I am modelling the effect of automated shades by using EMS to assign different ComplexFenestrationState
constructions to each window in my building in response to sensor variables.
As I understand it, the Surface/Construction Type actuator applied to a FenestrationSurface:Detailed
element effectively replaces the Construction Name
field with the value supplied to the actuator.
When the shades are deployed, the thermal properties of the frame are also affected by the presence of the shade. This means that the Frame and Divider Name
field in the FenestrationSurface:Detailed
element should also be replaced to refer to frame properties that include the shade. I have checked the EDD file and there doesn't seem to be a corresponding actuator that would allow me to make this change. Is it possible to change frame and divider properties with EMS?