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SIMEA <strong>Stato</strong> dell’arte <strong>energetica</strong> <strong>degli</strong> <strong>edifici</strong><br />

1.2.19.4. Input<br />

40<br />

Doc.No 20100610.SIMEA.MR.03<br />

Versione 1<br />

Intuitive 3D CAD interface allows validation of the simplest sketch design to highly complex 3D<br />

models. Can also import 3DS and DXF files.<br />

1.2.19.5. Output<br />

ECOTECT's own analysis functions use a wide range of informative graphing methods which can be<br />

saved as Metafiles, Bitmaps or animations. Tables of data can also be easily output. For more specific<br />

analysis or validation you can export to; RADIANCE, POV Ray, VRML, AutoCAD DXF, EnergyPlus,<br />

AIOLOS, HTB2, CheNATH, ESP-r, ASCII Mod files, and XML.<br />

1.2.19.6. Computer Platform<br />

Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 & XP (Can also run on Mac OS under Virtual PC)<br />

1.2.19.7. Programming Language<br />

C++<br />

1.2.19.8. Strengths<br />

Allows the user to "play" with design ideas at the conceptual stages, providing essential analysis<br />

feedback from even the simplest sketch model. ECOTECT progressively guides the user as more detailed<br />

design information becomes available.<br />

1.2.19.9. Weaknesses<br />

As the program can perform many different types of analysis, the user needs to be aware of the<br />

different modelling and data requirements before diving in and modelling/importing geometry. For example;<br />

for thermal analysis, weather data and modelling geometry in an appropriate manner is important; and<br />

appropriate/comprehensive material data is required for almost all other types of analysis. The ECOTECT<br />

Help File attempts to guide/educate users about this and when/how it is important. Like any analysis program<br />

it's a matter of, "garbage in, garbage out...".

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