Openstudio 1.9.0 Basic Workflow Guide: Openstudio Sketchup Plug-In

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Introduction
Notes
The basic workflow for OpenStudio
starts in the SketchUp Plug-in creating
the building envelope and assigning
space attributes.
Next, the model is loaded in the

OpenStudio application, shown on this OpenStudio SketchUp Plug-in
page. You can step through the tabs
from top to bottom.
OpenStudio Application
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How to Use this Guide Major Left Pane Right Pane

Tabs (active list) Body (my model/library/inspector)
Notes
This PDF is an interactive guide. Click Interactive
on the three key SketchUp icons below
or the major tab icons at the right to
Menu Bar
navigate to the appropriate pages.
Sub-tabs Sub-tabs
You can also navigate by using the PDF
Site
bookmarks.
Schedules
Resource Tabs
Constructions
Loads
Space Types
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Minimal Workflow Through
OpenStudio Application Output Variables
Simulation & Results
Simulation Settings
Site
Scripts/Measures
Thermal Zones
Run Simulation
HVAC Systems Results Summary
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Key SketchUp Plug-in Tools
Choose Template
Building Envelope
Surface & Space Attributes
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SketchUp Choose
Template
Notes
The Space Type and Construction Set
Wizard will dynamically create Open-
Studio spaces types from data on the
Building Component Library (BCL)
website based on user input related Open OpenStudio Model
Save OpenStudio Model
to vintage, climate zone, and building
type. New OpenStudio Model Save OpenStudio Model As
The first time you request a specific

combination of inputs it will take some
time to download the component.
The components are saved to your
local database; they dont have to be
downloaded next time you make the
same request.
The first time you use this script or any

other BCL functionality you will be
prompted for a BCL API key. This PDF
has a page that provides instructions
on obtaining a BCL key.
Vintages and Climate Zones

Vintages:
DOE Ref Pre-1980
DOE Ref 1980-2004
DOE Ref 2004
90.1-2010
189.1-2009
90.1-2007
Climate Zones:
1-8 (see map)
Choose Template
Click for instructions on getting
Building Envelope
a BCL Auth Key
SketchUp -
Building Envelope
Notes
After using native SketchUp tools
to draw a space outline, you use the
New Interior
Spaces From Diagram tool to project Partition Surface
the diagram into a multistory building. Group
Although the geometry is automati-
cally generated from the diagram, you
can edit it using standing SketchUp
Tools. New Shading Surface Create Spaces Project Loose
Group From Footprint or Geometry
You can take a similar approach Spaces Diagram
for fenestration. Again draw loose
Line Tool
geometry with native SketchUp tools,
but this time use the Project Loose Ge- Rectangle Tool
ometry tool to apply the fenestration
to the appropriate spaces. Optionally
use the user scripts to create windows
based on window to wall ratio or
project overhangs based on a projec-
tion factor.
Projected Geometry
You can create additional model
geometry using the Shading Surface
Tool and the Interior Partition Surface
Tool. Spaces can also be imported
from gbXML.
Resulting Spaces
Orbit Tool Pan Tool
Space Diagram
Choose Template
Building Envelope
SketchUp Surface &

Space Attributes Daylighting Tools
Notes
After defining the building Daylighting Control Point
envelope, you use the Surface Match-
ing tool to set the boundary
Illuminance Map
conditions. These will allow thermal
connections between spaces and will Glare Sensor
inform OpenStudio about what
construction to apply.
Then you can use the Space Attributes Surface Render Mode Aware Launch OpenStudio
tool to assign various attributes to Matching Inspector Application
a space. There is a matching render
Render By Boundary Condition
mode for each space attribute. To
apply space attributes, select one or Render By Construction Set Space Render Modes
more spaces, and then click the Space Attributes Story
Attributes tool. Render By Space Type Thermal Zone
The image to the right shows a Render By Thermal Zone Space Type
composite of the same model viewed Render By Story
in different render modes. In prac-
tice your entire model will render in
a single mode at a given time. This Surface Boundary
Condition
example is just to demonstrate the
render modes side by side.
To continue developing your model

click the OpenStudio Button button Scale Tool ( to size
to launch your model in the Illuminance Map)
OpenStudio application.
Choose Template
Building Envelope
SketchUp User Scripts

Notes
The OpenStudio user scripts can

quickly create your model or alter it.
You can find these under Extensions/
OpenStudio User Scripts.
The model shown to the right was

created using the H-Shaped Floor Plan.
Then the windows and overhangs
were added with scripts.
Choose Template
Building Envelope
OpenStudio and Help Menu

Notes
The OpenStudio menu contains the
about OpenStudio information to
check version numbers. Menu Bar
The help menu can take you to the Sub-tabs

OpenStudio website interface guide.
Site
Explore the site for additional Schedules
information.
Resource Tabs
Constructions
Loads
Space Types
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
OpenStudio Application File

Menu File
Notes
If you launch the OpenStudio applica-
tion from the SketchUp Plug-in, your
Menu Bar
open file will automatically open in
the application. But to save the file or
open a new file, select file open from
Sub-tabs
the menu.
Site
When you save an OSM model in Schedules
Resource Tabs
the OpenStudio Application or the
SketchUp Plug-in a folder is saved next Constructions
to the OSM file. This folder contains
external resources such as the weather Loads
file, measures, and simulation results.
Space Types
Load Library is also a very important
feature. This allows you to load build- Facility
ing component libraries for specific
building types. These libraries are the Spaces
same as those used in the SketchUp
Plug-in templates. Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Preferences Menu
Notes
The Units menu lets you switch be-
tween SI and IP units. This affects input
Menu Bar
fields and not the output results.
The SketchUp Plug-in has access to

Sub-tabs
this as well under Plugins/OpenStu-
Site
dio/Preferences.
Schedules
Resource Tabs
Scan for Tools will look for
Radiance, Ruby, and EnergyPlus instal- Constructions
lations. If you install those
applications Prior to installing Open- Loads
Studio this shouldnt be necessary.
Space Types
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Components & Measures

