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Wrap MaterialProperty:VariableAbsorptance and the existing MaterialProperty:VariableThermalConductivity

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component - Model Enhancement Request
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Description

Enhancement Request

E+ 23.1.0 added MaterialProperty:VariableAbsorptance. MaterialProperty:VariableThermalConductivity has been there since at least E+ 8.0

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Research direction

The issue names MaterialProperty:VariableAbsorptance and MaterialProperty:VariableThermalConductivity but mentions no files, tests, or entry points. First locate the existing VariableThermalConductivity wrapper and the EnergyPlus 23.1.0 definition for VariableAbsorptance, then identify the required API and verification work.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
api
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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