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