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The Stamper tool is a very handy utility tool that has been added to Hero in v4.0. The tool allows users to quickly and efficiently locate and stamp the NatHERS Certificate Stamp onto their archite...

• Edited October 11, 2024 01:00
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1. Web Portal & FAQ
2. Getting Start with Hero

Hero is currently the only NatHERS accredited software to natively run on a Mac OS. This means you don't need to set up a Windows Virtual Machine on your Mac to install and run Hero which takes us ...

• Edited March 12, 2024 07:18
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1. Appliances (WoH)
2. Appliances (WoH)

With the introduction of Whole of Home energy objectives (H6P2) in the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 edition, two main Deemed to Satisfy compliance methodologies have been added to the NCC ...

• Edited March 12, 2024 10:17
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1. Interface
2. Hero Interface

Hero v4.0 introduced the ability to vary the weather files used for the simulation rather than solely using the default NatHERS weather files for the climate zone of the site. This feature allows a...

• Edited July 31, 2024 01:53
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1. Appliances (WoH)
2. Appliances (WoH)

You can model the impact and benefit of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems along with Batteries within your project in the Solar and Batteries section of the Appliance View. Solar systems in Hero are ...

• Edited March 13, 2024 04:05
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1. Interface
2. Hero Interface

The Wall Construction Library holds information on the Default & Custom Wall Assemblies as well as their associated Insulation Options. It allows you to create new Custom Wall Assemblies, edit & d...

• Edited May 22, 2023 03:48
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1. Web Portal & FAQ
2. Getting Start with Hero

Hero is accredited for use in all states under the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) and meets the software accuracy requirements of the scheme. It has been approved for use within th...

• Edited March 12, 2024 08:03
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1. Appliances (WoH)
2. Appliances (WoH)

Lighting systems can be entered into the Lighting section of the Appliances tab, and are required for a NatHERS Whole of Home rating.  Multi-dwelling projects can have multiple different Lighting s...

• Edited March 11, 2024 13:14
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1. Interface
2. Hero Interface

The Site view within the Summary View is dedicated to presenting information on the local weather conditions of the current project, based on it's weather file.  By understanding and analysing the ...

• Edited March 08, 2024 14:34
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1. Interface
2. Hero Interface

Overview The Appliances View is a tab located within the Summary View in Hero. It allows for the creation, editing and analysis of the Appliances (Whole of Home) within Hero. The Appliances view al...

• Edited March 12, 2024 13:27
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