[Equest-users] Importing a CAD file

[Nick Caton]

Hi Christine,

 

First I saw your email earlier - just so you know, this program does
have a tricky/steep learning curve, but you're in the right place to ask
questions and find classes if you desire.

 

The DOE2 help files in eQuest are deceptively more helpful than they may
initially appear.  Tons of information in there, though it can be quirky
to navigate... remember you can right-click nearly any input field in
the wizards and particularly in detailed mode to pull up the help files
- when you're lucky it leads you straight to a pertinent entry.  

 

Bookmark these mailing list archive links for your own eQuest
help/reference.  There's some good general beginner's advice to start
with therein, search for my name for a few lengthy posts:

-          
http://lists.onebuilding.org/pipermail/equest-users-onebuilding.org/
<http://lists.onebuilding.org/pipermail/equest-users-onebuilding.org/> 

-          
http://lists.onebuilding.org/pipermail/bldg-sim-onebuilding.org/
<http://lists.onebuilding.org/pipermail/bldg-sim-onebuilding.org/> 

 

If all else fails, here is a great place to ask a question... though
helpful responses may be delayed/erratic depending on who has time/drive
to help out - a lot falls on the questioner to craft and draft a clear
question.

 

To your current question:  In the wizards (before detailed mode) you can
define HVAC systems by backing out of the shell wizard window, and
looking to the right side of the main wizard window.  Once an HVAC
system is defined, you can jump back to the shell wizard and
re-define/re-assign zones to your new system(s) at the zone group
definition page.  HVAC systems are further defined in the detailed mode
to include items like ERV, various economizer functions and much more.

 

~Nick

 

 

 

NICK CATON, E.I.T.

PROJECT ENGINEER

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olathe ks 66061

direct 913 344.0036

fax 913 345.0617

Check out our new web-site @ www.smithboucher.com 

 

From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Gries,
Christine
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:43 AM
To: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Equest-users] Importing a CAD file

 

To all,

 

I am walking through eQUEST and just learned how to insert a CAD file. I
have customized the footprint and outlined the zones. Unfortunately I do
not know how to assign different HVAC units (systems) to different
"zones". When I get to the 'zone group definition' page there is only 1
zone listed though I outlined 6 on the 'building footprint' page. Any
help is appreciated! 

Thanks,

 

 

Christine Gries              christine.gries at kerr-greulich.com
<mailto:christine.gries at kerr-greulich.com> 
 

 

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