Specify the Building Type and Location for a Project

You can specify the building type and geographic location for projects that export to gbXML.

When importing gbXML files, several analysis software packages use this information to add default design values for energy use and costs, thermal loads, and construction.

1. Click Analyze tabEnergy Analysis panel (Energy Settings).
2. In the Energy Settings dialog, for Location, specify the geographic location.
3. For Other Options, click Edit.
4. In the Advanced Energy Settings dialog, for Building Type, select the desired type.
5. Click OK twice.