritten based on user wizard page inputs

Improvement
DB-2865 - Prevent users from editing library scripts
DB-3021 - Annual Daylighting. Check for missing Daylight schedules.
DB-3028 - Add IDF model version transition programs and data files to support E+ 9.4 


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.051 to 7.0.0.053 (21/12/2020) - v7.0 Beta

Bug
DB-2759 - Fixes for IDF Import of simple surfaces and openings with rectangular geometry
DB-2796 - Azimuth correction for gbXML imported surfaces with rectangular geometry
DB-2915 - Fix for wrong ASHRAE 90.1 lighting category reported when running Baseline Wizard
DB-2961 - Fix for issue where Semiheated spaces treated as non conditioned in error messages
DB-2982 - IDF Import not handling some missing data it expects to be present
DB-2891 - Updated check to avoid trying to load corrupted table data from previous versions
DB-2996 - gbXML Import now correctly processes surfaces marked as adiabatic
DB-3007 - Fix for issue where daylight grid cells are not removed - issue with collision detection
DB-3010 - Fix for false positive error message in SageGlass model
DB-3014 - Wrong variable type (demand) in UtilityCost:Variable object
DB-3016 - Water to Air Heat Pump added to Model Data Grid View
DB-3019 - Separator lines added to 'Add Loop' list to group loops with same category
DB-3024 - Zone Water To Air Heat Pump works in Model Data Grid View

Improvement
DB-2887 - Toolbar icon added to navigate between HVAC zone and building zone
DB-2991 - Reorder list for HVAC unitary system dehumidification control type in Sketch component
DB-3029 - Add check for HVAC unitary system SPMs when control type is set to setpoint control


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.050 to 7.0.0.051 (07/12/2020) - v7.0 Beta

Bug
DB-2828 - Fix for CFD project manager dialog initialisation bug
DB-2865 - Prevent users from editing library scripts
DB-2914 - Model Data Grid View - missing HVAC components added
DB-2959 - Fix for issue where "PTAC HW heating" Detailed HVAC template applies cooling in the Simple HVAC template loaded
DB-2970 - Reduce "ExtRoofOpeningCd" attribute minimum value to more realistic value
DB-2972 - Fix for zone attributes not maintained after drag face operation
DB-2982 - Fix for IDF Import not handling missing data
DB-2983 - Fix for eplusout.sql not being copied to E+ folder when running optimisation
DB-2984 - Fix for Geometry convention selection menu having wrong title
DB-2995 - IDF Import now identifies adiabatic surfaces
DB-3008 - Fix for inner surface perimeter snaps not working correctly at building level

Improvement
DB-2986 - IDF Import passes on Global Geometry Rules for geometric processing


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.047 to 7.0.0.050 (30/11/2020) - v7.0 Beta

Bug
DB-2759 - Further fixes for IDF Import and simple surfaces and openings with rectangular geometry
DB-2808 - Fix for Graphical Ext Sunlit Fraction results not displayed when Range method is 1-Default
DB-2898 - Fix for issue where multiple year simulations do not work when 'Specify year' is left blank
DB-2912 - Fix for 'External' vent operation data is not included in Model Data Grid View
DB-2914 - missing HVAC components added to Model Data Grid View layouts
DB-2923 - Max demand limit increased for ElectricLoadCentre
DB-2924 - Cooling Tower Drift loss percent value now written to IDF correctly
DB-2925 - Chilled water storage element removed from Model Data Grid View
DB-2927 - Profile dialog - bar tooltip display fixed
DB-2935 - Fix for Daylighting LEED v4 and v4.1 Option Calculation Methodology where upper threshold incorrectly treated
DB-2946 - Fix for issue where Cooling Design "Mechanical ventilation fresh air rate" is reported as 0 when using "Room Ventilation" ventilation type
DB-2947 - Units for "Fresh air % of supply air (m3/s)" column in Cooling Design summary fixed
DB-2963 - Fix for Daylight LEED v4 option 1 Grid ASE above 100%

Improvement
DB-2248 - Implement AirLoopHVAC:UnitarySystem


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.044 to 7.0.0.047 (16/11/2020) - v7.0 Beta

Bug
DB-2310 - Correct visibility of Import and Export IDF commands
DB-2720 - Constructions setting for Subsurfaces on ceilings can no longer be accessed
DB-2809 - Fix for issue where "Label size multiplier" attribute is visible for "Zone label size" set to non custom choice in DSM
DB-2825 - Info panel text completed for High temperature radiant systems
DB-2849 - AHU Outdoor air tab reorganised
DB-2909 - Fix for External floors outside reveal depth display
DB-2915 - ASHRAE 90.1 lighting category correctly reported when running Baseline Wizard
DB-2924 - Cooling Tower Drift loss percent written correctly
DB-2931 - Block level component block attributes now inherit correctly
DB-2942 - Link to the v7 help

