[Bldg-sim] FW: Switching from the detailed mode to the wizard mode [eQUEST]

[Brian Fountain]

The one thing I have been able to do when forced back to the Wizard 
after making detailed interface modifications, is to save some of the 
modifications (especially HVAC system modifications such as plant 
definitions and ventilation systems) by extracting them from the .inp 
file in a partial .inp and then importing that .inp Once I am done with 
the Wizard and back in the detailed interface.

Note that you can edit the .inp directly and any changes will be 
reflected in the eQUEST interface. This is both helpful and dangerous. 
You can use a text editor to "search & replace" -- "EL1_" for example. 
(Make sure you back up first!!!)

Cheers,

Brian

Keith Swartz wrote:
>
> Ali,
>
> Unfortunately there is _not_ a way to save modifications made in the 
> detail edit mode in eQUEST when you go back to a wizard. It’s one of 
> the drawbacks of the program. I have gotten into the habit of making a 
> list of the changes that I have made in the detail edit mode so that 
> if (when) I need to go back into the wizard, I can retrace my steps 
> rather quickly without missing something.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Keith Swartz, PE, LEED® AP
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