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Trane TRACE 3D Plus

by Trane Technologies

3D HVAC design software with automated load calculations, energy modeling, and LEED/ASHRAE 90.1 compliance wizards for commercial projects.

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About This Product

Trane TRACE 3D Plus delivers intuitive 3D HVAC design with automated thermal load analysis, equipment sizing, and comprehensive energy modeling. Compare up to 20 design alternatives simultaneously with economic analysis for carbon reduction and renewable energy optimization. Includes step-by-step guided wizards for LEED and ASHRAE 90.1 compliance.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Not available
Free trial
Yes
Free tier
No
Public API
No
Deployment
On Premise

Trust & Privacy

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Data export available on request

"the right to obtain from the relevant controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, the personal data the individual has communicated to the controller in order to transmit this data to another controller (the so-called “right to data portability”)"
Confidence: high Source

Data deletion honored on request

"You have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain exceptions."
Confidence: high Source

Primary policy document: https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/privacy-policy.html

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
6.5
Features
8.0
Support
5.0
Value
5.0
Integrations
5.5
AI Capabilities
1.5

Customer Reviews

Features

50 features confirmed across 9categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Estimating & Quoting15features

Digital TakeoffPDF floor plan importAssembly Builderundo/redo in building canvasSystem Design2d and 3d architectural and hvac system validation3D Building and Infrastructure DesignAir-to-Water Heat Pump (AWHP) ModelingBlock And Style LibrariesBuilding Modeling with Customizable Floor to Ceiling HeightsDesign Markup And ComparisonMulti-alternative comparison
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Dynamic 3D Modeling And VisualizationHVAC System Design and SimulationHVAC system sizingImport 2D Floor PlansImport Building Geometry From Architectural ModelsImport House Plan ImagesSpecification EditorPre-configured building themesAutoCAD Generation2D and 3D visualization

Compliance & Safety13features

Acoustic ModelingAutomated WELL, LEED, And RESET Certification ReportingDesign Load CalculationDetailed Appliance, Duct, Infiltration, And Ventilation Load ModelingHVAC systems and controls modelingThermal Bridging AnalysisEnergy ModelingAdiabatic/thermal boundary toolDecarbonization TrackingDecarbonization analysisAirflow CalculationsAutomated fan calculations
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Code ComplianceASHRAE 90.1 compliance wizardDuct DesignMulti-story floor modelingLeak Calculationautomated fan calculationsManual J Calculationsroom heating and cooling loads reportsASHRAE 62 Complianceleed and ashrae 90.1 compliance wizard

Platform & Customization7features

Data Importlibrary import/export (trl files)Multi-Locationmulti-story floor supportUndo/Redo FunctionalityVisual Workflow DiagrammingDocument ManagementLibrary managementCustom TemplatesUndo/Redo functionalityCustom API Accessadvanced electrification heat modeling (aahp, awhp)

Reporting & Analytics6features

ReportingReport generationAnalyticsData VisualizerData AnalysisHot Gas Reheat ModelingEnergy Rate AnalysisEnergy analysisEconomic AnalysisEconomic and energy-efficient alternative exploration

Equipment & Asset Management4features

Equipment SelectionEquipment sizingHVAC Zoning Managementhot gas reheat and humidity controlsChiller EvaluationWater-cooled chiller implementationRemote MonitoringSystem configuration validation

Training & Education2features

Air to Air Heat Pump Design (Residential) TrainingManual J/S/D Load CalculationsData Visualizer load design

Scheduling & Dispatch1feature

Drag and Drop Scheduling Calendar

Mobile & Field Tools1feature

AR Visualization2D and 3D visualization

AI & Automation1feature

Automation RulesDrag-and-drop workflows

Integrations 2 across 2 categories

Productivity 1
Autodesk Revit Native
Industry-Specific 1
Energy Star Native

Pricing

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Notes
Offered as a SaaS package with annual renewals. Extended renewal subscription options are available.

Related Products 4 across 1 category

Alternatives & Competitors

Carrier HAP Evidence-backed Good
Carrier Global Corporation Strong match
Why these are related — sources 4
  • linkedin

    “This article provides a comparative analysis of Carrier HAP and Trane TRACE, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and key differences.”

  • reddit

    “While I agree HAP is still very iffy, TRACE 3D has all the same issues and much more. I think we are early in this generation of 3d modeling for load calcs so none of the programs are there yet, but IMO HAP6.2 is way ahead of Trace.”

  • verdicalgroup.com

    “The most commonly used software for LEED submissions include eQUEST, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, DesignBuilder and IES-VE; IES-VE Pro is on the same playing field as Trace 700 and EnergyPlus.”

  • s4btradeally.com

    “With the help of the experts at Heapy Engineering, we compared several of the most popular programs [eQUEST, Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, DesignBuilder, IES VE], all providing a whole building comparison to a baseline.”

DesignBuilder Evidence-backed Good
DesignBuilder Software Ltd Good match
Why these are related — sources 2
  • verdicalgroup.com

    “The most commonly used software for LEED submissions include eQUEST, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, DesignBuilder and IES-VE; IES-VE Pro is on the same playing field as Trace 700 and EnergyPlus.”

  • s4btradeally.com

    “With the help of the experts at Heapy Engineering, we compared several of the most popular programs [eQUEST, Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, DesignBuilder, IES VE], all providing a whole building comparison to a baseline.”

IES Virtual Environment Evidence-backed Good
Integrated Environmental Solutions Good match
Why these are related — sources 3
  • reddit

    “However, my company is going IESVE. While the interface is similar to Trace 3D Plus, once you get past the learning curve, it is a really good program.”

  • verdicalgroup.com

    “The most commonly used software for LEED submissions include eQUEST, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, DesignBuilder and IES-VE; IES-VE Pro is on the same playing field as Trace 700 and EnergyPlus.”

  • s4btradeally.com

    “With the help of the experts at Heapy Engineering, we compared several of the most popular programs [eQUEST, Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, DesignBuilder, IES VE], all providing a whole building comparison to a baseline.”

eQUEST Evidence-backed Good
DOE / James J. Hirsch & Associates Good match
Why these are related — sources 2
  • verdicalgroup.com

    “The most commonly used software for LEED submissions include eQUEST, Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, DesignBuilder and IES-VE; IES-VE Pro is on the same playing field as Trace 700 and EnergyPlus.”

  • s4btradeally.com

    “With the help of the experts at Heapy Engineering, we compared several of the most popular programs [eQUEST, Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, DesignBuilder, IES VE], all providing a whole building comparison to a baseline.”