Program- and Model DocumentationThe install package for Delphin contains an online help for the various dialogs and functions. Also specific model information (paramters, assumptions, equations, ...) are included. This help can be opened from within the program by pressing F1 (or the corresponding help button).
Alternatively, you can download the help-file from the download page.
Special Topics/HowtosWith different methods it is possible to use DELPHIN even more efficiently than it can be done by simply using the user interface. A few ideas are presented in the Howtos below.
Automatic Variation and Sensitivity Studies
or Scripting with DELPHIN and Python
In this Howto we show the use of simple Python scripts (a very easy-to-learn script programming language) for automatic processing of many simulations for more efficient calculations. It is shown how modern multi-processor machines can be utilised and a number of scheduled simulations can be distributed on differnt processors.
» Python-DELPHIN-Scripting Howto (PDF, english)
Read and convert DELPHIN output files
The C++ library listed below can be used to read and convert DELPHIN 5 output files easily, for example to FE grids.The interface and examples are describted in the API-Documentation.
» DELPHIN C++ Output File Library
(7-zip format, www.7zip.org)
| | Step-by-Step TutorialsThe tutorials listed below should give an easy introduction into the program.
Tutorial 1: Basics of the Project Setup
This tutorial shows the basic steps for creating simulation projects in Delphin. Using an masonry wall that needs to be insulated as example, the necessary steps are discussed for setting up a simulation and specifying all required parameters.
» Tutorial 1 (PDF, english)
» Tutorial 1 (PDF, german)
Tutorial 2: Modelling a 2D construction detail
This tutorial extends the first tutorial. Focus lies on modelling 2D constructions. A thermal bridge problem is used as example to show the steps in editing the construction and specifying boundary conditions on the various surface of the construction detail. Also, the definition of outputs and the specifics of flux outputs are explained.
» Tutorial 2 (PDF, english)
» Tutorial 2 (PDF, german)
Tutorial 3: Analysis of results/the Post-Processing
This tutorial covers typical steps in using the post-processing for analysis of results.
» Tutorium 3 (PDF) (to be added shortly)
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