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montri

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Hi,

Could someone please tell me how I could modify the solar heat gain coefficient for double glass doors?  I think I can modify the U value in the "Construction" xml file, but I can't figure out the proper way to also add solar heat gain, because it just says 0 now.  

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Just open the family, then look at the parameters dialog box and note the 'solar heat gain coefficient' parameter. In the 'formula' field type in a number between 0.0 and 1.0. Then save and reload the family into the project. See attached.

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montri

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Thanks, dgcad.  Why does the Type Properties box still show the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient as 0, even though in the family type dialogue boz it doesn't?

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