Overview of WUFI's Dialog Structure

This list contains a description of all menu items and of all dialogs, including dialogs which are not directly accessible via the menus, but as sub-dialogs of other dialogs:

Project:

•	New Project
	Wipes WUFI's memory clean and starts a new, empty <A HREF="Glossary.htm#project">project</A>. The <A HREF="DialogProject.htm">project dialog</A> opens which allows you to give a name to the project and which serves as a memo pad for some administrative project info.
•	<A NAME="NewCase">New Case</A>
	Creates a new <A HREF="Glossary.htm#case">case</A> within the current <A HREF="Glossary.htm#project">project</A>. The <A HREF="DialogCase.htm">case dialog</A> opens which lets you enter a case name and remarks. If any other cases already exist in the present project, an additional window is displayed in the dialog which allows to copy selected data over from those other cases.
•	Remove Selected Case
	Serves to delete cases which are not needed any more.
•	Open
	Displays the usual 'Open' dialog from which you can open existing project files (which contain the input data and the calculation results, if any).
•	Reopen
	Displays a list of projects you have previously worked with so that you can easily open them by simply selecting them from this list.
•	Save
	Saves the input data and (after a calculation has been performed) the calculation results to the project file. You should save the project before a calculation in case something goes wrong; you must save again after the calculation if you want to keep the results for later. If you do not want to archive the results, excluding all or part of the result data via the <A HREF="DialogOptionsResultData.htm">dialog "Options \| Result Data"</A> will give you a much smaller project file.
•	Save As...
	Saves the current <A HREF="Glossary.htm#project">project</A> under a new name. The old project file, if any, continues to exist under the old name.
•	Close
	Closes WUFI. But why should you want to?

Inputs

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(these dialogs are also directly accessible from the project

     explorer on the left side of the screen)

•

<A HREF="DialogAssembly.htm">Assembly / Monitor Positions</A>

Here you define the <A HREF="Glossary.htm#assembly">assembly</A> of the

       <A HREF="Glossary.htm#component">building component</A> by specifying the layer
       sequence and the layer
       thicknesses as well as the <A HREF="MaterialData.htm">material parameters</A>
       of the individual layers.

        

       You can also select an appropriate <A HREF="Glossary.htm#numericalgrid">numerical
       grid</A>, specify <A HREF="Glossary.htm#monitorposition">monitoring
       positions</A> at locations where the hygrothermal behavior of the component shall
       be analysed in detail, and add
       <A HREF="DialogHygrothermalSources.htm">hygrothermal sources and sinks</A>
       to the component.

°

<A HREF="DialogMaterialData.htm">Material Data</A>

This dialog displays the

               <A HREF="MaterialData.htm">material data</A> for the highlighted layer
               and allows you to edit them.

°

<A HREF="DialogMaterialDatabase.htm">Material Database</A>

In this dialog you can select the

               <A HREF="MaterialData.htm">material data</A> for the highlighted
               layer from the material database.

°

<A HREF="DialogConstructionDatabase.htm">Example Cases</A>

In this dialog you can select an assembly from the construction

               database and transfer it to the assembly dialog.

°

<A HREF="DialogHygrothermalSources.htm">Hygrothermal Sources</A>

You can specify heat, moisture and air change sources (or sinks)

               for the highlighted layer.

*	<A HREF="DialogEditHygrothermalSources.htm">Edit Hygrothermal Sources</A>
	Specify the location and the properties of the sources.

•

<A HREF="DialogOrientation.htm">Orientation / Inclination / Height</A>

This dialog serves to define the orientation, inclination and height of the

       building component. These data are needed to calculate the
       <A HREF="ClimateData.htm">rain and radiation loads</A> incident on the surface.

•

       Surface Transfer Coefficients</A>

In this dialog you define the

       <A HREF="SurfaceTransferCoefficients.htm">surface transfer coefficients</A>,
       such as the
       <A HREF="HeatTransferCoefficients.htm">heat transfer coefficient</A>,
       the <A HREF="ShortWaveRadiationAbsorptivity.htm">radiation absorptivity</A>,
       <A HREF="RainReductionFactor.htm">rain reduction factor</A> etc.

•

<A HREF="DialogInitialConditions.htm">Initial Conditions</A>

The initial temperature and moisture distributions are specified in this

       dialog (e.g. a dry component or one with trapped construction moisture).

