Schedule Editor

Beta Version 1.0 I 30/12/2025

What is this tool?

The Schedule Editor V 1.0 is a comprehensive web-based tool designed for creating, editing, and managing annual hourly schedules for energy simulation workflows. It enables energy modelers, engineers, and building performance analysts to create detailed occupancy, equipment, and lighting schedules with intuitive visual controls and a powerful annual heatmap interface. The tool streamlines the schedule creation process by providing 41 pre-built profile templates, visual editing capabilities, and direct EnergyPlus IDF export functionality.


Key Features

  • Annual Heatmap Calendar: Visual 365-day × 7-day-of-week grid showing schedule assignments across the entire year

  • 41 Pre-built Profiles: Comprehensive library covering office, retail, hotel, restaurant, school, healthcare, residential, and industrial building types

  • Dual View Modes: Grid thumbnails and detailed card view for profile library

  • Visual Profile Editor: Interactive 24-hour graph with drag-and-drop node editing

  • Quick Assignment Tools: ASSIGN dropdown for rapid bulk scheduling (weekdays, weekends, all days, selection)

  • Quick Select Ranges: Pre-configured date ranges (months, quarters, weekdays, weekends)

  • Profile Type Classification: Organize profiles by type (Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays, Design Days, etc.)

  • Multiple Input Methods: Visual editor, table editor, CSV import

  • Real-Time Preview: See schedule changes instantly in the heatmap

  • IDF Export: Direct export to EnergyPlus Schedule format

  • JSON Import/Export: Save and load complete schedule configurations

  • Undo/Redo System: Full history support for all operations

  • Step Mode: Toggle between smooth curves and step-wise schedules

  • Color Coding: Customizable colors for easy profile identification


System Requirements

Requirement
Specification

Browser

Chromium-based (Chrome, Edge, Brave) or Firefox

JavaScript

Enabled (required for application functionality)

RAM

2GB minimum, 4GB recommended

Screen Resolution

1280×720 minimum, 1920×1080 recommended

Network

Not required (runs offline once loaded)


Access (Free)

The tool is provided as a single HTML file that can be:

  • Hosted on any web server

  • Run locally by opening in a browser

  • Embedded in existing workflows

  • Distributed to team members

Download the tool here: Schedule Editor V 1.0


Version History

Version
Comment

V 1.0

Full library with 41 profiles, dual view modes, ASSIGN dropdown, Quick Select integration, improved sidebar layout, visual editor enhancements


Quick Start Guide

Basic Workflow (5 Steps)

Step 1: Understand the Interface

When you open the tool:

  • Left Side: Annual heatmap showing 365 days (columns) × 7 days of week (rows)

  • Right Sidebar (760px wide): Three panels:

    • Quick Select: Pre-configured date ranges

    • Profile Library: 41 pre-built schedule profiles

    • Profile Editor: Edit selected profile

Step 2: Select a Date Range

  1. In the Quick Select panel, click "Select Range..."

  2. Choose from options:

    • Months: January, February, March, etc.

    • Quarters: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4

    • Day Types: All Weekdays, All Weekends

The selected days will be highlighted in the heatmap.

Step 3: Assign a Profile

Method A - Double-Click Assignment:

  1. Select a date range (Step 2)

  2. Find desired profile in Profile Library

  3. Double-click the profile to assign it to selected days

Method B - ASSIGN Dropdown:

  1. Click a profile in the library to make it active

  2. Click the green ASSIGN button above the heatmap

  3. Choose:

    • Assign to Weekdays

    • Assign to Weekends

    • Assign to All Days

    • Assign to Selection

Method C - Paint Mode:

  1. Click a profile to make it active

  2. Click individual days on the heatmap to "paint" the profile

Step 4: Customize Profiles

  1. Click a profile in the library to select it

  2. In Profile Editor panel:

    • Modify Profile Name

    • Set Profile Type (e.g., "Weekdays", "Holidays")

    • Change Color for visual identification

    • Use Visual Editor:

      • Drag nodes up/down to change hourly values

      • Use Node Value input for precise values

      • Click +1, +10, -1, -10 buttons for fine adjustments

    • Or use Edit Table for direct hour-by-hour input

    • Or use Edit CSV to paste values

Step 5: Export Your Schedule

  1. Click IDF Export button in the header

  2. File downloads as schedule.idf

  3. Import into EnergyPlus or OpenStudio

Result: Complete annual schedule ready for energy simulation


Features & Functions

Annual Heatmap

The heatmap is the core visualization showing your entire year at a glance.

