Duration 4 days – 28 hrs

 

Overview

 

This training course is designed to equip participants with the foundational to intermediate-level knowledge and hands-on skills needed to use DIALux evo for professional lighting design projects. The program covers the essential workflow from project setup, room and building creation, and luminaire selection, through calculation, evaluation, visualization, and report generation.

 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to build lighting layouts for common interior applications, perform lighting calculations, interpret results, and prepare presentable documentation for client, technical, or approval purposes.

 

Objectives

 

• Understand the purpose, interface, and workflow of DIALux evo
• Create simple to moderately detailed interior lighting projects
• Import floor plans and use basic project construction tools
• Select and position luminaires properly based on lighting requirements
• Apply calculation surfaces and perform lighting calculations
• Interpret illuminance, uniformity, and related lighting results
• Use visualization and documentation tools for presentation and reporting
• Apply basic lighting design practices for offices, commercial spaces, and similar indoor environments

 

Target Audience

 

• Electrical engineers
• Lighting designers
• Architects
• MEP designers
• Facility and building professionals
• Technical staff involved in lighting layout and design
• Beginners who want to learn computer-aided lighting simulation

 

Prerequisites 

• Basic computer proficiency

• Basic understanding of lighting concepts is helpful but not required

• Familiarity with building plans or electrical layouts is an advantage

Course Outline 

 

Module 1: Introduction to Lighting Design and DIALux evo

• Overview of lighting design principles
• Importance of lighting simulation software
• Introduction to DIALux evo
• Applications of DIALux in interior lighting projects
• Understanding the DIALux workflow
• Navigating the user interface, toolbars, and project environment
• Setting project preferences and standards

Module 2: Basic Lighting Concepts for DIALux Users

• Fundamental lighting terms and units
• Illuminance, luminance, uniformity, glare, and color temperature
• Types of luminaires and light distribution
• Basic lighting quality requirements
• Introduction to common indoor lighting applications
• Reading basic lighting specifications

Module 3: Project Setup and Construction Tools

• Creating a new project
• Project information and general settings
• Building simple rooms and room geometries
• Creating floors, ceilings, walls, and openings
• Applying room dimensions and surface properties
• Working with materials and reflectance values
• Organizing project structure

Module 4: Importing Floor Plans and Reference Drawings

• Importing DWG or image-based references
• Scaling and aligning imported plans
• Tracing layouts from architectural references
• Best practices in using CAD references
• Managing background plans for accurate modeling

Module 5: Luminaire Selection and Placement

• Understanding luminaire data and product files
• Importing luminaires into DIALux
• Using manufacturer luminaire catalogs
• Criteria for selecting appropriate luminaires
• Single, linear, and grid luminaire arrangement
• Automatic luminaire placement
• Positioning, mounting, and orientation adjustments

Module 6: Calculation Objects and Lighting Calculation

• Understanding working planes and calculation surfaces
• Placing calculation objects in rooms
• Setting target values and project assumptions
• Running lighting calculations
• Calculation options and processing workflow
• Common issues affecting calculation accuracy

 

Module 7: Evaluating and Interpreting Results

• Reading calculation summaries
• Understanding average illuminance and uniformity results
• Checking compliance against project targets
• Using results monitor and performance indicators
• False color rendering, isolines, and value charts
• Identifying overlighting and underlighting conditions
• Refining the design based on results

Module 8: Visualization and Scene Presentation

• Working in 3D project views
• Creating realistic visual presentations
• Adjusting viewing angles and scene setup
• Producing client-friendly visual outputs
• Presenting design intent effectively

Module 9: Documentation and Report Generation

• Preparing calculation and project documentation
• Selecting report contents
• Exporting reports and project outputs
• Organizing deliverables for clients and internal teams
• Best practices for presenting lighting design reports

Module 10: Intermediate Design Application Workshop

• Guided hands-on interior lighting project
• Office or commercial room lighting exercise
• From room setup to luminaire placement
• Running calculations and checking results
• Improving layout based on analysis
• Final report generation and presentation

 

Module 11: Good Practices, Troubleshooting, and Tips

• Common beginner mistakes in DIALux projects
• Improving accuracy and modeling efficiency
• File management and project organization
• Tips for faster project development
• Practical design review checklist

Suggested Hands-On Exercises

• Create a simple rectangular room project
• Import a floor plan and trace room layout
• Apply surface materials and reflectance values
• Insert and arrange luminaires
• Create working planes and run calculations
• Analyze results and optimize lighting layout
• Generate a final project report