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2023-04-17 11:40:42 -0500 answered a question Modeling a 6 story biulding with floor 1 different than 2-6

After several trials and errors, I figured out how to model the midrise mixed-use retail and apartments. It may not be

2023-04-15 11:07:28 -0500 asked a question Modeling different floor 1 than floors 2-6 - Best approach!

Modeling different floor 1 than floors 2-6 - Best approach! I'm trying to model a 6-story building using OpenStudio (3.5

2023-04-15 11:05:05 -0500 asked a question Modeling a 6 story biulding with floor 1 different than 2-6

Modeling a 6 story biulding with floor 1 different than 2-6 I'm trying to model a 6-story building using OpenStudio (3.5

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2020-11-25 20:08:03 -0500 edited question Whole house measures missing

Whole house measures missing Evaluating using EnergyPlus and OpenStudio. Maybe using Sketchup. Trying to create the DO

2020-11-25 14:42:15 -0500 asked a question Whole house measures missing

Whole house measures missing Trying to create the DOE prototype building. When I go to Whole Building/Space Types there

2019-02-08 18:33:39 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

That's exactly what I am trying to do. I do the floor plan in 2D and save it as test.skp. I do not save a .osm. When

2019-02-08 15:21:19 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

To add to this. Once I lose whatever is in the .osm file, Sketchup ceases to function as intended. You can reproduce t

2019-02-08 13:08:53 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

If I save the rectangle as a .skp, I should be able to reopen as a .skp, and pick up where I left off, right? Until I s

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2019-02-07 18:59:47 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

Hmm. okay. I get your logic. But that rectangle is visible prior to clicking the OK in the dialog box that says the .o

2019-02-07 18:23:33 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

I just created a 100'x300 rectangle. Offset the walls 6". Created the border for the retail space and lobby. Saved it

2019-02-07 17:53:33 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

Is that corrupting the .osm file?

2019-02-07 16:04:51 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

Now when I try to load just the .osm file, I get nothing. My floor layout is not there. Looks like a brand new startup

2019-02-07 16:02:55 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

Now when I try to load just the .osm file, I get nothing. My floor layout is not there. Looks like a brand new startup

2019-02-07 16:02:07 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

Now when I try to load just the .osm file, I get nothing. My floor layout is not there. Looks like a brand new startup

2019-02-07 15:58:57 -0500 commented question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

Nope. I have been saving the both the Sketchup file and the OpenStudio file. Just redo the floor layout to the point w

2019-02-07 14:23:54 -0500 edited question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

My model crashes and I lose all geometry Hi all, Not sure how else to describe it. I'm using Sketchup 2018 with OpenSt

2019-02-07 14:23:33 -0500 asked a question My model crashes and I lose all geometry

My model crashes and I lose all geometry Hi all, Not sure how else to describe it. I'm using Sketchup 2018 with OpernS

2019-02-05 18:58:40 -0500 asked a question I installed openstudio-standards and now Sketchup 2018 can't load it.

I installed openstudio-standards and now Sketchup 2018 can't load it. I'm not sure what I did exactly. I thought I inst

2019-02-04 10:28:13 -0500 commented question Trying to understand the flow of Ruby and Measures

I do energy audits on commercial and multifamily properties to show how they can reduce their energy use. This platform

2019-02-02 14:16:06 -0500 edited question Trying to understand the flow of Ruby and Measures

Trying to understand the flow of Ruby and Measures Okay, I'm not a neophyte. I have a little programming, e.g. PHP, J

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2019-02-02 14:15:23 -0500 edited question Trying to understand the flow of Ruby and Measures

Trying to understand the flow of Ruby and Measures Okay, I'm not a neophyte. I have a little programming, e.g. PHP, J

2019-02-02 14:14:03 -0500 asked a question Trying to understand the flow of Ruby and Measures

Trying to understand the flow of Ruby and Measures Okay, I'm not a neophyte. I have a little programming, e.g. PHP, J

2019-02-01 18:56:52 -0500 commented question WHat happened to my model?

Opening just the .osm file works but I lose my layers.

2019-02-01 10:29:09 -0500 edited question duplicating hvac systems crashes OS

duplicating hvac systems crashes OS Is there an easier way to add 100 split DX systems in a 100 unit 10 story apartment

2019-02-01 01:09:18 -0500 asked a question duplicating hvac systems crashes OS

duplicating hvac systems crashes OS Is there an easier way to add 100 split DX systems in a 100 unit 10 story apartment

2019-02-01 00:22:30 -0500 commented answer Multiple zones served by one Fan Coil system.

If I had a 100 unit, 10 story high-rise residential all with similar sized split DX HP. Could I model one HP and attach

2019-01-31 19:27:45 -0500 commented answer Openstudio data not saving using OS Save button

I didn't try this as I went back to 2017. But I'll try it.

2019-01-31 19:26:09 -0500 answered a question WHat happened to my model?

Okay. During the trial period I went back to 2017. But then when I purchased, I purchased 2018 and now back to having

2019-01-05 13:06:58 -0500 asked a question WHat happened to my model?

WHat happened to my model? I created my model, saved both the .skp and .osm files, and then closed Sketchup. Opening up

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2018-12-31 13:07:25 -0500 asked a question Openstudio data not saving using OS Save button

Openstudio data not saving using OS Save button Hello, I a newbie here with a limited knowledge of Sketchup (SU), OpenS