Highlights in IDA ICE 5.1
Multi-Objective Optimization1
Up till now, automatic optimization in IDA ICE has been practically limited to a handful of parameters using brute force methods or similar. Now, using Multi-Objective Optimization, with an easy to set-up system, users can combine large number of parameters including different simulation types (daylight versus overheating and heating) in the same optimization. This allows users to easily study complex real-life problems in an efficient way using powerful guiding algorithm that automatically selects the best optimization algorithms and their appropriate parameters. Built with reproducibility in mind, users can be assured to attain the optimal results every time.
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Improved productivity
Automatic DWG conversion Non supported DWG-files can be automatically converted into supported versions, both DWG and DXF, using internal or manually added open-source conversion tools. Divide thermal zones by IFC walls2 IFC walls can optionally divide thermal zones during creation with correct thickness. This shortens modeling time substantially in projects where IFC models without spaces are available. Adjust thermal spaces to IFC2 Wall constructions, windows and doors in thermal zones can automatically be created based upon surrounding IFC objects using the new command “Adjust to IFC”. Multiple selections Multiple objects can be selected in 3D or details tables and views are synchronized for easy object identification. Additional Details tables A large number of Details tables have been added, for example building bodies, IFC- and CAD-objects, wall parts, sensors and terminals. This can be used for sorting, selecting and editing objects parameters in a simple and efficient way, visualizing object parameters in 3D and run commands on selected objects. Example of new commands are “Run script” (only available in Expert version of IDA ICE) and duplication of object into other object types. Tables are now grouped for easy access. Additional Details table columns A number of new columns have been added to details tables for simple editing and visualization in 3D. Some examples are:
There are also two highly customizable new zone parameters, “Custom text” and “Custom numbers” that can be used for grouping, scripting, data storage or visualization. Simplified object creation and editing One or many objects on surfaces and facades can easily be created using the improved insert command. This command allows the creation on any selected surfaces in details tables and 3D. Users have the option to fill a given part of selected surfaces with objects in an array. Objects can easily be shaped to non-rectangular surfaces with given offset using the new command “Update shape to geometry”. Flexible IFC geometry import2 Users can now choose what IFC geometries to import based upon IFC element type to improve import speed and memory usage. It is also possible to import IFC site objects, spaces, windows and openings as geometries. This makes it possible to, for example, create sloping roof windows and non-prismatic thermal spaces based upon IFC. IFC spaces are visualized in 3D to validate import and to easily compare against IFC space geometries. It is also possible to import more complex IFC geometries than before with a customizable maximum number of faces and polygons. Improved building body modeling A large number of new commands have been added to simplify the creation of complex building bodies without using external CAD tools. Some of these are:
Duplicate object into other object types A number of objects can be duplicated into other object types to avoid usage of external tools.
Zone templates are saved as zone usage type The template used to create a thermal zone is saved with the zone. This makes it possible to reset one or many properties to template default values or change the template used for selected zones. It is also possible to visualize if any properties differ from selected zone template. And more!
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New 3D animation of simulation results (beta)
The 3D animation of simulation results has been moved to a new Animation tab. With this new feature it is now possible to:
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Improved memory management (beta)
The diagram handling and the 3D results visualization have been separated into a process, which makes it possible to visualize larger models and diagrams. |
1 Included in the Expert edition.
2 Included in the Expert edition and available as extension (BIM Import) to the Standard edition.