Menu: Apply Measure Now
Select a Measure
Notes
You can apply measures to your model
at any time by going to the Compo-
Menu Bar Opens a dialog to select and run
nents and Measures menu and select-
measures on model
ing the Apply Measures Now option.
Sub-tabs
This will open a dialog that allows you Site
to choose a measure from the library
to apply, go to BCL to find a measure Schedules
Resource Tabs
to apply, or even write your own mea-
sure and test it. Constructions
Once you select a measure you may Loads

edit the measure inputs on the right
side of the dialog. Hit apply measure Space Types
to start.
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings Edit inputs or Use defaults
Scripts/Measures
Select measure or hit Find Measures
on BCL to search for new measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Components & Measures

Menu: Apply Measure Now
Accept Changes
Notes
Once the measure is applied the dialog
provides you with information on the
Menu Bar
changes made to the model. Opens dialog to select and run measures
Sub-tabs on model
You can choose to cancel or accept the
changes to the model. If you choose Site
to accept the model will be saved and
reloaded into the application. Schedules
Resource Tabs
If the measure fails you will see an er- Constructions

ror log on the dialog.
Loads
Advanced output provides additional
details. Space Types
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation Provides addition information on the

application of the measure
Results Summary
Only available after

applying the measure
Components & Measures Click for Instructions on

Getting a BCL Auth Key
Menu: Find Measures or
Components
Notes Page through results
The BCL window gives you access
to an online repository of building
Menu Bar
energy modeling data called the Build-
ing Component Library. Although you
Sub-tabs
can access the BCL website on its own,
OpenStudio has integrated access to Site
the BCL from within the application.
You can access this through the Com- Schedules
Resource Tabs
ponents & Measures menu.
Constructions
The first time you open this window Search input box
you will be prompted for an API key, Loads
unless you have already used BCL
functionality in the SketchUp Plug-in. Space Types
If you choose Find Components the Facility

online BCL window currently exposes
Attributes for selected
constructions, materials, and HVAC Spaces object
components. You can choose a catego-
ry and search. Next you can check and Thermal Zones
download one or more of the resulting
components. The pane on the right HVAC Systems
shows attributes for the currently se-
lected component. Once downloaded, Output Variables
these components are stored in a local Choose category or
database on your computer. Simulation Settings search
Within OpenStudio, components Scripts/Measures

downloaded from the BCL have visual
tags to indicate their origins. Run Simulation
Measures are scripts used to create Results Summary
and transform models. You can browse
categories or search for measures to
download and use on your model.
Download checked
components, they are
gray if you have already
downloaded them
Progress bar will

appear here
BCL Account Page

bcl.nrel.gov
Notes
To use the BCL features in OpenStudio,
you need to register on the Building
Component Library website and setup Click to go to BCL Website
Step 1 - Register
an API Key. This is a separate site from Registration Page
the OpenStudio website. The steps
Step 2 - Login
to setup an account and obtain a key
follow.
1. Go to https://bcl.nrel.gov/user/
register and follow the registration
instructions. Step 3 - Click My Dashboard
2. Check your email for the confirma-
tion to activate your account, then
login.
3. Click My Dashboard
4. Select and copy the Key.
5. Return to OpenStudio and paste
the key into the input box.
Your key will be remembered when

you Upgrade OpenStudio so you
should only have to do this once, un-
less you get a new computer, then you
will have to go through steps 3-6 to
retrieve your key.
Step 5 - Paste Key into OpenStudio
Link to BCL constructions

and materials in the
Your key will be here Step 4 - Select and copy key OpenStudio Application
Link to BCL Space Types

Generator in SketchUp
Plug-in
Site Weather File &

Design Days
Notes
The Site tab allows you to set the path
of the EPW weather file that you want
to use for your simulation. Menu Bar
The weather file is stored in the OSM Sub-tabs

file as a path. When you reopen a
Site
model you will see the name of the Select the calendar year before
EPW file selected
file selected if the link is still available. Schedules adding utility bills if you want to
calibrate the model
Resource Tabs
If file is no longer linked, you will be
prompted to add a weather file. Constructions
Design days are a little different. They Loads
are imported into your model. You can
view and edit the design day settings Space Types
by clicking through the buttons for
Temperature Facility
Humidity Standards Tags used by OpenStudio
Pressure, Wind, Precipitation Spaces Measures (Optional)
Solar
Custom, this will display columns Thermal Zones
you have selected.
HVAC Systems Design Day Files imported and
displayed in detail below
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation Click

this cell to add this
Results Summary column to your Custom
view
Site Life Cycle Cost

Notes
The most basic parameters needed
for a life cycle cost analysis are the
Menu Bar
analysis period length and the dis-
count rate. A longer analysis period
accumulates more energy cost savings
Sub-tabs
than a shorter period; giving energy
Site
conservation measures a better pay
back relative to their initial costs. A Schedules
Resource Tabs
higher discount rate devalues future
energy cost savings relative to money Constructions
spent on capital improvements in the
present; giving energy conservation Loads
measures a lower pay back relative
to their initial costs. This tab allows Space Types
users to set these parameters on their
baseline model. Facility
In the ParametricAnalysisTool Spaces

measures, downloaded from BCL, can
be used to calculate life cycle costs for Thermal Zones
different design alternatives.
HVAC Systems
OpenStudio Life Cycle Costing Exam-
ples are available at http://nrel.github. Output Variables
io/OpenStudio-user-documentation/
tutorials/life_cycle_costing_examples/ Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Site Utility Bills

Notes
Add utility bills for calibration on the
Utility Bills Tab under Site.
Menu Bar
You must select a weather file and
Sub-tabs
calendar year to enable this feature.
Site
Step 1- select the type of utility on the
left. Schedules
Resource Tabs
Step 2- hit the plus button to add bills. Constructions

