View and Modify Conceptual Types

Conceptual types determine the thermal properties used for energy analysis when thermal properties are not otherwise defined using schematic types or detailed elements.

1. Click Analyze tabEnergy Optimization panel (Energy Settings).
2. In the Energy Settings dialog, for Other Options, click Edit.
3. In the Advanced Energy Settings dialog, for Conceptual Types, click Edit.
4. In the Conceptual Types dialog, for each Mass Model parameter, select the desired Constructions setting.

These settings relate to the energy analytical model created from both conceptual masses and building elements when using the recommended mode Use Conceptual Masses and Building Elements.

For details, see Conceptual Types.