Changing expert parameters

The default parameter editor in the EFFECTS user interface is a powerful tool that allows you to manage default values used in model calculations. When you press the <Default> button during a model calculation, these pre-set values are automatically entered, ensuring consistency and saving time.

Accessing default parameters

The default parameters can be accessed through Edit > Options. Default parameters can be set for “Expert parameters”, “Environment set”, “Display units” and “Presentation settings”.

For instance, the environment defaults set allows the definition of a series of default environmental conditions such as ambient temperature, relative humidity or solar heat radiation flux. Different environment default sets can be created for different regions using their corresponding average environmental conditions.

Editing default parameters

• Click <Edit> in the Menu bar.

• Select <Options> from the dropdown menu.

• In the top right corner of the "Options" window, you will find a dropdown list with “Exper parameters”.

• Open the “Expert parameters” set using the button “…”.

• Change the relevant parameter from this list.

• Save your new default expert parameters set using a relevant name.

• Go back to the model and select “Defaults”.

• Your new default expert parameters will be used.

Follow the animation provided to see how to adjust the parameters as needed.

A right-click on a parameter’s name and selecting <Help> from the pop-up menu redirects to an additional description of a parameter in a ‘‘Help file’’ record.

Benefits of using the default parameters editor

• Consistency: Ensures that default values are consistent across different model calculations.

• Efficiency: Saves time by pre-populating fields with commonly used values.

• Customisation: Allows you to tailor the default parameters to better suit your specific needs.

By effectively using the default parameters editor, you can streamline your workflow and enhance the accuracy and consistency of your model calculations in EFFECTS.