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Is there a way to visualize the HVAC systems present in IDF files?

asked 2023-07-21 11:42:52 -0500

Ram Arvind Sundar
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updated 2023-07-21 16:03:45 -0500

Aaron Boranian

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I am trying to visualize the airloops and plant loops present in IDF files in OpenStudio application. But OpenStudio application does not allow the import of HVAC systems. Is there any alternative to visualizing these HVAC systems? Preferably an option that works on mac.

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answered 2023-07-21 13:59:32 -0500

rraustad

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There is an output file with a svg extension. It can be opened by a browser and looks like this:

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Thank you. This is good.

Ram Arvind Sundar ( 2023-07-22 15:38:24 -0500 )edit

You can use Inkscape as well. It manages the svg files well.

f.passerini ( 2023-07-25 05:34:36 -0500 )edit

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