Upon import into ECOTECT this zone datarecreates true ECOTECT zones based on the co-ordinate information in the gbXML file. 3Įxporting the ArchiCAD ModelThere are two main methods in which an ArchiCAD model can be exported to ECOTECT.Įxporting the model as a thermal model involves the generation of zone data, including the position of thesezones in relation to each other and their associated components. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ECOTECT is a registered trademark of Square One research Ltd. ArchiCAD is a registered trademark of Graphisoft. It is important tonote that although you can carry out Daylight analysis on a geometric model the time taken to get the modelready means the geometric export is only used for specific requirements.įig 1 Level of Geometry and data required to different Analysis types.Ĭopyright Graphisoft R&D zrt.
The red linedenotes the need for thermal zones to be created and that simple geometry will not suffice. This is notthe primary function of the application so it makes sense for the user to import geometry created from theirCAD application, then analyse and manipulate the model, to improve the design and test for regulationcompliance so that the necessary changes to the model can be made in their CAD system.ĪrchiCAD and ECOTECT work well together as ArchiCAD produces a well structured BuildingInformation Model, that is based on the same fundamental components that are required to carry out theanalysis.įigure 1 shows the level of information that is required to carry out different types of analysis. IntroductionAlthough it is possible to carry out analysis on buildings entirely generated in ECOTECT, modeling thebuilding can be a laborious task and requires the user to learn an entirely new set of modeling tools. 17Cleaning up Geometric Files in ECOTECT. USING THE MODEL IN ECOTECT 15Navigating in Ecotect. SENDING THE MODEL TO ECOTECT 12Sending gbXML file. Windows, Doors and Voids (Empty Openings). Set Material Color to Zone Category Color. Modeling Guidelines Based on gbXML Export. INTRODUCTION 2EXPORTING THE ARCHICAD MODEL 3Thermal Zone Export (gbXML).
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Reference Manual - Preparing ArchiCAD Models for Analysis in ECOTECT Graphisoft R&D Zrt, 2008.Ĭopyright Graphisoft R&D zrt.
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