Step 3- Enter the
Step 3- name the Bill and complete the Loads billing information
units fields.
Space Types
Step 4- select the billing period inputs
and hit the plus sign to add a bill. Facility
Step 1 - Select type
To calibrate to the ASHRAE 14-2002 or Spaces of bill
Step 4- Select the method of
FEMP standard the file must contain input that matches your bills and
hit the + button to add dates,
all utility data for one year and real Thermal Zones energy use, and cost data
weather data. Check the guidelines for
additional requirements. HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Step 2 - Hit the +

Purge unused: removes unused items from your model
button to add bills
Duplicate selected bill Delete bills: select an item in the panel above and click delete to remove
Text Field to Rename Active

Object in Left Pane
Schedules Schedule Sets The Edit Tab is Only Used
in Specific Tabs, This Tab
Notes My Model and Library Tabs Will
is Not One of Them
Populate with Object Types Appropriate
A Schedule Set is a collection of sched- for Drop Zones in Left Pane and Body
ules for building activities or elements.
Menu Bar
A schedule set can be applied to an
entire building, a story, a space type, or Sub-tabs
an individual space.
Site
This sub-tab has two kinds of drop Schedules
Resource Tabs
zones. You can drop schedule sets
from My Model or Library into the bot- Constructions
tom of the left pane, or you can drop
individual schedules into the drop Loads
zones in the main body.
Space Types
Facility
Spaces
Remove schedule
Thermal Zones My Model displays items that are part of

your model already.
HVAC Systems
Move slider to Library includes components and measures
that come with the application or are
Output Variables resize or close right
downloaded from the Building Component
panel
Library (BCL)
Simulation Settings
Edit: allows you to select certain components
and edit the settings for that component. It
Scripts/Measures is used in the HVAC tab to edit component
Drop Zones Accepts schedules from My Model settings, assign thermal zones to loops, and to
Run Simulation or Library add plenums.
Results Summary
Accepts schedule
sets
Purge unused schedule sets

Create new schedule set
Duplicates schedule set Delete schedule set by selecting the set and hitting this button
Schedules Schedules
Notes
This tab is a visual editor for Ruleset
Schedules. As the name implies, a
Menu Bar
schedule consists of a series of rules.
Each rule or profile can be applied for
a specific date range and for specific
Sub-tabs
days of the week.
Site
Delete rule
If two rules appear on the same day, Schedules
Resource Tabs
the one with a higher priority is used.
You can use the rule colors to visually Constructions
scan the entire year in the calendar on Scroll to Days of week and date
the right of the body to see what rule Loads find add rule range for rule
is applied for a specific day. button
Space Types
A new profile starts as a flat line.
Double click to split the profile and Facility
then drag one segment up or down.
Vertical sections can also be dragged Spaces
left or right. Click Set Limits to change
Double click on
the vertical limits of your profile. To Thermal Zones
type precise values for a profile, mouse Throughout horizontal line
the application, Double click vertical to split profile
over the profile and enter a value with HVAC Systems mousing over an line To merge profile
your keyboard. object will display
Output Variables the full name
Although you can use Compact and
other schedule types in your model, Simulation Settings

you can visualize and edit only Ruleset
Schedules in the OpenStudio Scripts/Measures
application.
Visualize Rules on
Run Simulation Annual Calendar
The lower profile view is a navigation
for when you are zoomed to Results Summary
15-minute or 1-minute time steps.
Zoom to smaller
When zoomed in drag this box
timestep
to navigate
Constructions
If you need to download additional
Construction Sets constructions and materials go
to the menu to search or browse
Notes constructions and materials.
A Construction Set object is structured
very much like the Schedule Set. It can
Menu Bar
contain constructions for different sur-
face types and boundary conditions.
Sub-tabs
A construction set can be applied to
Site
an entire building, a story, a space
type, or an individual space. Schedules
Resource Tabs
Construction sets do not have to be Constructions

complete sets. For example, you can
have a construction set assigned to a Loads
story that has only an exterior wall. For
Model objects downloaded
the rest of the surface types, construc- Space Types from BCL have a visual
tions will be inherited from the build- indicator
ing object. Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Constructions
Constructions
Notes
The Constructions sub-tab lists
construction objects that are in your
Menu Bar
model. You can drag additional
constructions here from the library.
Constructions downloaded using the
Sub-tabs
Online BCL window will appear in the
Site
library with a BCL flag.
Schedules
Resource Tabs
A construction consists of one or more
material layers. You can add materials Constructions
by dragging them from My Model or
the Library to the drop zone. You can Loads Standards Tags used by
Measures (Optional)
only add new materials to the bottom
which represents the inside of the wall. Space Types
You can delete any material by clicking
the x next to the name. Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Drop material layers onto

construction from my model or
library
Constructions Materials
Notes
Constructions are made of one or
more layers of materials. The
Menu Bar
Materials sub-tab lets you inspect and
edit those materials.
Sub-tabs
There are various classes of material Site
objects. When you add a new material,
first select the heading for the type Schedules
Resource Tabs
of material you want to add and then
click the + icon at the bottom of the Constructions
left pane.
Loads
Different types of material will have
different data fields available. Space Types
Facility
Used by OpenStudio
Measures
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Edit material attributes
Loads
Notes
The Loads tab contains internal load
definitions that can be used through-
Menu Bar
out the model.
The fields in the body will change ap-

