Re: Fw: [EnergyPlus_Support] DXF output from EnergyPlus 6.0

[Linda Lawrie <linda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The holes are usually where the routines can't
"triangulate" a >4 sided figure.

DXF output from EnergyPlus is just a reporting mechanism, it does not
influence the calculations in any way.

At 04:05 PM 10/4/2011, Elmer Morrissey wrote:


> I've attached two screen
> captures of a building I am working on. The visual studio capture shows
> the various external boundaries (walls, windows, etc). The DXF screen
> capture shows the various incorrect aspects of the DXF output. Is this
> anticipated and does it reflect errors in processing space
> boundaries?
>
> Kind regards
>
> -Elmer
>
>
> From: Linda Lawrie
> <linda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 11:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] DXF output from EnergyPlus
> 6.0
>
>   
> Nothing has changed in the EnergyPlus V6 DXF file from earlier
> versions.
>
> At 11:50 AM 9/7/2011, Elmer Morrissey wrote:
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > Has anyone come across issues with the DXF when the geometry is more
> > complex than a 'box-type' shape.
> >
> > The DXF generated by EnergyPlus 6.0 is an unreadable file in simulations
> > runs when the simulating the 'whole building'. Ultimately, it cannot be
> > read in any CAD file. 
> >
> > Kind regards
> >
> > -Elmer

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