[Equest-users] Making global/universal changes

[Robby Oylear]

For parameters like the VAV min flow/area this value is linked to the
system min flow per area, so if all of the zonal inputs are default you
can just change the system level and it will affect all of the attached
zones.

 

However, for situations where there is not a global system value, I
usually just use a text editor.  Make sure to save a copy of your .inp
file before making any text edits, then open your .inp file in your
favorite text editor (I use Boxer, but notepad works too).  You can then
use find/replace to tackle annoying edits like what you're talking about
with one click of a button.  Save your .inp file then reopen in eQUEST.
If there are a bunch of errors just save over your current .inp file with
the one that you saved as a copy earlier.

 

Robby Oylear, LEEDR AP

Mechanical Engineer

direct: 206.788.4571

cell: 206.354.2721

www. <http://www.rushingco.com/> rushingco.com

 

From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Patrick
Lynch
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 8:45 AM
To: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Equest-users] Making global/universal changes

 

Hello all,

 

I've been working in eQuest for about a month now and I just cannot figure
out an easy way to make global changes in this program. The easiest way I
have figured out how to make changes for the whole system is to go into
the spreadsheet tab and change all the numbers one by one. For instance,
if I want to change my Flow/Area on my VAVs I currently go into the
spreadsheet and change each number, or set it back to the default, which
is equally as annoying, because I just copy/paste.   It looks like it
should work like excel, but it doesn't. I figure there has to be an easier
way to change these numbers(besides going back into the wizard mode). Is
there a way to enter all of my numbers at once, or at least a better
technique than I am currently using?  I know many of you have been using
this program for quite a while so any advice would be appreciated. 

 

Thanks,

 

Patrick J. Lynch

Facilities Engineering

Erdman Anthony 

2165 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd 

Rochester, New York 14623 

[T] 585.427.8888 ext. 363

[F] 585.427.8914

www.erdmananthony.com/

 

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