honeybee-openstudio 1.8.1 → 1.8.2

data/lib/measures/from_honeybee_model/tests/from_honeybee_model_test.rb

@@ -1,126 +1,126 @@
-# *******************************************************************************
-# Honeybee OpenStudio Gem, Copyright (c) 2020, Alliance for Sustainable 
-# Energy, LLC, Ladybug Tools LLC and other contributors. All rights reserved.
-# 
-# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
-# modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
-#
-# (1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
-# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
-#
-# (2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
-# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
-# and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
-#
-# (3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of any contributors
-# may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without
-# specific prior written permission from the respective party.
-#
-# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S) AND ANY CONTRIBUTORS
-# "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
-# THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
-# ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), ANY CONTRIBUTORS, THE
-# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, NOR ANY OF
-# THEIR EMPLOYEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
-# EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
-# OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
-# INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
-# STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
-# OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
-# *******************************************************************************
-
-require 'openstudio'
-require 'openstudio/ruleset/ShowRunnerOutput'
-require 'minitest/autorun'
-require_relative '../measure.rb'
-require 'fileutils'
-
-class FromHoneybeeModel_Test < Minitest::Test
-  # method to apply arguments, run measure, and assert results (only populate args hash with non-default argument values)
-  def apply_measure_to_model(test_name, args, model_name = nil, result_value = 'Success', warnings_count = 0, info_count = nil)
-    # create an instance of the measure
-    measure = FromHoneybeeModel.new
-
-    # create an instance of a runner
-    runner = OpenStudio::Measure::OSRunner.new(OpenStudio::WorkflowJSON.new)
-
-    if model_name.nil?
-      # make an empty model
-      model = OpenStudio::Model::Model.new
-    else
-      # load the test model
-      translator = OpenStudio::OSVersion::VersionTranslator.new
-      path = OpenStudio::Path.new(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/' + model_name)
-      model = translator.loadModel(path)
-      assert(!model.empty?)
-      model = model.get
-    end
-
-    # get arguments
-    arguments = measure.arguments(model)
-    argument_map = OpenStudio::Measure.convertOSArgumentVectorToMap(arguments)
-
-    # populate argument with specified hash value if specified
-    arguments.each do |arg|
-      temp_arg_var = arg.clone
-      if args.key?(arg.name)
-        assert(temp_arg_var.setValue(args[arg.name]), "could not set #{arg.name} to #{args[arg.name]}.")
-      end
-      argument_map[arg.name] = temp_arg_var
-    end
-
-    # run the measure
-    measure.run(model, runner, argument_map)
-    result = runner.result
-
-    # show the output
-    puts "measure results for #{test_name}"
-    show_output(result)
-
-    # assert that it ran correctly
-    if result_value.nil? then result_value = 'Success' end
-    assert_equal(result_value, result.value.valueName)
-
-    # check count of warning and info messages
-    unless info_count.nil? then assert(result.info.size == info_count) end
-    unless warnings_count.nil? then assert(result.warnings.size == warnings_count, "warning count (#{result.warnings.size}) did not match expectation (#{warnings_count})") end
-
-    # if 'Fail' passed in make sure at least one error message (while not typical there may be more than one message)
-    if result_value == 'Fail' then assert(result.errors.size >= 1) end
-
-    # save the model to test output directory
-    output_file_path = OpenStudio::Path.new(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/output/#{test_name}_test_output.osm")
-    model.save(output_file_path, true)
-  end
-
-  def test_shoe_box
-    args = {}
-    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_energy_shoe_box.json")
-    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
-  end
-
-  def test_multi_zone_office
-    args = {}
-    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_complete_multi_zone_office.json")
-    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
-  end
-
-  def test_single_zone_office
-    args = {}
-    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_complete_single_zone_office.json")
-    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
-  end
-
-  def test_detailed_loads
-    args = {}
-    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_energy_detailed_loads.json")
-    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
-  end
-
-  def test_office_floor
-    args = {}
-    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_complete_office_floor.json")
