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Remove Feature Request or Update IO Reference

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Description

Issue overview

The Wall:Detailed, RoofCeiling:Detailed, Floor:Detailed, and many other objects don't seem necessary considering the versatility of the BuildingSurface:Detailed object. The only example file with those objects present is "_SmallOffice_Dulles.idf".

If these objects serve a great purpose, the documentation needs to be updated in the IO Reference. One very obvious typo in RoofCeiling:Detailed is
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Research direction

Start by comparing the listed Wall:Detailed, RoofCeiling:Detailed, and Floor:Detailed objects with BuildingSurface:Detailed in the IO Reference and the _SmallOffice_Dulles.idf example. Determine whether the objects should be retained or removed, then document the decision and correct the RoofCeiling:Detailed typo. The issue is resolved when the reference and example are consistent.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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