Guidelines

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* Be courteous.

* No discussion outside of the topic of the list.

* On BLDG-SIM please indicate in the subject line what simulation program you are asking about.

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* Please check the simulation software documentation before posting.

* Please check the mailing list archive before posting.

* On eQUEST-users when asking about specific issues is often helpful to attach a ZIP compressed file containing the INP and PD2 files.

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* And remember ... be courteous.

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