About this app
Integrating lighting calculations between Autodesk® Revit® and DIALux 4® and Evo® has never been easier with the Luminaire Hub - Dialux Tools Add-In. This powerful plugin simplifies the workflow, allowing users to seamlessly transfer data between these software applications. Whether you are an architect, engineer, or lighting designer, this plugin can significantly enhance your lighting calculation process.
Streamlined Workflow
The Luminaire Hub - Dialux Tools Add-In provides a seamless workflow for transferring lighting calculations from Revit to DIALux. With just a few clicks, you can export model elements such as spaces, windows, doors, and luminaires to a .stf file that can be easily imported into DIALux 4®. Additionally, the add-in exports a 3D DWG file for overlaying in DIALux®, enabling you to visualize and analyze your lighting design more effectively.
One of the standout features of this plugin is the ability to import luminaires as placeholders into DIALux®, which can be later swapped out for other luminaire photometric files for accurate calculations. This flexibility allows you to experiment with different lighting options and make informed decisions without the need for extensive manual adjustments.

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Efficient STF Import Function
The Luminaire Hub - Dialux Tools Add-In offers a seamless STF import function. By reading in the STF file, the plugin allows users to assign Revit families and add references to selected family parameters. Luminaires families are automatically placed in the model to match the DIALux calculation, streamlining the lighting design process.
It's important to note that the DIALux file must have been created using the STF export function, as the space names are used as a key for synchronization. Additionally, different Revit family luminaire placement types yield varying results. Unhosted and LevelBased placements are the most consistent, while ceiling, face, wall, and other placements may not always align correctly. However, with proper understanding and utilization of the INDIVIDUAL placement option, these challenges can be easily overcome.
Future Development and Roadmap
The Luminaire Hub - Dialux Tools Add-In is continuously evolving to meet the needs of its users. With every purchase, users gain access to future releases and updates, ensuring that they stay up-to-date with the latest features and enhancements. The product roadmap includes exciting additions such as the ability to import luminaire DWG files into Revit, expanded export element support for curtain wall glazing panels, and the option to export either Rooms or Spaces. The add-in also aims to introduce the capability to perform calculations within Revit using the Lumen method and a space manager to define specific lighting requirements.

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Conclusion
The Luminaire Hub - Dialux Tools Add-In is a game-changer for professionals involved in lighting design. Its seamless integration between Autodesk® Revit® and DIALux 4® and Evo® streamlines the lighting calculation workflow, saving valuable time and enhancing design accuracy. With its efficient STF import and export functions, users can easily transfer model elements, visualize designs, and perform accurate calculations.
We encourage architects, engineers, and lighting designers to embrace the Luminaire Hub - Dialux Tools Add-In and experience the benefits it offers. It empowers users to create stunning lighting designs with ease and efficiency, taking their projects to new heights.