Always check your Maintenance Factor . In the "Project" overview, there is a global setting. For a dirty factory, set it to 0.7. For a clean office, 0.8. This ensures your design will still meet the lux standard years from now when the luminaires are dirty.
In the late 90s, the world of architectural lighting was a chaotic mix of hand-drawn calculations and "gut feelings." Then came , a version that, for many veteran engineers, feels like the "Windows 95" of lighting design.
Many lighting designers still prefer DIALux 4.14 because it is lighter, faster, and focuses strictly on indoor/outdoor lighting calculation without the heavy architectural modeling requirements of newer versions. Dialux 3.14
Dialux 3.14 is a version of the DIALux lighting design software family used by lighting designers, architects, and engineers to plan, calculate and visualize interior and exterior lighting. It supports photometric data, realistic renderings, standardized calculations (lux, luminance), and reports suitable for project documentation and compliance with lighting standards.
If you are looking for a tutorial structure, here is the standard workflow: Always check your Maintenance Factor
At its core, DIALux 3.14 provided a digital environment for architects and engineers to calculate essential lighting metrics such as and uniformity ratios . Researchers have historically used it to validate light shelf designs and classroom standards, proving its long-term reliability in scientific and industrial applications. Key Capabilities of Legacy DIALux Versions
: The software allows designers to enter specific space parameters, including room dimensions, ceiling types, and surface textures, to create accurate virtual environments. Calculation & Simulation For a clean office, 0
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Early-stage import and export functionalities for .DXF and .DWG files. Core Features and Interface Overview