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2024-04-23 11:21:15 -0500 commented answer Unable to use ComStock 2024_R1 measures with OS_SDK 3.7

@James_BC thanks for the additional reports, we'll fix those measures as well. The measure run method should finish with

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2024-04-17 07:36:07 -0500 answered a question measure arguments for create_bar_from_building_type_ratios

The README from the original measure implementation has fairly detailed explanations of those inputs.

2024-03-08 09:03:07 -0500 edited answer Track openstudio/eplus simulation progress

Since OpenStudio v3.4.0 you can add the cli flags --show-stdout, --add-timings, and --style-stdout to print run info to

2024-03-08 08:47:03 -0500 edited answer Track openstudio/eplus simulation progress

Since OpenStudio v3.4.0 you can add the cli flags --show-stdout, --add-timings, and --style-stdout to print runtime info

2024-03-08 08:45:18 -0500 answered a question Track openstudio/eplus simulation progress

Since OpenStudio v3.3.0 you can add the cli flags --show-stdout, --add-timings, and --style-stdout to print runtime info

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2024-02-13 14:28:15 -0500 commented answer Refrigerant Thermodynamic Properties Data

Sorry, I don't have any insights here. You might find some help here: https://github.com/usnistgov/REFPROP-issues

2024-02-10 11:04:19 -0500 answered a question Refrigerant Thermodynamic Properties Data

It's not free, but REFPROP: https://www.nist.gov/srd/refprop

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2023-12-20 14:43:00 -0500 edited answer EMS actuator holdover value, not revert

Set the actuator value to 'Null'. From the EMS Application Guide: Actuators override things inside EnergyPlus whene

2023-12-20 14:42:11 -0500 answered a question EMS actuator holdover value, not revert

Set the actuator value to 'Null'. From the Application Guide: Actuators override things inside EnergyPlus whenever

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2023-08-21 15:11:33 -0500 answered a question O.S 3.6 crashes when creating design schedule

This issue should be fixed in the next release of the OpenStudio Application.

2023-06-12 09:29:08 -0500 commented answer How to Fix Negative Zone Volume

In SketchUp: Double click the space to enter the space group, then select the face, right click and select 'Reverse Face

2023-05-30 10:03:38 -0500 edited answer Why measures are not applied to the model in openstudio?

You should make sure you're creating or connecting everything that EnergyPlus needs to have the Generator:MicroTurbine o

2023-05-30 09:56:30 -0500 answered a question Why measures are not applied to the model in openstudio?

You should make sure you're creating or connecting everything that EnergyPlus needs to have the Generator:MicroTurbine o

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2023-05-26 09:59:06 -0500 commented question AirLoopHVAC Autosizing does not recognise load from ZoneHVAC:OutdoorAirUnit

It sounds like you might want to try a DesignSpecification:AirTerminal:Sizing object to modify the size of the air termi

2023-05-26 09:58:47 -0500 commented question AirLoopHVAC Autosizing does not recognise load from ZoneHVAC:OutdoorAirUnit

It sounds like you might want to try an DesignSpecification:AirTerminal:Sizing object to modify the size of the air term

2023-05-09 09:31:37 -0500 answered a question Swimming Pool in OpenStudio

Is the Space with the floor surface assigned to a ThermalZone? If not, the space (and its surfaces) won't be translated,

2023-05-09 09:31:24 -0500 commented answer Swimming Pool in OpenStudio

I moved my comment to an answer.

2023-05-08 11:25:48 -0500 commented question Swimming Pool in OpenStudio

I can't think of another reason why a Surface wouldn't be translated (which wouldn't throw its own exception).

2023-05-08 11:08:28 -0500 commented question Swimming Pool in OpenStudio

Is the Space with the floor surface assigned to a ThermalZone? If not, the space (and its surfaces) won't be translated,

2023-05-08 10:42:08 -0500 commented question Swimming Pool in OpenStudio

Is the Space with the floor surface part of a ThermalZone?