-    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
-  end
-
-end
+# *******************************************************************************
+# Honeybee OpenStudio Gem, Copyright (c) 2020, Alliance for Sustainable 
+# Energy, LLC, Ladybug Tools LLC and other contributors. All rights reserved.
+# 
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+# modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+# (1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+#
+# (2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+# and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+#
+# (3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of any contributors
+# may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without
+# specific prior written permission from the respective party.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S) AND ANY CONTRIBUTORS
+# "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
+# THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+# ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), ANY CONTRIBUTORS, THE
+# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, NOR ANY OF
+# THEIR EMPLOYEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
+# EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
+# OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+# INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
+# STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+# OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# *******************************************************************************
+
+require 'openstudio'
+require 'openstudio/ruleset/ShowRunnerOutput'
+require 'minitest/autorun'
+require_relative '../measure.rb'
+require 'fileutils'
+
+class FromHoneybeeModel_Test < Minitest::Test
+  # method to apply arguments, run measure, and assert results (only populate args hash with non-default argument values)
+  def apply_measure_to_model(test_name, args, model_name = nil, result_value = 'Success', warnings_count = 0, info_count = nil)
+    # create an instance of the measure
+    measure = FromHoneybeeModel.new
+
+    # create an instance of a runner
+    runner = OpenStudio::Measure::OSRunner.new(OpenStudio::WorkflowJSON.new)
+
+    if model_name.nil?
+      # make an empty model
+      model = OpenStudio::Model::Model.new
+    else
+      # load the test model
+      translator = OpenStudio::OSVersion::VersionTranslator.new
+      path = OpenStudio::Path.new(File.dirname(__FILE__) + '/' + model_name)
+      model = translator.loadModel(path)
+      assert(!model.empty?)
+      model = model.get
+    end
+
+    # get arguments
+    arguments = measure.arguments(model)
+    argument_map = OpenStudio::Measure.convertOSArgumentVectorToMap(arguments)
+
+    # populate argument with specified hash value if specified
+    arguments.each do |arg|
+      temp_arg_var = arg.clone
+      if args.key?(arg.name)
+        assert(temp_arg_var.setValue(args[arg.name]), "could not set #{arg.name} to #{args[arg.name]}.")
+      end
+      argument_map[arg.name] = temp_arg_var
+    end
+
+    # run the measure
+    measure.run(model, runner, argument_map)
+    result = runner.result
+
+    # show the output
+    puts "measure results for #{test_name}"
+    show_output(result)
+
+    # assert that it ran correctly
+    if result_value.nil? then result_value = 'Success' end
+    assert_equal(result_value, result.value.valueName)
+
+    # check count of warning and info messages
+    unless info_count.nil? then assert(result.info.size == info_count) end
+    unless warnings_count.nil? then assert(result.warnings.size == warnings_count, "warning count (#{result.warnings.size}) did not match expectation (#{warnings_count})") end
+
+    # if 'Fail' passed in make sure at least one error message (while not typical there may be more than one message)
+    if result_value == 'Fail' then assert(result.errors.size >= 1) end
+
+    # save the model to test output directory
+    output_file_path = OpenStudio::Path.new(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/output/#{test_name}_test_output.osm")
+    model.save(output_file_path, true)
+  end
+
+  def test_shoe_box
+    args = {}
+    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_energy_shoe_box.json")
+    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
+  end
+
+  def test_multi_zone_office
+    args = {}
+    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_complete_multi_zone_office.json")
+    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
+  end
+
+  def test_single_zone_office
+    args = {}
+    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_complete_single_zone_office.json")
+    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
+  end
+
+  def test_detailed_loads
+    args = {}
+    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_energy_detailed_loads.json")
+    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
+  end
+
+  def test_office_floor
+    args = {}
+    args['model_json'] = File.join(File.dirname(__FILE__) + "/../../../../spec/samples/model/model_complete_office_floor.json")
+    apply_measure_to_model(__method__.to_s.gsub('test_',''),args, nil)
+  end
+
+end

