.IDEAS.UsersGuide.ReleaseNotes.Version_1_0_0

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Major changes compared to v0.3.0 are:

• IDEAS 1.0.0 is based on Annex 60 version 1.0.
• The IDEAS packages have been restructured to be more in line with the Annex 60 package structure.
  IDEAS.Constants has been replaced by IDEAS.Types
  The SimInfoManager has been moved to IDEAS.BoundaryConditions
  Interfaces such as HeatingSystem and BaseCircuits have been moved to IDEAS.Templates
• Setting up new Construction records has been simplified. Parameter values nLay and nGain are now inferred from other parameters.
• Added optional parameter incLastLay to Construction records. Users may use this to double-check if InternalWalls are connected as intended.
• Changed possible connections of internal gains to surfaces.
• Improved convection and thermal radiation equations for accuracy and computational speed.
• Added an option to the zone model for evaluating thermal comfort.
• Added an option to the zone model for computing the sensible and latent heat gains from occupants.
• The zone air model is now replaceable such that custom models may be created.
• Added a zone template that allows adding a rectangular zone, including four walls, four optional windows, a floor, and a ceiling.
• Renamed some variables. A conversion script is provided to update user models.
  TStar has been renamed to TRad in the zone model.
  flowPort_Out and flowPort_In have been renamed in the zone model, heating system, ventilation system and structure models.
  Some Annex 60 models were renamed.
• Added example model of a terraced house in IDEAS.Examples.PPD12
• Added twin house validation models in IDEAS.Examples.TwinHouse
• Added solar irradiation model for window frames.
• Added optional thermal bridge model for windows.
• Extended implementation of building shade model.
• Fixed bug in view factor implementation.
• Updated documentation for many models in IDEAS.Buildings
• Added thermostatic valve model: IDEAS.Fluid.Actuators.Valves.TwoWayTRV
• Removed insulationType and insulationThickness parameters. These should now be defined in the Construction records.
• Harmonised implementation of Perez solar irradiation model with Annex 60 implementation.
• Cleaned up implementation of BESTEST models.
• Added new, specialised window types.
• Added options for model linearisation.
• Improved accuracy of the model that computes internal longwave radiation.
• Improved accuracy of the model that computes exterior sky temperature.
• Moved the Electrical package into the Experimental package since this package contains broken models.
• Added unit tests for templates.
• Added Menerga Adsolair model.