Sub-tabs
propriately when you pick a different
Site
type of load.
Schedules
Resource Tabs
You can assign loads to a space type
or directly to a space, except for Water Constructions
Use Equipment.
Loads
The types of loads that can be added
in this tab follow. Space Types
People Facility
Lights
Luminaires Spaces
Electric Equipment Definitions brought in from the
Gas Equipment Library or created here can be found
Steam Equipment
Thermal Zones in the My Model panel and used on
Other Equipment other tabs, like Space Types.
Internal Mass HVAC Systems
Water Use Equipment
Output Variables
Internal mass is different than the
other loads in that it does not use fuel; Simulation Settings

rather, it stores heat and then dis-
sipates the heat over time. The inputs Scripts/Measures
require a surface area assigned to a
construction object. Run Simulation
Water Use Equipment is also unique in Results Summary

that it takes schedules, and is not part
of a space type. Water Use Equipment
is applied in the HVAC Systems Tab.
Drop definition from Library
Select a load or load type above and hit these

buttons to duplicate or delete the load definition
Space Types General

Notes
Space types are the work horses of the
resources in OpenStudio. Space types
can define internal loads, schedule Menu Bar Delete the single
Drop a space type instance of item
sets, and construction sets. Space from grid
Sub-tabs from the Library
types define specific spaces or groups
of specific spaces in your model. The
spaces inherit all objects of the space Site
Select buttons to change the fields
type. If you redefine a space type, or
an underlying object, it will affect all Schedules available for the space types
Resource Tabs
spaces using that space type.
Constructions Select this bar to add the
Filter only available on the loads
The space types tab in the OpenStudio sub-button column to Custom button
application is organized into a grid Loads option above
view. You can look through all your
space types and edit the settings. Space Types
The steps for using multi-edit for Facility Will apply the yellow highlighted
applying an item to multiple space item to other checked rows
types are below: Spaces
1. After dragging in an item from
the library, select it and edit any Thermal Zones Click an item and select Edit in the
features you need to in the Edit right panel to edit settings.
panel on the right. HVAC Systems
2. Check the rows you would like to Click to open a dialog When selected you can hit the Apply to
and change the rendering Selected button to add this item to
add this same component to. Note
Output Variables color of the space type other checked space types
that when you check the rows the
yellow highlight disappears on the
component you edited in step 1. Simulation Settings

3. After selecting the rows you
would like to apply the compo- Scripts/Measures
Edit the yellow highlighted
nent to, then click the text of the
Check to select this item item here
item you would like to duplicate. It Run Simulation
and make it available for the
should turn yellow again.
multi-edit column buttons and
4. Hit the Apply to Selected button Results Summary the duplicate row, and delete
at the top of the column contain- row features
ing that component and the yel-
low highlighted component will
be copied to the checked rows.
You can duplicate and delete multiple

rows by checking the rows and using
the buttons on the bottom left.
Plus: Adds a new space type

2X: Duplicates checked rows
X: Deletes checked rows
Space Types Loads

Notes
If you select the Loads button in the
Space Type tab, you will see a drop
zone to create new loads. You can have
Menu Bar
multiple loads of the same type.
Sub-tabs Drop a space type from the
Library
The space types define loads such
Site Select buttons to change the fields
as lighting or electric equipment as
available for the space types
simple area weighted power densities Schedules Select buttons to change the fields
Resource Tabs
(e.g., W/ft2). However, you can add available for the space types
loads in several possible ways. For Constructions
example, a space type could contain View all loads or filter to just the
ones you want to edit
multiple types of lighting. You might Loads
define one lighting load for general
lighting using a W/ft2 and then add Space Types Select an item to edit in
another lighting load for task lighting Edit tab on right
using W/person. Facility
You can filter the type of loads to show Spaces
all or only certain types of loads like
people. Thermal Zones
You can also select an item in the grid HVAC Systems
and apply it to other space types.
Drag in a load definition from
Check the space types you want to Output Variables My Model or the Library
add that item to and then select the
item by clicking on the text (the item Simulation Settings

should be highlighted in yellow) and
hit the Apply to Selected for that Scripts/Measures
column. Check to select this item
and make it available for the
Run Simulation multi-edit, duplicate row, and
You can duplicate and delete multiple delete row features
rows by checking the rows and using Results Summary
Plus: Adds a new space type

2X: Duplicates checked rows
X: Deletes checked rows
Facility Building
Notes
On the Facility you pick the Building

object. This contains top level
Menu Bar
construction, schedule, or space type
assignments, and sets the rotation for
Sub-tabs
the building.
Site
The Stories tab lets you add and edit Schedules
Resource Tabs
the constructions and schedules by
story. Constructions
Shading is the spot where you can Loads

view building level shading groups
you created with the SketchUp Plug-in. Space Types
Exterior Equipment is the spot to add Facility

exterior lighting.
Spaces
Measure tags do not alter the model,
but are used by OpenStudio measures Thermal Zones
.
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Use the filters to narrow down the display if you

are looking for particular spaces
Space Properties
Notes
View all the spaces in your model at
once or filter down to just the ones
Menu Bar
you want to edit. You can filter by
story, thermal zone, and space type.
Sub-tabs
The sub-tabs allow you to dig down to
Site
the subsurfaces of each space and edit
and view properties of each space: Schedules
Resource Tabs
Properties provides general Constructions

space settings like thermal zone,
constructions, and schedules. Loads
Loads is where you can add and
edit loads for that individual Space Types
space.
Surfaces displays the surfaces as- Facility
sociated with each space and you
can filter and edit the surfaces. Spaces
Subsurfaces are show by the
space they are in and also the par- Thermal Zones
ent surface. You can filter and edit
subsurfaces. HVAC Systems
Interior Partitions created in
Select individual items
SketchUp with the Plug-in can be Output Variables to inspect and edit them
viewed on this subtab. in the Edit panel on
Shading groups created in Simulation Settings the right

