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DIALux for Interior Lighting

Module 2: Construction


Learn how to build your project step by step – from importing plans and creating rooms to adding materials, furniture, and 3D objects for a realistic building model.

This is the second of seven modules from the online course DIALux for Interior Lighting.

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Plans

DWG Import

Here you'll learn how to import a DWG plan step by step – set the correct scale, manage layers, embed the plan into your project, and toggle its visibility in the CAD window.

Duration: 04:28 min

Image import

Import an image plan or screenshot of your PDF plan, set the right scale, and adjust the transparency for better integration into your project.


Duration: 04:49 min

Additional plans

Learn how to work with multiple plans for precise planning: toggle visibility, adjust positions, and manage different height levels for ground floor, upper floors, and combine image and DWG plans effectively.

Duration: 06:25 min

Vertical plans

Discover how to align plans vertically in side views – perfect for working with sections and making it easier to construct elements like roofs and staircases.

Duration: 02:01 min

Single rooms

Rectangular room

Jumpstart your project from the start screen: learn how to quickly create a rectangular room using various input fields and understand the automatic room setup.

Duration: 02:20 min

Free room shape

Even without a plan, you can easily create a room – learn how to enter dimensions and angles using the TAB key for smooth input control.

Duration: 00:23 min

Single room

Draw indoor and outdoor room contours independently for more flexibility. Get tips on editing room shapes, adding or removing points, and renaming spaces with ease.

Duration: 00:20 min

Storeys

Storey construction

Plan an entire storey in detail based on a DWG plan: define building outlines and room shapes, and learn how to rename the side, building, and rooms correctly.

Duration: 00:18 min

Multi-storey building

Learn how to duplicate or construct new storeys using the right construction tools – watch both 2D and 3D views to understand how your building geometry is shaped.

Duration: 00:19 min

Spaces

Spaces

Get a quick overview of the key input fields in the "Spaces" tool: set the utilisation profile, define the working plane height, and enter the maintenance factor.

Duration: 03:00 min

Utilisation profile

Explore what's behind the utilisation profile—visual task requirements, usage times, maintenance factor, working plane height, and much more.

Duration: 03:07 min

Different utilisations

Large areas often serve multiple purposes. Learn how to divide them into smaller zones with different usage profiles to improve your lighting design workflow.

Duration: 03:29 min

Exclude subspace

Exclude irrelevant areas from lighting calculations with just a few clicks. Learn how to define excluded zones so DIALux ignores them in your results.

Duration: 01:24 min

Architectural elements

Room elements

Room elements like columns, beams, or steps are crucial for detailed lighting design – see how to place them and adjust their dimensions in your project.


Duration: 04:04 min

Windows & doors

Handle windows and doors quickly and efficiently: insert or draw them, scale or copy them, and avoid wall holes with smart cutting-depth settings.


Duration: 04:24 min

Suspended ceilings

Suspended ceilings help define varying room heights. Learn how to insert full ceilings or create custom shapes, close edges, and even design coves for lighting accents.

Duration: 04:13 min

Materials & Colours

Materials

Learn how to work with materials in DIALux: pick surfaces, change their color and reflection properties, and apply materials efficiently using various tools.


Duration: 04:23 min

DIALux catalogues

Discover the DIALux color and material catalogues: find RAL colors with reflection values and explore structured material collections like wood or stone for realistic surface design.

Duration: 05:22 min

Configure materials

Configure colors and materials in detail – mix tones with numeric values or HEX codes, set saturation, and define material properties. Learn tips to create glass materials and save styles as favorites.

Duration: 07:26 min

Texture import

Import and edit textures easily: apply logos or images to surfaces, scale and rotate them, and use the grid tool to precisely align textures after a double-click.

Duration: 05:36 min

Objects & Furnitures

Simple objects

Get hands-on with simple objects like cubes or cylinders: adjust size, orientation, and position, and learn useful tips for snapping, copying, and working more smoothly in the CAD view.

Duration: 06:13 min

Furniture catalogue

Explore the furniture catalog and add detailed elements to your project. Learn how to place, scale, rotate, and duplicate items. Use the measurement tape for accurate positioning.

Duration: 06:39 min

Objects 3D

Enhance your project visuals by importing 3D objects, including DIALux (.dxobj) files. Learn how different file formats and lighting calculation options impact the project performance.

Duration: 04:18 min

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