Creating a New Project
On the Project tab, browse to the required location and give the project an appropriate name. Using the “File” > “Save” or “File” > “Save As” options will also have this effect.
If the named project exists the following prompt is displayed –
The Templates tab allows templates to be specified which will be assigned by default to newly created rooms, construction elements and MacroFlo openings.
Template Manager invoke the Building Template Manager, where templates can be created and imported.
HVAC methodology for imported & starter templates sets the default HVAC methodology for room templates imported to the project and the HVAC methodology for the starter templates provided at project creation. The options are ApSys (Apache Systems) and ApHVAC (ApacheHVAC). The role of HVAC methodology in system modelling is explained in the Building Template Manager user guide.
The Performance Components tab provides the means to import selected libraries of performance components into the new project.
It may be desirable to start a new project with pre-populated data (templates; scheduling profiles; constructions; HVAC systems; etc.). This can be done using the New Project Wizard (version 2014.FP1 onwards).
HVAC methodology for imported & starter templates sets the default HVAC methodology for room templates imported to the project and the HVAC methodology for the starter templates provided at project creation. The options are ApSys (Apache Systems) and ApHVAC (ApacheHVAC). The role of HVAC methodology in system modelling is explained in the Building Template Manager user guide.
New Project Wizard
Enable the New Project Wizard
To enable/disable the New Project Wizard the following option must be set/unset in the user preferences.
The Project Template List
This list will show all the templates available in the two project template depots
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System templates
These are simple, standard project templates shipped with the software.
Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\IES\VE2014\apps\Templates\Depot
Note: This is the default installation folder for Windows 7/8. Your installation may be different and can be found using the troubleshooting wizard within the Virtual Environment.
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User templates
These are custom/user created project templates available to all users who use the current computer/installation.
Location : C:\ProgramData\ies\apps\Templates\Depot
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Exporting a project for use as a project template
Any active project can be exported for use as a project template to base new projects upon. All the model settings are retained but no geometry will be included in the save.
To export the current project select As Project Template from the File>Export menu:
This brings up simple dialog where the template name can be set.
The folder icon (
) opens a windows file explorer in the user depot where you can browse the projects.
Copying a project folder into this location will result in it being available for selection as a project template the next time we create a new project.
It is recommended that the Export > As Project Template option is used rather than manually copying files..
