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EnergyPlus rearranges my IDF text file

I'm working on processing an energyplus idf file to implement some systems. It's convenient for me to work with NotePad++ text editor rather than idf editor. I know that order of the inputs is not important for energyplus simulation and I need my idf text in my preferred arrangement to have better access. But sometimes, after running the idf file, energyplus changes the arrangement of the idf file.

For example, I want (and I write) EMS objects at the end of the idf file. But after running the idf, it goes in the middle of input file! Is there anything to do about it?

EnergyPlus rearranges my IDF text file

I'm working on processing an energyplus idf file to implement some systems. It's convenient for me to work with NotePad++ text editor rather than idf editor. I know that order of the inputs is not important for energyplus simulation and I need my idf text in my preferred arrangement to have better access. But sometimes, after running the idf file, energyplus changes the arrangement of the idf file.

For example, I want (and I write) EMS objects at the end of the idf file. But after running the idf, it goes in the middle of input file! Is there anything to do about it?

EnergyPlus rearranges my IDF text file

I'm working on processing an energyplus idf file to implement some systems. It's convenient for me to work with NotePad++ text editor rather than idf editor. I know that order of the inputs is not important for energyplus simulation and I need my idf text in my preferred arrangement to have better access. But sometimes, after running the idf file, energyplus changes the arrangement of the idf file.

For example, I want (and I write) EMS objects at the end of the idf file. But after running the idf, it goes in the middle of input file! Is there anything to do about it?