Wind Simulation (Detailed Wind Analysis)

Linking to a Scenario

You need to link your project to a scenario to use Forma Analyses in Revit.

  • Check to see if your project is already linked to a scenario:
    • Open Collaborate > Manage Models > Manage Scenarios.
      • The Manage Scenarios panel displays the scenario your project is linked to.
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  • If the Manage Scenarios panel reports that you need to create a new scenario, follow these steps:
    • Linking Your Revit Model to a Scenario

Performing a Wind Simulation (Detailed Wind Analysis)

  • Open Analyze > Forma Analyses > Analyses & History.
  • The Analyses & History panel displays the list of Forma Analyses available and lists results from prior analyses.
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  • Click Wind Simulation to perform a Forma Wind Simulation.
    • The Forma Analyses Setup window appears, where you can set up and run the analysis.
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    • Some analyses — particularly Wind Simulation — take a long time to run (30-60 minutes)!
    • You can close the Forma Analyses Setup window, and the analysis will continue to run in the background.
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Viewing the Results

The analysis results appear in the Forma Analyses Result window.

  • Comfort Mode (Pedestrian Analysis)
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    Using the Lawson Comfort Scale (LDDC)

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  • Wind Direction Mode (Flow and Speed)
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Additional Resources

To learn more about the features of Wind Simulation: