Please note that the issue detailed below has now been resolved.
Most users should have automatically connected to the license server and their software should no longer dispay the countdown message.If you are still getting a count down on your active license then please run through the activation procedure when prompted by you Bentley Hevacomp software.
Why am I getting a warning message?You may have noticed over the…
UAC - why is it there, what does it do and why has it broken my installation?
With the introduction of (the much maligned) Windows Vista in 2007, Microsofttm introduced a new security feature - UAC. UAC (or User Account Control) was an attempt to limit application software to standard user privileges until an administrator authorised an elevation. The intention of this was to stop the likes of Malware from compromising…
Bentley Hevacomp V8i (V25) versioning can appear to be a little confusing on the face of it - the following information should help with this.
The initial installation – or point release – is the original basic build. The installer carries a version number of 25.00.00.20 – this is the number of the installer build – and will install, for example – 25.00.40 opening menu and a 25.00.51 Design…
Just a quick update - the online WIKI has been tidied up and is far far easier to navigate now.If you have difficulty accessing the WIKI through the Bentley Hevacomp opening menu, then you can access it from the menu above.
In the last couple of weeks we have had one or two queries about what - on the face of it - appear to be excessive thermal bridging included. Thermal Bridging is calculated using PSI data and the construction type. It appears that the type of construction is not being considered as carefully as it should be when entering data.
We have posted a new WIKI article up explaining how PSI values, Thermal Bridging and fabric…
in a continual attempt to keep our users up to date with the latest information regarding Bentley Building Performance software, 4 new wiki articles have been posted.
Of interest to anyone using the PartL program:
We have new articles detailing how Thermal Bridging and PSI values are handled by the SBEM calculation engine, and also a sister article detailing how Alpha values are calculated.
For the Thermal Bridging…
AECOsim Energy Simulator is a new, full featured, graphic interface for building performance simulation. Featured on its ribbon bar are tabs for entering project information on building simulation, and analysis of project components and systems, environmental conditions, and energy performance.
The Home Tab: This is where the various aspects of the project with regard to project components are entered. Project Floors…
"on behalf of DCLG and response to Landmark's introduction of a new verification system for Energy Assessors on the National Register... ... we will be releasing an updated version of iSBEM/SBEM/EPCgen/BRUKL to be named v4.1.d on 9th December 2011"
The new calculation modules have been compiled in such a way to be compatible with the existing software with very little change so we should be well on schedule…
This installation contains a Contour Casings Radiator library for inclusion in Hevacomp’s Mechanical design software. Products included in this installation:
To download this…
AECOsim Energy Simulator is a new, full featured, graphic interface for building performance simulation built from scratch on Bentley's MicroStation Power Platform. AECOsim Energy Simulator is a robust yet intuitive application for the design, simulation, and analysis of building components and systems, environmental conditions, and energy performance.
Industry Standard EnergyPlus Building Performance Analysis
The latest service pack - SP 24 - is now available for download. This pack contains updates for Design Simulation and Part L as well as the new WIKI viewer! Lighting ranges have been updated in Part L to incorporate LED lighting and Simulation has been updated to allow for more accurate atrium modelling for level 5 Part L calculations.
You may also notice that the WIKI viewer has a small tool bar at the top left. This…
There is new Legrand Busbar content for Bentley Hevacomp on SELECTservices Downloads. This installation contains a Legrand busbar library for inclusion in Bentley Hevacomp’s Connect electrical design software. Products included in this installation:
- LB Light Duty Lighting Busbar- HL Heavy Duty Lighting Busbar- SL Low Power Busbar- MS Low/Medium Power Busbar- MR Medium Power Busbar- SCP High Power Busbar
To download…
Software is generally supplied as an initial release. You can sometimes find this referred to as a point release. What this means is that the software is usually the first proper good build. In its own right, it will be stable and will do the job intended. All software companies do this from Microsoft (with their Windows operating system and Office suite) all the way through other application…
It's true! Installations are complicated things!
Not only do they install the various programs and pieces of data onto your computer, but they may also modify the registry, put components into your Windows System folder, but they will also likely generate folders and populate these with control files, read your system information and ascertain whether you need extra components installed to run the software, and on…
There are a number of reasons why this is a great idea; Service packs/updates can contain:
We do try and…
Historically, back before Bentley Systems acquired Hevacomp, when confronted by a number of queries from users that were all about the same thing, the technical support group would generate a standard document that could quickly be emailed out to users with a particular query, or posted on the old FAQ section of the Hevacomp website, where users could peruse a number of helpful documents…
The latest service pack - SP23 - has been released today. This brings the PartL programs for levels 3, 4 and 5 up to date, including Jersey regulations in PartL level 3 and 4 (non-simulation). Further to this, our Wiki continues to grow with a number of new articles being placed online that should appeal to PartL users. The other software hasn't been forgotten either, with updates and new Wiki articles covering all aspects…
Bentley has just released Service Pack 8 for Hevacomp.
To download this latest Service Pack, go to the Bentley Support Pages > Software downloads > Select Product: Hevacomp and download category: Enhancement and updates, search for the last 6 months, leave all else as default > Select Service Pack 8 > continue and follow the online steps for downloading.
Note: You only need Service Pack 8 as this includes…
The Hevacomp Wiki pages include a variety of Hevacomp related help topics, from calculating the angle to South to adding in more complex roof constructions.
You can find the Wiki here: http://communities.bentley.com/search/SearchResults.aspx?q=hevacomp%20AND%20app:wiki&o=Relevance
Bentley offer a wide variety of different training options to suit our customers needs. You have a choice of On-site training, Bentley Institute Classroom courses as well as Distance Learning courses.
To find out more about the courses we have on offer, please visit our Learning path which gives you information on the best path to take depending on your experience with Hevacomp, as well as links to the course pages…
Bentley has just released Service Pack 9 for Hevacomp.
This release includes the latest CLG accredited version of the PartL calculations using SBEM v3.5.a.0 (Design Database, Quick EP Cert and Pro EP Cert) This also includes the latest version of Simulator, which is also CLG accredited for PartL and uses the EnergyPlus v4 simulation engine.
Many TR's (Trouble Reports) have been addressed, as usual, to improve overall…
The latest Service Pack for Hevacomp Software has been released for download from the Bentley website:
Contents: This release includes the latest CLG accredited version of the PartL calculations using SBEM v3.5.a.0 (Design Database, Quick EP Cert and Pro EP Cert) This also includes the latest version of Simulator, which is also CLG accredited for PartL and uses the EnergyPlus v4 simulation engine.
Many TR's (Trouble…
Many TR’s (Trouble Reports) have been addressed, as usual, to improve overall performance of various functionalities…
Bentley has just announced the release of Service Pack 12 for Hevacomp. This release includes the latest CLG accredited version of the PartL calculations using SBEM v3.5.a.0 (Design Database, Quick EP Cert and Pro EP Cert) This also includes the latest version of Simulator, which is also CLG accredited for PartL and uses the EnergyPlus v4 simulation engine.
Many TR’s (Trouble Reports) have been addressed, as usual…
Bentley has recently launched Hevacomp training for Level 5 Energy Assessors using its Dynamic Thermal Simulation software.
This is a two day course for Hevacomp users who are working towards Level 5 accreditation for Energy Assessors with one of the accredited EA scheme providers. Part of the criteria for Energy Assessors is to show competence in the production of EPC’s using an Approved Dynamic Simulation Software…