| Author |
Message |
 Topic: Ceiling height |
AOG
Replies: 2
Views: 345
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 Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:17 pm Subject: Ceiling height |
Mike,
If I understand your question, you could try this approach:
1. Draw a central zone into the block (central space). It is a good idea to draw very thin partitions. See figure 1.
2. Set f ... |
| Topic: DB Feature Request: Geometry Modelling Enhancements |
AOG
Replies: 6
Views: 522
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 3:15 am Subject: DB Feature Request: Geometry Modelling Enhancements |
Mark,
Just to add…
DesignBuilder allow you to draw custom trapezoidal windows. You can set shape as polygon in Tools > Perimeter.
Best regards
Arturo |
| Topic: Vista (groan) |
AOG
Replies: 5
Views: 526
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 12:58 am Subject: Vista (groan) |
Rufus,
As established in program help, you only can export data from DesignBuilder screens:
•Edit Screen - exports a non-rendered 3-D image of the building. Alternatively a 3-D DXF file can be exp ... |
| Topic: Hole and merge zones |
AOG
Replies: 1
Views: 303
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 5:00 pm Subject: Hole and merge zones |
Hi Minjyn,
As far as I know:
1. The option "merge zones connected by holes" applies for the whole building. It's not possible to use just in some situations.
2. In theory, vertical air flow ... |
| Topic: Window Uglass and Uwindow |
AOG
Replies: 5
Views: 662
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:32 am Subject: Window Uglass and Uwindow |
Aymeric,
I have not a good experience in this theme, so maybe this previous large topic could be of interest for you:
http://www.designbuilder.co.uk/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,25/page,vie ... |
| Topic: Vista (groan) |
AOG
Replies: 5
Views: 526
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:00 am Subject: Vista (groan) |
Rufus,
I’ve tested v1.5.0.058 and it seems exporting topics to report is working right, both in English and French options. You only have to:
1. Open Exporter Donées dialogue.
2. Select 4.Sujet ... |
| Topic: Vista (groan) |
AOG
Replies: 5
Views: 526
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:09 am Subject: Vista (groan) |
Hi,
- Impossible to draw construction lines…
It could be a problem related to last beta versions. It seems V1.5.0.59 fixes this bug
- Impossible to generate reports…
Did you previously exp ... |
| Topic: Defining Material for Floor Slab & Ceiling |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 689
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:31 pm Subject: Defining Material for Floor Slab & Ceiling |
Hi Rahmi,
Yes, it’s true. Just remember that in DB models the floor between two stories is always defined by mean of an internal floor construction.
About your last question:
As with every c ... |
| Topic: Simulate a building between another ones |
AOG
Replies: 2
Views: 347
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:17 am Subject: Simulate a building between another ones |
Hi xavimarondo,
1. It is not possible in DB to draw a building inside another one.
2. Your building is created with windows because of the external windows layout (openings tab). If you want to g ... |
| Topic: Problem with very high zone tamperature |
AOG
Replies: 4
Views: 541
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:54 am Subject: Problem with very high zone tamperature |
Welcome to DesignBuilder Mangshin!
It is difficult to know exactly what are you trying to investigate. As a simple exercise, I have changed the following data in your model:
General target illum ... |
| Topic: problem with energy consumption results |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 398
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:12 pm Subject: problem with energy consumption results |
Katerina,
Sorry for the delay. Finally I installed last beta version and took a look into your model. It seems that results are congruent with data assigned to the model. Some points:
The model ... |
| Topic: Defining Material for Floor Slab & Ceiling |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 689
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:21 pm Subject: Defining Material for Floor Slab & Ceiling |
Rhami,
In this case you have to define three construction components:
Ground floor (construction in contact with the ground)
Internal floor (construction between first and second stories)
Roo ... |
| Topic: Humidification and Dehumidification |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 447
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:21 pm Subject: Humidification and Dehumidification |
Not yet. Please take a look in this previous topic:
http://www.designbuilder.co.uk/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,25/page,viewtopic/t,652/highlight,humidification+dehumidification/
Best regar ... |
| Topic: how do I add a location template using a stat file?? |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 361
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:30 pm Subject: how do I add a location template using a stat file?? |
Yes, you also have to enter winter / summer design data manually, as this is not provided by the .epw nor .stat file.
Best regards |
| Topic: problem with energy consumption results |
AOG
Replies: 3
Views: 398
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Forum: DesignBuilder Support Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:42 pm Subject: problem with energy consumption results |
Katerina,
I couldn’t open the file because I’m using last release version. However, I wonder if you are taking into account the “real” operating time. In manual calculations you are assuming fixed ... |
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