Layout

  • Columns: 53 weeks across the year

  • Rows: 7 days of the week (Monday at top, Sunday at bottom)

  • Cells: Each cell represents one day

  • Colors: Match the assigned profile's color

Month Labels

Months are displayed across the top:

  • Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Day Labels

Days of the week on the left:

  • M (Monday)

  • T (Tuesday)

  • W (Wednesday)

  • T (Thursday)

  • F (Friday)

  • S (Saturday)

  • S (Sunday)

Interaction

Action
Result

Click a cell

Assigns currently active profile to that day

Shift+Click a cell

Toggles day in/out of selection

Hover over cell

Shows tooltip with date and assigned profile

Filter Selection

Day-of-week toggles above the heatmap:

  • Click M, T, W, T, F, S, S buttons to filter which days are affected by operations

  • Active (dark) = included in operations

  • Inactive (light) = excluded from operations


Quick Select Panel

Pre-configured date ranges for rapid selection.

Available Ranges

Months:

  • January through December (individual months)

Quarters:

  • Q1 (Jan-Mar)

  • Q2 (Apr-Jun)

  • Q3 (Jul-Sep)

  • Q4 (Oct-Dec)

Day Types:

  • All Weekdays (Monday-Friday for entire year)

  • All Weekends (Saturday-Sunday for entire year)

Usage

  1. Click "Select Range..." dropdown

  2. Choose desired range

  3. Selected days highlight in heatmap (orange border)

  4. Use ASSIGN button or double-click profiles to apply


Profile Library Panel

View Modes

Toggle between two display modes using icons in panel header:

Grid View (default):

  • Compact thumbnail grid

  • 24-hour mini-graph preview

  • Profile name below

  • Profile type label

  • Hover shows calendar icon (double-click hint)

Card View:

  • 4-column layout (takes advantage of 760px width)

  • Larger preview graphs

  • Profile name, type, and edit icon

  • Click edit icon (pencil) to open table editor

Profile Organization

Profiles are organized by building type:

Office Buildings (6 profiles):

  • Office Hours (9-5) - Weekdays

  • Office - Saturday

  • Office - Sunday

  • Office - Bank Holiday

  • Office - Summer (Design Day)

  • Office - Winter (Design Day)

Hotels (8 profiles):

  • Large Hotel Lobby - Sat/Sun

  • Hotel Corridor - All Days

  • Hotel Kitchen - Mon-Fri & Sat/Sun

  • Hotel Lounge - All

  • Hotel Large Bldg - Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun/Hol

Retail (4 profiles):

  • Retail Sales - Mon-Fri, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday

Restaurants (2 profiles):

  • Restaurant - Lunch Peak

  • Fast Food - All Days

Schools/Universities (4 profiles):

  • School - Weekdays

  • University Office - Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun

Fitness (2 profiles):

  • Gym/Fitness - Weekdays & Weekends

Industrial (2 profiles):

  • Warehouse - Day Shift

  • Manufacturing - 24/7

Healthcare (2 profiles):

  • Hospital - 24/7

  • Medical Office - Weekdays

Tech/Data Centers (2 profiles):

  • Data Center - Constant

  • Server Room - All

Residential (3 profiles):

  • Residential - Morning/Evening

  • Apartment Midrise - Mon-Fri & Sat/Sun

Entertainment/Cultural (3 profiles):

  • Theater - Evening Shows

  • Library - Public Hours

  • Museum - All Days

Large Office Buildings (3 profiles):

  • Large Office Bldg - Weekdays, Sat, Sun

Profile Interaction

Action
Result

Single Click

Selects profile as active (shown in Profile Editor)

Double Click

Assigns profile to current Quick Select selection

Hover

Shows calendar icon hint for double-click assignment

New Profile

Click + New Profile button at bottom of library:

  • Creates blank profile (all hours at 50%)

  • Automatically assigned next available ID

  • Ready for customization


Profile Editor Panel

Edit the currently selected profile with multiple methods.