2023-05-03 12:37:42 -0500 edited answer OS:FuelFactors not translated to FuelFactors in idf file

OS:FuelFactors won't be translated to idf unless you also have OS:Output:EnvironmentalImpactFactors and OS:Environmental

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2023-05-03 12:36:06 -0500 answered a question OS:FuelFactors not translated to FuelFactors in idf file

OS:FuelFactors won't be translated to idf unless you also have OS:Output:EnvironmentalImpactFactors and OS:Environmental

2023-04-12 16:55:22 -0500 commented answer Can the Duct E+ object be used to make a AirLoop demand-side bypass?

I love a good workaround! Thanks for dredging this up. Curious if the AirLoopHVAC:UnitaryHeatCool:VAVChangeoverBypass wo

2023-03-23 10:16:09 -0500 answered a question Add custom fan to VRF terminal with openstudio sdk

The fan object is passed as an argument to the ZoneHVACTerminalUnitVariableRefrigerantFlow constructor: https://s3.amazo

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2023-03-14 09:17:34 -0500 answered a question CBECC Title 24 Part Load Curves Appendix 5.7

Neil, It looks like the curve data from the spreadsheets is included in the .rule text file at: CBECC 2022 Data/Document

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2023-03-07 17:00:36 -0500 answered a question DOE Reference Building - Supermarket

Don't know about the eneryplus files or results, but that prototype is available in openstudio-standards. You can genera

2023-02-06 09:45:29 -0500 commented answer Problem with EMS code to control window operation according to indoor CO2 levels

This answer describes using EnergyManagementSystem:GlobalVariable to store and retrieve a value from the previous timest

2023-02-03 10:14:02 -0500 commented answer Problem with EMS code to control window operation according to indoor CO2 levels

What have you tried?

2023-02-02 10:58:45 -0500 commented answer night cycle based on humidity call

You want Line 1 to be reading the sensor value, so replace AHU_1_NC_Status with the name of the availability schedule se

2023-02-02 10:48:22 -0500 commented answer night cycle based on humidity call

Careful how you're using the assignment operator (=) vs the equality operator (==); I think your line 4 won't work becau

2023-02-02 10:46:52 -0500 commented answer night cycle based on humidity call

Finally (I think the Application Guide is vague on this) I'm not sure you're assigning the Availability Status values co

2023-02-02 10:44:24 -0500 commented answer night cycle based on humidity call

Careful how you're using the assignment operator (=) vs the equality operator (==); I think your line 4 won't work becau

2023-02-01 12:44:24 -0500 edited answer Problem with EMS code to control window operation according to indoor CO2 levels

You could add a deadband to the program, which could be something like: IF (Num_People > 0) && (Sensor_CO2 &

2023-02-01 12:44:05 -0500 edited answer Problem with EMS code to control window operation according to indoor CO2 levels

You could a deadband, which could be something like: IF (Num_People > 0) && (Sensor_CO2 >=800 + deadband/

2023-02-01 12:41:47 -0500 edited answer Problem with EMS code to control window operation according to indoor CO2 levels

You could a deadband, which could be something like: IF (Num_People > 0) && (Sensor_CO2 >=800 + deadband/

2023-02-01 12:39:09 -0500 edited answer Problem with EMS code to control window operation according to indoor CO2 levels

You could a deadband, which could be something like: IF (Num_People > 0) && (Sensor_CO2 >=800 + deadband/

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2023-02-01 12:38:40 -0500 answered a question Problem with EMS code to control window operation according to indoor CO2 levels

You could a deadband, which could be something like: If (Num_People > 0) && (Sensor_CO2 >=800 + deadband

2023-02-01 12:29:50 -0500 answered a question night cycle based on humidity call

I've done this with an EnergyPlus measure to add an EMS program and required objects. I used sensors on the AHU availab

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