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You can use this link or try the search term "internal source" in DesignBuilder's Program Help to find the information y

I generally don't comment in conversations like this because it might be perceived as 'commercial' input. But relative t

Yes, the EP summary report is available in Results Viewer.

Hi, in DesignBuilder you define internal and external shading separately in the Openings tab. Internal shading options c

I'd suggest first looking at our free tutorials: https://designbuilder.co.uk/training/tutorials There is also more deta

Just to be clear...you need a license for DesignBuilder itself but you don't need a license for DesignBuilder's (separat

Hi, the only limitations in DesignBuilder on model size are those of EnergyPlus, which as far as I know are not defined

If you're a customer you might want to contact our support desk: https://support.designbuilder.co.uk/ Alternatively, y

Different countries and regions have different ways of defining and calculating efficiencies. If the definition being us

The inputs here are those required by EnergyPlus, so the efficiency you specify need to be consistent with EnergyPlus's

There are two "split unit" templates in DesignBuilder Simple HVAC. If you open the list of HVAC templates you will see t

There is a useful discussion on the differences between air and operative temperature control in DesignBuilder's Program

It's been a few years since I modeled one, but try looking for products like a Monodraught Windcatcher: https://www.mono

You will find the earth tube option at the bottom of the HVAC tab. I've seen passive roof ventilators modelled to enhanc

DesignBuilder has a team of expert support engineers ready to help customers with technical support. I would suggest you

Following @Aaron Boranian's comment regarding the E+ output variable, you can generate additional/non-standard output va

DesignBuilder has a team of expert support engineers ready to help customers with technical support. I would suggest you

Hi Elin, I'm assuming you mean the zone heating/cooling setpoints in the Activity tab. On that basis I think there are t

DesignBuilder customers have unlimited access to our team of technical support engineers. I suspect from your post that

I'd suggest using DesignBuilder's Program Help and typing in fuel or similar search term to find the information you nee

DesignBuilder and the interface has changed significantly since the video keb refers to, and now includes many more capa

I don't believe your statement that "my energy modelling software does not allow for modelling unbalanced airflow in a s

Hi @paulcaicedo, I've asked our tech support team to contact you via the DesignBuilder Support Desk, as UnmetHours or an

If DesignBuilder's LEED functionality is included within your license you can automate the baseline building and HVAC sy

I'd suggest you read the DesignBuilder LEED and ASHRAE 90.1 User Guide here, which covers both setting up a 90.1 model f

Comparing IDFs is certainly possible, but perhaps an easier way in DesignBuilder would be to use the Model Data Grid Vie

I used the ACE tool only last week so can confirm it is working as intended in the current release available from the De

Depending on how much knowledge you have of ASHRAE 90.1 it could take a long time to do this manually, but you can autom

Yes, you can export the IDF from a DesignBuilder model with a Student Personal Licence. To avoid any uncertainty, you ca

I may be missing the point here, and if so would gladly be educated, but I would imagine this would be set up in a way t

You mention that you are using DesignBuilder (which includes the earth tube component), so you could also consider using

Also take a look at the guidance in the Program Help under the Reference Section (bottom of index) or search on the term

DesignBuilder can model embedded pipes in walls, floors and ceilings for radiant heating and/or cooling. You can see the

I'd suggest you look at the "internal source" information in DesignBuilder's Program Help here: https://designbuilder.co

Tom's point is the most likely reason for only one chiller working. If you haven't already viewed them, I'd suggest you

In DesignBuilder your primary control for preventing simultaneous heating/cooling/venting is via your indoor environment

Aaron is correct, some functionality is limited to minimise licence abuse so an evaluation/trial license won't allow an