Show Data for Calculations

Display tab on Model Options dialog.

Analysis type

DesignBuilder user interface adapts to the currently selected Analysis type as set under Show Data for Calculations. This ensures that the Model data and other UI elements are relevant  to the calculation results. You can change the Analysis type for the model at any time to carry out different calculations.

The list of Analysis type options available will depend on the Location of the site. For example when the site is located in the UK, it possible to set the Analysis type to 2-SBEM or 10-DSM for simplified or more detailed EPC and Part-L compliance checking modes.

The full list of options currently available is as follows:

• 1-EnergyPlus - the analysis type for general purpose simulation work.
• 2-SBEM - for SBEM EPC and Building Regulations compliance calculations in the UK and Ireland at NOS levels 3 and 4. This option is only available when the site is located in the UK or Ireland.
• 7-RT2012 - for Building Regulations compliance calculations in France. This option is only available when the site is located in France.
• 10-DSM - for DSM EPC and Building Regulations compliance calculations in the UK and Ireland at NOS level 5. This option is only available when the site is located in the UK or Ireland.