Improvement
DB-2854 - Delete dialog box resized
DB-2918 - Various improvements to IDF Import


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.041 to 7.0.0.044 (02/11/2020) - v7.0 Beta

Bug
DB-2241 - Import gbXML file with Italian language now allows thermal properties data to be transferred
DB-2711 - Design Variables Min and Max values now only shown when using SI units
DB-2808 - Fix for issue where graphical "Ext Sunlit Fraction" results were not displayed when Range method is 1-Default
DB-2860 - Fix for issue where "Zone Water to Air Heat Pump" Detailed HVAC templates were associated with Simple HVAC template without "Cooling"
DB-2888 - gbXML import is not reading glazing pane data correctly
DB-2878 - gbXML import includes rectangular door geometry
DB-2882 - HVAC recirculation checkbox now maintains OA flow rate settings
DB-2892 - Connections between district cooling and HX now maintained when placing a new plant object
DB-2895 - Fix for over-zealous block intersection check which prevented completion of ASHRAE 90.1 calculations when blocks slightly misaligned

Improvement
DB-1664 - IDF file import including geometry, constructions and materials
DB-2133 - DesignBuilder Add-In For Revit 2020
DB-2415 - Improve presentation of trans material options for component blocks
DB-2630 - Upgrade dsb model templates to v7
DB-2797 - Add third-party licences to distribution.
DB-2847 - Dialog box displayed after Radiance model export
DB-2854 - Delete dialogue box now smaller
DB-2868 - Add high temperature radiant heating command link added to toolbar and Info panel 


RELEASE NOTES 7.0.0.034 to 7.0.0.041 (20/10/2020) - v7.0 Beta

Bug
DB-2087 - Opening types can be accessed through the extensibility API
DB-2308 - Fix for LEED v4 Option 1 report: provide floor area threshold for including a zone in ASE results
DB-2554 - Fix for gbXML shading surfaces displayed at site level when 'BIM Surfaces' model option has been unchecked to hide them
DB-2676 - Fix for progress bar not closed after location changed for ASHRAE 90.1 models
DB-2661 - DB error message generated when F-factor used for a very small ground floor area
DB-2720 - Innermost / outermost surface is reversed for ceiling sub surfaces
DB-2737 - LEED MEPC Report, fix for issue where some Schedules data is not populated correctly
DB-2766 - LEED MEPC Report, fix for Lighting data and process loads reporting issues
DB-2767 - LEED MEPC Report, fix for issue where Air-Side HVAC data is reported incorrectly
DB-2802 - Fix for issue where CFD Site domain grid is dislocated from building
DB-2821 - Correct convention used for gbXML rectangular geometry surface tilt
DB-2830 - Fix for monthly Auxiliary energy reported as zero in January
DB-2833 - Openings inflated by frame width for IDF import
DB-2834 - Fix for recent issue when site level weather data are not displayed on the "Analysis" tab of Simulation screen
DB-2835 - Fix for issue where all clothing inputs are displayed regardless "Clothing schedule definition"	
DB-2836 - Incorporate ECS to WCS conversion within DXF import
DB-2837 - Fix for recent issue in which EnergyPlus subsurface azimuth and tilt check blocks simulation
DB-2839 - Update Water-to-Air Heat Pump DX Cooling Coil default COP
DB-2840 - Fix for ASHRAE 90.1-2013 or 2016 are showing incorrect Zone type list
DB-2841 - Basement ground floor visualised correctly for  ASHRAE 90.1 2013 & 2016 models
DB-2844 - Fix for issue where subsurfaces constructions do not inherit correctly at Floor and Ceiling levels
DB-2847 - Dialog box displayed after radiance model export
DB-2850 - Add check for valid polygons to follow-path tool
DB-2853 - Fix for DB output data labelling for hourly grid data
DB-2855 - Ensure standard E+ models do not use the ASHRAE 90.1 basement ground floor construction setting
DB-2856 - DX Heating coil input no longer displays unrelated attribute with French label.
DB-2858 - HVAC zone group message no longer displayed on Simulation tab
DB-2860 - "Zone Water to Air Heat Pump" Detailed HVAC templates have associated Simple HVAC template without "Cooling"
DB-2862 - Fix for recent issue where "Update needed for ListItem 1201" message pops up while opening a model
DB-2878 - Fix for issue where rectangular geometry for gbXML doors not being imported

Improvement
DB-2247 - New daylight report for LEED v4.1
DB-2310 - Toolbar icons added for Import and Export IDF
DB-2650 - gbXML/IDF import takes into consideration window frame data
DB-2730 - Revit 2018 onwards add-ins included
DB-2797 - Third-party licences included with distribution
DB-2820 - Set site orientation check following 3D BIM import
DB-2824 - LEED v4 MEPC report, provides overall U-value etc for fenestration construction not just centre glass values
DB-2845 - New Detailed HVAC high temperature heating zone component
DB-2846 - Performance of DXF snap improved for non-plan orientations