For Conceptual models, the user interface is shown below:
This section provides an opportunity to set the Hours, Days and Months that the building will be in use. The Days of use may be toggled between 5 days or 7 Days. The Months may be chosen from the calendar provided. The Hours of use may be set using a 24 hour clock.
It is possible to analyse a certain time frame such as one week, a range of weeks or to even analyze one day (eg. June 21st Summer Solstice). This information will affect the Solar calculations as the average value for that time period will be displayed. The default time frame is January 31st to December 31st but you may adjust this to suit your project. Note: It may not be possible to span a timeframe over two separate years.
For Detailed models, there are similar controls in the Building Manager:
