Main API (module DSS)

The dss function is the main function for passing commands to OpenDSS. You can pass multi-line commands with dss. You can also splice in Julia values with string interpolation. Here is an example of using dss:

using OpenDSSDirect
filename = "C:/OpenDSS/electricdss/IEEETestCases/8500-Node/Master.dss"
dss("""
    clear
    compile $filename
""")

Several functions are available for setting OpenDSS variables, getting values, and initiating commands. Each of these is in one of several modules. Here is an example to set the kW of the active load element:

Loads.kW(50.)

Here is an example setting some loads:

using OpenDSSDirect
filename = "C:/OpenDSS/electricdss/IEEETestCases/8500-Node/Master.dss"
dss("""
    clear
    compile $filename
""")
loadnumber = Loads.First()
while loadnumber > 0
    Loads.kW(50.)
    Loads.kvar(20.)
    loadnumber = Loads.Next()
end
println(Loads.Count())

To use this API, you can either use import OpenDSSDirect and prepend all calls with OpenDSSDirect, or you can run using OpenDSSDirect and use the functions within each module directly. The following two are equivalent:

import OpenDSSDirect
OpenDSSDirect.Circuit.TotalPower()

Importing the DSS module:

using OpenDSSDirect
Circuit.TotalPower()

Many of the functions that return arrays convert to complex numbers where appropriate. Here is an example session:

julia> using OpenDSSDirect

julia> filename = joinpath(Pkg.dir(), "OpenDSSDirect", "examples", "8500-Node", "Master.dss");

julia> dss("""
           clear
           compile $filename
       """)

julia> Solution.Solve();

julia> Circuit.Losses()
1.218242333223247e6 + 2.798391857088721e6im

julia> Circuit.TotalPower()
-12004.740450109337 - 1471.1749507157301im

julia> Circuit.SetActiveElement("Capacitor.CAPBank3")
6075

julia> CktElement.Voltages()
6-element Array{Complex{Float64},1}:
  5390.82-4652.32im
 -6856.89-2274.93im
  1284.62+7285.18im
      0.0+0.0im
      0.0+0.0im
      0.0+0.0im

To find the functions available in each module, use Julia's help for each module (initiated by hitting ?). See below for an example.

julia> using OpenDSSDirect

help?> Circuit
search: Circuit

  module Circuit – Functions for interfacing with the active OpenDSS circuit.

  Circuit.NumCktElements() – Number of CktElements in the circuit

  Circuit.NumBuses() – Total number of Buses in the circuit

  Circuit.NumNodes() – Total number of Nodes in the circuit

  Circuit.FirstPCElement() – Sets the first enabled Power Conversion (PC) element in the circuit to be active; if not successful returns a 0

  Circuit.NextPCElement() – Sets the next enabled Power Conversion (PC) element in the circuit to be active; if not successful returns a 0

  Circuit.FirstPDElement() – Sets the first enabled Power Delivery (PD) element in the circuit to be active; if not successful returns a 0

  Circuit.NextPDElement() – Sets the next enabled Power Delivery (PD) element in the circuit to be active; if not successful returns a 0

  {truncated...}

Here is a list of modules supported by this API. Each module has several functions.

dss

OpenDSSDirect.dssFunction
Command() -> String

Input command string for the DSS. (Getter)

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Command(Value::String) -> String

Input command string for the DSS. (Setter)

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ActiveClass

OpenDSSDirect.ActiveClass.FirstMethod
First() -> Int64

Sets first element in the active class to be the active DSS object. If object is a CktElement, ActiveCktELment also points to this element. Returns 0 if none.

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OpenDSSDirect.ActiveClass.NextMethod
Next() -> Int64

Sets next element in active class to be the active DSS object. If object is a CktElement, ActiveCktElement also points to this element. Returns 0 if no more.

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Basic

Bus

OpenDSSDirect.Bus.NodesMethod
Nodes() -> Array{Int64,1}

Integer Array of Node Numbers defined at the bus in same order as the voltages.

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OpenDSSDirect.Bus.VLLMethod
VLL() -> Array{Complex{Float64},1}

For 2- and 3-phase buses, returns array of complex numbers representing L-L voltages in volts. Returns -1.0 for 1-phase bus. If more than 3 phases, returns only first 3.

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OpenDSSDirect.Bus.puVLLMethod
puVLL() -> Array{Complex{Float64},1}

Returns Complex array of pu L-L voltages for 2- and 3-phase buses. Returns -1.0 for 1-phase bus. If more than 3 phases, returns only 3 phases.

