| Feature area | Standard | Professional |
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User support |
Limited |
Full |
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Support on website |
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Training courses |
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Professional customer support |
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First project support |
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Multiple design alternatives and comparison of simulation results |
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Building Model Creator |
Basic |
Full |
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Number of thermal zones |
50 |
unlimited |
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Predefined shapes |
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DWG Model-Over |
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IFC import |
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gbXML import |
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IDF import |
Basic |
Full (95%) |
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Autodiagramming of HVAC systems during IDF import |
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Spaces, Zones, and Zone Groups -- with templates for zone loads, daylighting, and Zone HVAC equipment |
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Air Loops |
Basic |
Full |
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Single duct air loop |
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Dual duct air loop |
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Triple duct air loop |
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Water Loops |
Basic |
Full |
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Chilled water loop |
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Hot water loop |
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Condenser loop |
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Service hot water loop |
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Mixed water loop |
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Steam loop |
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Primary water loop |
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Secondary water loop |
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Advanced HVAC systems |
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Variable Refrigerant Flow (VFR) loop and equipment |
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Photovoltaic (PV) |
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Solar thermal collectors |
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Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generators |
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Model validation checking |
Basic |
Full |
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Standard model validation checking |
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Professional model validation checking |
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Details on validation check results |
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Issue Resolution Knowledgebase |
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Model issues resolution Knowledgebase -- which helps users quickly resolve issues for successful simulation |
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Results reporting |
Basic |
Full |
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Standard simulation results reporting |
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Professional simulation results reporting (more reports) |
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Results Visualization |
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Results Visualization – enabling graphs/charts for any variables reported by EnergyPlus |
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Libraries and Templates |
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Standard libraries and templates for the Zone HVAC, Air, and Water loops |
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Advanced Template features – copy objects between libraries and spreadsheet view of objects |
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Exporting of building models |
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Export of IDF Files |
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Export of IFC Files |
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Export of SimXML Files |
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UI Features |
Basic |
Full |
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EnergyPlus installation and configuration |
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Simulation automation |
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Autosave/Restore feature |
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Advanced property grid features – summary fields and capacity tab |
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Demand response |
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For demand response: Demand manager |
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