SketchUp using the Plug-in will be
viewable. Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Check boxes work

to enable the buttons
below and the multi-edit
option
Thermal Zones
If Thermal Zone is on an air
Notes loop, Ideal Air Loads will
be turned off
The Thermal Zones tab has four main
functions.
1. Turn ideal air loads on and off. This Menu Bar Delete the single
is a basic way to get heating and instance of item
cooling load set points without Sub-tabs from grid
having to define a detailed HVAC
system. Site Select this check box to
2. Attach zone equipment to your add it to the Custom button
zone, for example a Packaged Schedules option above
Resource Tabs
Terminal Air Conditioner.
3. Assign thermostats to your ther- Constructions
mal zone.
4. Set Sizing Parameters Loads Select buttons to change the fields
available for the thermal zones
The steps for using multi-edit for add- Space Types
ing a copy of an item to other thermal
zones are below: Facility
1. After dragging in an item from
the library, select it and edit any
features you need to in the Edit
Spaces
panel on the right. Apply to Selected button at top
2. Check the rows you would like to Thermal Zones of column will apply the yellow
add this same component to. Note highlighted item to other checked
HVAC Systems Click an item and select Edit the yellow highlighted
that when you check the rows the rows highlighted in blue
Edit in the right panel to item here
yellow highlight disappears on the edit settings
component you edited in step 1. Output Variables
3. After selecting the rows you When selected you
would like to apply the compo- Check to select this item

Simulation Settings and make it available for the
can hit the Apply to
nent to, then click the text of the Selected button to add
item you would like to duplicate. It multi-edit column buttons and this item to other checked
Scripts/Measures the duplicate row, and delete thermal zones
should turn yellow again.
row features
4. Hit the Apply to Selected button
at the top of the column contain- Run Simulation
ing that component and the yel-
low highlighted component will Results Summary
be copied to the checked rows.
You can duplicate and delete multiple Multiple zone equipment objects can
rows by checking the rows and using be attached to a thermal zone
Tip
A Thermal Zone cant have ideal air
loads on and have an Air Loop or Zone
Equipment at the same time. If you try Plus: Adds a new thermal zone
to use both, the previously selected 2X: Duplicates checked rows
system will be disabled. X: Deletes checked rows
You may click on

this list to navigate
HVAC
Set links to zones and
HVAC Systems Air Loop other systems (Not Available
Click to edit air for All Components)
Notes loop controls
The HVAC Systems tab is used to Settings for component

(Available for Most
create, inspect, and edit air and plant
Menu Bar Zoom
Components)
loops. The green + at the top left is Only available for
used to add template or empty loops, loop
refrigeration
and the x next to it will delete them.
Sub-tabs view
Controller for component
The pull-down at the top right of the (Not Available for All
Site Components)
body is to select which loop or system
Add
to display. Schedules Outdoor Air
Click to view Cold
And delete Water Plant loop
Resource Tabs
Click to view Hot
loop
The top half of the loop is for supply- Constructions Water Plant loop
side objects, the bottom half is for Cooling Heating
demand. Thermal Zones and other ob- Loads Coil Coil Fan
jects can be dragged onto drop zones
or nodes. Optionally you can select the Space Types
splitter or mixer to bring up a list of
Thermal Zones, checking the ones you Facility
want included in the loop.
Spaces Hit the
Setpoint
When adding a template loop, there black X to delete
Manager
component
are four images within the icon. From Thermal Zones Click on black
left to right they represent the type arrow to delete
of cooling, heating, fan, and terminal HVAC Systems setpoint
Select dotted line to
unit, in the template. The example rename loop in Edit panel
below has cold and hot water, a vari- Output Variables
able speed fan, and a hot water reheat
terminal unit. Simulation Settings

To delete a setpoint manager click Thermal Zone Terminal
Scripts/Measures
the black arrow to bring up the delete
option. Run Simulation
Click x to delete
Results Summary component
Select zone to add
plenums to your HVAC
system
Drop the thermal
zone
Optionally select Zone Splitter or Zone Mixer

to batch add thermal zones to a loop
You may click on this

HVAC Systems list to navigate HVAC
Controls View Click to return to

Notes layout view
The controls view is only available for

the air loops. With an air loop selected Only Only
in Layout view you can switched to
Menu Bar available available for
for air refrigeration
Control view. loops
Sub-tabs
In this view you can edit the time of
Site
operation, night cycle, supply air tem-
perature, and mechanical ventilation. Schedules
Resource Tabs
Constructions
Loads
Space Types
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
You May Click on

This List to Navigate
HVAC Systems HVAC
Cold Water Loop

Changing the plant name in the Edit
Notes panel will change the default name in
the dropdown
In the cold water loop the cooling coil
that had been a supply side object on
Menu Bar
the air loop is now a demand object.
Only available
Sub-tabs for air loops Zoom
The supply side has a pump and a wa- Loop
ter cooled chiller. The adiabatic pipes View
Site
are a necessary part of the loop. There Only
Add
are no attributes to set for the pipes. Schedules available for
and delete
Resource Tabs
refrigeration
air and plant
You can click on the chiller to drill Constructions loops Click to View
down further to the condenser loop. Condenser Loop
Or you can click on the cooling coil to Loads
go back to the air loop.
Space Types Adiabatic pipe
Pump
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones Most loop components can

be edited
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Setpoint
Manager
Simulation Settings
Select dotted line to
Scripts/Measures rename and edit loop
Run Simulation
Click to
Results Summary view Cooling coil
air loop
You May Click on

HVAC Systems HVAC
Condenser Loop
Notes
In the condenser loop the chiller that
had been a supply side object on the
Menu Bar
cold water loop is now a demand Only available Zoom
object. for air loops loop
Sub-tabs view
The supply side has a pump and a
Site
cooling tower. As with the cold water
Only
loop the adiabatic pipes are a neces- Schedules Add
available for
Cooling tower
and delete
Resource Tabs
sary part of the loop. refrigeration
air and plant
Constructions loops
You can click on the chiller to drill to
go back to the cold water loop. Loads
Space Types Adiabatic pipe

Pump
Facility Most loop components can
be edited
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Setpoint
manager
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Click to View Chiller
Results Summary
Cold Water Plant
Loop
You May Click on

