Compare analysis with Forma

Step-by-step guide

With Forma analyses, you can gain insights to make informed design decisions by comparing previously run analyses.

1. Open a project in which analyses have already been run.
2. From the left panel, select Compare.

The canvas and panel update.

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To evaluate up to six different proposals or analysis results in a side-by-side comparison:

3. From the Compare panel, in the analysis history, select several relevant proposals or analyses to compare. In this case, Sun hours, Wind, and Microclimate are selected.

The canvas updates to display all the selected analyses side-by-side.

To inspect or change the parameters used for an analysis:

4. Hover the cursor over the edge of the analysis panel.
5. Click the arrow that appears.
   

6. In the expanded panel, change the analysis dates and time interval, if needed.
   

7. Zoom and pan in one of the scenes.

Notice that all open scenes update accordingly, for easy comparison.

8. Open another analysis panel, such as the Wind analysis panel.
9. Toggle between Comfort or Direction results to further customize the comparison.
   

10. In one scene, click Inspect.
11. Within the scene, pick points to review detailed information for specific points.

Once a point is picked, information displays in each open analysis.

12. Continue to adjust the views as needed.

When finished, the analysis results can be exported:

13. Select Camera position.
14. From the menu, select a screen capture option. In this case, 4K Screen capture with graphics (.png) is selected to save the comparison as a PNG file.
    

Comparing analyses offers an overview of multiple qualities at the same time, bringing any trade-offs to the surface. This can help stakeholders make better decisions during the early stages of the design process.