Hey, for example I have the following models in EnergyPlus:
Now I want to change something in the “basic model” (for example a geometry) - but I don’t want to change this in all 3 models. Is there a possibility to build such a “base-model” where all changes will be applied automatically in the “test models”?
If you are familiar with Python, on way you could do that would be to write a script using Eppy and then call it for each model.
I second the use of Eppy, which is in Python.
I would also recommend OpenStudio, if you want to start using that ecosystem. This kind of workflow is precisely what Measures (which are in Ruby) helps accomplish. You would basically have a Measure for 2. and 3. where the Measure changes the baseline model to have HVAC 1 or HVAC 2. Thus if you change the baseline model, the measure should work exactly the same (if written well).
I think without some form of scripting, this is an exercise in patience and attention to details. I would highly recommend looking into a scripting option.
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