Tag Archives: OpenStudio

OpenStudio Release v0.7.0

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<official release notes can be found at the NREL OpenStudio page> OpenStudio 0.7.0 is now available for download from the OpenStudio website. The OpenStudio version 0.7.0 release focuses on extensions to the SDK to enable a comprehensive, workflow-centric application that complements the SketchUp Plug-in. The new OpenStudio Application integrates SystemOutliner’s functionality from release 0.6.0 and expands on its “drag and drop” paradigm for model resources.  This capability will be integrated with the Building Component Library in the next major release (0.8.0) of OpenStudio. Other noteworthy features of the new application include: visual editing of schedules extensibility via the integration of user scripts into multiple points in the workflow a simulation results summary and support for IP units

OpenStudio Release v0.6.0

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<official release notes can be found at the NREL OpenStudio page> Release Notes Overview The OpenStudio version 0.6.0 release builds on the changes made in 0.5.0, which introduced spaces and space types to the model. Some of the highlights of the 0.6.0 release are support for EnergyPlus 7, template HVAC systems, Green Building XML (gbXML) import, initial integration with the Building Component Library, and annual climate-based Radiance simulations of your spaces along with lighting schedules for EnergyPlus simulations. NOTE: A temporary limitation of the refactor is that some EnergyPlus data, which was passed unchanged through tools like the SketchUp Plug-In prior to the refactor, has not been translated to the OpenStudio Model yet and therefore is lost on import from EnergyPlus IDF files. In addition, this release is not backwards compatible with data files from previous OpenStudio releases, and no tools have been provided to upgrade data files from version 0.5 and earlier. New Features OpenStudio Platform 0.6.0 OpenStudio now supports EnergyPlus 7.0 OpenStudio now supports the import of gbXML files. This version of gbXML import supports the Campus, Building, Space, Surface, SubSurface, Construction, Material, Schedule, ScheduleWeek, and ScheduleDay elements. A formal structure has been created to support the creation … Continue reading →

OpenStudio Release v0.5.0

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via NREL OpenStudio OpenStudio 0.5.0 is now available for download from the OpenStudio website. The 0.5.0 release adds significant new features, some of which are highlighted below: Addition of space, space type, building story, and component definition/instance objects to the SketchUp Plug-in to better unite the architectural and thermal views of a project. New user scripts capability in the SketchUp Plug-in allows users to automate portions of their workflows using the OpenStudio and SketchUp Ruby APIs. SystemOutliner has expanded capabilities including the ability to import air systems from EnergyPlus Idf files. A Sequential Search optimization algorithm, which can operate on OpenStudio Models, EnergyPlus Idf, or a mixture of the two, has been added to the OpenStudio API and is available through Ruby scripting. Download the 0.5.0 Release or read the release notes.

Six New YouTube Videos on OpenStudio v0.5 Release

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Courtesy of NREL OpenStudio Youtube New Geometry Tools in OpenStudio 0.5 (Space Diagram and Projecting Loose Geometry) This video shows some new geometry creation tools in OpenStudio 0.5 More New in OpenStudio 0.5 (Spaces, Space Types, Stories and Thermal Zones) This video introduces some new concepts in OpenStudio 0.5. Geometry is now contained by a space rather than a thermal zone. One or a number of spaces combine to create a thermal zone. Spaces can also be associated with a space type and a building story. More New in OpenStudio 0.5 (The Object Inspector) This video introduces you to the new Object Inspector in the OpenStudio SketchUp Plugin. This is the next generation of the Object Information Window. Instead of an HTML dialog within SketchUp, this is it’s own application that launches and quits with SketchUp. Data from the model is synchronized between the SketchUp and Inspector window. When you select an object in SketchUp, this is where you can see and alter attributes. For most situations this will replace the need to use OpenStudio ModelEditor. More Applying Surface Constructions in OpenStudio 0.5 This video describes the different ways you can apply surface constructions to your model. While you can still apply surfaces to each … Continue reading →

OpenStudio Release v.0.4.0

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On June 24th NREL released version 0.4.0 of the OpenStudio suite of tools for analysis and development. Release note below. DOE/NREL’s newest version of OpenStudio suite of tools and SDK, Version 0.4.0, was released on June 24, 2011. Included in this release is a new Application called the Policy Analysis Tool as well as bug fixes and new features related to OpenStudio and its applications. See Downloads for further details. Release notes can be found here. Keep an eye out for showcase of new features on NREL’s OpenStudio YouTube Channel Enjoy!