OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL Exam - March 2021
We are pleased to announce the availability of the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL course, along with the related exam.
These are aimed at energy assessors who wish to become accredited with using OpenBuildings Energy Simulators PartL SBEM interface…
Unable to Trace Rooms
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
When tracing a room on occasion you may find that it will…
False or Suspended Ceilings
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
This article details how to include flat/false/suspended ceilings in rooms that are…
shading/overhangs modelling in OpenBuildings Energy simulator
Hi, How to model shading/overhangs in OpenBuildings Energy simulator for 'standard project' (not conceptual)?
The tab 'Shading' does not seem to work for me.
Is there any course that would cover the subject ? AECOsim Energy Simulator Modeler training…
Template Project for Custom Construction Types
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
General Information
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Project data such as custom materials and constructions…
New Energy Simulation Forum
As Hevacomp's capabilities are transitioning to OpenBuildings a new Forum has been created within the OpenBuildings Community, specific to Energy Simulation:
Energy Simulation Community
Please use this for any queries relating to using OpenBuildings…
OpenBuildings PartL approved in England and Wales
We are pleased to announce that the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator priority build is now fully approved for PartL calculations in both England and Wales.
Energy Assessors can obtain compliance with PartL of the building regulations, produce Energy…
Opening a Received Project
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
General Information
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
This article explains how to place received project files…
OpenBuildings for PartL Calculations
We are pleased to announce that the OpenBuildings Energy Simulator has been fully approved for PartL calculations in both England and Wales.
To obtain the above priority build please log a Service Request here .
Please note that this will be included…
Adjacent Tolerance setting
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
If tracing rooms too far apart then the software may not…
Self Shading from your Building Model
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Self Shading from your building model itself can be included…
Shading Analysis
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The Shading menu allows you to enter external buildings…
IDF file creation
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Dynamic Simulation
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
IDF files are used by Energy Plus to process dynamic simulations…
Hevacomp Import error "System.NullReferenceException"
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
General Information
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
When importing a Hevacomp Design Database project into…
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Live Training Course - 18th & 19th Nov
To assist Hevacomp users with the transition to OpenBuildings we are hosting a live instructor led training course on OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, on the 18th and 19th November.
This will cover:
Creating a new project WorkSet
Setting up the…
Part L Room Types from Hevacomp project import
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Part L
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Upon importing your Hevacomp projects into OpenBuildings Energy Simulator…
Conceptual Model
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
A Conceptual model can be created in OpenBuildings…
Creating a New Floor - cannot find floor plan
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
To trace your rooms a background plan is required. If…
Analytical Space Model from OpenBuildings Designer
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
You can transfer BIM models from OpenBuildings Designer…
Hevacomp capabilities in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
While OpenBuildings Energy Simulator will be brand new software to many, there are numerous aspects that will be familiar to Hevacomp users, with a lot of the same properties and menus present, but now within a more intuitive, modernised interface.
…
Hevacomp Transition to OpenBuildings - FAQ
With the Hevacomp brand being synonymous with building design for decades, we are excited to announce the transition of its capabilities to OpenBuildings Designer.
Integrating the building services calculations from Hevacomp into the multidiscipline…
Hevacomp Transition to OpenBuildings
With the Hevacomp brand being synonymous with building design for decades, we are excited to announce the transition of its capabilities to OpenBuildings Designer.
Integrating the building services calculations from Hevacomp into the multidiscipline…
License Activation
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Installation and Licensing
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator uses Bentley SES…
Overview of Calculations in Energy Simulator
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Calculations
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The following steady state calculations are available in OpenBuildings…
How to change Roof Type
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Building Modelling
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
When a roof is traced and then set up, it will adopt the default roof type as set in…