data/lib/measures/from_honeybee_simulation_parameter/LICENSE.md

@@ -1,27 +1,27 @@
-OpenStudio(R), Copyright (c) 2008-2018, Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC. All rights reserved.
-
-Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted 
-provided that the following conditions are met:
-
-(1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions 
-and the following disclaimer.
-
-(2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
-and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
-
-(3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of any contributors may be used to endorse 
-or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission from the 
-respective party.
-
-(4) Other than as required in clauses (1) and (2), distributions in any form of modifications or other 
-derivative works may not use the "OpenStudio" trademark, "OS", "os", or any other confusingly similar 
-designation without specific prior written permission from Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
-
-THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 
-WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A 
-PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, 
-OR ANY CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
-DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, 
-OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, 
-STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS 
+OpenStudio(R), Copyright (c) 2008-2018, Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC. All rights reserved.
+
+Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted 
+provided that the following conditions are met:
+
+(1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions 
+and the following disclaimer.
+
+(2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+
+(3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of any contributors may be used to endorse 
+or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission from the 
+respective party.
+
+(4) Other than as required in clauses (1) and (2), distributions in any form of modifications or other 
+derivative works may not use the "OpenStudio" trademark, "OS", "os", or any other confusingly similar 
+designation without specific prior written permission from Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
+
+THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 
+WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A 
+PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, 
+OR ANY CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
+DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, 
+OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, 
+STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS 
 SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

data/lib/measures/from_honeybee_simulation_parameter/README.md

@@ -1,32 +1,32 @@
-
-
-###### (Automatically generated documentation)
-
-# From Honeybee Simulation Parameter
-
-## Description
-Add a JSON file of Honeybee Simulationtion Parameters to an OpenStudio Model.
-
-## Modeler Description
-Add a JSON file of Honeybee Simulationtion Parameters to an OpenStudio Model.
-
-## Measure Type
-ModelMeasure
-
-## Taxonomy
-
-
-## Arguments
-
-
-### Path to the Honeybee SimulationParameter JSON file
-
-**Name:** simulation_parameter_json,
-**Type:** String,
-**Units:** ,
-**Required:** true,
-**Model Dependent:** false
-
-
-
-
+
+
+###### (Automatically generated documentation)
+
+# From Honeybee Simulation Parameter
+
+## Description
+Add a JSON file of Honeybee Simulationtion Parameters to an OpenStudio Model.
+
+## Modeler Description
+Add a JSON file of Honeybee Simulationtion Parameters to an OpenStudio Model.
+
+## Measure Type
+ModelMeasure
+
+## Taxonomy
+
+
+## Arguments
+
+
+### Path to the Honeybee SimulationParameter JSON file
+
+**Name:** simulation_parameter_json,
+**Type:** String,
+**Units:** ,
+**Required:** true,
+**Model Dependent:** false
+
+
+
+