HVAC Systems HVAC
Hot Water Loop

Notes
In the hot water loop the heating coil
that had been a supply side object on
Menu Bar Only Zoom
the air loop is now a demand object. Available for Loop
Air Loops View
Sub-tabs
The supply side has a pump and a
boiler. The boiler can use a variety of Site
fuels. The adiabatic pipes are a neces-
Add Only
sary part of the loop. There are no Schedules available for
And
Resource Tabs
attributes to set for the pipes. Boiler
delete air and refrigeration
Constructions plant loops
You can click on the heating coil to go
back to the air loop. Loads
The heating coils without links rep- Space Types Pump Adiabatic pipe
resent the reheat terminals for each
connected thermal zone. Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Setpoint
manager
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Click to view
air loop
Results Summary Heating coil
You May Click on

HVAC
HVAC Systems Plenums Step 2 - Select this
plenum sub-tab to add or
Notes edit plenums
To add supply and return

plenum zones:
Menu Bar
Only available Zoom
1. To access the plenum editor, select for air loops loop
the zone on the layout view. Sub-tabs view
2. Select the Edit tab on the right
panel and click on the plenum Site
icon on the blue bar. Add Only
3. Choose a plenum from the drop Schedules and delete available for
Resource Tabs
down list or create a new plenum air and plant refrigeration

Step 3 - Select a plenum zone
zone but selecting the green add Constructions loops
or create a new one
button. The zones available to
be plenums will be selectable in Loads
a dialog. Create new zones for
plenums in the Thermal Zones tab Space Types
on the left.
Facility
Shared plenums will be colored the
same and will match the color selected Spaces
for the plenum zone on the Thermal Dialog for New
Zones tab. Return Plenum
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Return
Simulation Settings plenum
Shared supply plenum
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Step 1 - Click to on
Results Summary
zone to add plenum
You May Click on

HVAC Systems Water HVAC
Mains Editor
Notes
The first view into the HVAC tab will be
the water mains editor, which shows as
Menu Bar Zoom
Service Water on loops pulldown list.
Only available for loop
Sub-tabs air loops view
Water enters the system at the right
and leave at the Sewer on the left. One
Site
or more water use connections can be
Add Only
added in the middle. Schedules and delete available for
Resource Tabs
air and plant refrigeration
Clicking a water use connection will Constructions loops
take you to a model window where
you can add water use equipment. Loads Add water use
connection from library
Space Types
Facility
Spaces Sewer Water main
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Water use
Simulation Settings connection
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Click to view
water use connection
equipment
You May Click on

HVAC Systems Water Use HVAC
Connection
Notes
Dragging a water use equipment ob-
ject into the water use connection will
Menu Bar
create an instance of that definition.
Much like lights, people and other
loads, there is a fractional schedule to
Sub-tabs
define usage patterns.
Site
Optionally you can associate the Schedules
Resource Tabs
equipment with a space. There is no di-
rect energy use to the space, but heat Constructions
from the equipment will be added to
the space. Loads
Makeup Water
The equipment can be anything that Space Types
uses water, hot or cold. The definition
contains a peak flow rate and a target Facility Click to view
temperature schedule. Hot and cold Service Hot
water will mix to reach the target tem- Spaces Click to view Water loop
perature at the fixture. Service Hot
Water loop
Thermal Zones
Click the water main, sewer, or makeup
water to go back to the water mains HVAC Systems Sewer
editor. If you have a plant loop associ-
Water main
ated with the water use connection Output Variables
the Loop button will take you to the Water use
loop. Simulation Settings equipment
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Click to view
water mains
editor
You May Click on

HVAC
HVAC Service Water
Heater Loop
Notes
The service water heater loop starts
off just like any other plant loop, but Menu Bar
unlike the ones serving an air loop, this Zoom
Only available
plant loop as water use connections loop
Sub-tabs for air loops
on the demand side, and a hot water view
heater, vs. a boiler on the supply side. Site
A pump and setpoint manager are also
Add Only
necessary. Schedules and delete available for
Resource Tabs
loop refrigeration
Both the hot water heater and the set- Constructions
point manager require a temperature
schedule. Generally these should use Loads Pump Service
the same schedule, which should have water heater
a temperature high enough to meet Space Types
the setpoints at the water use equip-
ment objects. Facility
The energy that goes into the hot wa- Spaces

ter heater will show up in the results
page as Water Systems. The pump is Thermal Zones
not included in this. The results page Setpoint
manager
does not show water usage, but you HVAC Systems
can look at the Annual Building Utility
Performance Summary (ABUPS) report Output Variables
in ResultsViewer to see water usage.
Simulation Settings Click to View

Water Use
Scripts/Measures Connection
Run Simulation
Results Summary
You May Click on

HVAC Add Refrigeration HVAC
System
Notes
The refrigeration system interface can
be accessed by selecting refrigeration
from the drop down menu.
Menu Bar
Grid View of Refrigeration
To add a refrigeration system Sub-tabs
select one from the library and add
Site
drag it to the drop zone.
Not Only
Schedules used in available for Delete Refrigeration System
Resource Tabs
Click on the zoom button by the name refrigeration air loops
of the refrigeration system to go to a Constructions
view of that system, add components Zoom in to Single
Refrigeration System
from the library. Loads
Space Types
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
Add by Dragging
a Refrigeration System
HVAC Systems from Library
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Refrigeration System
Run Simulation Template
Results Summary
Summary View of Cases
You May Click on

HVAC Edit Refrigeration HVAC
System in Layout View

Notes
This zoomed in view provides the lay-
out view of one refrigeration rack. You
Menu Bar
may add cases by dragging them on to
the Drag and Drop Cases drop zone.
Sub-tabs Grid view of refrigeration
Drop zones are provided to accom-