°	<A HREF="DialogInitialMoisture.htm">Initial Moisture</A>
°	<A HREF="DialogInitialTemperature.htm">Initial Temperature</A>
	These dialogs serve to specify initialisation files which describe the initial moisture or temperature profiles in the component, if these are to be read from files.

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<A HREF="DialogTime.htm">Calculation Period / Profiles</A>

Here you tell WUFI for which period of time the simulation shall be carried

       out (e.g. the simulation is to span one year, starting on June 1st).

        

       You can also specify the width of the time steps used for the calculation.

•

<A HREF="DialogNumerics.htm">Numerics</A>

The options offered by this dialog allow you to control the way the

       calculation is done.

•

<A HREF="DialogClimate.htm">Climate: Outdoor (Left Side)</A>

•

<A HREF="DialogClimate.htm">Climate: Indoor (Right Side)</A>

These dialogs serve to specify the <A HREF="ClimateData.htm">weather</A>

       acting on the left or right
       side of the component, respectively.

°

Map/File

If you want to read the climate data from a file, use this tab to specify

               and analyse the file.

*

Select Climate File

Select the desired climate file:

·	<A HREF="DialogSelectClimateFileFromMap.htm"> Select from map</A>
	If you want to use one of the climate files supplied with WUFI, specify it by clicking on the respective location on the map.
·	<A HREF="DialogSelectClimateFileFromBrowser.htm"> Select user-defined file</A>
	If you want to use a climate file from a different source, select it with the file browser

*

                       Detailed Options</A>

Depending on the climate file type, additional options may

                       be available.

°

Sine Curves

You may use simple sine curves as climate conditions.

°

EN 13788

You may have the interior climate derived from the exterior climate by the

               method described in DIN EN ISO 13788.

°

EN 15026

You may have the interior climate derived from the exterior climate by the

               method described in EN 15026.

°

ASHRAE 160P

You may have the interior climate derived from the exterior climate by the

               method described in ASHRAE Standard 160P.

Run

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•

Run Calculation

Starts the calculation for the current case, but shows only a progress

       bar instead of the film.

•

Run all Calculations

Starts the calculation for all cases in the project in succession and

       only shows a progress bar instead of the film.

•

       Run Calculation with Film</A>

Open this dialog to start the calculation and watch the thermal and

       hygric processes going on in the component during the simulation (the 'film').

°	<A HREF="DialogFilmProperties.htm">Run Calculation - Properties</A>
	This subdialog lets you configure the film display.

Outputs

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•

<A HREF="DialogQuickGraphics.htm">Qick Graph</A>

The quick graphs give you a quick overview of the calculation results.

•

Input Data Summary / Last Calculation

This dialog displays data sheets with the input data (such as the

       <A HREF="DialogAssembly.htm">assembly</A> and the
       <A HREF="DialogMaterialData.htm">material data</A>) and a summary of the
       calculation results, formatted
       for printing.

°	<A HREF="DialogInputOverviewOptions.htm"> Input Data Summary - Options</A>
	Use this dialog to select the data that shall be included in the Input Data Summary.

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<A HREF="DialogInfoLastCalculationRun.htm">Status: Last Calculation</A>

This dialog displays a short summary of the calculation results.

        

       It is automatically displayed at the end of the calculation. You should check
       the provided info (in particular, the water balance) to make sure no numerical
       problems have occurred.

•

<A HREF="DialogResultGraphs.htm">Result Graphs</A>

This dialog displays the calculation results in the form of graphs showing

       <A HREF="Glossary.htm#courses">courses</A> and
       <A HREF="Glossary.htm#profiles">profiles</A>, formatted for printing.

°	<A HREF="DialogPageSetup.htm">Page Setup</A>
	This dialog allows you to edit the name of the highlighted graphics page.
°	<A HREF="DialogGraphSetupCourses.htm">Graph Setup, Courses</A>
	Here you can edit the settings for a graph that displays courses.
°	<A HREF="DialogGraphSetupProfiles.htm">Graph Setup, Profiles</A>
	Here you can edit the settings for a graph that displays profiles.
°	<A HREF="DialogCurvesSetup.htm">Curves Setup</A>
	Here you can edit the settings for a curve.
°	<A HREF="DialogInsertCurves.htm">Insert Curves</A>
	Here you can assign additional curves showing calculation results to the current graph.
°	Delete Curves
	Here you can remove a curve from the current graph.

