Vabi Elements
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Vabi Elements 4.0.1

In this latest version, you can have Vabi Elements determine the required cooling capacity per room itself, so you calculate towards the answer. In addition, it is possible to create composite constructions, such as a door with a window in it. You can also specify multiple alternative temperature limits per room for counting exceedance hours. Finally, calculations with multiple buildings are now also available in Vabi Elements Building Simulation.

View the release page for all details.

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New 2050 KNMI Climate Scenarios

Starting from version 3.12.2, it is now possible to perform calculations using the new 2050 climate years.

To use the climate files, follow the steps on the following page.

New KNMI Climate Scenarios Now Available in Vabi Elements Building Simulation

Library

To use the library, follow the steps below:

1. Download the zip file
2. Extract the zip file
3. Move the file VABILIBRARY-##.vl to the folder where the current library is stored.

Do-It-Yourself training

Get started yourself with the Do-it-yourself training courses, in which you go through the input step by step and set up a project yourself. Here the steps of entering, drawing, linking and calculating are discussed, as well as using the library and importing a 2D CAD drawing. Download the Do-it-Yourself training below and unzip the zip file. This contains the manual to get started.

Other downloads

Vabi IFC Layer files

If the IFC export does not work. For example, because the class structure of the layers is incorrect, or because it is not possible to set the IFC Options correctly, standard IFC layer files can be used. Vabi has created three layer files especially for the IFC export from Autodesk Revit to Vabi Elements. These text files can be read into Autodesk Revit, so that the IFC export options for Autodesk Revit are immediately correct.

• If you want to export the Rooms, choose the file txt.
• If you want to export the Spaces, choose the file txt.
• If you want to export the Areas, choose the file txt.

Please note: Rooms, Spaces and Areas cannot be exported at the same time in an IFC.

Installing the IFC layer file in Autodesk Revit:

1. Click file > export > options > IFC options. See Figure 43. A new window will appear “IFC export classes”. See Figure 44.
2. Click on Load…
3. Select one of the above files.
4. Click Open
5. Click OK

Read more about the 3D BIM import..