Profile Properties

Profile Name:

  • Text input field

  • Appears in library and exports

  • Best practice: Descriptive names (e.g., "Retail Summer Hours")

Profile Type:

  • Classification field

  • Examples: "Weekdays", "Weekends", "Holidays", "SummerDesignDay"

  • Appears below profile name in library

  • Helps organize large profile collections

Color:

  • Click color box to open picker

  • Updates library thumbnail and heatmap

  • Choose distinct colors for easy visual identification

Visual Editor

Interactive 24-hour graph with real-time editing.

Graph Features:

  • X-Axis: 24 hours (00-24)

  • Y-Axis: Percentage (0-100%)

  • Grid Lines: Every 10% for reference

  • Curve/Fill: Shows profile shape

  • Nodes: 24 editable points (one per hour)

Editing:

  1. Click on a node to select it (turns orange, larger)

  2. Drag node up/down to change value

  3. Or use Node Value input field for precise entry

  4. Use increment buttons:

    • +10: Increase by 10%

    • +1: Increase by 1%

    • -1: Decrease by 1%

    • -10: Decrease by 10%

Step Mode Checkbox:

  • Unchecked (default): Smooth interpolated curve

  • Checked: Step-wise transitions between hours

  • Useful for schedules with abrupt changes

Edit Table Button

Opens modal with 24 hour-by-hour input fields:

Hour
Value

0:00

[input]

1:00

[input]

...

...

23:00

[input]

  • Direct numeric input (0-100)

  • Good for precise scheduling

  • Click "Save" to apply changes

Edit CSV Button

Opens modal with text area for comma-separated values:

Input Formats:

  • 24 values separated by commas: 0, 0, 0, 10, 50, 100, ...

  • Decimal (0.0-1.0) auto-converted to percentage: 0.0, 0.5, 1.0

  • Whitespace tolerant: Spaces, tabs, newlines ignored

Use Cases:

  • Paste from spreadsheet

  • Import from existing schedule tools

  • Bulk editing

Delete & Duplicate Buttons

Delete (trash icon):

  • Removes profile from library

  • Cannot delete if it's the last profile

  • Confirms before deletion

Duplicate (copy icon):

  • Creates copy with " (Copy)" suffix

  • New profile becomes active

  • Useful for creating variations


ASSIGN Dropdown

Located above the heatmap (green button with dropdown).

Options

Assign to Weekdays:

  • Applies active profile to all Monday-Friday across entire year

  • Quick setup for typical office schedules

Assign to Weekends:

  • Applies active profile to all Saturday-Sunday across entire year

  • Different weekend schedules

Assign to All Days:

  • Applies active profile to entire year (365 days)

  • Good for 24/7 operations

Assign to Selection:

  • Applies active profile to days selected via Quick Select

  • Most flexible option

Workflow Example

  1. Select "Office Hours (9-5)" profile in library

  2. Click ASSIGN dropdown

  3. Choose "Assign to Weekdays"

  4. Select "Office - Sunday" profile

  5. Click ASSIGN → "Assign to Weekends"

  6. Result: Complete work week scheduled in seconds


Header Toolbar

Located at top of application.

Left Side - Branding

  • Better Building Logo: Company branding

  • Schedule Editor V13: Tool name

  • Raw Data Access • Full Library: Feature indicators

Right Side - Actions

Undo/Redo:

  • Undo button: Reverts last change

  • Redo button: Reapplies undone change

  • Tracks all profile edits and schedule assignments

  • Maximum 50 history states

Load:

  • Opens file picker for JSON files

  • Loads saved schedule configurations

  • Replaces current project

Save:

  • Downloads current project as JSON

  • Filename: schedule_data.json

  • Contains all profiles and schedule assignments

IDF Export:

  • Downloads EnergyPlus IDF format

  • Filename: schedule.idf

  • Contains:

    • ScheduleTypeLimits (Fraction, 0-1, Continuous)

    • Schedule:Day:Interval (one per profile)

    • Schedule:Week:Daily (one per profile)

    • Schedule:Year (main annual schedule)


Detailed Features

Day-of-Week Filtering

The M-T-W-T-F-S-S buttons above the heatmap act as filters.

