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Intersect and Divide Causing Wireframe Issue In OpenStudio Plugin

A lot of people will have come across the wireframe mode issue that comes from using the "Intersect and Divide" function of the surface matching tool - there is useful information on it here and here.

However, I can't seem to beat this one.

Basically the model gets stuck in wireframe mode if I try to use the Intersect and Divide function to allow me to complete surface matching. From this point on all subsequent models that I try to load get stuck in wireframe mode too (even if they were loading fine before). I can fix this by reinstalling OpenStudio 1.10 and reload an old model but as soon as I Intersect and Divide the same issue occurs. Here's what I have tried:

  • Extensions > OpenStudio User Scripts > Reports > OSM Diagnostic Script
  • Reinstalling OpenStudio
  • Full System Reboot
  • Running the "Surface Matching Measure" as described here
  • Have been over the model with a fine tooth comb to ensure all faces match nicely
  • Went through the instructions listed here to diagnose the problem via the ruby console but ended up with thousands of faces being listed as having errors - at which point I may as well just re-model the whole thing.
  • Began manually dividing surfaces within each zone before I thought "this is the 21st century, perhaps someone on the interwebs can help me"

I could re-model the whole thing but without understanding why this is happening I would be asking to face the same issue again right?

Here is the file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yhb1odqsdysrasi/IntersectIssue.osm?dl=0

Any suggestions/help much appreciated but please see what I have already tried (above).

Using Sketchup Pro 2016 Windows 7 OpenStudio 1.10 Energy Plus updated to latest version

Thanks in advance for any help