[esp-r] Re: shading mulptiple zones?

[Jon Hand]

A question about one shading object for several zones....

You are correct that each zone has its own definition of shading objects. You
need to duplicate the shading objects in each zone for objects that are common
for the whole model.  Sorry but there is not yet a facility to copy shading
obstructions between zones (some users would open up a text editor and
do a copy and paste of the objects).

Note that newer versions of ESP-r are able to work with shading objects
that are 6 sided but not necessarily box shaped - might be a way of representing
a ground form with fewer objects.

Walls in one zone do not shade other zones.  If you judge it important represent
the general shape of the other room with an obstruction.

-Jon Hand
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From: esp-r-bounces at lists.strath.ac.uk [esp-r-bounces at lists.strath.ac.uk] On Behalf Of gyelt at ergoarte.ch [gyelt at ergoarte.ch]
Sent: 24 May 2011 07:51
To: esp-r at lists.strath.ac.uk
Subject: [esp-r]  shading mulptiple zones?

Hi,

I'm new to esr and somewhat stuck with creating shading. I read the
cookbook, scanned the mail archive and did the exercises. Still, I have
two questions:

I'm trying to model a house (4 zones) that has high mountains around it
(20-40 degrees elevation).

1. How do I make the shading work for all zones? It seems to be defined
seperately for every zone? Is there a way to have each zonefile refer to
a central shading file?

2. Do the walls of one zone automatically cause shading for another zone
in the same model or should I define shading of adjacent zones by hand?

Thanks in advance for you help.

Sincerely

Gyelt Tuinstra


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