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Modeling of a building in Floorspace JS and SketchUp

As a beginner to OpenStudio and SketchUp, I have a few questions regarding geometry modeling in OSM format:

Can we model structural beams within the OpenStudio SketchUp plugin? If so, how are they represented or used within the energy simulation workflow?

I initially created my building geometry using FloorSpaceJS, but I noticed that pitched roofs aren't an option there. Can we model pitched or sloped roofs directly in SketchUp for OpenStudio, and will they translate properly in the EnergyPlus simulation?

In my floor plan, different rooms/spaces have varying ceiling heights. What’s the best approach to model spaces with different heights accurately in OpenStudio or SketchUp?

Modeling of a building in Floorspace JS and SketchUp

As a beginner to OpenStudio and SketchUp, I have a few questions regarding geometry modeling in OSM format:

Can we model structural beams within the OpenStudio SketchUp plugin? If so, how are they represented or used within the energy simulation workflow?

I initially created my building geometry using FloorSpaceJS, but I noticed that pitched roofs aren't an option there. Can we model pitched or sloped roofs directly in SketchUp for OpenStudio, and will they translate properly in the EnergyPlus simulation?

In my floor plan, different rooms/spaces have varying ceiling heights. What’s the best approach to model spaces with different heights accurately in OpenStudio or SketchUp?