Known Issues in VE 2023

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Colour Code: Current issues, Resolved issues

90.1 Baseline Building generation error

Version: VE 2023 (2023.0.0.0)
Module: Navigator for ASHRAE 90.1 PRM
Summary:Error: one or more constructions were not assigned. Possible cause: you haven't imported the baseline constructions
Detail: This error can occur if the Baseline Constructions were not imported in the navigator or if the project name contains a Decimal Point.
Workaround: Save the project to a new name and remove the decimal point
Fixed in: tbd


BREEAM Ene01 online tool gives error when uploading input files generated from ApacheSim calculation

Version: VE 2023 (2023.1.0.0)
Module: VE Compliance
Summary:BREEAM Ene01 online tool gives error when uploading input files generated from ApacheSim calculation
Detail: This is because the BREEAM online tool detects a mismatch on the input file between the total building floor area the total sum of areas served by systems in the building.
Workaround: Upgrade to latest release. In some circumstance editing the input file manually following this post: https://bit.ly/ene01
Fixed in: VE 2023 Feature Pack 4 (2023.4.0.0)

NCM Wizard Heat Source selections selects wrong fuel

Version: VE 2023 (2023.2.0.0)
Module: VE Compliance
Summary: NCM Wizard Heat Source selections selects wrong fuel
Detail: If you use the wizard to select a heat source like Heat Pump: Air Source (Electric) it doesn't switch the meter to Electricity, it stays on Natural Gas.
Workaround: Open the meters dialogue and Electricity will be available, select it and select OK and it will replace Natural Gas
Fixed in: VE 2023 Feature Pack 4 (2023.4.0.0)

NCM Unheated Space activity selection available when isn't valid

Version: VE 2023 (2023.2.0.0)
Module: VE Compliance
Summary: NCM activity "NCM Unheated Space" appears in the activity drop down for selection when it is an invalid selection
Detail: Users can select the activity type "NCM Unheated Space" through Tabular Space Data which causes the error "Failed to write SBEM input file" for SBEM method and for ApacheSim method it can cause a mismatch between the Actual and Notional Building floor areas impacting the overall BER and TER.
Workaround: Do not simulate with NCM Unheated Space activity selected for any rooms. SBEM users should either select an appropriate Heated or Occupied activity. If unheated then follow iSBEM guidance for modelling unconditioned spaces, see http://bit.ly/VE_SBEM ...For ApacheSim method users they should either use Internal Void or Warm Roof or Other Buffer Space.
Fixed in: VE 2023 Feature Pack 4 (2023.4.0.0)

BRUKL report is not generated with room type 'Internal void or warm roof'

Version: VE 2023 (2023.3.0.0)
Module: VE Compliance
Summary: BRUKL report is not generated with room type 'Internal void or warm roof'
Detail: Internal Void or Warm Roof results in BRUKL not being generated
Workaround: No workaround. Export GEM file and downgrade your VE installation to VE 2023 Feature Pack 2 and import GEM file into that version or use a FP2 backup archive if you have one.
Fixed in: VE 2023 Feature Pack 3 Hotfix 1 (2023.3.1.0)

Model Viewer II - Input data visualization tool legend header overlaps text

Version: VE 2023 (2023.2.0.0)
Module: Apache/VistaPro
Summary: Model Viewer II - Input data visualization tool legend header overlaps text
Detail: Input data visualization tool legend header overlaps text in certain output modes
Workaround: No workaround
Fixed in: VE 2023 Feature Pack 2 Hotfix 1 (2023.2.1.0)

Place openings error. enter a number between 0.001 and 1000

Version: VE 2023 (2023.0.0.0)
Module: ModelIT
Summary: Error when place openings
Detail: When adding openings to the model using the Place openings tool an error appears "enter a number between 0.001 and 1000"
Workaround: Closing the application and running IESFix can clear the error
Fixed in: VE 2023 Feature Pack 1 (2023.1.0.0)

Part L Ireland results tab shows results in green (pass) when they should be a fail (red)

Version: VE 2023 (2023.0.0.0)
Module: VE Compliance
Summary: Part L Ireland results tab shows results in green (pass) when they should be a fail (red)
Detail: Compliance document correctly reports a fail (in red) and the VE results tab indicates a pass (in green).
Workaround: Ignore the colours on the VE Compliance results tab in this instance. The Compliance document is correct.
Fixed in: VE 2023 Feature Pack 3 (2023.3.0.0)

Part L England (2021) - VE Compliance inner volumes not being created correctly

Version: VE 2023 Feature Pack 2 (2023.2.0.0)
Module: VE Compliance
Summary: VE Compliance inner volumes not being created correctly
Detail: In VE Compliance inner volumes are rebuilt as under NCM internal partitions should have no thickness. In VE 2023.2.0.0 when this is done the inner volume is not created correctly as where partitions meet eternal walls the inner volume is being created out to the outer surface of the external wall.
Workaround: No workaround when modelling with Inner Volumes. Modelling without inner volumes the only approach.
Fixed in: VE 2023 Feature Pack 3 (2023.3.0.0)