Importing luminaires from DIALux   

Import luminaires from DIALux command allows user to load the luminaires layout for all rooms saved in an *.STF file . During import, all fixtures will be replaced with appropriate CADprofi blocks , and their information (name, type) will be taken from DIALux and placed in the appropriate attributes. This allows user to continue working in the CAD program without losing important information.

If calculations have been performed in the imported *.STF file , it is possible to include information about the lighting distribution in the drawing in the form of appropriate isolines.

 

6 Procedures                                                                

Importing luminaires from DIALux

1.    From the menu, toolbar or ribbon of CADprofi Electrical select the Import luminaires from DIALux  command.

2.    In the dialog box that opens, select the *.STF file containing the project created in DIALux .

3.    Specify the reference point (usually point 0.0 or another point according to the 0.0 point used in DIALux).

4.    (Optional) Click Yes to include isolines from the lighting calculations in the drawing.

 

DIALux project update

When loading a *.STF file with the same project (with the project name unchanged in DIALux), the import command allows for automatic updating of the luminaire layout, changes in their type, while maintaining any circuit numbering.

To update the data, you must reload the *.STF file containing the data for a specific project.

 

Notice

When updating numbered luminaires, it is recommended to use the Test option in the Circuit Numbering dialog box. This will detect and repair any numbers or luminaires that were removed during the project update.