Location = All Data Template Workspaces
Reminder: Data Templates are a collection of selected library entries for the different properties that are included in the template. The source for the drop down lists for each property are different library categories. A mapping of template properties to library categories is included within each data template category
The Data Template Property portion of the Workspace labeled "2" in the figure above. Here the user can view and edit the properties associated with a previously developed template, or they can make selections for a new template. The table consists of three columns:
Displays property categories and property subsets of those categories. If there are multiple property categories, they can be expanded to view the full set by selecting the "+ icon" next to the property category name or they can be collapsed by selecting the "- icon". To make the property categories editable, the user needs to select the check box next to the property category name. By doing this the properties change from gray text color to black, signifying that they are active and the user can make selections in the value column.
Note: The user cannot add or delete properties from the property name column.
The column where users can make selections either from an EnergyPlus predetermined set of options, enter a custom value or select a library entry to associate with the property from the drop down list. Each template category help section contains a mapping of the Template category to Library Entry category for reference, so that the user can identify the source for the list and where they need to go within the interface to develop new library entries. In addition, tool tips are associated with each drop down list row, so if the user hovers the mouse over the drop down arrow a tool tip note will appear describing where "the data is fetched from".
The last column will display relevant units for different fields, if applicable.
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