[Equest-users] Keyword Expression Questions

[Fred Porter]

>>> "Fred Porter" <FPorter at archenergy.com> 3/11/2009 4:05 PM >>>
If it's possible, does anyone have the syntax for an expression that could be used to return the name of the first ZONE of a SYSTEM, so the CONTROL-ZONE could be named automatically
 
Hey folks;
I think answered the first question, though a bit differently than I proposed. (And thanks Molly for the answer to the second.) The following appears to use the first of the ZONES listed following the SYSTEM as the CONTROL-ZONE. I can't seem to find any fatal flaws, but if someone knows of any, please let us know. 
 
"Basic Single Zone System" = SYSTEM
...
CONTROL-ZONE = { unfilled }
..
"Zone A" = ZONE
...
..
 
And allowing rapid conversion of multiple-zone systems to multiple similar systems for each zone, by cutting and pasting text:
 
= SYSTEM
LIKE "Basic Single Zone System" 
..
"Zone B" = ZONE
...
..
 
= SYSTEM
LIKE "Basic Single Zone System" 
..
"Zone C" = ZONE
...
..
 
Etc., etc. 
As long as you're OK with letting DOE-2.2 or eQ name your systems.


>>> "Fred Porter" <FPorter at archenergy.com> 3/11/2009 4:05 PM >>>
If it's possible, does anyone have the syntax for an expression that could be used to return the name of the first ZONE of a SYSTEM, so the CONTROL-ZONE could be named automatically.... something like: 
 
"Basic Single Zone System" = SYSTEM
...
CONTROL-ZONE = {#CHILD?(1,"ZONE")}
...
..
 
A related question. Is it possible to return the space area using an expression in a ZONE keyword?
 
Thanks for any help,
Fred Porter
AEC
 
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