Site
modate systems with a mechanical Zoom out to multiple
Only
subcooler and a Suction Line Heat Schedules Not
available for
refrigeration systems view
used in
Resource Tabs
Exchanger (SLHX). air loops
refrigeration
Constructions
The small arrow at the bottom of the
refrigeration case summary will open Loads
and expanded view of cases. Each case
can be selected and edited in the Edit Space Types Condenser
panel on the right.
Facility
Cascade systems can be added by
Edit components by selecting
dragging the from My Model or the Spaces them in layout view and
Library. select Edit
Thermal Zones Mechanical sub-cooler
An alternate view of the
refrigeration systems is provided by HVAC Systems
the grid view.
Output Variables Liquid suction HX
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Add refrigeration cases
in drop zone Summary view of cases
Run Simulation
Click arrow to expand the view and
inspect individual cases
Results Summary
Add cascade systems from
the Library or My Model
The zoom will open a view

of the Cascade System
You May Click on

HVAC Edit Refrigeration HVAC
Systems in Grid View Drop cases here to add to add

new cases to a system Return to Layout view
Notes
of refrigeration
The refrigeration grid view
provides a method for entering case
Menu Bar
settings in a spreadsheet style. Cases
can be added, assigned to racks, and
Sub-tabs
edited in this view.
Site
There are two major divisions, one for Click on the buttons to fill in the
Display Cases and another for Walk-ins. Schedules inputs for that section. The darker
Resource Tabs
Under each division a drop box is avail- button is the one selected.
able to add new cases. There are also Constructions Select this cell at the top of a column
to make this column show up in the
buttons to move through the case set- Custom section
tings and enter the data on each case. Loads
Create your own custom view of this Space Types

information by checking the box
on the right of the column header. Facility
Checked columns will show up under
the Custom button. Spaces
In this version you have to delete cases Thermal Zones

in the layout view.
HVAC Systems
When selecting a model object in a combo box, the
Output Variables available list of model objects has been filtered to only
list valid objects for that particular application.
Assign cases to racks under
Simulation Settings the General Section

Tips
Scripts/Measures
User-selected, custom fields will be
saved when the application is closed, Run Simulation
and will automatically load when the
application is next started. Results Summary
Cases must be can be deleted from the

layout view but not the grid view.
Drop walk-in cases here to

add to add new cases to a
system
You May Click on

HVAC Add Variable This List to Navigate
Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC
System
Notes
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems
can be added by dragging them onto
Menu Bar For VRF Only
the large drop zone from the library.
the Layout View
Sub-tabs is Available
This view provides a view of all the VRF
systems in the model. The zoom icon Site
by the name of the system will open
a detailed view of that system. This Schedules
Resource Tabs
single system view is shown on the
next page. Constructions
Loads
Space Types
Click to Open a Detailed
Facility View of the System Delete the VRF System
Spaces
Number of
Thermal Zones Terminals and Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
You May Click on

HVAC Edit Variable HVAC
Refrigerant Flow (VRF)

Notes
To create your VRF system, start by
dropping a terminal from the Library
Menu Bar
onto the drop zone. Then add thermal
zones from My Model. When a ther-
Sub-tabs
mal zone is added a new VRF terminal For VRF Only the Layout
will automatically be created. View is Available
Site
Go back to view of all
Set the terminal settings by selecting Schedules VRF systems
Resource Tabs
the terminal and editing in the Edit
tab on the right. Constructions
More than one terminal can connect Loads

with the same zone. Just drag the zone Add One Terminal When Add Thermal Zone
to the drop area again to add another Space Types Starting and Then Add Zones from My Model
connection.
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Delete Zone From System
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Tip
Run Simulation Delete Terminal From
Add one thermal zone and edit the System
settings in the Edit tab and when you Results Summary
add a new zone to the system, the set-
tings from that terminal will be applied
to the new one.
Output Variables
Notes
The Output Variables tab creates a
list of variables based on the type of
Menu Bar
objects you have in your model. You
can then turn them on or off and set
Sub-tabs
the frequency of reporting.
Site
These variables populate the SQL file
generated by EnergyPlus with annual Schedules
Resource Tabs
time series results data. You can view
them in ResultsViewer. The Results Constructions
Summary tab in this application is not
affected by the variable requests. Loads
It will not offer a comprehensive list of Space Types

variables. If you want to add a vari-
able that is not here or name a specific Facility
object to report, you can accomplish
this by using the Add Output Vari- Spaces
able measure from the Building
Component Library (http://bcl.nrel.gov/ Thermal Zones
node/37843).
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures Frequency of Variable Reporting
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Simulation Settings
Notes
The Simulation Settings tab lets you
inspect and customize many of the
simulation settings used by
Menu Bar
EnergyPlus.
Sub-tabs
RunPeriod Site
SimulationControl Schedules
Resource Tabs
SizingParameters
ProgramControl
Constructions
Timestep Loads
OutputControlReportingTolerances
ConvergenceLimits Space Types
ShadowCalculation
Facility
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithmInside
SurfaceConvectionAlgorithmOutside Spaces
HeatBalanceAlgorithm
Thermal Zones
ZoneAirHeatBalanceAlgorithm
ZoneAirContaminantBalance HVAC Systems
ZoneCapacitanceMultipleResearchSpecial
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Measures Add to
Simulation Workflow
Notes
Download measures from The Building
Component Library (BCL). Drag mea-
Menu Bar
sures from the library to the central
panel.
Sub-tabs
Move Measure Up or Down
There are three types of measures:
Site In Order of Application to
OpenStudio Measures are run on Model
the OSM model before it is Schedules Select a Measure to Edit Inputs
Resource Tabs
converted to an IDF.
EnergyPlus Measures can be run Constructions
on the IDF file before it is handed to
EnergyPlus. Loads
Reporting measures produce Drag measures here to apply
reports to chart results, provide Space Types to model
quality assurance, and quality
control on models. Facility
By selecting the measure and selecting Spaces

the right Edit tab, inputs for the mea-
sure can be entered and adjusted. Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Create a new measure

