Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] More than 4 vertex in 1 surface

[Linda Lawrie <linda@xxxxxxxxxx>]

At 05:23 PM 10/18/2005, jgrenha wrote:
>I've recently changed to EP v1.2.2. and I realized that I can have
>more than 4 vertex in one surface.
>
>However, when I tryed it in a complex geometry, I get some kind of a
>"hole" in that zone (like if there is no roof and floor); all other
>zones with just 4 vertex looks OK.
>
>I've only realized it when using AutoCad as a viewer to the geometry.

It is there, it is only the viewer that can't display them as 
surfaces.  In V1.2.3, we have a new option on DXF to just do a 
wireframe drawing so that the confusion is less.

You can also use the
Report, Surfaces, DetailswithVertices; to assure yourself that you 
have the proper surface.


Linda

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