Time-Linked Notes
Attach contextual comments directly to specific timestamps in a building’s occupancy timeline.
When reviewing phased occupancy curves, it’s common for stakeholders to reference outdated or ambiguous versions of the simulation. Time-linked notes eliminate this confusion by allowing reviewers to attach precise commentary — such as 'Phase 2 delay affects utility load in Q3' — directly to a point on the curve. The note automatically records the model version and simulation timestamp, so anyone opening it later knows exactly which data set it refers to.
During collaborative design reviews, team members can drill into a building’s operational schedule and flag issues exactly when they emerge. For instance, noting that peak cooling demand spikes in Year 2 coincide with proposed grid upgrades helps engineers prioritize infrastructure adjustments. Because notes embed a live link to that moment in the timeline, updates to the model automatically reflect changes in the referenced conditions, ensuring continuity.
As projects progress, audit trails become critical for compliance and stakeholder alignment. Time-linked notes enable teams to document assumptions, decisions, and adjustments alongside the data that justified them. This builds transparency and reduces rework, since future reviewers can see not only what changed but why — all within the same context where the decision was originally made.
