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How to modify the U-value of a window?

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How to change the U-value of a window in type 56 ?

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Windows for type 56 are created using the WINDOW program (see \TRNSYS18\Documentation\05-MultizoneBuilding.pdf, 5.2.12.3.2.3. WINDOW-Types, 5.2.12.13. EXTENSION_WINPOOL).

Window U-values are displayed for information in TRNBuild, but one cannot specify them - they are computed as a function of the window's construction type - number of glazings, geometry, spacers, etc. If you want to vary the effective U-value, you have to create a series of window types, using properties that yield the desired U-value, as described in 

\TRNSYS18\Documentation\09-Tutorials.pdf, 9.6. Adding New Glazing Systems to the Type56 Window Library).

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