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Content Type : Technical Insight
Nov 5th 2024
VE Tech Tips - SketchUp to IESVE

The VE allows users to export model geometry from SketchUp to the VE using the IESVE SketchUp Plugin. Changes to the geometry can be made in SketchUp and then applied to the VE...

Oct 23rd 2024
VE Tech Tips - Revit to VE via Pollination Plug-In

This VE Tech Tip explores how to use the Pollination tool within Revit, to easily export accurate geometry, for import into the VE. It covers: How to use the Pollination...

Oct 23rd 2024
Python in the VE: VE Scripts - External Libraries

In our latest Python in the VE article series we look at Utilising External Libraries and Genetic Optimisation Using PyGAD.  External Libraries What? How to use non-bound...

Oct 4th 2024
VE Tech Tips - Revit to IESVE via GBXML

The VE software allows users to import gbXML files to improve interoperability for a streamlined workflow. This VE Tech Tip explores how to prepare geometry within a Revit...

Sep 27th 2024
Python in the VE: VE Scripts - A Operational Energy consumption data using DEC data (UK).

In our latest Python in the VE article we look at a script that uses publicly available non-domestic operational energy use data (from UK display energy certificates - DECs) to...

Sep 19th 2024
VE Tech Tips - Input Data Visualisation

The Input Data Visualisation feature in the VE allows users to view an assortment of variables within their model, to support improved quality control and checking of assigned...

Aug 7th 2024
VE Tech Tips - Tabular Space Data

Tabular Space Data allows users to rapidly inspect and modify standard thermal attributes, internal gains and air exchanges for spaces in their models. In this Tech Tip, we...

Aug 7th 2024
How to Calculate Peak Cooling Loads in Humid Climates

Peak cooling coil loads can often occur during either the Monthly Design Dry-Bulb conditions or the Monthly Design Wet-Bulb conditions. As a continuation of ASHRAE Heating and...

Jul 24th 2024
VE Tech Tips - Master Template Wizard

Master Templates can support increased modelling productivity in the VE, allowing users to import and merge VE model data from a source master template into their current...

Jul 16th 2024
VE Tech Tips - Create Space Groups Using Rules

The space groups function within the VE allows users to group spaces in their model according to various criteria. Space groups are especially useful if you commonly work on...

Jul 4th 2024
Python in the VE: VE Scripts – Benchmarking consumption data CBECS (USA)

Our latest Python in the VE series instalment covers benchmarking consumption data.  What? In this article we look at a script that uses publicly available data (CBECS) on...

Jun 26th 2024
VE Tech Tips - Quick Elevations

This Tech Tip demonstrates quick ways to draw openings from architectural elevations, within the VE.   This VE Tech Tip explains: How to quickly add openings, once the...

Jun 13th 2024
VE Tech Tips - Key-ins and Coordinates

Key-in functions allow users to enter commands or positional information in the VE using keyboard shortcuts. This Tech Tip looks at using key-ins as an optional method for command...

May 29th 2024
VE Tech Tips - Geometry Precision

We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new VE Tech Tips series, created to show useful features within the VE that can help you to increase your productivity and make the...

Apr 23rd 2024
How to Control Fuel Switching between Electric Heat Pumps and Fossil Fuel Boilers or Use CO2 refrigerant Heat Pumps for low ambient building and DWH heat

During the recent webinar, "Using IESVE for Loads, Sizing and Heat Pump Modeling to Achieve Decarbonization" I was asked an intriguing question by an engineer who was attempting...

Feb 20th 2024
Python in the VE: VE Scripts - Infiltration Scaled off Wind Speed

The latest article from our Python in the VE series explores how infiltration can be scaled off wind speed. What? In this article we look at a script that creates data in a CSV...