Function

When toggled OFF (light gray):

  • Days of that type are excluded from:

    • ASSIGN operations

    • Quick Select ranges

    • Bulk operations

When toggled ON (dark, active):

  • Days of that type are included

Example Use Case

To assign different schedules for weekdays vs weekends:

  1. Turn OFF S and S (weekend buttons)

  2. Select weekday profile

  3. Use ASSIGN → Assign to Weekdays

  4. Turn OFF M-T-W-T-F, turn ON S-S

  5. Select weekend profile

  6. Use ASSIGN → Assign to Weekends


Profile Type System

Profile types help organize and identify schedule categories.

Common Types

Type
Usage

Weekdays

Monday-Friday operations

Saturday

Weekend day 1

Sunday

Weekend day 2

Weekends

Both Saturday and Sunday

Holidays

Bank holidays, closures

AllDays

24/7 operations

SummerDesignDay

ASHRAE peak cooling day

WinterDesignDay

ASHRAE peak heating day

Weekends&Holidays

Combined non-working days

Custom Types

You can create your own:

  • "Spring Hours"

  • "Festival Days"

  • "Maintenance Schedule"

  • Any descriptive label


Selection System

Multiple ways to select days for batch operations.

Selection Methods

Quick Select Dropdown:

  • Pre-configured ranges

  • Fast, consistent selections

Shift+Click on Heatmap:

  • Click while holding Shift

  • Toggles individual days in/out of selection

  • Manual fine-tuning

Visual Indicators:

  • Selected days: Orange border on heatmap cells

  • Selection persists until cleared or new Quick Select

Clearing Selection

  • Choose a new Quick Select range (replaces selection)

  • Shift+Click all selected days (toggles off)


Raw JSON Editor

Access via button in Profile Library panel header.

Purpose

  • Advanced editing of entire data structure

  • Bulk modifications

  • Debugging

  • Backup/restore

Structure

profiles: Array of profile objects

  • id: Unique number

  • name: Profile name

  • color: Hex color code

  • type: Classification string

  • values: Array of 25 numbers (0-100), hour 0-24

schedule: Array of 365 numbers

  • Each number is a profile ID

  • Index 0 = January 1, Index 364 = December 31

settings: Application preferences

Usage

  1. Click "Raw JSON" button

  2. Edit JSON in text area

  3. Click "Save" to apply

  4. Invalid JSON shows error alert


Export Specifications

IDF Format Structure

The exported .idf file contains EnergyPlus objects:

ScheduleTypeLimits

Defines value range (0-1) for all schedules.

Schedule:Day:Interval

One for each profile:

24 time/value pairs (values divided by 100 to get 0-1 range).

Schedule:Week:Daily

One for each profile:

References same day schedule for all days (week schedules are used as building blocks).

Schedule:Year

Main annual schedule:

Lists date ranges with assigned week schedules. The tool automatically consolidates consecutive days with same profile into single ranges.

JSON Format Structure

Saved projects are stored as JSON:

File Extension: .json

Use Cases:

  • Project backup

  • Version control

  • Sharing with team

  • Template creation


Workflow Examples

Example 1: Standard Office Building

Goal: Create typical office schedule with weekend variations

Steps (2 minutes):

  1. Weekday Hours:

    • Select "Office Hours (9-5)" profile

    • Click ASSIGN → "Assign to Weekdays"

  2. Saturday Reduced Hours:

    • Select "Office - Saturday" profile

    • Click ASSIGN, choose "Assign to Weekends"

    • Modify: Click Quick Select → "All Weekends"

