To Import Load Analysis Results

Feb 11 2016 | In-Product View

Applies to AutoCAD MEP 2016

1.

Open the drawing that contains the zones and spaces used when you
exported the original gbXML file.
Note: If you calculated loads for spaces in xref drawings, repeat the import
procedure on every drawing that contains spaces.

2.
3.

Click Analyze tab HVAC panel Import gbXML.

In the Import gbXML dialog box, specify the analyzed XML file, and click
Open.
The gbXML results are applied to the spaces and the zones in the drawing.

4.

To view calculations, click a space or zone, and click the Extended Data tab
on the Properties palette.
The calculation results are displayed under SpaceEngineeringCalculatedData for spaces,
and ZoneEngineeringCalculatedData for zones.

The SupplyAirFlow calculated value is used in the space tag and space schedules. You can
manually enter values for return air flow.
Note: The Import gbXML command provides no direct information about the
success or failure of the import operation. Examine the calculated results to
determine the success of the import operation.