Model Workflows
Workflow for Mass Models
Learn how to:
- Sign In
- Select the Conceptual Mass option and select the Mass to analyze
- Use the Building Manager to Calculate Solar Loads
- Use Performance to set Glass to Wall Ratio
- Open the Charts and review
- Create a Building Code in Performance
- Set Properties for Mass ‘elements’
- Use the Facade Navigator or Charts to navigate
- Auto-Distribute Solar Loads to all Surfaces
- Lock / Unlock Surfaces to maintain settings
- Apply Glazing Specification to the entire model
- Apply settings to selected Surfaces (Glazing Percentage / Specification, Shading Devices, Fritting)
- Use the Shading Viewer
- Export Snapshots (Excel/HTML) and Add Custom Charts
- Add an edge to the mass to define glazing zones
Download one of the Sample Models below
Workflow for Detailed Models
Learn how to:
- Launch Guardian Glass for BIM and select an option
- Calculate Solar Loads in the Building Manager
- Open the Charts (Glazing Database Chart is available for Detailed models)
- Review Warning Symbols
- Use Performance and create or select a Building Code
- Use Glass Database to manage Guardian Glass Types and glazing properties
- Create a Custom Group
- Use AI for Surfaces using filters
Download one of the Sample Models below
Workflow for Advanced Detailed Models
Learn how to:
- Use the Model Auditor and review model conditions
- Create a Test to review model conditions
- Launch Guardian Glass for BIM and select Spatial Elements for your model
- Calculate Solar Loads in the Building Manager
- Create a Building Code
- Add Windows process
- Review Revit elements in the Details list
- Add Curtain Walls process
- Create an Excel Snapshot
- Create a HTML Report
- Create a Custom Chart and add it to the report
- Create a Compliance Report
Download one of the the Sample Models below