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That is actually a very interesting idea! Unfortunately I haven't had any time to play with python and the XML files. We

That is actually a very interesting idea! Unfortunately I haven't had any time to play with python and the XML files. We

That is actually a very interesting idea! Unfortunately I haven't had any time to play with python and the XML files. We

I'll keep you posted on my progress with python and the XML! I play with python on the side so progress may be slow. Tha

That is actually a very interesting idea! Unfortunately I haven't had any time to play with python and the XML files. We

Editing Cbecc-Com XML input with Python? Hi I was wondering if anyone out there has a workflow that involves editing Cbe

Editing Cbecc-Com XML input with Python? Hi I was wondering if anyone out there has a workflow that involves editing Cbe

Editing Cbecc-Com XML input with Python? Hi I was wondering if anyone out there has a workflow that involves editing Cbe

Thanks @_AmirRoth_!

Measures sounds very useful. I spoke too soon in regards to IES as I just found what I think is a bug in the construction of T24 assemblies... However, the geometry may still be useful, as we've already modeled the geometry for LEED.

Would a workflow like this

• Create 3D geometry in IES
• Export generated XML file to CBECCs
• Open CBECCs file in OpenStudio (Is CBECCs -> OpenStudio Possible?)
• Run measures script to transform model (say constructions, etc.)

Hi all,

I've been playing with 3 of the 4 mentioned above (Epro, CBECCs, IES) and was interested in getting opinions from others who have used these tools.

I've run a simple 5 story office building and the results were fairly across the 3. Now of course they all rely on the CBECC engine for title 24 compliance, so this should be expected. However, I was curious if there is ever a reason to prefer one tool over the other, other than having the capability to model 3D geometry in open studio / IES.

Is there a dramatic benefit to using open studio? I've heard of people doing interesting things that involves running python scripts on open studio's energy plus outputs (or I may be getting this mixed up), but I don't really have an understanding of the reason or need to do so when energy pro or IES gets the same result.

Personally, I like IES more, although I'm worried about their ability to keep up with CBECC's updates. We normally do LEED modeling in IES and it would be great to have it as our one stop shop for loads, Title 24, and LEED.

Would be interested to here other people's thoughts regarding these different tools.

Thanks everyone!