From my personal experience, EnergyPlus was pretty quick to pick
up. I'd say it took me about 7-10 days to become completely familiar
with defining zones, surfaces, daylighting, operations, etc. The
extensive documentation and openness via IDF editor help a LOT. I
recommend using the SketchUP plug in frequently to confirm geometry.
Defining explicit HVAC, if you don't want a built-in system,
has a steeper learning curve (at least, for me).
--- In
EnergyPlus_Support@
yahoogroups. com, Linda Lawrie <linda@...>
wrote:
>
> At 08:07 AM 2/19/2010, huedem wrote:
>
>whats the approximate learning weeks for Energy Plus for someone
who
> >has not done this but familiar with CDS
Trace?
>
> Would depend on your background in fundamental
building simulation
> and if you are willing to work through
documentation and
> examples. Concepts will be similar but not
exactly the same.
>
> > Also can Energy Plus files be
use for CDS Trace (comaptible? )
>
>
No.
>