Revit to eQuest

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I am researching generating building geometry in eQuest using Revit
files. I know some people are exporting gbXML files and using Green
Building Studio to convert to DOE2.2 files.

How is using green building studios working for people that are using
that method?

The Green Building Studio website doesn't have much information on going
from Revit to eQuest. If you have any information regarding using Revit
to build geometry could you please send it to me?

Are there any other methods for going from Revit to eQuest?

Thanks,

Justin

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Justin,

I used Green Building Studio (before Autodesk took over) to convert files from Revit to eQuest. I found the method quite easy. One has to be careful while assigning zones in Revit though... making sure that the zone extends beyond the roof or once you export it to equest you'll find your roof missing.
I also had a problem of extra building shades all over my building - which I had to delete in eQuest later. Other than this I had no problems.

Hope this helps,
Pallavi

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Ramana,

I'm not aware of a way to import geometry from revit using the wizards. yes, I had to create all the schedules and systems in the detailed interface mode.

Pallavi

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Unfortunately I haven't had the same enjoyable experience as Ramana, in
the two projects I've attempted through GreenBuilding Studio I have not
been able to see the geometry in eQuest and the output was drastically
different than creating the eQuest model from scratch. I am scratching
the process till further advancements are realized. But please know that
our firm did not create the Revit model, therefore did not have control
of those inputs.

Matthew Higgins, LEED AP + ASHRAE-HBDP

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