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2024-04-18 23:17:21 -0500 asked a question Is there a way to extract thermal zone and space information to excel?

Is there a way to extract thermal zone and space information to excel? I am trying to write a paper and I would like to

2024-04-17 15:02:24 -0500 commented answer Is there away to obtain the GHG/CO2 emissions in openstudio/energyplus?

Okay. I found the DView will provide the data that I am looking for, but how to do I change the information presented? T

2024-04-17 01:01:17 -0500 commented question Is there a best way to implement this loop in openstudio? Loop is provided in an image.

I found my answer to this question and implemented it using the following book: Building Energy Modeling with OpenStudi

2024-04-17 00:58:37 -0500 marked best answer Why do I keep getting a SWIG director method error when I try to apply a measure?

I keep receiving the following error when I try to apply a measure:

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This error does not only occur when I apply this measure. It pretty much happens when I apply any measure.

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2024-04-17 00:54:29 -0500 commented answer Is there away to obtain the GHG/CO2 emissions in openstudio/energyplus?

Okay. So, I read up on the ABUPS, but I can not find where in openstudio to input the fuel emission factors and grid int

2024-04-16 01:15:10 -0500 asked a question Is there a reason why I have unmet hours when I have ideal air loads and mostly everything is autosized?

Is there a reason why I have unmet hours when I have ideal air loads and mostly everything is autosized? I am gradually

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2024-04-16 01:09:07 -0500 answered a question I can not find the zone air inlet node in the library in Openstudio's HVAC tab. It is causing a severe error when running the simulation.

I think this question can be removed. It was a silly error.

2024-04-16 01:08:23 -0500 commented question I can not find the zone air inlet node in the library in Openstudio's HVAC tab. It is causing a severe error when running the simulation.

never mind. I figured it and I understand the error means.

2024-04-16 01:07:20 -0500 commented answer Why do I keep getting a SWIG director method error when I try to apply a measure?

Oh! I have a few spaces that are not assigned a thermal space because I was not planning on assigning an HVAC system to

2024-04-15 00:03:58 -0500 asked a question Why do I keep getting a SWIG director method error when I try to apply a measure?

Why do I keep getting a SWIG director method error when I try to apply a measure? I keep receiving the following error w

2024-04-14 01:38:32 -0500 asked a question I can not find the zone air inlet node in the library in Openstudio's HVAC tab. It is causing a severe error when running the simulation.

I can not find the zone air inlet node in the library in Openstudio's HVAC tab. It is causing a severe error when runnin

2024-04-13 23:08:36 -0500 edited question Is there a best way to implement this loop in openstudio? Loop is provided in an image.

Is there a best way to implement this loop in openstudio? Loop is provided in an image. I have been tasked with implemen

2024-04-13 22:54:38 -0500 edited question Is there a best way to implement this loop in openstudio? Loop is provided in an image.

Is there a best way to implement this loop in openstudio? Loop is provided in an image. I have been tasked with implemen

2024-04-13 22:54:07 -0500 asked a question Is there a best way to implement this loop in openstudio? Loop is provided in an image.

Is there a best way to implement this loop in openstudio? Loop is provided in an image. I have been tasked with implemen

2024-04-13 17:19:53 -0500 commented question Is there an issue with assigning an elevator/stairs/multistory corridor a floor with an air boundary/airwall?

@Denis Bourgeois, Thank you for the clarification. Do you know of any work around? Currently, I am using a wall withou

2024-04-12 18:35:57 -0500 commented question Is there an issue with assigning an elevator/stairs/multistory corridor a floor with an air boundary/airwall?

Hi @Denis Bourgeous, the floors with airboundary/airwall are the errors I am having an issue with. I noticed when I copi

2024-04-12 10:38:25 -0500 commented question Is there an issue with assigning an elevator/stairs/multistory corridor a floor with an air boundary/airwall?

I updated the access permissions. You should have all access/permissions.

2024-04-12 00:50:36 -0500 commented question Is there an issue with assigning an elevator/stairs/multistory corridor a floor with an air boundary/airwall?

Hi @Denis Bourgeois. I have used a work around in the model where I implements floors without insulation, but I do not

2024-04-12 00:36:33 -0500 commented answer Is there away to obtain the GHG/CO2 emissions in openstudio/energyplus?

Is there an option to change grid intensity every hour in openstudio/energyplus? For instance, using a schedule to imple

2024-04-10 23:04:23 -0500 asked a question Is there away to obtain the GHG/CO2 emissions in openstudio/energyplus?

Is there away to obtain the GHG/CO2 emissions in openstudio/energyplus? I am trying to simulate the HVAC system of a bui

2024-04-09 15:46:24 -0500 asked a question Is there an issue with assigning an elevator/stairs/multistory corridor a floor with an air boundary/airwall?

Is there an issue with assigning an elevator/stairs/multistory corridor a floor with an air boundary/airwall? I have ass

2024-04-09 15:46:22 -0500 asked a question Is there an issue with assigning an elevator/stairs/multistory corridor a floor with an air boundary/airwall?

Is there an issue with assigning an elevator/stairs/multistory corridor a floor with an air boundary/airwall? I have ass

2024-04-09 11:57:27 -0500 commented answer Why do I get 'Cooling Design Supply Air Temperature=[25.00]' and 'Heating Design Supply Air Temperature=[20.00]' severe errors? ?

Ah! I understand my error now. Thank you very much.

2024-04-09 01:22:49 -0500 asked a question Why do I get 'Cooling Design Supply Air Temperature=[25.00]' and 'Heating Design Supply Air Temperature=[20.00]' severe errors? ?

