IES-VE User Forum

Hi
I would like to know if it is possible to add materials to the IES Plug in Revit
Thanks

Hi,

There is no way to edit the Materials (Constructions) available for use in the IES VE plug-ins. The pre-defined set is designed to allow different analyses to be run on designs using VE-Ware or Toolkits.

If you need to run more advanced analysis using VE-Gaia or Pro applications then you will have the option at that point to use Constructions Database to create and assign custom constructions.

Phil

Hi!

Phill, I'll extend Paola's question... When I define the wall/roof materials in Revit, can it be "seem" by the plug-in, and consequently, be exported to IES?

Thanks,

Luana

no you only have the option to select from the pre-defined set in the plug-in, if you are exporting to VE then all custom model setup is done there

Phil

Just to elaborate on that slightly: currently the Revit materials do not contain all the relevant physical parameters that are required for a full thermal simulation. Hence why VE materials must still be used within the VE.

Hi!

Thanks for the answer! It really clarified things! =)

Further to Vajindar's advice can I ask what you currently have installed please (what versions of <VE> or VE-Ware and what Revit product you are using)? If you take a look in Add/Remove programs you should get this info.