Exporting model (gbxml)

[theresa_5566]

I am trying to use another Building Energy Analysis (EnergyPlus) but I don't want to re-build my model again. I have already done the model construction in IES using ModelIt. I would like to know how can I export my model from IES in gbxml format if it is possible. It only has the import function. Thanks!!!

[PCully]

Hi,

VE can only import gbXML, there is no export (ssh but IES don't really want to facilitate people moving away from VE to other packages )

Phil

[theresa_5566]

Is there any way I can use my model in IES for EnergyPlus?

[PCully]

No sorry I don't think there is, you'd need to create it from scratch in EnergyPlus

[theresa_5566]

Actually, seems like I'm able to transfer my model from IES to Google Sketch by exporting it as stl file and then installing a plug in by Jum foltz into energy plus. However some problems with making it an energy space but still trying have a hack at it. Thanks anyway!

[ZapBran]

I think the problem is the triangulation inherent in STL.
IES has an ASCII geometry output available - the GEM format.
You could write a script to convert that GEM file into an EnergyPlus format I suppose?