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Capacitors

OpenDSSDirect.Capacitors.StatesMethod
States() -> Array{Int64,1}

Array of integer [0..numsteps-1] indicating state of each step. If value is -1 an error has occurred. (Getter)

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CapControls

Circuit

OpenDSSDirect.Circuit.YCurrentsMethod
YCurrents() -> Array{Complex{Float64},1}

Array of doubles containing complex injection currents for the present solution. Is is the "I" vector of I=YV

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CktElement

OpenDSSDirect.CktElement.ControllerMethod
Controller(idx::Int64) -> String

Full name of the i-th controller attached to this element. Ex: str = Controller(2). See NumControls to determine valid index range

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OpenDSSDirect.CktElement.VariableMethod
Variable(MyVarName::String, Code::Int64) -> Float64

For PCElement, get the value of a variable by name. If Code>0 Then no variable by this name or not a PCElement.

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CtrlQueue

Element

Error

Executive

Fuses

OpenDSSDirect.Fuses.DelayMethod
Delay(Value::Float64)

A fixed delay time in seconds added to the fuse blowing time determined by the TCC curve. Default is 0. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Fuses.DelayMethod
Delay() -> Float64

A fixed delay time in seconds added to the fuse blowing time determined by the TCC curve. Default is 0. (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Fuses.RatedCurrentMethod
RatedCurrent(Value::Float64)

Multiplier or actual amps for the TCCcurve object. Defaults to 1.0. Multipliy current values of TCC curve by this to get actual amps. Has to correspond to the Current axis of TCCcurve object. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Fuses.RatedCurrentMethod
RatedCurrent() -> Float64

Multiplier or actual amps for the TCCcurve object. Defaults to 1.0. Multipliy current values of TCC curve by this to get actual amps. Has to correspond to the Current axis of TCCcurve object. (Getter)

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Generators

Isource

LineCodes

Lines

OpenDSSDirect.Lines.FirstMethod
First() -> Int64

Invoking this property sets the first element active. Returns 0 if no lines. Otherwise, index of the line element.

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OpenDSSDirect.Lines.NextMethod
Next() -> Int64

Invoking this property advances to the next Line element active. Returns 0 if no more lines. Otherwise, index of the line element.

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OpenDSSDirect.Lines.RgMethod
Rg(Value::Float64)

Earth return resistance value used to compute line impedances at power frequency (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Lines.RgMethod
Rg() -> Float64

Earth return resistance value used to compute line impedances at power frequency (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Lines.XgMethod
Xg(Value::Float64)

Earth return reactance value used to compute line impedances at power frequency (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Lines.XgMethod
Xg() -> Float64

Earth return reactance value used to compute line impedances at power frequency (Getter)

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Loads

OpenDSSDirect.Loads.ModelMethod
Model(Value::Union{Int64, OpenDSSDirect.Lib.LoadModels})

The Load Model defines variation of P and Q with voltage. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.PFMethod
PF(Value::Float64)

Power Factor for Active Load. Specify leading PF as negative. Updates kvar based on present value of kW value (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.PFMethod
PF() -> Float64

Power Factor for Active Load. Specify leading PF as negative. Updates kvar based on present value of kW value (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.PctMeanMethod
PctMean(Value::Float64)

Average percent of nominal load in Monte Carlo studies; only if no loadshape defined for this load. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.PctMeanMethod
PctMean() -> Float64

Average percent of nominal load in Monte Carlo studies; only if no loadshape defined for this load. (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.PctStdDevMethod
PctStdDev(Value::Float64)

Percent standard deviation for Monte Carlo load studies; if there is no loadshape assigned to this load. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.PctStdDevMethod
PctStdDev() -> Float64

Percent standard deviation for Monte Carlo load studies; if there is no loadshape assigned to this load. (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.StatusMethod
Status(Value::Union{Int64, OpenDSSDirect.Lib.LoadStatus})

Response to load multipliers: Fixed (growth only), Exempt (no LD curve), Variable (all). (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.StatusMethod
Status() -> OpenDSSDirect.Lib.LoadStatus

Response to load multipliers: Fixed (growth only), Exempt (no LD curve), Variable (all). (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.XfkVAMethod
XfkVA(Value::Float64)

Rated service transformer kVA for load allocation, using AllocationFactor. Affects kW, kvar, and pf. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.XfkVAMethod
XfkVA() -> Float64

Rated service transformer kVA for load allocation, using AllocationFactor. Affects kW, kvar, and pf. (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.kVMethod
kV(Value::Float64)

Set kV rating for active Load. For 2 or more phases set Line-Line kV. Else actual kV across terminals. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.kVMethod
kV() -> Float64

