Simulation Design Output Options

Options model data tab

Simulation output options can be accessed at building, block, zone, surface and opening levels giving you control of the elements in the model for which output data will be generated.

The following options are available at building level only and the same options can also be accessed from the Simulation tab of the Model options dialog and on the Output tab of the Simulation Calculation Options dialog:

Include unoccupied zones in block and building averages and total
Building and block output of zone data
Report
Surface heat transfer incl solar
Environmental
Comfort
Internal gains
Energy, HVAC
Temperature distribution
Daylight map output. When this option is selected it is possible to enter the number of grid cells in x and y directions. EnergyPlus is limited in the number daylight map outputs it can generate and if you request too many EnergyPlus may crash. You may be able to obtain more map outputs by reducing the size of the grids.
DXF model output
Construction and surface details
RDD file

Store surface output

To obtain data for a particular surface or opening you should first navigate to that surface or opening and switch on the Store surface output option. This causes a table of results to be stored for that surface or opening but does not yet select any results. To do this select one or more of these options:

Store opening output - at surface level and above in the model hierarchy, this is a default value for openings. It much be selected for a particular opening for any data for that opening to be generated.
Inside Surface Temperature - for surfaces and openings.
Outside Surface Temperature - for surfaces and openings.
Surface Heat Gain - for surfaces.
Glazing Heat Gain - for openings.
Solar Incident - for surfaces and openings.
Solar Transmitted - for window openings.
External Sunlit Fraction - for surfaces and openings.
Internal Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient - for surfaces and openings.
External Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient - for surfaces and openings.
Airflow in - for surfaces and openings - for surfaces it is infiltration and does not include the sum of the opening airflow in values.
Airflow out - for surfaces and openings - for surfaces it is infiltration and does not include the sum of the opening airflow out values.

Note: Use these options with caution on large models as, when selected, they will cause large amounts of data to be generated and stored. Select only the data you need for the building elements of interest.