IES-VE User Forum

Hi can someone please remind me how to get the Show Me report?
thanks!

I am modeling a project for a site at a high altitude.
Do i need to enter HVAC system parameters (e.g. fan / coil cfm) for sea level or can I enter them as designed (e.g. at altitude) and the AP locate tool will tell Apache HVAC to make the adjsutment?
Thanks.

Hi, can anyone tell me how to create VFD fans in an Apache HVAC network?
In the system I am modeling the supply fan is VFD based on duct static pressure.
I tried to add a flow rate controller to the fan that sensed pressure but that is not one of the options available to control.

Is there any ...

All, Can anyone point me in the direction of an online Apache HVAC tutorial?
I have the large <VE> Module Tutorial and on the Apache page it says 'tutorial coming soon'. Any idea when that is? I have so many questions about using Apache, a really good pdf would make a huge difference.

Hi I am trying to run an initial simulation of a simple building but i keep getting the error message 'Percentage Profile has negative value'. I set the ext window openable area to 0%, and don't have any louvers/shutters assigned. Anyone know what this means?

HI,
I am attaching a DXf file to start a new project. I click Attach DXF and the cursor stops as if the action has been completed but nothing appears on the screen. I look at the Active DXF layers tab and all the layers are listed, but still nothing on the screen. I've played around with different ...

Hi I am trying to model a variable speed evaporative cooler in Apache HVAC and have no idea where to start... ideas? Do i use a spray chamber?
thanks!

Hi does anyone know how, and where, to Model Task Lights? I can't see anywhere to specify task vs ambient lighting in the Building Template manger: Electric Lighting Tab or in Apache . Thanks!

All, How do i make sure the Solar HW system and panels sqft I specified in the Building Template Manager:Thermal Conditions:HVAC System dialogue box is accounted for in the Apache HVAC systems I create? Is there anywhere in the ApHVAC tool to enter solar HW?
Only a percent of the HW needs will be ...

Hi
I am in the process of going through the LEED 2009 checklist of criteria for credit EA1 and making sure our IES model will be able to provide all the info required. It would be most appreciated if someone could please clarify the following:

• How does IES account for part-load performance ...