Welcome to TRACE® 3D Plus
A new level of building design accuracy
TRACE 3D Plus is a next generation building design and analysis software program that delivers faster, more accurate results through a seamless workflow that closely aligns with today's building process. The latest HVAC systems and controls can be modeled quickly, precisely and with the intricacies of today's many building applications. 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.
Faster modeling process with visually dynamic workflows
TRACE 3D Plus allows you to move from project plan to load design to energy and economic analysis all through the same project file and interface. Import 3D models directly from CAD using Green Building XML (gbXML), or import floor plans and trace over using the draw tools. Easily create and validate your architectural design and HVAC systems in 2D or 3D.
● Create schedules faster with graphical plotting and drag-and-drop features.
● Use pre-configured building themes and thousands of pre-loaded and scalable libraries and templates.
● Schematically configure systems and plants easily with built-in systems validation and intelligence.
Intuitive interface
Now you can simplify the complex modeling process with the highly adaptable platform that is customizable to your desired level of detail. Built-in systems knowledge provides early detection of potential problems in your design. Defaults are pre-programmed into the software to reduce errors and save valuable time. As you work in TRACE 3D Plus, you can refer to this Help document for screen descriptions, field definitions, procedures, and reference information.
Graphic-rich reports communicate easy-to-understand information and insights for you to share with your project team.
Illustrates real-world complexities
Accurately model real-world designs, including renewable energy, radiant heating and cooling, and complex chilled and hot water systems, like those in mixed water and heat exchanger loops.
Reliable results
TRACE 3D Plus ensures greater equipment modeling accuracy by allowing you to import equipment data directly from Trane Official Product Selection Software (TOPSS™) or from spreadsheet performance data.
Data Visualizer allows you to analyze models in tremendous detail, down to the time step for hundreds of selectable variables.
Accessing help
As you work in TRACE 3D Plus, you can refer to this Help document for screen descriptions, field definitions, procedures, and reference information.
You can obtain Help in several ways:
● Clicking the Help menu, which is located in the User Preferences at the top corner of the TRACE screen. Select Help Contents
● Pressing F1. When working in the project you will need to click on the left tree before selecting the F1 key. This is the only way to make the F1 content active for that screen.
Help Organization
This Help document is organized to mirror the screen layout of TRACE 3D Plus.