•

View Film

This dialog displays the calculation results in the form of a film

       showing the thermal and hygric processes in the building component as
       an animation.

•

<A HREF="DialogMeasuredData.htm">Measured Data</A>

Here you can specify a file with measured data. You can configure the result

       graphs to show them together with the WUFI results, allowing easy comparison
       of calculation and measurement.

•

<A HREF="DialogASCIIExport.htm">ASCII Export</A>

Instead of viewing the results with WUFI's graphics dialog, you may also write

       them to an ASCII file and analyse them on your own.

•

Export Film

You can export the film and display it with an external film viewer

       (in WUFI Pro only).

Options

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•	<A HREF="DialogOptionsUnitSystem.htm">Unit System</A>
	Switch between SI and IP units.
•	<A HREF="DialogOptionsWarnings.htm">Warnings</A>
	Tell WUFI which events shall cause a warning.
•	<A HREF="DialogOptionsResultData.htm">Result Data</A>
	Exclude the calculated courses/profiles or the film data from being saved in the project file.

Database

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<A HREF="DialogDatabaseMaterials.htm">Database Materials</A>

View the material data contained in the materials database or add your

       own materials.

°	<A HREF="DialogDatabaseMaterialsNew.htm">Database Materials - New Material</A>
	Define a new material for inclusion in WUFI's materials database.
°	<A HREF="DialogDatabaseMaterialsNew.htm">Database Materials - Change Material</A>
	Edit one of the materials you have added to the database. (The predefined materials in the database cannot be edited.)
°	Database Materials - Delete
	Delete from the database one of the materials you have added. (The predefined materials in the database cannot be deleted.)
°	<A HREF="DialogDatabaseMaterials.htm####">Database Materials - Edit Catalog</A>
	Add or edit a database catalog.

•

<A HREF="DialogDatabaseConstructions.htm">Database Constructions</A>

View the constructions contained in the constructions database or add

       your own constructions.

°	<A HREF="DialogDatabaseConstructionsNew.htm">Database Constructions - New Construction</A>
	Define a new construction for inclusion in WUFI's constructions database.
°	<A HREF="DialogDatabaseConstructionsNew.htm">Database Constructions - Change Construction</A>
	Edit one of the constructions you have added to the database. (The predefined constructions in the database cannot be edited.)
°	Database Constructions - Delete
	Delete from the database one of the constructions you have added. (The predefined constructions in the database cannot be deleted.)
°	<A HREF="DialogDatabaseConstructions.htm">Database Constructions - Edit Catalog</A>
	Add or edit a database catalog.

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The on-line help.

•	General
	Opens the <A HREF="Welcome.htm">welcome page</A> of the on-line help. You can use the arrows on each page to systematically browse the help topics.
•	Content
	Opens the <A HREF="Contents.htm">contents</A> page of the on-line help.
•	Index/Search
	Opens the keyword list of the on-line help for searching.
•	Use Help
	Explains how to use the on-line help.
•	IBP on the Web
	Opens the WUFI homepage in your browser.
•	WUFI Forum
	Opens the WUFI Forum in your browser.
•	About WUFI
	Displays information about WUFI, including the version number.

Tool Bar

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The following menu items are also available via the toolbar buttons:

<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarNewProject.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	Create New Project
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarOpenProjectFile.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	Open Project File
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarSaveProjectFile.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	Save Project File
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarNewCase.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	Create New Case
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarRemoveCase.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	Remove Case
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarRunNoFilm.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	Run Calculation for current case without film display
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarRunAllCases.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	Run Calculation for all cases in the project without film display
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarRunWithFilm.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	<A HREF="DialogRunCalculationWithFilm.htm">Run Calculation with film display</A>
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarInputDataSummary.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	Show Summary of Input Data
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarStatus.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	<A HREF="DialogInfoLastCalculationRun.htm">Show Status of Last Calculation</A>
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarResultGraphs.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	<A HREF="DialogResultGraphs.htm">Show Result Graphs</A>
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarViewFilm.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	View Film
<IMG SRC="pics/ToolbarOnlineHelp.gif" BORDER="0" WIDTH="25" HEIGHT="25" ALT="">	Open On-Line Help

1D:Dialogs

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Overview of WUFI's Dialog Structure

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