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Modeling Complex Fenestration State using multiple BSDF xml files

asked 2025-10-23 12:11:37 -0600

Mohcine

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updated 2025-10-24 09:56:13 -0600

Aaron Boranian

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Hey all, is there a way to reference a BSDF XML file within the ComplexFenestrationState object in Energyplus instead of copy paste all the matrices to the main idf file? I want to switch between multiples ComplexFenestrationStates using EMS. Thank You in Advance!

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answered 2025-10-24 00:57:27 -0600

Jackson
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Hello, Mohcine. I think you can learn the input maros, one of auxiliary programs supported in Energyplus. You can reference a outer file (here is your BSDF defination) and set the WindowMaterial:Glazing Optical Data Type = BSDF, then create Construction:ComplexFenestrationState to use it and control in EMS. Hope this feature can help you!

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Thank you very much Jackson for your answer.

Mohcine ( 2025-10-24 10:14:09 -0600 )edit

Thank you very much Jackson for your answer.

Mohcine ( 2025-11-06 16:38:59 -0600 )edit

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