Open your measure
folder
Duplicates A Measure For You To Edit To
Create Your Own Measure
Updates the Current Instances of Measures Used in

Current Project
Download Measures
from the Online BCL
Measures Edit Inputs

Notes
By selecting the measure and selecting
the right Edit tab, inputs for the mea-
Menu Bar
sure can be entered and adjusted.
Sub-tabs
Write your own measures by studying
the guide on the OpenStudio site at: Site
http://nrel.github.io/OpenStudio-user-
documentation/reference/measure_ Schedules
Resource Tabs
writing_guide/.
Constructions
Loads Select the Measure to Edit the Inputs or

Parameters for the Measure
Space Types
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Run Simulation Output

Notes Start and Stop Simulation
The Run Simulation tab is used to run

a simulation. Clicking the green arrow
starts the simulation. When the prog-
Menu Bar
ress bar reaches 100% it is done.
Sub-tabs
With OpenStudio 1.9.0 to use Radiance
Site
for daylighting calculations you must
add the Radiance measure on the Schedules
Resource Tabs
Measures tab.
Constructions
The output windows shows standard
output that you can look at to follow Loads
the simulations progress.
Space Types
Click the Tree sub-tab in the
screenshot to the right to see the Facility
RunManager job workflow and to see
how to access results files. Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Run Simulation Tree

Notes
The top right table in the screenshot
shows the jobs that ran as part of the
Menu Bar
simulation run.
If you have any measures in your

Sub-tabs
workflow, they will show on this tree.
Site
At the end are a few EnergyPlus jobs,
the last of which generated the output Schedules
Resource Tabs
files.
Constructions
You can right click on the
EnergyPlus job to open the Loads
directory containing the output files.
Space Types
Right click on name to view options and
open files
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Results Summary
OpenStudio Results
Notes
The Results Summary tab is populated
with data after you run a simulation. Menu Bar
The standard reports available are:
Results | OpenStudio Sub-tabs
Calibration | OpenStudio
EnergyPlus Results Site Select the Report Type Here
Launch ResultsViewer to View Time
Series Variables
You can create custom reporting Schedules
measures. Check out the measure
writing guide at http://nrel.github.io/ Constructions
OpenStudio-user-documentation/refer-
ence/measure_writing_guide/ Loads
The Results | OpenStudio Results Space Types

has a list of items on the left to click
on and view parts of the report. The Facility
charts and tables have been designed
to help you troubleshoot your model. Spaces
The button at the top right corner of Thermal Zones

the interface will load the SQL file in
the OpenStudio ResultsViewer HVAC Systems
application. ResultsViewer allows you
to create time series line and flood Output Variables
plots for variables that you requested
in the Output Variables tab. Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Results Summary:
Calibration
Notes
To calibrate to the ASHRAE 14-2002 or Launch ResultsViewer to View Time
FEMP standard the file must contain Series Variables
Menu Bar
all utility data for one year and real
weather data. Check the guidelines for
Sub-tabs
additional
requirements. Site
By selecting the Schedules Select the Report Type Here
Calibration | OpenStudio report you
can compare the model and actual Constructions
utility bills.
Loads
The report provides ASHRAE 14-2002
calibration standard and the FEMP Space Types
calibration standard options.
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary
Results Summary:
EnergyPlus Results
Notes
The HTML view of the
EnergyPlus report is available through
Menu Bar
the drop down report menu.
Sub-tabs
Site Launch ResultsViewer to View Time

Select the Report Type Here
Series Variables
Schedules
Constructions
Loads
Space Types
Facility
Spaces
Thermal Zones
HVAC Systems
Output Variables
Simulation Settings
Scripts/Measures
Run Simulation
Results Summary

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Next, the model is loaded in the

How to Use this Guide Major Left Pane Right Pane

Key SketchUp Plug-in Tools

The first time you request a specific

The first time you use this script or any

Vintages and Climate Zones

Key SketchUp Plug-in Tools

Orbit Tool Pan Tool

Key SketchUp Plug-in Tools

SketchUp Surface &

To continue developing your model

Key SketchUp Plug-in Tools

SketchUp User Scripts

The OpenStudio user scripts can

The model shown to the right was

Key SketchUp Plug-in Tools

OpenStudio and Help Menu

The help menu can take you to the Sub-tabs

OpenStudio Application File

The SketchUp Plug-in has access to

Components & Measures

Once you select a measure you may Loads

Simulation Settings Edit inputs or Use defaults

Components & Measures

If the measure fails you will see an er- Constructions

Run Simulation Provides addition information on the

Only available after

Components & Measures Click for Instructions on

If you choose Find Components the Facility

database on your computer. Simulation Settings search

Within OpenStudio, components Scripts/Measures

Progress bar will

BCL Account Page

Your key will be remembered when

Step 5 - Paste Key into OpenStudio

Link to BCL constructions

Link to BCL Space Types

Site Weather File &

The weather file is stored in the OSM Sub-tabs

Run Simulation Click

Site Life Cycle Cost

In the ParametricAnalysisTool Spaces

tutorials/life_cycle_costing_examples/ Simulation Settings

Site Utility Bills

Step 2- hit the plus button to add bills. Constructions

Step 2 - Hit the +

Text Field to Rename Active

Thermal Zones My Model displays items that are part of

Purge unused schedule sets

other schedule types in your model, Simulation Settings

Construction sets do not have to be Constructions

Drop material layers onto

The fields in the body will change ap-

other loads in that it does not use fuel; Simulation Settings

Water Use Equipment is also unique in Results Summary

Drop definition from Library

Select a load or load type above and hit these

Space Types General

component you edited in step 1. Simulation Settings

You can duplicate and delete multiple

Plus: Adds a new space type

Space Types Loads