File Menu
The File menu can be accessed from the horizontal top
bar menu at the top of the screen.
Tip: see the DesignBuilder Model Files help page for advice on file storage, backups etc.
The following options are available
when a file is open:
General
- New file (Ctrl+N)
- create a new DesignBuilder dsb file.
- Open file (Ctrl+O)
- Open an existing DesignBuilder dsb file.
- Close (Ctrl+F4)
- close the currently open DesignBuilder dsb file and returned to the
opening screen.
- Print - Print current
view
- Load results file
- load a previously generated
ESO file.
Save
- Save (Ctrl+S) -
Save currently open DesignBuilder dsb file. If no file is currently loaded
then this command saves the libraries.
- Save without output results
- save the current DesignBuilder dsb file without output results reducing
the file size. Use this option if you plan to send the dsb file by e-mail
or forums etc.
- Save as (F12) -
save the DesignBuilder dsb file using a different name/location.
- Save as template
- save the DesignBuilder dsb file as a template so it can be used as a
starting point for subsequent new projects.
Import
Export
Note: the IDF export options are only available for fully licensed users. If you are using an evaluation version and would like to test the IDF export tools as part of your evaluation of the software please contact DesignBuilder sales.
- Export
model image - export the currently displayed image of the model.
- Export
3-D DXF model - export the model in 3-D DXF format.
- Export gbXML model - exports the current building geometry in gbXML format including layered constructions, materials, glazing and shading devices for use in another compatible program.
- Export to MasterClima 11300 - exports the current building data in a format compatible with MasterClima 11300. Contact SGM our Italian reseller for more details.
- Export CSV report file - export
a summary of the model in spreadsheet format.
- Export assembly library - exports the current assembly library to an asl file for importing into another model.
- Export CFD results slices - from the CFD screen, when results are being displayed in slices, this command allows you to export the result values to a csv file for further analysis and checking.
- Export
library data - export library data in DDF format.
Folder
- EnergyPlus folder - opens a Windows Explorer window in the folder used by DesignBuilder for storing temporary EnergyPlus files.
- Weather data folder - opens a Windows Explorer window in the folder where the hourly weather files are stored.
- Library data folder - opens a Windows Explorer window in the folder where library data files are stored.
- Template projects folder - opens a Windows Explorer window in the folder where dsb file templates are stored. File templates are available for selection on the second tab of the Add new project dialog.