Luminaire Hub - Dialux Tools

Export building geometry and luminaires from Autodesk® Revit®, import them into DIALux® version 4. After your lighting calculations, bring luminaires back into Revit for a complete round trip.

$40.00

The Add-In simplifies the lighting calculation workflow between Autodesk® Revit® to DIALux 4® and Evo®.

How to use videos can be found on YouTube

STF export function.

Currently, supported model elements to be exported to .stf file are:

Spaces
Windows (Curtain walling excluded)
Doors
Luminaires

The Elements are then written to the .stf file which can be imported into DIALux 4®, the add-in also exports a 3D DWG file to the same chosen location which can then be overlayed in DIALux®. Luminaires are imported into DIALux® as placeholders which can then be swapped out for other luminaire photometric files for calculation. Geometry can be imported into DIALux EVO® through the use of the .stf file but it doesn't support windows, doors or luminaires.

STF import function.

The import function works by reading in the STF file, the user can then assign Revit families to them and add references to a selected family parameter. The luminaires families are then placed in the model to match the DIALux calculation.

NOTES:

The DIALux file must have been created using the STF export function (The space names must match as these are used as a key).

Some Revit Family luminaire placement types work better than others - Unhosted and LevelBased are the most consistent while ceiling, face and wall and any other do not always come in at the correct location.

The import function does not support the use of LINE, CIRCLE or FIELD arrangements in DIALux to place luminaires, the light planning should be undertaken in Revit or just with the use of the INDIVIDUAL placement (See image and help document for more information.

STF export function.

This command exports an IFC file from a 3D view that contains only elements in the current file, visible in the current view with the correct settings for importing to DIALux Evo.

Product Road Map.

NOTE: Anyone purchasing the app will get access to the future releases

Next release:

DWG file to import lumianires into Revit
Additional export element support for curtain wall glazing panels
Option to either export Rooms or Spaces
Perform Calculations within Revit using the Lumen method
Space manager to define requirements

Details

Operating system

Release date

Jun 8, 2020

Last updated

Oct 28, 2021

Version

2.1.0

Language

English

Compatible with

RVT

2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Capabilities

Interoperability

Electrical design

Analysis and simulation

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What else should I know about this product?

User Data and Security

We do not collect any user data other than that needed to purchase this Add-in. If you are asked to login to confirm a valid entitlement before using the application this is handled exclusively by Autodesk.

On installation, there may be a warning relating to the security of the Add-in. At this point, we have not purchased a security certificate to digitally sign the code through a third party.

A security certificate is included in the installation location which can be added to your known security certificates for large organizations.

Are there any known issues with this product?

NOTE: The space names within the STF file must match those within the Revit file. if you exported using the "STF Export" command this shouldnt be an issue, but if the file has

come from an outside source or the model has significantly changed the import may not work.

NOTE: When using the "STF Import Command": In DIALux, luminaires must not be placed using FIELD, CIRCLE or LINE tools.

Luminaires must only be placed individually or the import will fail.

Is there additional support information provided?

Do you need help? check out our Youtube channel

Please check our Youtube video and our User Guide and Help PDF which contains FAQs and error messages.

For DIALux advice and questions please visit their website.

For anything else contact us through LinkedIn

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