Display lighting levels

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Lighting levels can easily be monitored using rev schedules

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where it can be seen if the appropriate level for

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the intended use of a room has been achieved.

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This same information can also be added to customized

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tags to help and improve the process of review

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with rivet spaces and zones being routinely added to projects.

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This provides an ideal opportunity to leverage the

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information in a project model to improve that process

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when creating color fill legends.

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It's recommended that a duplicate floor plan be created for each

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as only a single color fill can be shown on a floor plan.

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In this example,

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we'll create a view specifically for the purpose of displaying lighting levels.

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After creating named and numbered spaces,

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the lighting levels will be revealed using a color

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fill legend set up for that specific purpose.

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As lighting levels change, the color fill will update accordingly.

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Start by duplicating this view for the purpose of displaying lighting levels.

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In our project.

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Rename the view one. Lighting levels,

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select a lighting fixture from this view

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and from your keyboard type VH to hide

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the category of lighting fixtures from the view

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spaces must now be added to the project,

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go to the analyze tab from the ribbon and select the space command

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set the upper limit to level two

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and the offset to zero.

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Ensure tag on placement is selected, then pick place spaces automatically

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to ensure the naming convention is

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consistent with the linked architectural model.

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Use the space naming tool to automatically apply the space names and numbers.

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Next,

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we will add a colorful legend that will present the lighting

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levels for each space in an easy to interpret floor plan,

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select color fill legend from the color fill panel

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left,

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click to place the legend to the right side of the floor plan and accept the defaults.

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The color fill currently displays the space names

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to change this. We need to edit the scheme,

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select the legend and choose edit scheme from the ribbon.

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Create a new scheme called illuminate,

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then change the title to illuminate

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from the color dropdown menu.

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Change the option to average estimated illumination,

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read the message and select OK.

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And close all windows

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to display the title,

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select the legend from the screen,

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then edit the type properties and place a check against show title,

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the floor plan and legend clearly show the values across the project.

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But if you are looking to achieve specific levels and

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to identify those either above or below that level,

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then the scheme can be edited,

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edit the scheme once more and change the

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scheme definition from buy value to buy range

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set the first at least value to 40.

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Then add another row setting the value to 50.

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We now have a range of between 40

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the floor with anything above or below set to a different color.

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Go ahead and edit the colors, then select ok, to close your windows.

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It's now much easier to determine if the

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correct levels have been achieved in the project

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tile, the windows so that both views can be seen

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then change one of the lighting fixtures in the dining

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area to see the results in the color fill view

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by adding or utilizing existing spaces in your project.

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Colorful legends can provide an effective way to improve

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the visualization of information already in your project.

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The display can be altered to best suit the way you

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need to review the information and to understand the effect of change

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for compliance checking to design specifications.

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Colorful legends provide a quick and easy reference tool

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for anyone creating or reviewing designs in A R

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project model.