Rule Configuration

The Rule Configuration Dialog allows the user to configure Archive and Backcast Rules. This dialog is accessed using the Rule Configuration option on the Tools menu. The dialog has two tabs:

Archive Rules Tab

The Archive Rules allows users to identify data series and schedule for archiving. The series that is the source for the archive may be a Meter, Meter Group, DER Model, Model, Portfolio, Five-Minute Model, Schedule, Weather Station, Weather Zone or Forecast Monitor Zone. Configuration of the Archive Rules is described on the Archive Rule Tab. An example of an archive setting is shown in the Archive Example.

Backcast Rules Tab

The Backcasts Rules allows users to forecast a model or schedule over a historic period and save the results. The series that is the source for an Backcast may be a DER Model, Model, Portfolio, Five-Minute Model, or Schedule. Configuration of the Backcast Rules is described in Backcast Rule Tab. An example of a backcast rule setting is shown in the Backcast Example.