Is there a reason why the files to convert older energyplus files to the latest version are not included with the EnergyPlus releases? Can this be corrected?
At one time (and according to the current documentation) the files to update and IDF from older versions of EnergyPlus were not included for space reasons in the install package. That's obviously not a concern with modern internet technology. So, does anyone know why the older IDF update files haven't been incorporated into the newer releases?
With the move over to hosting the EnergyPlus downloads on github and updates to the main DOE front page, it is increasingly hard to find those files. It took me forever to find where they were hiding on http://EnergyPlus.helpserve.com
I think that making it difficult for users to make those updates from older IDF files is going to keep users away from EnergyPlus and OpenStudio. Adding these files into the standard EnergyPlus installer would be a great idea.
