update measure for alfalfa 1.0

Author: TShapinsky

tests/integration/models/small_office/measures/alfalfa_vars/measure.rb

@@ -26,51 +26,6 @@ def arguments(model)
     return args
   end
 
-  def create_input(model, name, freq)
-    # The purpose of this function is to create an Alfalfa input that is accessible via python plugins
-
-    global = OpenStudio::Model::EnergyManagementSystemGlobalVariable.new(model, name)
-    global.setExportToBCVTB(true)
-
-    # The global variable's value must be sent to output an variable so that python programs can read it
-    # don't be mistaken, An OuputVariable object is created, but this is "input" to the simulation, from Alfalfa clients
-    global_ems_output = OpenStudio::Model::EnergyManagementSystemOutputVariable.new(model, global)
-    global_ems_output.setName(name + "_EMS_Value")
-    global_ems_output.setUpdateFrequency("SystemTimestep")
-
-    # Request the custom ems output var creaed in the previous step
-    global_output = OpenStudio::Model::OutputVariable.new(global_ems_output.nameString(), model)
-    global_output.setName(name + "_Value")
-    global_output.setReportingFrequency(freq)
-    global_output.setKeyValue("EMS")
-    # Setting exportToBCVTB to true is optional, and will result in the output variable showing up in the Alfalfa api,
-    # this might be useful for confirmation of the input
-    global_output.setExportToBCVTB(true)
-
-    # repeat the previous steps for an "Enable" input
-    # This value will be 1 (instead of 0) anytime a client writes to the input via the Alfalfa api
-    global_enable = OpenStudio::Model::EnergyManagementSystemGlobalVariable.new(model, name + "_Enable")
-    global_enable.setExportToBCVTB(true)
-
-    global_enable_ems_output = OpenStudio::Model::EnergyManagementSystemOutputVariable.new(model, global_enable)
-    global_enable_ems_output.setName(name + "_Enable_EMS_Value")
-    global_enable_ems_output.setUpdateFrequency("SystemTimestep")
-
-    global_enable_output = OpenStudio::Model::OutputVariable.new(global_enable_ems_output.nameString(), model)
-    global_enable_output.setName(name + "_Enable_Value")
-    global_enable_output.setReportingFrequency(freq)
-    global_enable_output.setKeyValue("EMS")
-    global_enable_output.setExportToBCVTB(true)
-  end
-
-  def create_output(model, var, key, name, freq)
-    new_var = OpenStudio::Model::OutputVariable.new(var, model)
-    new_var.setName(name)
-    new_var.setReportingFrequency(freq)
-    new_var.setKeyValue(key)
-    new_var.setExportToBCVTB(true)
-  end
-
   # define what happens when the measure is run
   def run(model, runner, user_arguments)
     super(model, runner, user_arguments)
@@ -79,11 +34,8 @@ def run(model, runner, user_arguments)
     # These can be set through the Alfalfa API, they will be available as OutputVariables
     # in the simulation. Use them as you will
     # Also see comments on the create_input method
-    create_input(model, "Test_Point_1", "Timestep")
-
-    # other OutputVariables might be custom python defined output variables,
-    # you should still be able to request them here, and as long as exportToBCVTB is true they will be available via Alfalfa
-
+    test_point_1 = OpenStudio::Model::EnergyManagementSystemGlobalVariable.new(model, 'Test_Point_1')
+    runner.alfalfa.exposeFromObject(test_point_1, "Test_Point_1")
     return true
   end
 end