TRACE 3D Plus export to LightStanza Part 1
This video demonstrates how to export TRACE 3D Plus building geometry into a .day file so that it can be imported into the LightStanza daylighting analysis application.
TRACE® 3D Plus Load Design
TRACE® 3D Plus Load Design
TRACE® 3D Plus Load Design is the next evolution of the globally used and trusted TRACE® 700 Load Design software. This 3D design platform makes accurately sizing your HVAC systems faster and easier at any desired level of fidelity. We've taken our 50 years of HVAC systems design and software simulation knowledge and combined it with the U.S. Department of Energy's state-of-the-art EnergyPlus® simulation engine. The result is a platform that makes right sizing HVAC systems intuitive and visually dynamic with an easy to understand workflow that's less error prone. Try the new TRACE 3D Plus platform today and get accurate sizing results in a fraction of the time.
The latest Version 6 software is here!
In the Version 6.2 release, you’ll find an improved user experience, an updated F1 Help platform, and additional AWHP functionality. These updates are possible due to continued comments and requests from users.
Visit the Download section below to begin the V6.2 update, including:
- Improved Spreadsheet editor functionality
- Addition of the Equipment Energy Consumption Report, along with various report updates
- gbXML Import updates and improvements
- Live updates and more data visible when changing Construction members
Limited Time Offer - FREE 30-Day Trial from LightStanza
For a limited time, Trane TRACE 3D Plus license holders can benefit from a 30-Day special access to the LightStanza platform to experience its full features and capabilities.
To learn more about daylighting analysis through LightStanza, watch the videos below.
TRACE 3D Plus export to LightStanza Part 2
This video shows how to import the .day file from TRACE 3D Plus into LightStanza for daylighting analysis.
Trace 3D Plus Load Design Features
Enjoy the same intuitive ease and intelligent defaults that made TRACE 700 so popular while the schematically configurable system/plant layout and control provides a deeper level of customization to match real world design.
Save even more time on every project with the extended library and template architecture to include dozens of full building templates that make getting quick and highly accurate results for most commercial building types 30 to 40% faster than its predecessor.
The thousands of built-in libraries and templates were created by researching hundreds of industry standards, studies completed by national labs or other trusted industry resources. The 3D building elements are infused throughout the interface with the full breadth of the libraries and templates for an unparalleled design experience that can be visually verified.
And the best part is that all load design models are completely scalable and seamless should the need arise for an upgrade to the full energy or economic analysis platform!
TRACE 3D Plus does more than just spit out ASHRAE Heat Balance toolbox load calculations. TRACE integrates Trane’s vast industry experience and considers worst case design of every component in the building model to give the modeler the ultimate control of all design considerations or factors of safety.
Whether modeling today’s sophisticated radiant designs, complex VRF configurations, or high performance VAV systems, TRACE 3D Plus will help guide the designer through the process.
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 6.2.
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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.
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.
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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.