You could also take a look at OpenStudio which uses SketchUp to draw the building geometry and has a GUI for creating HVAC systems. It's free and well-supported.
Jamie
ÂLook at EnergyPlugged here:
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/energyplus_input.cfm
http://www.geocities.ws/energyplugged/
On 3/20/2015 11:29 AM, lzj_1992@xxxxxxxxx [EnergyPlus_Support] wrote:
Hi guys,
I am from Malaysia and currently having final year project in INTI International University.
I am new for this Energyplus. I was trying to create input but I realized that the file can only be in idf format. I got no idea how to create idf format file or which software to use. I have to draw the thermal zone to be key in as input. Please help me.
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