TRACE® 3D Plus
TRACE® 3D Plus is built on the U.S. Department of Energy's EnergyPlus® engine and enhanced with Trane's industry leading expertise to help designers validate and interpret projects with confidence and clarity. All of these new features plus a more robust support experience to get you up and running quickly.
The latest Version 6 software is here!
In the Version 6.10.289 you’ll find new efficiencies through added functionality, enhanced editing options and more.
Visit the Software Download section below to begin the V6.10.289 update, including:
- Improved system and equipment data for Load Design calculations
- Enhanced capabilities for DOAS, serve multiple system level air handling units
- Beta feature added for modeling Air to Water Heat Pumps
- Opaque surfaces added to U-value overrides
- Walls added to the Spreadsheet View
[Webinar] Discover TRACE® 3D Plus: A Closer Look at the Latest Features
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Join us for a walkthrough of the latest version of TRACE® 3D Plus, our next generation building design and analysis software program.
Trace 3D Plus Features
Cloud Functionality Produces Significantly Faster Simulation
- New Step-by-step guided wizard experience for LEED and ASHRAE 90.1 makes keeping up with the ever-changing world of codes and standards easier than before
- New Automated fan calculations and libraries help demonstrate code compliance or performance ratings using ASHRAE 90.1
- Simultaneous calculation & comparison of up to 20 alternatives
- Comprehensive energy modeling & economic analysis
- Demonstrates best options for carbon, renewable energy & cost savings
Create Schedules Faster with Graphical Plotting and Drag-and-Drop Features
- New Undo/Redo capabilities in the building drawing canvas make correcting missed snaps or unintended model changes as simple as 'Control-Z'
- Multi-story, multi-level floors and detailed roofing systems capabilities
- Drag walls, vertices, and roof peaks to quickly modify your models or create complex roofs
- Adiabatic/thermal boundary tool streamlines the workflow for partial retrofit analysis or core and shell building models
- Intricate system and central plant designs
- EnergyPlus® engine drives and substantiates accuracy
Tons of Building Themes, Libraries and Templates to Choose From
- Precision PDF import feature makes scaling floor plan images and getting them aligned easier than ever
- Use pre-configured building themes and thousands of pre-loaded and scalable libraries and templates
- View and validate architectural designs, HVAC systems in 2D and 3D views
- Built-in intelligence prevents potential modeling mistakes
- Schematically configure systems and plants easily with built-in systems validation and intelligence
- Guided experience matches real world design practices
- User interface designed for simplicity
Ensure Greater Equipment Modeling Accuracy Leveraging the Cloud
- New Parametric data sweeps enable a much deeper understanding of complex relationships between model input and KPI outputs
- Cloud functionality produces significantly faster simulation
- Simultaneous calculation & comparison of up to 20 alternatives
- Perform advanced, detailed sensitivity analysis
- Continuing to leverage cloud capabilities for the future
Downloads and Important Links
Trial Download
Full Version
Documentation
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ASHRAE Standard 140-2020 Compliance Results
This PDF document includes the ASHRAE Standard 140-2020 compliance letter and results for TRACE 3D Plus version 6.10.289.
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U.S. Department of Energy Tax Deduction 179D Qualification Document
This Word document includes the latest qualification documentation for TRACE 3D Plus version 6.10.289. Note: DOE will post new version on the qualified software list after their review.
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Comparison of TRACE 700 and TRACE 3D Plus (detailed)
For a high level overview, here are some considerations when comparing results between the programs. This list is not exhaustive and many other factors affect outcomes.
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Comparison of TRACE 3D Plus and TRACE 700 Features
This chart provides a comparison of TRACE 700 to TRACE 3D Plus across major feature areas of the application.
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VPAT Compliance Certificate
TRACE 3D® Plus Accessibility Conformance Report
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Getting Started with TRACE 3D Plus: Load Design 101
This free getting started video can help with the ramp-up for new users of TRACE 3D Plus interested in understanding building loads and properly sizing HVAC components.
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TRACE 3D Plus Brochure
Explore software features through an interactive digital format
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ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 Libraries for Version 5.00.123 and beyond
Download this file to import all of the ASHRAE Std. 90.1-2016 libraries into TRACE 3D Plus version 5.20.117
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ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 Libraries for Version 5.10.57 and beyond
Download this file to import all of the ASHRAE Std. 90.1-2019 libraries into TRACE 3D Plus version 5.20.117
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ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016 VentilationLibraries for Version 5.00.123 and beyond
Download this file to import all of the ASHRAE Std. 62.1-2016 ventilation libraries into TRACE 3D Plus version 5.10.57
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ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019 VentilationLibraries for Version 5.00.123 and beyond
Download this file to import all of the ASHRAE Std. 62.1-2019 ventilation libraries into TRACE 3D Plus version 5.10.57
TRACE® 3D Plus: Optimizing Building Design for Engineered Success
Lean on World Class Support Teams
TRACE 3D Plus is sold as a Software as a Service (SaaS) package with annual license renewals. The world-class support that you have come to rely on is now more robust and offers even more ways to interact, including a searchable online knowledge database and in-depth online training. As always, it is backed by a team of support engineers to help you migrate to this new software program.
Contacting Trane CDS
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Software Support Lifecycle
Beginning in 2023, new extended renewal subscription options will be available for the TRACE 700 family of products and Trane Design Tools. Learn more about your software End of Service and Support options.