OpenBuildings Pipe/Duct Sizing

I have used Hevacomp Building Designer & Netsys in the past and having tried to purchase the software again understand that it has been replaced with OpenBuildings.

Can anyone advise if the software is anything like the building designer / netsys of old i.e similar in use, better/worse etc... Is it easy to transfer from using one to another or are there big differences/learning curves?

Thanks in advance

Jon

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  • Hi Jon, 

    Thanks for reaching out! yes, it would not be possible to buy Hevacomp alone. We have OpenBuildings Energy Simulator (a replacement of Hevacomp). Energy Simulator has almost similar funtionalities as Hevacomp and we are continuously developing the product to make it capable of serving our existing and ever extending user base. Builing Design is definitely possible with Energy Simulator, and we are expecting to incorporate the Netsys (pipe and duct sizing) properties within the software by our next update.

    So YES, you definitely can go for OpenBuildings Energy Simulator. Training videos and other wiki materials could be found here. And Surprise! You would be having a free  entitlement of Hevacomp if you purchase OpenBuildings. 

    Hope this clarifies, any queries, we can definitely take a call with you!

    Regards, 

    Krishnendu

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  • Hi Jon, 

    Thanks for reaching out! yes, it would not be possible to buy Hevacomp alone. We have OpenBuildings Energy Simulator (a replacement of Hevacomp). Energy Simulator has almost similar funtionalities as Hevacomp and we are continuously developing the product to make it capable of serving our existing and ever extending user base. Builing Design is definitely possible with Energy Simulator, and we are expecting to incorporate the Netsys (pipe and duct sizing) properties within the software by our next update.

    So YES, you definitely can go for OpenBuildings Energy Simulator. Training videos and other wiki materials could be found here. And Surprise! You would be having a free  entitlement of Hevacomp if you purchase OpenBuildings. 

    Hope this clarifies, any queries, we can definitely take a call with you!

    Regards, 

    Krishnendu

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