The Validation Dashboard provides the user constant feedback regarding the integrity of the model. While the BEM is being created a number of rule sets are being evaluated behind the scenes to provide feedback on the integrity of the model. More information on the rule sets included in Simergy is provided in Validation. As the BEM expands so does the "integrity matrix" and the areas that are being evaluated. The intent behind the Validation Dashboard is if the integrity of the model is evaluated as the user moves forward, then there is less likely to be major issues and/or surprises for the user when they get to the point of simulating the model. However, if problems persist, the user has a guide to where the problem areas are located. For the cells in the matrix that are being evaluated one of three options will appear in the cell:
a green circle with a white checkmark, which indicates everything is in order
a orange circle with a white exclamation point, which indicates the user should review this issue
a red circle with a white "x", which indicates that this issue needs to be addressed prior to simulation.
When either the orange circle with an exclamation point or the red circle with the "X" appear in a cell, the user can select on the circle and additional information on the issue and the issue detail will appear in the table below.
The user can view the Validation Dashboard on either the Design Alternatives or Simulation Workspace. It is recommended that the user check the Validation Dashboard early and often, so that potential problems with the BEM can be identified and addressed earlier in the process.
The Validation Dashboard contains four tabs that contain different topic areas that are being evaluated:
This tab evaluates the geometry and other information about the BEM. The validation matrix has eight headings that are the basis of the validation, which include Identification and Other Data; Required Properties; Weather; Other; Geometry; Containment; Referencing; Rules and Validation.
It is important to note that each Design Alternative will have its own Validation Dashboard. To change the Validation Dashboard between different Design Alternatives, the user must go to the Design Alternatives workspace and select the desired Design Alternatives from the Select Design Alternatives table. Selecting a different Design Alternative not only updates the Validation Dashboard, but also changes the Project Model Tree as well.
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