The AEC industry is highly adaptable when it comes to workflows. Open and standardised file formats, such as the IFC format, make it easy for industry professionals to share project information.
The Open BIM working methodology, which is based on these open formats, makes it easier for professionals from different disciplines to collaborate on a project. In addition, when combined with our BIMserver.center platform, models and information can be shared and synchronised in a centralised manner.
CYPE has a wide suite of tools that use this methodology and allow projects to be hosted in BIMserver.center. An example of this is CYPETHERM EPlus, which is a solution that not only takes advantage of this technology to optimise the process of energy certification of buildings, but now, with the latest CYPE 2025.d update, it also incorporates a new feature that can be used to create geometric models without the need to switch to another application.
What can CYPETHERM EPlus offer your projects?
Up until now, CYPETHERM EPlus has been able to import the necessary information from other Open BIM programs, an option that will continue to be available. With the new update, as an alternative, it is also possible to model directly in the program. Regardless of the method chosen, energy simulation of architectural, building and HVAC models is possible thanks to its EnergyPlus™ analysis engine, one of the most widely used, powerful and recognised energy simulation engines available today.
Creating geometric models directly in CYPETHERM EPlus
Our energy simulation tool has evolved by integrating all the features of IFC Builder directly into its interface. As a result, it is now possible to model buildings directly without the need to import files from other programs such as CYPE Architecture, or from other modelling apps.
When creating a new project, the program offers two options for defining the geometric model: either generating the 3D model of the building within the program itself or importing the model from another tool into the existing project. This new way of working is particularly useful when working with drawings as a reference for the simulation, or in projects with simple geometries, in which geometric models can be created quickly.
On the other hand, the new interface makes it easier to create 3D models, with a working environment similar to the one in IFC Builder, which speeds up the process. When starting a new project, the geometric model can be generated or imported. When generating the model, a new modeller tab appears in the interface. However, when importing an existing model, this tab will not appear, but the interface will be maintained, which is interesting for those users who prefer their previous workflow.
These changes give you greater flexibility to adapt to different working methodologies, either by starting from drawings or by creating models from scratch directly in the program.
Optimising your work thanks to the integration of IFC Builder
This is not the first time that CYPE has integrated the features of IFC Builder into one of our tools. This integration approach has already been applied in other programs of our suite, such as in CYPETHERM LOADS during the launch of version 2024.f.
The incorporation of geometric modelling tools directly into our energy simulation apps reflects our ongoing commitment to improving workflow efficiency for energy professionals. The ability to generate models from within the program simplifies the process and reduces the number of apps required during the process.
