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asked 2017-02-10 12:13:56 -0500

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How to import multiple construction types from BCL?

I am looking specifically to import attic space construction types but would like to create a construction type library for frequently used climate zones. I see that 'Get BCL Space Type' has been removed and replaced with 'On Demand Template Generators' however this still does not let me access all the construction types in the database. I have downloaded the .zip files for Nonres 3A construction, but where can I place those folders so Open Studio can access them?

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updated 2017-02-11 08:58:34 -0500

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How to import multiple construction types from BCL?

I am looking specifically to import attic space construction types but would like to create a construction type library for frequently used climate zones. I see that 'Get BCL Space Type' has been removed and replaced with 'On Demand Template Generators' however this still does not let me access all the construction types in the database. I have downloaded the .zip files for Nonres 3A construction, but where can I place those folders so Open Studio can access them?

How to import multiple construction types from BCL?

I am looking specifically to import attic space construction types but would like to create a construction type library for frequently used climate zones. I see that 'Get BCL Space Type' has been removed and replaced with 'On Demand Template Generators' however this still does not let me access all the construction types in the database. I have downloaded the .zip files for Nonres 3A construction, but where can I place those folders so Open Studio can access them?

Thank you for taking the time to get back with me. I'm a new NEW open studio user, but a long time sketch up user. I'm trying to learn this new software on my own, but am looking into purchasing an online tutorial. The project I'm trying to learn on is a commercial building with a hipped roof and I know that this program is not friendly to hipped roofs.

I got the construction types from here: https://bcl.nrel.gov/search/site?f[0]=im_field_component_tags%3A127&f[1]=sm_a_Climate_Zone%3AASHRAE%202004%3A3A

I selected the files I wanted and clicked on 'Download Selected' and it popped up a .zip file with multiple file folders and approx. 4 data files in each sub folder.

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