I am hoping to run a model a number of times, each time slightly changing a variable (i.e. level of insulation, etc.) and noting its effect on overall loads. Is there a way to save the changes in the model each time, without, for example, doing a SaveAs of the whole file? Otherwise, I just need to name the runs separately in order to save all their information separately in ApacheSim, correct?
Thanks very much!
multiple simulations
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Re: multiple simulations
There is a new module/feature called OPTIMISE which allows for iterative runs to be automated:
http://www.iesve.com/research/current-projects/optimise
However, I think you have to pay extra for it.
If you dont fancy forking out then I would strongly recommend saving a different copy of each model for each results file you generate because the alternative is chaos.
CP
http://www.iesve.com/research/current-projects/optimise
However, I think you have to pay extra for it.
If you dont fancy forking out then I would strongly recommend saving a different copy of each model for each results file you generate because the alternative is chaos.
CP
Re: multiple simulations
Hi,
The Optimize tools are certainly going to make this kind of task feasible as at the moment it can be done but you need to manage it yourself and run the sims manually. I'd recommend spending some time thinking through how you want to run it and where you'll save everything as you are just now because when you start you want to just follow a process and then be able to analyse the results at the end.
Simulation software like VE has for years allowed this kind of iterative analysis on design options a possibility but IES are really pushing on in the development of ways to enhance and automate this at the moment so you can really scale up what can do.
The first version of this tool is expected to go live this summer, I don't know details of how it will be licensed or costed at the moment but when it is available I think it will really change how you work and VE should allow you enough freedom to be creative in what you analyse and study. Exciting times...
Phil
The Optimize tools are certainly going to make this kind of task feasible as at the moment it can be done but you need to manage it yourself and run the sims manually. I'd recommend spending some time thinking through how you want to run it and where you'll save everything as you are just now because when you start you want to just follow a process and then be able to analyse the results at the end.
Simulation software like VE has for years allowed this kind of iterative analysis on design options a possibility but IES are really pushing on in the development of ways to enhance and automate this at the moment so you can really scale up what can do.
The first version of this tool is expected to go live this summer, I don't know details of how it will be licensed or costed at the moment but when it is available I think it will really change how you work and VE should allow you enough freedom to be creative in what you analyse and study. Exciting times...
Phil
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