Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Distribution licence??

[Linda Lawrie <linda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

No, for that you do not need a distribution
license.

At 09:24 AM 2/22/2011, Vladimir Bajic wrote:


> Linda,
>
> I am currently developing a CAD based user interface software for energy
> plus that will be commercial but I won't (at least in the beginning)
> deploy Energy Plus files as part of the package. It will be the
> responsibility of the end user to install Energy Plus files on the
> computer. My software will create idf file and point it to an Energy Plus
> engine location. My question is: Do I still need a distribution licence?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Vladimir.
>
>
> From: Linda Lawrie
> <linda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Tue, February 22, 2011 9:31:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Adding a new module
>
>   
>
> Theoretically, you could send the module to the developers for review,
> but there are a few more steps that you would need to do (documentation,
> example file, etc).
>
> Collaborative developers or developers with access to source are the
> third party ways we have done new developments.  Licensing details
> can be found here:
> http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/energyplus_licensing.cfm
>  
>
> A collaborative developer has access to source code, the developer's
> yahoo group, and other resources.  We also would discuss new
> features at our twice monthly conference calls (including the developer)
> and suggest changes, etc.  
>
> Let me know if you wish to pursue this further (private email
> preferred).
>
> The only ways to implement something without access to source code is
> either to make an EMS program internal to EnergyPlus simulation or
> perhaps a module in BCVTB or MatLab using those facilities to link in
> with the simulation.
>
>
> At 02:44 AM 2/22/2011, omartabuyo wrote:
> > Dear all,
> >
> > I am developing a new module. It is a radiant system.
> >
> > If i have desinged and i have inserted the new entry into the Input Data
> > Dictionary and i have constructed the module in Fortran90/95
> > programming...
> >
> > How can i add this new module to energy plus? 
> > I have been reading the developer's guide, in page 43 'Inserting the new
> > module into the program', but i dont understand what i should do exactly.
> > Can you help me?
> >
> > Others questions:
> >
> > Is it possible 'to link' my new module to energy plus wihtout the sorce
> > code?
> >
> > Does exist any programm which do that?

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