Why do I get 'Cooling Design Supply Air Temperature=[25.00]' and 'Heating Design Supply Air Temperature=[20.00]' severe

2024-04-08 13:02:57 -0500 commented question How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - FloorspaceJS? How do I resolve the following error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points. Polyhedron is not enclosed." ?

Hi Denis. I will try that out and get back to you. Thank you for your patience.

2024-04-08 11:34:22 -0500 commented question How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - FloorspaceJS? How do I resolve the following error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points. Polyhedron is not enclosed." ?

So I went back to the model and reapplied the correct constructions, but the error persists. I think the constructions r

2024-04-08 10:39:18 -0500 commented question How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - FloorspaceJS? How do I resolve the following error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points. Polyhedron is not enclosed." ?

Hi Aaron. I have added a link to the original post. I will add one here as well. Link : https://drive.google.com/drive/f

2024-04-08 10:39:03 -0500 edited question How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - FloorspaceJS? How do I resolve the following error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points. Polyhedron is not enclosed." ?

How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - Floorsp

2024-04-08 10:37:08 -0500 commented question How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - FloorspaceJS? How do I resolve the following error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points. Polyhedron is not enclosed." ?

Hi Aaron. I have added a link to the original post. I will add one here as well. Link : https://drive.google.com/drive/f

2024-04-08 10:34:28 -0500 edited question How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - FloorspaceJS? How do I resolve the following error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points. Polyhedron is not enclosed." ?

How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - Floorsp

2024-04-08 10:31:33 -0500 edited question How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - FloorspaceJS? How do I resolve the following error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points. Polyhedron is not enclosed." ?

How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y? How do I resolve the following

2024-04-08 02:22:30 -0500 asked a question How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y in the Openstudio APP - FloorspaceJS? How do I resolve the following error "Polyhedron is not enclosed in original testing. Trying to add missing colinear points. Polyhedron is not enclosed." ?

How do I resolve surface construction matching conflicts between Surface X and Surface Y? How do I resolve the following

2024-04-06 19:14:16 -0500 asked a question If the BCL page is down, which GitHub page/repo should I use to to obtain measures?

If the BCL page is down, which GitHub page/repo should I use to to obtain measures? I am trying to obtain measures from

2024-04-06 19:14:14 -0500 asked a question If the BCL page is down, which GitHub page/repo should I use to to obtain measures?

If the BCL page is down, which GitHub page/repo should I use to to obtain measures? I am trying to obtain measures from

2024-04-06 19:14:12 -0500 asked a question If the BCL page is down, which GitHub page/repo should I use to to obtain measures?

If the BCL page is down, which GitHub page/repo should I use to to obtain measures? I am trying to obtain measures from

2024-03-30 20:06:24 -0500 asked a question What is the best way to model a building with 3 external glass walls and 1 concrete wall?

What is the best way to model a building with 3 external glass walls and 1 concrete wall? The building I am working on h

2024-03-27 01:14:22 -0500 asked a question Why does FloorspaceJS mash every story together? Is there a way to fix this?

Why does FloorspaceJS mash every story together? Is there a way to fix this? I am trying to model an 8-story building wh

2024-03-27 01:14:19 -0500 asked a question Why does FloorspaceJS mash every story together? Is there a way to fix this?

Why does FloorspaceJS mash every story together? Is there a way to fix this? I am trying to model an 8-story building wh

2024-03-24 16:21:58 -0500 asked a question How can I fix mismatches in the exterior walls of my building without having to redo entire stories/floors?

How can I fix mismatches in the exterior walls of my building without having to redo entire stories/floors? I am using F

2024-03-24 15:53:15 -0500 asked a question I cant seem to add a pitch to the roof. Is that still a missing a feature?

I cant seem to add a pitch to the roof. Is that still a missing a feature? I am trying to add a pitch to the 8th story o

2024-02-29 01:01:48 -0500 commented question Openstudio Preview OSM issues related to "Face difference is self intersecting." How should I fix these errors?

Yes. Although the errors appear, I can see the 3D preview. I have gone back to the model to eliminate some of the surfac

2024-02-29 00:43:18 -0500 commented question Openstudio Preview OSM issues related to "Face difference is self intersecting." How should I fix these errors?

Yes. Although the errors appear, I can see the 3D preview.

2024-02-25 19:53:43 -0500 asked a question Openstudio Preview OSM issues related to "Face difference is self intersecting." How should I fix these errors?

Openstudio Preview OSM issues related to "Face difference is self intersecting." How should I fix these errors? I do not

2023-08-21 19:58:54 -0500 commented question Story 1 and Story 2 are the same space and boundary. How do I prevent this error? My thesis project is being hindered due to the application errors. Images below.

Has anybody encountered this issue?

2023-08-16 23:21:56 -0500 asked a question Story 1 and Story 2 are the same space and boundary. How do I prevent this error? My thesis project is being hindered due to the application errors. Images below.

Story 1 and Story 2 are the same space and boundary. How do I prevent this error? My thesis project is being hindered du

2023-08-16 21:50:40 -0500 commented question Why do my floorplans in the geometry tab/floorspace.js disappear? My bar turns from orange to red.

The OpenStudioApp keeps glitching or getting buggy. For instance, my second story some how meshed with my first story a

2023-08-13 12:20:03 -0500 commented question Why do my floorplans in the geometry tab/floorspace.js disappear? My bar turns from orange to red.

I zoom in to the map with an accuracy of 0.1m while creating spaces.

2023-08-11 00:14:08 -0500 commented question Why do my floorplans in the geometry tab/floorspace.js disappear? My bar turns from orange to red.

It works for a while, but the issues persist. I recognise the crash pattern and click out of the program to restart from