Exporting Your Energy Model into GBXML format
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
General Information
Subarea:
model export
Overview
Users might want to export their energy sim…
Roof Modelling
Currently modelling a building where my ground floor has rooms at three different heights -> staircase finishes at 12m (floor height) and a gym finishes at 7m and finally my offices/toilets/circulation which finishes at 3.6m. My first floor finishes 7…
Window placement when the wall does not touch the floor level
Hello,
I need help with placing a window in a wall that doesn't touch the floor level.
All the pink figure in the following picture is one room obtained by merging several rooms from different levels.
When level 1 is active, the window probably…
Wall with internal and external surfaces
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Building Modelling
Overview
A wall can be divided into two different functional categories at the same time.
Method
If you have a wall…
Update 9 - Energy Simulator Updates
HVAC Manager – Simplified System Selection:
The addition of the simplified system selection allows uses to take a tabular approach to choosing and defining system components and parameters in a straightforward and logical way. User can utilize pre…
ASM Validation - Energy Settings
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Building Modelling
Overview
This article shows how to utilize the Analytical Space Modelling validation tool for authenticating and extending…
Using Room Mapping Facility
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The Room Mapping facility allows you to assign various…
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is the complete solution for the analysis of building energy performance and sustainable building design. Utilising industry leading standards ASHRAE , CIBSE , EnergyPlus , Radiance , and PartL , OpenBuildings Energy Simulator…
Background Drawing Scaling & Units Issues
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
This article shows what to do should you have issues with…
Daylight Simulation Room Contours
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Dynamic Simulation
Subarea:
Daylight simulation
Overview
Daylight contours can be helpful in visualizing the effect of daylight…
Creating Custom Materials
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Data Managers
Subarea:
Materials
Overview
You can create a new material as per your requirement…
Creating Rooflights
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
Roof modeling
Overview
This article outlines how to place rooflights or roof openings in an Energy…