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2017-07-17 09:54:30 -0500 answered a question Export Construction Materials from IDF to SDD for CBECC-com California Compliance Tool

CBECC-Com uses it's own predefined library of materials and constructions. You would need to define the layers and const

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2014-11-04 19:05:23 -0500 asked a question CBECC-Com envelope and lighting compliance

If I am doing envelope only or envelope and lighting only compliance in CBECC-Com do I need to specify the HVAC system?

2014-11-04 19:02:14 -0500 asked a question SketchUp OpenStudio and the undo function

If the undo function in Sketchup can’t be used when working on an OpenStudio model, how do I correct an error I just made?

2014-11-04 18:59:43 -0500 asked a question corrupt OpenStudio model

After working on my model in OpenStudio/Sketchup, I have saved my model and exited Sketchup. When I opened the model up the next day, a number of my building surfaces had disappeared and others were no longer in the correct location. What’s going on and how do I prevent this?

2014-11-04 18:57:28 -0500 asked a question specifying lighting in CBECC-Com

What are the options for specifying lighting? Is lighting power density the only method used?

2014-11-04 18:53:47 -0500 asked a question CBECC-Com daylighting controls inputs

How does CBECC-Com use daylighting controls in the simulation and what inputs are required?

2014-11-04 18:51:35 -0500 asked a question undersized HVAC system in CBECC-Com

What is the process for compliance when CBECC-Com determines the HVAC system for the proposed building is undersized?

2014-11-04 18:50:10 -0500 asked a question non-convex space in CBECC-Com

Is it possible to model a non-convex space using only one thermal zone?

2014-11-04 18:46:47 -0500 asked a question CBECC-Com terminal units error

My project is using packaged single zone rooftop units. When I enter my systems and attempt a compliance analysis, I get an error message that terminal units are required. My project doesn't have terminal units. What is the problem?

2014-11-04 18:44:45 -0500 asked a question Tailored Lighting Method in CBECC-Com

Using CBECC-Com, how can I model lights in my space using the Tailored Lighting Method?

2014-11-04 18:42:39 -0500 asked a question CBECC-Com Lighting Power Adjustment Fraction (PAF) credits

How can I claim Power Adjustment Fraction (PAF) credits in CBECC-Com for the lighting in my space?

2014-11-04 18:40:10 -0500 asked a question CBECC-Com occupancy and lighting schedules

When I created occupancy and lighting schedules for my project, I entered them in the space data screens, but they are not being used for my compliance analysis. How can I fix this?

2014-11-04 18:36:14 -0500 asked a question CBECC-Com material not in library

What if a material being used in my design is not listed in the CEC/CBECC-Com material library?

2014-11-04 18:23:59 -0500 asked a question Below grade surfaces in the Open Studio Plugin

How do I specify at grade surfaces and below grade surfaces in the Open Studio Plugin?