To Import Load Analysis Results

  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. Click Analyze tabHVAC panelImport gbXML.
  3. 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.

  5. 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.