[Bldg-sim] Best EnergyPlus Interface for HVAC System Creation and Editing?

[David Hostetter]

All,
 
Is there a general consensus on the best interface for creating and
editing mechanical systems within EnergyPlus?  We are looking to take
DOE Commercial Building Benchmark models (in .idf format) and run
simulations with different HVAC systems (ducted return, un-ducted
return, radiant panels, etc.).  What EnergyPlus interfaces have you had
success using to do things like this?
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
Thanks in advance!
 
Sincerely,
 

David P. Hostetter, E.I.T., LEED AP BD+C

Mechanical Designer


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