Testing Instructions
A release candidate for the 1.12.0 release has been posted. The 1.12.0 is a major release. There is no update to either OpenStudio (3.11.0) or EnergyPlus (25.2.0) in this release. However, there are some big improvements that need some testing.
The biggest new feature is full OpenStudio Application translation to 18 languages by Mike Lovejoy (@Ski90Moo) of Helix Energy Partners! The translations apply to all tabs in the OpenStudio Application except for the embedded Geometry Editor and Viewer tabs. Translations were assisted by AI, so we need support from native speakers to review the accuracy of these translations. IDD and Output Variable names were translated; however we are not sure if these translations are accurate or useful (as the EnergyPlus Input Output Reference is not translated). Languages available: French, Spanish, Farsi- Persian, Italian, Chinese, Greek, Polish, Catalan, Hindi, Vietnamese, Japanese, German, Arabic, Hebrew, Indonesian, Korean, Portuguese, Turkish
Additionally, the OpenStudio Application is now updated to Qt version 6.11.0. This breaks the Qt binary compatibility with SketchUp. However, the OpenStudio SketchUp Plug-in now has a web-based inspector dialog which does not require that the OpenStudio Application and SketchUp use the same version of Qt!
Additional new features:
- BCL integration with the new bcl.nlr.gov website
- Site subtab for ground temperatures
- Ability to change model from the 3D Geometry Preview View
Are you willing to test it out to help us make a great product? This will only take a few minutes of your time, yet it is absolutely critical for us to be aware of bugs.
Ready? You're awesome, thank you!
Log in, click Display Pre-releases, then download the executable for your platform. The release candidate for the OpenStudio SketchUp Plug-in is available at https://github.com/openstudiocoalition/openstudio-sketchup-plugin/releases/tag/v1.12.0-rc1.
Please take a look at the release notes as they showcase the new features and bug fixes, so you know what to look for
Then try it out. You'll find a checklist below of things to try out, but please do feel free to go off-script, and if you can even try it out with your real world models that's even better.
When you're done, please report back by posting on this issue, with the following template filled out.
## Checklist
### Language Specific: <!-- eg: French, Spanish, etc-->
* [ ] I feel like translations across different tabs are generally accurate and useful
* [ ] I feel like translations of IDD Names are generally accurate and useful
* [ ] I feel like translations of Output Variable Names are generally accurate and useful
* [ ] I am interested in providing feedback on specific translations (optional)
If you are interested in providing feedback on specific translations, please read https://github.com/openstudiocoalition/OpenStudioApplication/wiki/Internationalization:-Translating-the-OpenStudioApplication-to-another-target-language for the process
### Areas which need extra testing after language updates
* [ ] Schedule File Inspector
* [ ] Variables Tab
* [ ] Library
* [ ] Edit Inspector
### Platform and version: <!-- eg: Ubuntu 20.04, macOS 10.15 x64, macOS 11.4 x64, macOS 12.3 arm64 (M1), Windows 10 20H2-->
* [ ] I could install the OpenStudioApp installer
* [ ] I could launch the OpenStudioApp.exe
* [ ] I can load File > Examples > Example Model
* [ ] I can go to Geometry Preview and see the example model
* [ ] I can go to all tabs and see stuff loading
* [ ] I can create HVAC loops and assign a thermal zone
* [ ] I can search for Measures on the BCL
* [ ] I can put a measure in my workflow
* [ ] I can run a simulation
* [ ] I can see the simulation results (EnergyPlus Outputs, OpenStudio Results)
* [ ] I have tried enabling (and disabling) the Classic CLI
* [ ] I have tried creating and running a Python measure in the new CLI
* [ ] I can load File > Examples > Shoebox Model and run it
If you are a SketchUp User:
* [ ] I have tried using the OpenStudio SketchUp Plug-in at https://github.com/openstudiocoalition/openstudio-sketchup-plugin/releases/tag/v1.12.0-rc1 with SketchUp 2024 or 2025 or 2026
## Problems found:
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Testing Instructions
A release candidate for the 1.12.0 release has been posted. The 1.12.0 is a major release. There is no update to either OpenStudio (3.11.0) or EnergyPlus (25.2.0) in this release. However, there are some big improvements that need some testing.
The biggest new feature is full OpenStudio Application translation to 18 languages by Mike Lovejoy (@Ski90Moo) of Helix Energy Partners! The translations apply to all tabs in the OpenStudio Application except for the embedded Geometry Editor and Viewer tabs. Translations were assisted by AI, so we need support from native speakers to review the accuracy of these translations. IDD and Output Variable names were translated; however we are not sure if these translations are accurate or useful (as the EnergyPlus Input Output Reference is not translated). Languages available: French, Spanish, Farsi- Persian, Italian, Chinese, Greek, Polish, Catalan, Hindi, Vietnamese, Japanese, German, Arabic, Hebrew, Indonesian, Korean, Portuguese, Turkish
Additionally, the OpenStudio Application is now updated to Qt version 6.11.0. This breaks the Qt binary compatibility with SketchUp. However, the OpenStudio SketchUp Plug-in now has a web-based inspector dialog which does not require that the OpenStudio Application and SketchUp use the same version of Qt!
Additional new features:
Are you willing to test it out to help us make a great product? This will only take a few minutes of your time, yet it is absolutely critical for us to be aware of bugs.
Ready? You're awesome, thank you!
Go to https://openstudiocoalition.org/
Log in, click Display Pre-releases, then download the executable for your platform. The release candidate for the OpenStudio SketchUp Plug-in is available at https://github.com/openstudiocoalition/openstudio-sketchup-plugin/releases/tag/v1.12.0-rc1.
Please take a look at the release notes as they showcase the new features and bug fixes, so you know what to look for
Then try it out. You'll find a checklist below of things to try out, but please do feel free to go off-script, and if you can even try it out with your real world models that's even better.
When you're done, please report back by posting on this issue, with the following template filled out.