data/lib/measures/from_honeybee_simulation_parameter/measure.rb

@@ -1,95 +1,95 @@
-# *******************************************************************************
-# Honeybee OpenStudio Gem, Copyright (c) 2020, Alliance for Sustainable 
-# Energy, LLC, Ladybug Tools LLC and other contributors. All rights reserved.
-# 
-# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
-# modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
-#
-# (1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
-# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
-#
-# (2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
-# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
-# and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
-#
-# (3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of any contributors
-# may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without
-# specific prior written permission from the respective party.
-#
-# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S) AND ANY CONTRIBUTORS
-# "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
-# THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
-# ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), ANY CONTRIBUTORS, THE
-# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, NOR ANY OF
-# THEIR EMPLOYEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
-# EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
-# OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
-# INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
-# STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
-# OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
-# *******************************************************************************
-
-# see the URL below for information on how to write OpenStudio measures
-# http://nrel.github.io/OpenStudio-user-documentation/reference/measure_writing_guide/
-
-require 'from_honeybee/simulation/parameter'
-
-# start the measure
-class FromHoneybeeSimulationParameter < OpenStudio::Measure::ModelMeasure
-  # human readable name
-  def name
-    return 'From Honeybee Simulation Parameter'
-  end
-
-  # human readable description
-  def description
-    return 'Add a JSON file of Honeybee Simulationtion Parameters to an OpenStudio Model.'
-  end
-
-  # human readable description of modeling approach
-  def modeler_description
-    return 'Add a JSON file of Honeybee Simulationtion Parameters to an OpenStudio Model.'
-  end
-
-  # define the arguments that the user will input
-  def arguments(model)
-    args = OpenStudio::Measure::OSArgumentVector.new
-
-    # Make an argument for the ladybug json
-    simulation_parameter_json = OpenStudio::Measure::OSArgument.makeStringArgument('simulation_parameter_json', true)
-    simulation_parameter_json.setDisplayName('Path to the Honeybee SimulationParameter JSON file')
-    args << simulation_parameter_json
-
-    return args
-  end
-
-  # define what happens when the measure is run
-  def run(model, runner, user_arguments)
-    super(model, runner, user_arguments)
-    STDOUT.flush
-    if !runner.validateUserArguments(arguments(model), user_arguments)
-      return false
-    end
-
-    simulation_parameter_json = runner.getStringArgumentValue('simulation_parameter_json', user_arguments)
-
-    if !File.exist?(simulation_parameter_json)
-      runner.registerError("Cannot find file '#{simulation_parameter_json}'")
-      return false
-    end
-
-    sim_par_object = FromHoneybee::SimulationParameter.read_from_disk(simulation_parameter_json)
-
-    if !sim_par_object.valid?
-      # runner.registerError("File '#{simulation_parameter_json}' is not valid")
-      # return false
-    end
-    STDOUT.flush
-    sim_par_object.to_openstudio_model(model)
-    STDOUT.flush
-    return true
-  end
-end
-
-# register the measure to be used by the application
-FromHoneybeeSimulationParameter.new.registerWithApplication
+# *******************************************************************************
+# Honeybee OpenStudio Gem, Copyright (c) 2020, Alliance for Sustainable 
+# Energy, LLC, Ladybug Tools LLC and other contributors. All rights reserved.
+# 
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+# modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+# (1) Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+#
+# (2) Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+# this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+# and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+#
+# (3) Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of any contributors
+# may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without
+# specific prior written permission from the respective party.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S) AND ANY CONTRIBUTORS
+# "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
+# THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
+# ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), ANY CONTRIBUTORS, THE
+# UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, NOR ANY OF
+# THEIR EMPLOYEES, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
+# EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
+# OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
+# INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
+# STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
+# OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# *******************************************************************************
+
+# see the URL below for information on how to write OpenStudio measures
+# http://nrel.github.io/OpenStudio-user-documentation/reference/measure_writing_guide/
+
+require 'from_honeybee/simulation/parameter'
+
+# start the measure
+class FromHoneybeeSimulationParameter < OpenStudio::Measure::ModelMeasure
+  # human readable name
+  def name
+    return 'From Honeybee Simulation Parameter'
+  end
+
+  # human readable description
+  def description
+    return 'Add a JSON file of Honeybee Simulationtion Parameters to an OpenStudio Model.'
+  end
+
+  # human readable description of modeling approach
+  def modeler_description
+    return 'Add a JSON file of Honeybee Simulationtion Parameters to an OpenStudio Model.'
+  end
+
+  # define the arguments that the user will input
+  def arguments(model)
+    args = OpenStudio::Measure::OSArgumentVector.new
+
+    # Make an argument for the ladybug json
+    simulation_parameter_json = OpenStudio::Measure::OSArgument.makeStringArgument('simulation_parameter_json', true)
+    simulation_parameter_json.setDisplayName('Path to the Honeybee SimulationParameter JSON file')
+    args << simulation_parameter_json
+
+    return args
+  end
+
+  # define what happens when the measure is run
+  def run(model, runner, user_arguments)
+    super(model, runner, user_arguments)
+    STDOUT.flush
+    if !runner.validateUserArguments(arguments(model), user_arguments)
+      return false
+    end
+
+    simulation_parameter_json = runner.getStringArgumentValue('simulation_parameter_json', user_arguments)
+
+    if !File.exist?(simulation_parameter_json)
+      runner.registerError("Cannot find file '#{simulation_parameter_json}'")
+      return false
+    end
+
+    sim_par_object = FromHoneybee::SimulationParameter.read_from_disk(simulation_parameter_json)
+
+    if !sim_par_object.valid?
+      # runner.registerError("File '#{simulation_parameter_json}' is not valid")
+      # return false
+    end
+    STDOUT.flush
+    sim_par_object.to_openstudio_model(model)
+    STDOUT.flush
+    return true
+  end
+end
+
+# register the measure to be used by the application
+FromHoneybeeSimulationParameter.new.registerWithApplication