In order to simulate HVR in your model using Apache, you must apply the HVR assignments to an ApacheHVAC system file (.asp) – this could be an existing HVAC system file that you already have set up for your building, or the VE can create you a new file that will represent just the HVR functionality. You then include the relevant .asp file in the simulation by selecting it as the active ApacheHVAC Link? file.
To apply your HVR assignments to an ApacheHVAC file, click on the Apply HVR® assignments to ApacheHVAC system files action in the navigator – the Apply HVR® to HVAC System(s) will appear:
You can choose to create a new .asp file containing the HVR assignments or apply the HVR assignments to one or more existing .asp files for your project.
To create a new .asp file containing the HVR assignments, click on the New HVAC system button and enter a unique name (excluding the .asp extension) for the new file. If the name is valid, a green tick () will be displayed to the right of the text field – otherwise, it will display a red cross (). You can hover over the red cross for details on why the name cannot be used. When you click OK, the .asp file will be created with the name you entered.
To apply the HVR assignments onto one or more existing files, click on the Existing HVAC system(s) button and click the checkboxes next to the file(s) you want to add to. When you click OK, the file(s) you checked will be updated to include the HVR assignments. Note that the Existing HVAC system(s) button is only enabled if your project folder contains one or more .asp files. If you select a network file that has already had HVR previously applied, the HVR assignments will be updated to reflect the current set-up.
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