RE: Keep getting a run time 53 error after trying to set up a dxf in Netsys.
Hi Alex,
Did you check whther you followed the proper installation procedure shown here ? Major issues such as Run time error 53 points that the installation has not gone well.
Regards,
Krishnendu
2021 PartL Compliance Changes
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Part L
Overview
With the introduction of the 2021 PartL building regulations much more stringent building compliance requirements will be…
Split level roof & inserting windows into wall / partition
I have a split level roof with a vertical section exposed to external (wall) but below it's a partition - in Hevacomp you could use vertical infil and insert rooflights for windows - my question is how do you do that in Openbuildings ? I've seen Shane…
RE: Virtual walls
Hi Tony,
Virtual walls will enable you to do what you describe, just it is for dynamic simulations rather than the steady state calcs.
EG: The below from the manual may also be of interest:
Regards,
Shane
RE: Deleted windows still showing in the 3d view
Thank you for the suggestion about the plenums, I use them often.
My actual version is:
Link to the workspace:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vhK9kdPpXQCRth7dW20fOIho9onTCpR-?usp=sharing
Regards
Context Menu Blanking Out
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Designer
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Problem
While working on a model, sometimes the context menu (the menu that arrives after the right-click) does not appear, and users might have to exit the software…
RE: context meu blanking out
Hey Keith,
I hope this is resolved now, please folow the article here for the detailed solution.
Regards,
Krishnendu
Trace room not working due to Active Floor
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Building Modelling
Overview
Care must be taken when tracing rooms on multistoried projects; i.e. when tracing rooms above/below other rooms…
RE: OBD 9 Compound Slab Worries
Hello Duncan,
Thanks for raising this! Could I please know what is the workflow you are following, cause to put a punch hole in your slab you woud have to select a cutting geometry of the desired shape first, and then select the slab you want to punch…
RE: OpenBuildings Pipe/Duct Sizing
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…
RE: Installation files for Hevacomp
Thanks Krishnendu.
Got the files now.
Could you also explain how we can upgrade it now.
Should we remove the old version first??
Also please advise if we need a new activation key etc.
Importing custom Weather Data files
Product(s):
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Data Managers
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator allows all formats of weather…
