User preferences

The User Preferences window provides a centralised area for configuring user-specific settings in Hysopt that are applicable over models. The user preference settings can be opened using at the right-hand side of the top ribbon.

This guide explains each functionality available in the user preference panel.

Security

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enhances account security by requiring an additional verification step when logging in. MFA can be enabled or disabled by clicking the "Enable" button. If enabled, users will need a secondary method (like a mobile app) to verify their identity.

Designer

The Designer section allows users to customize settings that influence the design environment and parameter visibility.

Canvas Pan Mouse Button: Allows users to choose which mouse button (either Middle (scroll wheel) or Right) will control the panning feature in the design canvas, improving flexibility based on user preferences.
Enable Simulation Mode by Default: This toggle enables or disables Simulation Mode as the default setting when opening a model. When activated, Simulation Mode will dipsplay parameters that are only relevant for simulation-purposes. Typically de-activated when the user is more interested in the design capabilities of Hysopt over the simulation capabilities.
Enable Advanced View by Default: This toggle controls whether the Advanced View Toggle is active by default. The Advanced View includes more complex parameters, primarly relevant for HVAC expert and users with great eye for detail. Disabling this view by default creates a focused interface, hiding non-essential parameters for users who prefer a cleaner layout.
Grey-out Default Values for Change Tracking: This toggle activates the Change Tracking functionality. When enabled, parameters that retain their default values appear in grey, indicating they haven’t been modified. Once a value is changed, the font color switches to black, providing a clear indication of customized parameters. Users who prefer a consistent black font can disable this functionality, so all parameter fonts appear black regardless of modification status.

Default Unit List When Creating a New Model

This section allows users to specify default units for various parameters in any newly created model. These default units apply to all new models by presetting the model settings unit list. In any case, the units can still be modified for each model separately using the model settings.

Users can adjust units within a model as needed in the model settings, but the initial defaults list under user preferences streamline the setup and ensure consistency across different models.

Units used in Hysopt are always defined by each model's specific model settings. The unit list in User Preferences simply provides default units to initialise these model settings, allowing you to start new models with the units you commonly use.

Changes made to the unit list in User Preferences do not update unit settings in existing models in real time; they only apply to models created after the preferences are updated.