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  • Optimisation

    1. Interface
    2. Hero Interface

    The Optimise View of Hero allows you to setup powerful and diverse batch simulations of your Hero project. It is currently available for Windows users only (Mac cloud optimisation coming soon). You...

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  • Window Library

    1. Interface
    2. Hero Interface

    The Hero v4.1 release also contains a significant update for the Window Library with the introduction of the new WERSLink library that is detailed in the WERSLink section at the bottom of the page...

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  • Heating and Cooling Appliances (HVAC)

    1. Appliances (WoH)
    2. Appliances (WoH)

      One of the main appliance categories assessed for NatHERS Whole of Home (WoH) is Heating and Cooling (commonly called 'HVAC' although the "V" for mechanical ventilation is not currently included ...

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  • Split & Merge Drawing Mode

    1. Interface
    2. Hero Interface

    The Split Drawing Mode allows Floors & Ceilings, Walls & Openings to be easily Split into additional copies. Enter Split Drawing Mode by clicking the Split button on the left toolbar or using the...

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  • Resolving Memory Issues & Errors

    1. Web Portal & FAQ
    2. Getting Start with Hero

    This page lists a range of strategies to address any memory issues you may encounter using Hero Desktop such as Out of Memory Errors. We are always working on improving the memory performance of He...

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  • Screens

    1. Fabric
    2. Hero Model

    Overview Screens are Vertical Shade Objects that are Connected to Walls they are in Parallel to so that their Shading Impacts (i.e. reduced Solar Gains) can be Simulated. Screens should be used to ...

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  • Eaves

    1. Fabric
    2. Hero Model

    Overview Eaves are Horizontal Shade Objects that are Connected to Walls so that their Shading Impacts (i.e. reduced Solar Gains) can be Simulated Eaves are modelled as Line like objects within Hero...

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  • Holes

    1. Fabric
    2. Hero Model

    A Hole is the name Hero gives to Horizontal Openings between two Zones. The most common application for using Holes within a Project is to model a Stairwell or similar opening between two Zones. T...

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  • Visual View Left Toolbar & Drawing Modes

    1. Interface
    2. Hero Interface

    Most objects such as Zones, Windows, Doors and many others are created using Hero's Drawing Modes.   These Drawing Modes are accessed on the Visual View's Left Toolbar. They include: Free...

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  • Installing Hero

    1. Web Portal & FAQ
    2. Getting Start with Hero

    This article provides some assistance with possible installation issues with Hero’s desktop application. To install Hero please visit the Download page at the Hero web portal. You must have a regis...

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