Creating a Property

If you do not find the property you are after in the Properties list, you can create one yourself.

Go to Properties from the menu to the left.

Click on Create property.

After clicking on Create property a pane will appear, where you will write its Full name and Technical definition.

There are a few rules and key principles which should be considered when writing Technical definitions:

• Avoid ambiguity
• Avoid circular definitions, e.g. concrete wall – wall made of concrete
• Even not referring to a document, try to take out definitions out of standards

EXAMPLE: reaction to fire – response of a test specimen when it is exposed to fire under specified conditions in a fire test (taken out from EN ISO 13943).

You can also add short names, user definitions and examples but it is not mandatory.

A Short name is normally an abbreviature which is shortening the Full name and is something widely used and recognized in the industry.

EXAMPLE: global warming potential (GWP)

A User definition is an additional definition that is meant to simplify the technical definition. As Technical definitions are normally based on standards, they tend to end up too comprehensive, so a more simplified one is possible in this field.

Filling in all the above in English is mandatory. All other translations are optional.

Class number – Class numbers are used to identify concepts within a Classification system. The class number attribute is optional and is to be used only if you are creating a classification dictionary. To add a class number simply type in the desired number in the text field under Class number.

Switch to the next tab – Attributes.

Add the Domain – based on that the proper authority will review your property upon submitting it.

Choose the data type from the dropdown list across Data type.

NB. Once the property is approved by the Domain experts you will not be able to change its data type.

Add the measure you will be using for quantifying the property. Click on Add measure.

Search for a relevant measure, select it from the results and click Add.

NB. Once the property is approved by the Domain experts you will not be able to change its measure.

Generalised by – this relation should be used when you create a property based on a standard to indicate it could fulfill the requirements of another property that is not based on a specified standard.

EXAMPLE: Property thermal transmittance according to EN 673 is generalised by thermal transmittance.

To add a property which generalises the property we want to create, click on Add property and search for a property in the list. Оnly properties with the same data type and measure can be selected. Choose the property and click Add.

Further down, you can assign . You have the option to select none, one or multiple units from the list. Click Add unit.

Click Add once you are done with your selection.

When you are ready, click on Send for approval.

You can also save it for later by clicking on Save draft.