Light Controls
This section demonstrates how to use the Light Controls App and how to create and edit the properties of light objects.
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The Light Controls App is located in the design tab of the Fuzor App Menu. The Alt + L hotkey opens the Light Controls App. The Light Controls App can be dragged around the Fuzor window. For more information see Workspace Management. It is used to control general light settings. It can also be used to place a light in the 3D scene. The Night Only radio button sets all lights on when it is night. The On radio button sets all lights On. The Off radio button sets all lights Off. The Display Light toggles whether the Fuzor Light mesh is displayed. The Create Light button allows you to place a Fuzor Light in the 3D Scene. The Save button saves your light settings. The Load button loads previously saved light settings. | |||||||
To edit specific properties of lights you must first select them to bring up the Element Properties Overlay. From this menu select the Adjust Light Row in the Object Description Tab. This brings up a different Light Controls menu that you can use to edit specific properties. These are directly to the light properties in Revit any changes made to these properties | |||||||
Light Intensity controls brightness measured in lumen or lux. Temperature controls hue between warm and cool. Ballast Loss controls loss associated with lights acting as part of a ballast system Temperature Loss controls loss associated with deviations from ideal fixture operating temperature. Voltage Loss controls loss associated with power supply. Surface Loss controls loss associated with fixture deterioration. Lamp Lumen Depreciation Loss controls loss associated with predictable light deterioration. Dirt Loss controls loss associated with the accumulation of dirt. Total Loss is a calculated total loss based on the above settings. |
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To apply your changes to all lights of the same family use the checkbox below the sliders. To save your changes select OK. To revert your changes, select Cancel. To toggle whether the lights are on or off use the Turn On button.
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