I am actually facing an issue with GenOpt.

The error that I am obtaining when I try to run the first tutorial (GenOpt\example\energyplus\7_0_0\GPSHookeJeeves) is as follows:

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Assigning 4 threads for simulations.
Initialize.
java.lang.Exception: 

Exception in executing the simulation program

Simulation working directory : 'C:\Users\SambuKS\Documents\GenOpt\example\energyplus\7_0_0\GPSHookeJeeves\tmp-genopt-run-1'
Command string               : 'cmd /C ""C:\Program Files (x86)\EnergyPlusV7-0-0\RunEPlus.bat" "singleZonePurchAir" "USA_IL_Chicago-OHare.Intl.AP.725300_TMY3""'
Exception message: 

Error in executing the simulation program
Exit value of the simulation program: 1
Working directory                   : 'C:\Users\SambuKS\Documents\GenOpt\example\energyplus\7_0_0\GPSHookeJeeves\tmp-genopt-run-1'.
Current command String              : 'cmd /C ""C:\Program Files (x86)\EnergyPlusV7-0-0\RunEPlus.bat" "singleZonePurchAir" "USA_IL_Chicago-OHare.Intl.AP.725300_TMY3""'.
Error stream of simulation program  : The system cannot find the path specified.


GenOpt terminated with error.
See logfile for further information.
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Looks like it is looking for Eplus.bat Version 7.....

• I have updated the E+ version by using the IDFVersionUpdater. From v7 to v8.3 .

• In addition, as there is no 'RuenEplusPaarallel.bat' file at the 'energyplus7_0_0' folder I copied one from 'energyplus5_0_0' folder.

• I have also considered to change the weather file versions to the latest ones from E+ v8.3.3.

Any suggestions?