Software Support Lifecycle

Learn about Trane software support lifecycle to help you make informed decisions about when to update or upgrade your CDS software licenses.

Overview

Software Support Lifecycle

TRACE 700

TRACE 700 Software Support Update

Trane is committed to supporting our customers with reliable, high‑quality building energy modeling tools. As we continue to expand and enhance the capabilities of TRACE®, we are updating our long‑term support approach for TRACE 700.

TRACE 700 Will Remain Available

TRACE 700 will continue to be available as a mature, trusted building energy modeling solution while we build out full functionality in TRACE. Customers may continue using TRACE 700 for modeling needs during this transition period.

Future Migration to TRACE

Once TRACE reaches feature parity with TRACE 700, customers will be able to migrate their TRACE 700 and TRACE 3D Plus project files into TRACE and continue their work in the modern platform.

During migration:

Building geometry, constructions, and internal loads will transfer into TRACE.
Other project inputs—such as system configurations, schedules, and detailed mechanical selections—will need to be re‑entered in TRACE to complete the project file.

We will provide clear guidance and support materials to help users plan for a smooth and efficient transition.

TRACE 3D Plus

TRACE 3D Plus will receive one final major release—Version 8. After this release, the application will transition to a general maintenance and technical support phase.

There is no defined sunset date for TRACE 3D Plus at this time. Customers may continue using the tool with

Access to TRACE Tools Through a CDS TRACE Subscription

A CDS TRACE subscription provides customers with access to:

TRACE 700
TRACE 3D Plus
The next‑generation cloud‑based TRACE platform

This consolidated subscription model supports a smoother transition by:

Ensuring customers can work in all relevant TRACE applications during the development and migration period
Reducing the need to maintain multiple subscriptions or licenses (“double billing”)
Allowing continued access to legacy projects created in older versions of TRACE
Providing a single, streamlined path into the future of Trane’s building energy modeling tools

Our Commitment to Customers

Trane will continue investing in the evolution of TRACE to deliver enhanced modeling performance, streamlined workflows, and expanded capabilities. Maintaining access to TRACE 700 and TRACE 3D Plus during this development period ensures customers can continue using proven tools while we deliver the next generation of building energy modeling technology.

For questions about TRACE software, support lifecycles, or upcoming changes, please contact the Trane Customer Driven Solutions Network.

Product	End of New Product Sales (EONPS)	End of Service and Support (EOSS)	End of Life (EOL)
Trane Design Suite
VariTrane® Duct Designer Trane Pipe Designer Trane Acoustics Program (TAP®) Trane Engineering Toolbox	Dec 31^st 2027	License Expiration 2023	N/A
TRACE® 700 Family
TRACE® 700 Load Express TRACE® 700 Load Design TRACE® 700 (Full Version) TRACE® 700 Chiller Plant Analyzer	Dec 31^st 2019	License Expiration 2023	License Expiration 2028
System Analyzer®	Dec 31^st 2027	License Expiration 2023	N/A
TRACE® 3D Plus Family
TRACE® 3D Plus Load Design TRACE® 3D Plus (Full Version)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Product Literature

FAQs

TRACE 700 Frequently Asked Questions

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Software Support Lifecycle