    • Shift+Click Sundays to deselect them

    • Double-click "Office - Saturday" profile

  3. Sunday Closed:

    • Select "Office - Sunday" (0% all day)

    • Click Quick Select → "All Weekends"

    • Shift+Click Saturdays to deselect

    • Double-click "Office - Sunday" profile

  4. Export:

    • Click "IDF Export"

    • Import into EnergyPlus

Result: 365-day schedule with 5-day operation and reduced weekend hours


Example 2: Retail Store with Seasonal Hours

Goal: Different schedules for summer and winter seasons

Steps (4 minutes):

  1. Create Summer Profile:

    • Click "New Profile"

    • Name: "Retail Summer Extended"

    • Edit hours: 8am-10pm (high values)

    • Set type: "Summer"

    • Color: Orange

  2. Create Winter Profile:

    • Duplicate "Retail Summer Extended"

    • Rename: "Retail Winter Standard"

    • Edit hours: 9am-8pm

    • Set type: "Winter"

    • Color: Blue

  3. Assign Summer (June-August):

    • Select "Retail Summer Extended"

    • Quick Select → June

    • Double-click profile

    • Repeat for July, August

  4. Assign Winter (November-February):

    • Select "Retail Winter Standard"

    • Quick Select → November

    • Double-click profile

    • Repeat for December, January, February

  5. Fill Remaining:

    • Create/use "Retail Standard" profile

    • ASSIGN → "Assign to All Days" (fills gaps)

Result: Seasonal schedule reflecting extended summer hours


Example 3: Hotel with Multiple Schedule Types

Goal: Complex hotel with varied occupancy patterns

Steps (5 minutes):

  1. Lobby Areas:

    • Select "Large Hotel Lobby - Sat/Sun"

    • ASSIGN → "Assign to All Days"

  2. Kitchen Operations:

    • Select "Hotel Kitchen - Mon-Fri"

    • ASSIGN → "Assign to Weekdays"

    • Select "Hotel Kitchen - Sat/Sun"

    • ASSIGN → "Assign to Weekends"

  3. Corridors (24/7):

    • Select "Hotel Corridor - All"

    • For specific zones only (manual painting):

      • Click days individually on heatmap

  4. Holidays:

    • Create custom "Hotel - Holiday Peak" profile

    • Increase values for busy seasons

    • Quick Select → December 20-31

    • Shift+click to select range

    • Double-click profile

Result: Multi-zone hotel schedule with appropriate patterns


Example 4: University Campus

Goal: Academic calendar with breaks

Steps (6 minutes):

  1. Academic Year Base:

    • Select "University Office - Mon-Fri"

    • ASSIGN → "Assign to Weekdays"

  2. Weekend Maintenance:

    • Select "University Office - Sat"

    • ASSIGN → "Assign to Weekends"

  3. Winter Break (Dec 20 - Jan 10):

    • Select "Office - Bank Holiday" (minimal operation)

    • Quick Select → December

    • Shift+click individual days 20-31

    • Double-click profile

    • Quick Select → January

    • Shift+click days 1-10

    • Double-click profile

  4. Spring Break (March 15-22):

    • Similar process with reduced profile

  5. Summer Session (June-August):

    • Create "University Summer Session" profile

    • Reduced hours (9am-5pm vs 8am-10pm)

    • Assign to June-August

Result: Academic schedule reflecting calendar year


Best Practices

Schedule Design Guidelines

Start with Templates:

  • Use pre-built profiles as starting points

  • Modify to match specific needs

  • Maintain consistent patterns

Naming Conventions:

  • Include building type: "Office...", "Retail..."

