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DIALux Pro is the subscription-based professional version of the lighting design software DIALux evo, designed to streamline high-end BIM workflows and reporting. Regarding "solid text," users typically use the Help Lines and Labeling
tool to place text elements in 2D and 3D views, which can be modified for size and orientation to ensure clarity in complex lighting models. Key Features of DIALux Pro
DIALux Pro bundles several premium extensions into a single subscription (currently 29.99 EUR/month per workstation). DIALux Community Open BIM Workflow
: Includes a dedicated IFC import extension that supports complex architectural models, including multi-story buildings and exterior areas. Enhanced IFC Import
: Offers a "new method" for importing IFC files that reduces solid modeler operations, improving stability and speed for intricate designs. Professional Reporting
: Allows for the export of documentation directly to editable formats like , as well as specialized PDF layouts. BIM Data Exchange : Supports live data exchange with software like GRAPHISOFT DDScad dialux pro
and includes luminaires in IFC exports for full BIM compliance. Working with Text and Objects
While "solid text" isn't a specific technical term within the software, managing text and solid objects is central to professional documentation. Text Management : You can add and edit text via the Construction Help Lines and Labeling
: Adjust sizes (e.g., from 0.5 to 0.3) to prevent overlapping in dense plans. Visibility : Toggle room designations and labels on or off using the Display Options Solid Objects and Materials Material Application
: You can apply colors or textures to single surfaces or "drag and drop" them to apply to all similar elements (e.g., all walls or floors) simultaneously. Calculation Accuracy
: For final Lux level checks, it is often recommended to run calculations without furniture/objects to ensure uniformity standards are met, then re-calculate with them for final realism. Comparison: DIALux evo vs. DIALux Pro DIALux Pro is the subscription-based professional version of
The core calculation engine remains the same, but the "Pro" version focuses on productivity and integration. DIALux evo (Free) DIALux Pro (Paid) Luminaire Data Full access to manufacturer catalogs Full access to manufacturer catalogs BIM/IFC Import Basic / Legacy import methods Enhanced, high-speed IFC modeler Export Formats .pdf, .dwg .pdf, .dwg, .docx, .pptx Standard DIALux branding Customizable/Advanced layouts hardware requirements for running DIALux Pro or how to start a 30-day free trial How to turn OFF the text in Dialux evo
DIALux Pro is the premium subscription tier for DIALux evo, designed to enhance productivity for professional lighting designers through advanced data interfaces and customization. 1. Key "Pro" Features
While the core calculation engine remains free, DIALux Pro adds these specialized workflow tools: Open BIM Integration : Directly import
to instantly start design on existing building models without manual reconstruction. Comprehensive Export Options
: Save project documentation in editable formats beyond standard PDFs, including PowerPoint (.ppt) Word (.docx) Excel (.xlsx) Custom Report Layouts : Use a built-in layout editor Scenario 3: The Factory Floor Industrial lighting requires
to apply your corporate branding and design custom templates for client presentations. Unlock Non-Members
: Gain the ability to use luminaires from manufacturers who are not official DIALux members within your projects. 2. Getting Started Guide To activate and use DIALux Pro, follow these steps: DIALux Pro
Scenario 3: The Factory Floor
Industrial lighting requires High Bay fixtures with specific mounting heights. DIALux Pro calculates the maintenance factor (MF) over time, accounting for lamp lumen depreciation (LLD) and luminaire dirt depreciation (LDD). It tells the plant manager exactly when to clean the lenses and replace the bulbs to maintain OSHA standards.
4. The User Experience: Visualization as a Sales Tool
In the past, electrical engineers delivered lighting plans as black-and-white line drawings with numerical grids. DIALux Pro changed the conversation.
Through its integrated rendering engine, the software generates photo-realistic visualizations. This capability transforms the lighting designer into a storyteller. Stakeholders can see how a warm-white wall washer accentuates a textured concrete wall or how a downlight creates a scallop pattern on a floor. This visual confirmation acts as a powerful sales tool, helping clients approve budgets for high-quality lighting schemes they might otherwise have deemed "too expensive" without seeing the result.
Best practices
- Use native manufacturer photometry where possible (IES/LDT).
- Set correct reflectance values for ceilings/walls/floors — they significantly affect results.
- Model significant room geometry and large objects (workstations, partitions) that affect light distribution.
- Use appropriate calculation grid resolution — finer grids for detailed studies, coarser for overviews.
- Apply realistic mounting heights and positions.
- Apply maintenance factors per fixture and environment to avoid overestimating performance.
- Document assumptions (reflectances, maintenance factors, target illuminances) in reports.