Set kV rating for active Load. For 2 or more phases set Line-Line kV. Else actual kV across terminals. (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Loads.kVABaseMethod
kVABase(Value::Float64)

Base load kva. Also defined kw and kvar or pf input, or load allocation by kwh or xfkva. (Setter)

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LoadShape

Meters

OpenDSSDirect.Meters.CalcCurrentMethod
CalcCurrent(Value::Array{Float64,1})

Set the magnitude of the real part of the Calculated Current (normally determined by solution) for the Meter to force some behavior on Load Allocation

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OpenDSSDirect.Meters.CalcCurrentMethod
CalcCurrent() -> Array{Float64,1}

Set the magnitude of the real part of the Calculated Current (normally determined by solution) for the Meter to force some behavior on Load Allocation

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OpenDSSDirect.Meters.SequenceListMethod
SequenceList(Value::Int64)

Get/set Index into Meter's SequenceList that contains branch pointers in lexical order. Earlier index guaranteed to be upline from later index. Sets PDelement active.

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OpenDSSDirect.Meters.SequenceListMethod
SequenceList() -> Int64

Get/set Index into Meter's SequenceList that contains branch pointers in lexical order. Earlier index guaranteed to be upline from later index. Sets PDelement active.

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Monitors

OpenDSSDirect.Monitors.ByteStreamMethod
ByteStream() -> Array{Int8,1}

(read-only) Byte Array containing monitor stream values. Make sure a "save" is done first (standard solution modes do this automatically)

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OpenDSSDirect.Monitors.ChannelMethod
Channel(Index::Int64)

(read-only) Array of doubles for the specified channel (usage: MyArray = DSSMonitor.Channel(i)) A Save or SaveAll should be executed first. Done automatically by most standard solution modes.

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OpenDSSDirect.Monitors.DblFreqMethod
DblFreq() -> Array{Float64,1}

(read-only) Array of doubles containing frequency values for harmonics mode solutions; Empty for time mode solutions (use dblHour)

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OpenDSSDirect.Monitors.DblHourMethod
DblHour() -> Array{Float64,1}

(read-only) Array of doubles containgin time value in hours for time-sampled monitor values; Empty if frequency-sampled values for harmonics solution (see dblFreq)

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Parser

OpenDSSDirect.Parser.AutoIncrementMethod
AutoIncrement(Value::Bool)

Default is FALSE. If TRUE parser automatically advances to next token after DblValue, IntValue, or StrValue. Simpler when you don't need to check for parameter names.

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.AutoIncrementMethod
AutoIncrement() -> Bool

Default is FALSE. If TRUE parser automatically advances to next token after DblValue, IntValue, or StrValue. Simpler when you don't need to check for parameter names.

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.BeginQuoteMethod
BeginQuote(Value::String)

String containing the the characters for Quoting in OpenDSS scripts. Matching pairs defined in EndQuote. Default is "'([{.

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.BeginQuoteMethod
BeginQuote() -> String

String containing the the characters for Quoting in OpenDSS scripts. Matching pairs defined in EndQuote. Default is "'([{.

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.CmdStringMethod
CmdString(Value::String)

String to be parsed. Loading this string resets the Parser to the beginning of the line. Then parse off the tokens in sequence.

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.CmdStringMethod
CmdString() -> String

String to be parsed. Loading this string resets the Parser to the beginning of the line. Then parse off the tokens in sequence.

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.DelimitersMethod
Delimiters(Value::String)

String defining hard delimiters used to separate token on the command string. Default is , and =. The = separates token name from token value. These override whitesspace to separate tokens.

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.DelimitersMethod
Delimiters() -> String

String defining hard delimiters used to separate token on the command string. Default is , and =. The = separates token name from token value. These override whitesspace to separate tokens.

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.EndQuoteMethod
EndQuote(Value::String)

String containing characters, in order, that match the beginning quote characters in BeginQuote. Default is "')]} (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.EndQuoteMethod
EndQuote() -> String

String containing characters, in order, that match the beginning quote characters in BeginQuote. Default is "')]} (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Parser.MatrixMethod
Matrix(ExpectedOrder::Any)

Use this property to parse a Matrix token in OpenDSS format. Returns square matrix of order specified. Order same as default Fortran order: column by column.

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PDElements

OpenDSSDirect.PDElements.IsShuntMethod
IsShunt() -> Bool

Variant boolean indicating of PD element should be treated as a shunt element rather than a series element. Applies to Capacitor and Reactor elements in particular.