  • Include day type: "...Mon-Fri", "...Weekend"

  • Include season/variant: "...Summer", "...Peak"

  • Example: "Office Weekday Summer Extended"

Profile Organization:

  • Set Profile Type for all schedules

  • Use consistent color coding:

    • Green: Weekday profiles

    • Blue: Weekend profiles

    • Purple: Holidays

    • Orange: Design days

    • Red: 24/7 operations

Value Ranges:

  • Occupancy: 0-100% of design occupancy

  • Equipment: 0-100% of installed capacity

  • Lighting: 0-100% of installed capacity

  • Keep minimum values > 0 for equipment parasitic loads

Workflow Optimization

Large Projects (10+ unique schedules):

  1. Create all profiles first

  2. Test export with single profile

  3. Use day filters extensively

  4. Work month-by-month or quarter-by-quarter

  5. Save project regularly

Team Collaboration:

  • Establish naming standards

  • Share JSON project files

  • Document custom profiles

  • Use color coding consistently

Quality Assurance:

  • Visual inspection of heatmap (look for unintended gaps)

  • Check week transitions (Sunday to Monday)

  • Verify holiday assignments

  • Export and validate in EnergyPlus

  • Compare to actual building data

Energy Modeling Preparation

Occupancy Schedules:

  • Base on actual building data

  • Account for lunch hours (reduced values)

  • Include ramp-up/ramp-down periods

  • Differentiate perimeter/core if needed

Equipment Schedules:

  • Never drop to absolute zero (parasitic loads)

  • Correlate with occupancy patterns

  • Account for scheduled equipment runs

  • Include weekend/overnight HVAC systems

Lighting Schedules:

  • Consider daylighting sensors (reduced daytime values)

  • Include cleaning hours

  • Security lighting (minimum overnight value)

  • Task lighting vs ambient lighting

HVAC Availability:

  • Precede occupancy by 1-2 hours

  • Extend past occupancy for flush-out

  • Include setback periods

  • Differentiate supply vs exhaust


Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: Profile Changes Not Visible in Heatmap

Symptoms: Edit profile but heatmap colors don't update

Solutions:

  • Click different profile then click back

  • Toggle view mode (Grid ↔ Card)

  • Refresh browser (F5)

  • Check if profile is actually assigned to days


Issue: Cannot Select Date Range

Symptoms: Quick Select dropdown doesn't work

Solutions:

  • Ensure dropdown is visible (not clipped)

  • Check panel scroll position

  • Click "Select Range..." button again

  • Clear browser cache


Issue: Double-Click Doesn't Assign

Symptoms: Double-clicking profile has no effect

Solutions:

  • Ensure days are selected first (via Quick Select)

  • Check selection highlighted in heatmap (orange border)

  • Try single-click then use ASSIGN dropdown

  • Disable browser zoom (Ctrl+0 to reset)


Issue: Export File Empty or Invalid

Symptoms: Downloaded IDF file has errors or no content

Solutions:

  • Verify at least one profile exists

  • Check browser download permissions

  • Open IDF in text editor to verify content

  • Try Save (JSON) first to verify data integrity

  • Check browser console (F12) for errors


Issue: Visual Editor Graph Distorted

Symptoms: Graph aspect ratio wrong or clipped

Solutions:

  • Scroll sidebar to ensure full graph visible

  • Check browser zoom level (should be 100%)

  • Resize browser window

  • Toggle sidebar width

  • Check for browser extensions interfering


Issue: Cannot Edit Node Values

Symptoms: Clicking/dragging nodes doesn't work

Solutions:

  • Ensure profile is selected (highlighted in library)

  • Click directly on node circle

  • Try using Node Value input field instead

  • Use Edit Table as alternative

  • Check mouse/trackpad functionality


Issue: Heatmap Cells Offset Wrong

Symptoms: January doesn't start on correct day

Solutions:

  • This is resolved in current version

  • If persists, refresh browser

  • Clear browser cache

  • Re-download latest tool version


Issue: Undo/Redo Not Working

Symptoms: Buttons disabled or don't reverse changes

Solutions:

  • Check if at history limit (50 states)

  • Only some operations are tracked:

    • Profile edits: Yes

    • Schedule assignments: Yes

    • View changes: No

  • Refresh browser to reset history


Browser-Specific Issues

Chrome/Edge:

  • Enable hardware acceleration

  • Disable extensions that modify pages

  • Clear cache and cookies

  • Update to latest version

Firefox:

  • Enable JavaScript

  • Check pop-up blocker settings

  • Update to latest version

  • Test in private window

Safari:

  • Enable JavaScript in preferences

  • Allow downloads

  • May have zoom behavior differences

  • Consider using Chrome/Edge instead


Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut
Action

Ctrl+Z

Undo last change

Ctrl+Y

Redo last undone change

Delete

Delete selected profile

Escape

Close modal dialogs

F5

Refresh browser (reload project)

Ctrl+S

(Browser default - may not save project)

Note: Most operations are mouse/click-driven for accessibility.


