trnslator convert

Convert regular IDF file (EnergyPlus) to TRNBuild file (TRNSYS) The output folder path defaults to the working directory. Equivalent to ‘.’

trnslator convert [OPTIONS] IDF_FILE WEATHER_FILE [OUTPUT_FOLDER]

Options

-i, --return_idf

Save modified IDF file to output_folder, and return path to the file in the console

-t, --return_t3d

Return T3D file path in the console

-d, --return_dck

Generate dck file and save to output_folder, and return path to the file in the console

--window_lib <window_lib>

Path of the window library (from Berkeley Lab)

--trnsidf_exe <trnsidf_exe>

Path to trnsidf.exe

--template <template>

Path to d18 template file

--log_clear_names

If mentioned (True), DO NOT print log of “clear_names” (equivalence between old and new names) in the console. Default (not mentioned) is False.

--schedule_as_input

If mentioned (False), writes schedules as SCHEDULES in BUI file. Be aware that this option might make crash TRNBuild. Default (not mentioned) is True, and writes the schedules as INPUTS. This option requires the user to link (in the TRNSYS Studio) the csv file containing the schedules with those INPUTS

--ep_version <ep_version>

Specify the EnergyPlus version to use. Default = None

--window <window>

Specify window properties <u_value> <shgc> <t_vis> <tolerance> <fframe> <uframe>. Default = 2.2 0.64 0.8 0.05 0.15 8.17

--ordered

sort idf object names

--nonum

Do not renumber surfaces

-N, --batchjob

BatchJob Modus

--geofloor <geofloor>

Generates GEOSURF values for distributing; direct solar radiation where geo_floor % is directed to the floor, the rest; to walls/windows. Default = 0.6

--refarea

Updates floor reference area of airnodes

--volume

Updates volume of airnodes

--capacitance

Updates capacitance of airnodes

Arguments

IDF_FILE

Required argument

WEATHER_FILE

Required argument

OUTPUT_FOLDER

Optional argument