Assigning Windcatchers through Flowpath Data
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The article provides detailed guidance of how to model windcatchers and assign…
Hevacomp Content cannot be located message after a new installation
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical and Electrical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
The following warning message appears when running a new installation…
XML document not produced for Northern Ireland with PartL 2010 and SBEM 4.1.g
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
The PartL 2010 program (SBEM 4.1.g) is not producing the XML document for Northern…
CAD Model Design - Roof changes not reflected in model
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
Changing the roof type in Floors/Roofs isn't reflected in the model.
Solution…
Pipe sizing - Pipe diameters and insulation thickness
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (version number)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
You may wish to consider pipe ranges in your project. This spreadsheet…
TM 52 - Interpreting the results page
Product(s):
Dynamic Simulation
Version(s):
V8i (version number)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
The Frequency calculation within Dynamic Simulation allows for a TM 52 summary…
AutoCAD installer pops-up when running Bentley Hevacomp
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical and Electrical designer
Version(s):
V8i (version number)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
When running a particular program from Bentley Hevacomp…
Error 1603 and 1607 during installation
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical and Electrical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem Description
These errors usually occur because of a lack or permissions…
Glazing Data - Additional glazing is available
Product(s):
Design Database
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
When a new Design Database project is created, a default list of glazing types is included…
Connecting emitters to a reverse return system
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Netsys
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
The following instructions and example show how to correctly draw a reverse return…
Changing the DXF background
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i
Environment:
N/A
Area:
General
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
It is possible to change the DXF background in a Netsys Pipe or Duct sizing project…
Changing the snap grid
Product(s):
Netsys Pipe Sizing
Version(s):
V8i
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
You may wish to adjust how the snap grid works while drawing your schematic.
Solution
From…
Pipe sizing - Special outlets cause excessive pipe sizes
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Netsys
Subarea:
Pipe Sizing
Overview
Under certain circumstances larger than expected pipe sizes may be seen…
Heating and Chilled water - Higher than expected flow rates
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Netsys
Subarea:
Pipe Sizing
Overview
When considering pipe sizing of LPHW and CHW systems, mains losses must…
Duct sizing - resetting the outlet references
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
During the creation of a Ductwork schematic, deleting outlets can leave holes…
Netsys annotation - Pipe properties tree
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Netsys
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
Pipe properties annotation has been added.
Solution
Each section of the…
PartL 2010 and 2013 in the same project
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
Since the release of PartL 2010 v4.1.g and PartL 2013 v5.3.a, the PartL 2010 program…
TM 52 - different occupancy periods for each month
Product(s):
Dynamic Simulation
Version(s):
V8i (version number)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
The Occupied period shows different lengths when viewing the TM 52 schedule.…
AM11 Document - 2017
Product(s):
Hevacomp Design Simulation
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
Building service design is now frequently carried out using building energy and…
U-Value checks not carried out
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer - Part L
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
It appears that U-Value checks are not being considered when you view…
DXF Import issues - Drawing is inverted
Product(s):
Mechanical Designers - Design Database
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
Importing a DXF is showing the drawing inverted in either the X or Y…
Error 380 in Global Change
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer - Design Database
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Problem
When entering the Global Change program, a Run Time Error 380…
CAD Model design - Window is too small
Product(s):
Hevacomp Design Database
Version(s):
V8i (N/A)
Environment:
N/A
Area:
N/A
Subarea:
N/A
Overview
When adding a window or door to a surface, you may receive a "Window is too small…
Compliance report is not generating - option is 'greyed out'
Product(s):
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i
Environment:
N/A
Area:
Design Database
Subarea:
Part L
Overview
In some very rare instances the PartL program will not produce a Compliance…