Settings & Preferences

Application State

Stored in browser memory:

Profiles:

  • All profile definitions

  • Names, colors, types, values

Schedule:

  • 365-day assignments

  • Profile ID per day

Settings:

  • Day filters (M-T-W-T-F-S-S)

  • Step mode toggle

  • View mode (Grid/Card)

History:

  • Undo/redo stack (up to 50 states)

Data Persistence

Session Storage:

  • Lost when:

    • Closing browser tab

    • Switching to different page

    • Clearing browser data

Recommendation:

  • Save JSON frequently

  • Export IDF at milestones

  • Don't rely on browser storage for long-term


Data Structure Reference

Profile Object

Fields:

  • id: Unique integer identifier

  • name: String (displayed in library)

  • color: Hex color code (e.g., "#4ade80")

  • type: String classification (e.g., "Weekdays")

  • values: Array of 25 numbers

    • Index 0-23: Hours 0-23 (midnight to 11pm)

    • Index 24: Hour 24 (same as hour 0 for continuity)

    • Values: 0-100 (percentage)

Schedule Array

Structure:

  • Array of 365 integers

  • Each integer is a profile ID

  • Index 0 = January 1

  • Index 364 = December 31

Example:

If profile ID 1 = "Weekday", 2 = "Saturday", 3 = "Sunday"

Settings Object

Fields:

  • dayFilters: Array of 7 booleans

    • Index 0 = Monday, 6 = Sunday

    • true = active/included, false = inactive/excluded

  • stepMode: Boolean

    • false = smooth curves

    • true = step-wise transitions


Glossary

Term
Definition

Profile

A 24-hour schedule template defining hourly values (0-100%)

Heatmap

Annual calendar visualization showing assigned profiles by color

WWR

Window-to-Wall Ratio (not directly applicable to schedules)

IDF

Input Data File - EnergyPlus text format

EpJSON

EnergyPlus JSON format (alternative to IDF)

Schedule:Year

EnergyPlus object defining annual schedule with date ranges

Schedule:Day:Interval

EnergyPlus object defining hourly values for one day

Design Day

Extreme weather day for sizing HVAC (SummerDesignDay, WinterDesignDay)

Fractional Schedule

Schedule with values 0.0-1.0 (Schedule Editor uses 0-100%)

Node

Editable point on Visual Editor graph (24 nodes per profile)

Step Mode

Display mode showing abrupt hour-to-hour transitions

Quick Select

Pre-configured date range selections (months, quarters, day types)

ASSIGN

Bulk operation applying profile to multiple days

Profile Type

Classification label (e.g., "Weekdays", "Holidays")


Support & Feedback

For technical support, feature requests, or bug reports:

Email: [email protected]

Support Ticket System: Submit ticket through platform

Documentation Updates: This manual is updated with each version release


Appendix A: Complete Profile Library

Office Profiles

  1. Office Hours (9-5) - Weekdays

    • Pattern: Ramp from 0% (midnight) to 100% (9am-5pm)

    • Type: Weekdays

  2. Office - Saturday - Saturday

    • Pattern: 50% during limited hours (10am-2pm)

    • Type: Saturday

  3. Office - Sunday - Sunday

    • Pattern: 0% all day

    • Type: Sunday

  4. Office - Bank Holiday - Holidays

    • Pattern: 0% all day

    • Type: Holidays

  5. Office - Summer - SummerDesignDay

    • Pattern: 80% during extended hours (8am-6pm)

    • Type: SummerDesignDay

  6. Office - Winter - WinterDesignDay

    • Pattern: 90% during standard hours (9am-5pm)

