I'm trying to create HVAC nodes using the Python bindings for the OpenStudio SDK. I'm running into a challenge with casting the ModelObject type to a Node type. It seems relatively simple in C++, but I'm unsure of the Python commands. I'm currently trying to follow this example from the OpenStudio source code.
Node fanInletNode = fan.inletModelObject()->cast<Node>();
You can cast in Python but the syntax is slightly different compared to C++ and Ruby/C# bindings.
from openstudio import model
# model namespace (OpenStudio::Model::toNode), not an instance of model
fan_inlet_node = model.toNode( fan.inletModelObject().get() ).get()
# have to use .get() since both functions return optionals
There are no convenience methods yet for Python to do fan.inletModelObject().toNode() or anything like that.
Thanks @mark-adams, I thought there was something but missed that, here is the relevant wrapping code
@Mark Adams. That is exactly what I needed. Thanks.
@macumber unfortunately, IronPython isn't ideal due to the other python libraries that I am using. Is there another way to is used to determine the nodes defined on an HVAC component? My understanding is that is the reason for using casting. Is my understanding correct?
@kyle-benne might be able to provide some alternatives
@jmcneill Im not sure what you are trying to accomplish but you could retrieve all of the nodes from a system, in order, with something like air_loop.supplyComponents(OpenStudio::Model::Node::iddObjectType()). This will return them as generic ModelObject instances which you could at least call ModelObject::name() on. This is Ruby like syntax, but you can probably translate to Python. I think the most direct answer to your question is what Mark said. He is the Python wizard of OpenStudio.
@jmcneill Secondly you mentioned creating nodes. In general this is not a great idea. It is better to call HVACComponent::addToNode and let OpenStudio create new adjacent nodes if necessary and make the connections. While it is possible to create nodes through the API and connect things together it is very likely to break assumptions that OpenStudio makes about how models are constructed. Plus when it comes to the topology of connections OpenStudio will let you do most or all of what is possible in EnergyPlus. If you want to elaborate on your use case I can answer more specifically.
@jmcneill and if you do want to ask a question about HVAC assembly / connections consider asking in the form of a completely separate question. I think this one was nicely asked by you and answered by Mark. A nice concise addition to the Unmet Hours forum. It just sounds like there might be a different question lurking here.
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