[Equest-users] Add a zone in detailed mode

[Jeremy McClanathan]

Brad,

The approach I would recommend is:

1)      Copy the space polygon and change the name

a.       Not sure why this didn't work for you.  I would try it again.  If for whatever reason It's not working in eQuest for you, try doing it in the inp file

2)      Copy the space and  change the name

3)      Assign the new polygon to the new space

4)      Restore the x, y, and azimuth to default

a.       This may put the space in somewhere far from it's original position.  That's OK.  The reason that your model looked different in plan view and polygon view is because something was off with one of these values.  I find it best to just restore them to default and use the vertices to reposition the space.

5)      Move, add, or delete vertices as necessary to put the space in the desired position

6)      If applicable, add exterior and interior walls as necessary.

7)      Create a zone for the space and assign the new space to the new zone.

Jeremy


From: Brad Robinson [mailto:brad.robinson at yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 1:18 PM
To: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Equest-users] Add a zone in detailed mode

Due to some changes in the floor plan, I need to add another zone by splitting one zone into 2.  Currently I am in detailed mode and prefer to not switch back.   I can change the shape of the existing zone to a smaller one no problem.  The issue comes when trying to create a new zone.  I have tried several methods but end up with either:

a) I tried copying an existing space polygon, but it does not actually seem to be a copy, as when I move points, it changes the shape of the original space as well
b) Tried to create a zone from scratch using a BOX shape, but whenever I finish editing the vertices, I gives me the error "Unable to post date to the BDL"
c) One time I successfully created a shape, but it seems to move depending on what view I am in.  For instance, in polygon view, it is in the correct spot, but when I go to 2D mode, it is located completely outside of the building.

I'm not sure what the approach is to do this.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

Brad Robinson


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