    • Type: WinterDesignDay

Hotel Profiles

  1. Large Hotel Lobby - Sat/Sun - Weekends&Holidays

    • Pattern: 70% most of day (6am-10pm), 10% overnight

  2. Hotel Corridor - All - AllDays

    • Pattern: 90% constant

  3. Hotel Kitchen - Mon-Fri - Weekdays

    • Pattern: Peaks at breakfast, lunch, dinner

  4. Hotel Kitchen - Sat/Sun - Weekends

    • Pattern: Similar peaks, shifted timing

  5. Hotel Lounge - All - AllDays

    • Pattern: Variable 10-50% through day

  6. Hotel Large Bldg - Mon-Fri - Weekdays

    • Pattern: Gradual rise 10-80%

  7. Hotel Large Bldg - Sat - Saturday

    • Pattern: 10-70% with afternoon peak

  8. Hotel Large Bldg - Sun/Hol - Sunday|Holidays

    • Pattern: 10-60% with midday peak

Retail Profiles

  1. Retail Sales - Mon-Fri - Weekdays

    • Pattern: 5% early, 95% business hours, 5% late

  2. Retail Sales - Saturday - Saturday

    • Pattern: Similar to weekday, extended evening

  3. Retail Sales - Sunday - Sunday

    • Pattern: Reduced hours, 80% peak

  4. Retail Sales - Bank Holiday - Holidays

    • Pattern: 0% (closed)

Restaurant Profiles

  1. Restaurant - Lunch Peak - Weekdays

    • Pattern: Peaks 100% lunch (11am-2pm), 95% dinner (5-10pm)

  2. Fast Food - All Days - AllDays

    • Pattern: 40-100% throughout day with meal peaks

School/University Profiles

  1. School - Weekdays - Weekdays

    • Pattern: 100% during school hours (8am-3pm), 0% otherwise

  2. University Office - Mon-Fri - Weekdays

    • Pattern: 10-95% with gradual ramp (7am-9pm)

  3. University Office - Sat - Saturday

    • Pattern: 10-60% reduced hours

  4. University Office - Sun - Sunday

    • Pattern: 0%

Fitness Profiles

  1. Gym/Fitness - Weekdays - Weekdays

    • Pattern: Morning peak (5-9am, 80%), evening peak (5-9pm, 95%)

  2. Gym/Fitness - Weekend - Weekends

    • Pattern: 10-90% spread through day

Industrial Profiles

  1. Warehouse - Day Shift - Weekdays

    • Pattern: 90% during shift (7am-4pm)

  2. Manufacturing - 24/7 - AllDays

    • Pattern: 95% constant

Healthcare Profiles

  1. Hospital - 24/7 - AllDays

    • Pattern: 90% constant

  2. Medical Office - Weekdays - Weekdays

    • Pattern: 80-95% business hours (8am-6pm)

Tech/Data Center Profiles

  1. Data Center - Constant - AllDays

    • Pattern: 100% constant

  2. Server Room - All - AllDays

    • Pattern: 100% constant

Residential Profiles

  1. Residential - Morning/Evening - AllDays

    • Pattern: High morning (6-9am, 70%), high evening (5-11pm, 80%)

  2. Apartment Midrise - Mon-Fri - Weekdays

    • Pattern: Inverse of office (high morning/evening, low midday)

  3. Apartment Midrise - Sat/Sun - Weekends

    • Pattern: Higher throughout day (80-90%)

Entertainment/Cultural Profiles

  1. Theater - Evening Shows - AllDays

    • Pattern: 0% until afternoon, 100% evening (6-11pm)

  2. Library - Public Hours - Weekdays

    • Pattern: 85% during open hours (9am-8pm)

  3. Museum - All Days - AllDays

    • Pattern: 60-90% during operating hours

Large Office Building Profiles

  1. Large Office Bldg - Weekdays - Weekdays

    • Pattern: 10-90% with ramps (6am-9pm)

  2. Large Office Bldg - Sat - Saturday

    • Pattern: 10-50% reduced hours

  3. Large Office Bldg - Sun - Sunday

    • Pattern: 0%

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