[Equest-users] Using global parameters to streamline modeling

[Dane Heimerman]

Robby,
Could you go over the basics of this C-ACTIVITY-DESC? I stumbled upon 
this thread, and it intrigued me, but I can't find what you're talking 
about. Where is 'space parameters'? Is this within the schematic of DD 
Wizard, or in detailed mode? If you could just get me pointed in the 
right direction, I'm usually able to struggle through it and learn on my 
own.

Thanks,

Dane Heimerman, EIT
HVAC Engineer
Michael L. Norris&  Associates, Inc.
270 Walker Dr, Suite 201B
State College, PA 16801
p:814.867.3823
f:814.867.4823
daneh at mlnai.com


On 10/13/2011 6:05 PM, Robby Oylear wrote:
> Bill,
>
> When I look at most of my project files, the Global Parameters list is 
> pretty standard, however each parameter is usually project specific, 
> i.e. Number of Residences, Glazing Ht by Orientation, System Efficiencies.
>
> One thing that can really help speed up modeling is to get fancy with 
> the user-defined defaults, using basic IF/THEN statements you can 
> setup default schedules, lighting w/sf, equip w/sf, infiltration etc. 
> based on a trigger of the space.
>
> Using the C-ACTIVITY-DESC command under the Space Parameters you can 
> label a space based on use, and have your defaults do the rest of the 
> work for you.
>
> -Robby
>
> On Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 1:11 PM, Bishop, Bill 
> <wbishop at pathfinder-ea.com <mailto:wbishop at pathfinder-ea.com>> wrote:
>
>     Does anyone use pre-defined global parameters in an input file
>     that they import, as a way to streamline the modeling process?
>
>     I already have ASHRAE schedules and building constructions in an
>     input file that I import, but I never use global parameters.
>
>     I make most of my universal changes by using User-Defined Default
>     Values. Am I missing a big opportunity to speed up the modeling
>     process?
>
>     Thanks,
>
>     Bill
>
>     Senior Energy Engineer
>
>
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