How to change upgrade type properties

Editor → Future Design (Ribbon tab) → Upgrade Types (Ribbon bar) → The Upgrade Type to edit (Left panel)

The right panel allows you to change the properties of Upgrade Types.

Only user-defined Upgrade Types can be edited. To modify a default type, duplicate it first to create an editable user-defined version.

Name

The field for the "name".

The name of the upgrade. This is the name which will appear in a stakeholder's list of actions. Depending on the effects of the upgrade, it is important to provide a descriptive name. You can change this by altering the text in the text field.

Image

The selector for the "image".

The image seen when the upgrade is selected in a stakeholder's list of actions. A fitting image will help users identify the upgrade at a glance. You can change this by clicking the image, and selecting a new image in the opened window.

Description

The field for the "description".

The description of the upgrade. This will also appear in a stakeholder's list of actions when the upgrade is selected. In addition to the name, a good description can be necessary to convey the intent and effect of the upgrade. You can change this by altering the text in the text area.

Cost

The field for the "cost".

The cost of the upgrade, per surface unit. You can change the cost by altering the number in the text field.

Calculation type

The dropdown menu for the "calculation type".

The calculation type determines if cost is based on the building's ground footprint (e.g., green roofs) or total floor space (e.g., renovations). You can change this by selecting a different setting using the dropdown menu.

Construction time

The field for the "construction time".

The time it takes to apply the upgrade. Regardless of the existing function of the building, or the function it is upgraded to, applying an upgrade will take the amount of time defined by the upgrade. You can change this by altering the number in the text field.

Must own

The checkbox for the property of requiring ownership.

Determines if the stakeholder must own the building to upgrade it. Otherwise, they may upgrade other stakeholders' buildings provided they have permission and pay the cost. To change this, check or uncheck the checkbox.

Zoning permit required

The checkbox for the property of requiring a zoning permit.

Determines if a zoning permit is required for municipal approval. If disabled, no permission is needed unless the municipality owns the building and 'must own' is active. To change this, check or uncheck the checkbox.