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Progress

Properties

PVsystems

Reclosers

RegControls

Relays

Sensors

OpenDSSDirect.Sensors.kVBaseMethod
kVBase(Value::Float64)

Voltage base for the sensor measurements. LL for 2 and 3-phase sensors, LN for 1-phase sensors. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Sensors.kVSMethod
kVS(Value::Array{Float64,1})

Array of doubles for the LL or LN (depending on Delta connection) voltage measurements. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Sensors.kVSMethod
kVS() -> Array{Float64,1}

Array of doubles for the LL or LN (depending on Delta connection) voltage measurements. (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Sensors.kWMethod
kW(Value::Array{Float64,1})

Array of doubles for P measurements. Overwrites Currents with a new estimate using kVAR. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Sensors.kWMethod
kW() -> Array{Float64,1}

Array of doubles for P measurements. Overwrites Currents with a new estimate using kVAR. (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Sensors.kvarMethod
kvar(Value::Array{Float64,1})

Array of doubles for Q measurements. Overwrites Currents with a new estimate using kW. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Sensors.kvarMethod
kvar() -> Array{Float64,1}

Array of doubles for Q measurements. Overwrites Currents with a new estimate using kW. (Getter)

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Settings

OpenDSSDirect.Settings.CktModelMethod
CktModel(Value::Union{Int64, OpenDSSDirect.Lib.CktModels})

{dssMultiphase * | dssPositiveSeq} IIndicate if the circuit model is positive sequence. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Settings.CktModelMethod
CktModel() -> OpenDSSDirect.Lib.CktModels

{dssMultiphase * | dssPositiveSeq} IIndicate if the circuit model is positive sequence. (Getter)

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Solution

OpenDSSDirect.Solution.AddTypeMethod
AddType(Value::Union{Int64, OpenDSSDirect.Lib.AutoAddTypes})

Type of device to add in AutoAdd Mode: {dssGen (Default) | dssCap} (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Solution.MinIterationsMethod
MinIterations(Value::Int64)

(read) Minimum number of iterations required for a power flow solution. (write) Mininum number of iterations required for a power flow solution.

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OpenDSSDirect.Solution.MinIterationsMethod
MinIterations() -> Int64

(read) Minimum number of iterations required for a power flow solution. (write) Mininum number of iterations required for a power flow solution.

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OpenDSSDirect.Solution.RandomMethod
Random(Value::Union{Int64, OpenDSSDirect.Lib.RandomModes})

Randomization mode for random variables "Gaussian" or "Uniform" (Setter)

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SwtControls

OpenDSSDirect.SwtControls.ActionMethod
Action(Value::Int64)

Open or Close the switch. No effect if switch is locked. However, Reset removes any lock and then closes the switch (shelf state). (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.SwtControls.ActionMethod
Action() -> Int64

Open or Close the switch. No effect if switch is locked. However, Reset removes any lock and then closes the switch (shelf state). (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.SwtControls.DelayMethod
Delay(Value::Float64)

Time delay [s] betwen arming and opening or closing the switch. Control may reset before actually operating the switch. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.SwtControls.DelayMethod
Delay() -> Float64

Time delay [s] betwen arming and opening or closing the switch. Control may reset before actually operating the switch. (Getter)

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Topology

Transformers

OpenDSSDirect.Transformers.WdgMethod
Wdg(Value::Float64)

Active Winding Number from 1..NumWindings. Update this before reading or setting a sequence of winding properties (R, Tap, kV, kVA, etc.) (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Transformers.WdgMethod
Wdg() -> Float64

Active Winding Number from 1..NumWindings. Update this before reading or setting a sequence of winding properties (R, Tap, kV, kVA, etc.) (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Transformers.XhlMethod
Xhl(Value::Float64)

Percent reactance between windings 1 and 2, on winding 1 kVA base. Use for 2-winding or 3-winding transformers. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Transformers.XhlMethod
Xhl() -> Float64

Percent reactance between windings 1 and 2, on winding 1 kVA base. Use for 2-winding or 3-winding transformers. (Getter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Transformers.kVAMethod
kVA(Value::Float64)

Active Winding kVA rating. On winding 1, this also determines normal and emergency current ratings for all windings. (Setter)

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OpenDSSDirect.Transformers.kVAMethod
kVA() -> Float64

Active Winding kVA rating. On winding 1, this also determines normal and emergency current ratings for all windings. (Getter)

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Vsources

XYCurves

YMatrix

OpenDSSDirect.YMatrix.getYsparseFunction
getYsparse() -> SparseArrays.SparseMatrixCSC{Complex{Float64},Int64}
getYsparse(factor::Bool) -> SparseArrays.SparseMatrixCSC{Complex{Float64},Int64}

Return SparseMatrixCSC of ComplexF64

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