Energy Certification Export

Export your project data as an XML file for use with the service you use to submit your completed Energy Performance Certificate. The export is reached from the Materials group, task Confirm that the thermal envelope is correct.

Accessing the export

1. Open your project in the web platform
2. Open the Materials group and select Confirm that the thermal envelope is correct
3. Review any validation warnings shown
4. Click the Export button in the top bar when all validations pass

The Export button remains disabled until all validation requirements are met.

Export data tables

The export includes the following data tables from the Export tab:

BBR Areas

Area calculations for dwelling area, building footprint, regular stories, basement, and roof stories, with floor area, BBR area, and difference columns.

Measured Areas summary

Summary of measured floor areas, including total heated floor area, heated attic floor area, heated basement floor area, and unheated basement area.

Windows and Doors

Doors and Windows grouped by BI classification, with columns for count, orientation, area, U-value, B-factor, and heat loss.

Walls/Floors/Ceilings by story

Building elements organized by story level showing areas, properties, and material assignments.

Linear Thermal Loss

Linear measurements grouped by Type, with length, LT, B-factor, and heat loss values.

Validation system

Before the export can be generated, all data must pass validation checks.

Validation indicators

The Export tab shows validation status for each data section:

• Red indicator – Critical error that must be fixed before export
• Yellow indicator – Warning that should be addressed

The Export tab shows validation messages in red or yellow banners. If the Export button is disabled, its tooltip lists what must be completed before export.

Common validation errors

Missing Material Assignments: Building elements without assigned materials or missing property values.

Geometric Issues: Elements with invalid dimensions, missing story assignments, or overlapping components.

Data Missing: Specific missing inputs such as the Energy10 template, missing material, missing orientation, unassigned materials, unsaved changes, or required technical installation details.

Fixing validation errors

1. Review the red/yellow validation banners and, if needed, the disabled Export button tooltip
2. Add missing materials, fix dimensions, or complete required properties
3. Continue until all validations pass

The Export button becomes enabled once all critical validations are resolved.

Generating the export

Once validation is complete:

1. Click the Export button in the top bar
2. Wait while the system generates the XML file
3. The file downloads automatically when processing completes

Export file format

The export generates an XML file for energy certification containing:

• Building geometry and area data
• Material properties and assignments
• Area calculations by orientation and story
• Linear measurements and associated values

File naming convention: the local XML filename is generated from the project’s street address, postal code, and city, with invalid filename characters cleaned and spaces replaced by underscores.

Data requirements

An energy certification export requires:

Required building data

• Complete 3D building model
• All exterior Walls, Floors, and roof defined
• Windows and Doors with dimensions
• Story heights and Floor levels

Required material data

• Material assignments for all building elements
• Calculated property values for all materials
• Complete material specifications

Troubleshooting

Export button remains disabled

If validation errors still exist:

1. Review all tables in the Export tab
2. Look for red or yellow validation indicators
3. Fix all critical errors (red indicators)
4. Address warnings (yellow indicators) if they prevent export
5. Verify all required data is complete

Missing data in export

If the exported file is missing expected data:

1. Review the data tables in the Export tab
2. Verify all building elements are included
3. Check that materials are assigned throughout
4. Document all required measurements
5. Complete any missing story or orientation data
6. Regenerate the export file

Related information

Building geometry and materials are captured in the iOS app and reviewed in the web platform. All required data must be complete before export. Validation runs automatically when you open the Export tab.