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The calculated design load is the load calculated by EnergyPlus based on your thermostat setpoint, your design day and your Sizing:Zone parameters.

The user design load is simply the calculated design load multiplied by your Sizing:Zone "Zone Heating Sizing Factor" or "Zone Cooling Sizing Factor"