Flucs LDB

Lighting Database User Guide
<Virtual Environment> 5.9
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Contents
1.
Lighting Database Overview............................................................................6

1.1.
Access to the Lighting Database.......................................................................................... 6
1.1.1.
Select Light Fitting Command ..................................................................................... 6
1.1.2.
Review Command ....................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3.
Path Command............................................................................................................ 7
1.1.4.
Filters Command ......................................................................................................... 7
2.
Dialogue Boxes and Property Sheets .............................................................8

2.1.
Select Light Fitting Dialogue Box ......................................................................................... 8
2.1.1.
Database Menu ........................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2.
Edit Menu................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.3.
View Menu ................................................................................................................. 10
2.1.4.
List View Panes ......................................................................................................... 11
2.1.5.
Luminaire Label ......................................................................................................... 11
2.1.6.
Lamp Label ................................................................................................................ 11
2.1.7.
Colour Label .............................................................................................................. 11
2.1.8.
Path Button ................................................................................................................ 11
2.1.9.
Filter Button ............................................................................................................... 11
2.1.10.
Select System Databases Button .............................................................................. 11
2.1.11.
Polar Curve Display................................................................................................... 11
2.2.
Review Database Dialogue Box......................................................................................... 12
2.2.1.
Database Menu ......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2.
Edit Menu................................................................................................................... 14
2.2.3.
View Menu ................................................................................................................. 14
2.2.4.
List of Database Items............................................................................................... 15
2.2.5.
Table Options ............................................................................................................ 15
2.2.6.
Path Button ................................................................................................................ 15
2.2.7.
Filter Button ............................................................................................................... 15
2.2.8.
Select System Databases Button .............................................................................. 15
2.3.
Database Path Dialogue Box ............................................................................................. 16
2.3.1.
Custom Database Paths List ..................................................................................... 16
2.3.2.
Browse....................................................................................................................... 16
2.3.3.
Remove ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.
Filters Dialogue Box ........................................................................................................... 17
2.4.1.
Luminaire Use Categories List .................................................................................. 17
2.4.2.
Luminaire Manufacturers List .................................................................................... 18
2.4.3.
Other Luminaire Manufacturers................................................................................. 18
2.4.4.
Description Contains This Text ................................................................................. 18
2.4.5.
Lamp Type Categories List........................................................................................ 18
2.4.6.
Lamp Manufacturers List ........................................................................................... 18
2.4.7.
Other Lamp Manufacturers........................................................................................ 18
2.4.8.
Description Contains This Text ................................................................................. 18
2.4.9.
Project Check Box ..................................................................................................... 18
2.4.10.
System Check Box .................................................................................................... 19
2.4.11.
Custom Check Box.................................................................................................... 19
2.4.12.
Clear All Search Filters Button .................................................................................. 19
2.5.
Select System Databases Dialogue Box ........................................................................... 19
2.6.
Luminaire Property Sheet .................................................................................................. 20
2.6.1.
Luminaire General Page............................................................................................ 20
2.6.1.1. Luminaire ID .......................................................................................................... 20
2.6.1.2. Luminaire is Still Manufactured? ........................................................................... 21
2.6.1.3. Title........................................................................................................................ 21
2.6.1.4. Type Options ......................................................................................................... 21
2.6.1.5. Standard Length.................................................................................................... 21
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2.6.1.6. Width ..................................................................................................................... 21

2.6.1.7. Height .................................................................................................................... 21
2.6.1.8. Upward Light Output Ratio.................................................................................... 21
2.6.1.9. Downward Light Output Ratio ............................................................................... 21
2.6.1.10.
Maximum Spacing/Height Ratio ....................................................................... 21
2.6.1.11.
Transverse Spacing/Height Ratio ..................................................................... 21
2.6.1.12.
Lamps per Luminaire ........................................................................................ 21
2.6.1.13.
Luminaire Use Categories List.......................................................................... 22
2.6.1.14.
Luminaire Manufacturer .................................................................................... 22
2.6.1.15.
Luminaire Manufacturers List ........................................................................... 22
2.6.2.
Luminaire Valid Lamp Page ...................................................................................... 22
2.6.2.1. Luminaire ID .......................................................................................................... 23
2.6.2.2. List of Valid Lamps................................................................................................ 23
2.6.2.3. Add New Button .................................................................................................... 23
2.6.2.4. Properties Button .................................................................................................. 23
2.6.3.
Luminaire Polar Page ................................................................................................ 24
2.6.3.1. Data is Valid? ........................................................................................................ 25
2.6.3.2. Design Attitude ...................................................................................................... 25
2.6.3.3. Edit button ............................................................................................................. 25
2.6.3.4. Photometry Options .............................................................................................. 25
2.6.3.5. Show Selected Column Only Check Box.............................................................. 25
2.6.3.6. Polar Data Grid...................................................................................................... 25
2.6.3.7. Angles Menu ......................................................................................................... 25
2.6.3.8. Polar Curve Display .............................................................................................. 26
2.6.4.
Luminaire Utilisation Factor Page ............................................................................. 27
2.6.4.1. Data is Valid? ........................................................................................................ 27
2.6.4.2. Utilisation Factor List............................................................................................. 27
2.6.4.3. Edit Button............................................................................................................. 28
2.6.4.4. Utilisation Factor Dialogue Box ............................................................................. 28
2.6.5.
Uncorrected Glare Indices Page ............................................................................... 28
2.6.5.1. Data is Valid? ........................................................................................................ 29
2.6.5.2. Glare Data List ...................................................................................................... 29
2.6.5.3. Edit Button............................................................................................................. 29
2.6.5.4. Glare Dialogue Box ............................................................................................... 29
2.7.
Valid Lamp Property Sheet ................................................................................................ 29
2.7.1.
Valid Lamp Page ....................................................................................................... 30
2.7.1.1. Luminaire ID .......................................................................................................... 30
2.7.1.2. Lamps List ............................................................................................................. 30
2.7.1.3. Watts ..................................................................................................................... 30
2.7.1.4. VA.......................................................................................................................... 30
2.7.1.5. Lamp Length ......................................................................................................... 30
2.7.1.6. Shape Codes List .................................................................................................. 31
2.7.1.7. Base Area.............................................................................................................. 31
2.7.1.8. Side Area............................................................................................................... 31
2.7.1.9. End Area ............................................................................................................... 31
2.7.1.10.
Utilisation Factor Correction Factor .................................................................. 31
2.7.1.11.
Ballast Correction Factor .................................................................................. 31
2.8.
Lamp Property Sheet ......................................................................................................... 31
2.8.1.
Lamp General Page .................................................................................................. 32
2.8.1.1. Lamp ID................................................................................................................. 32
2.8.1.2. Lamp is Still Manufactured?.................................................................................. 32
2.8.1.3. Title........................................................................................................................ 32
2.8.1.4. Lamp Type Categories List ................................................................................... 32
2.8.1.5. Lamp Manufacturer ............................................................................................... 32
2.8.1.6. Lamp Manufacturers List....................................................................................... 32
2.8.2.
Lamp Colours Page................................................................................................... 33
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2.8.2.1. Lamp ID................................................................................................................. 33

2.8.2.2. Colours List ........................................................................................................... 33
2.8.2.3. Add New Button .................................................................................................... 33
2.8.2.4. Properties Button .................................................................................................. 34
2.8.2.5. Delete Button......................................................................................................... 34
2.9.
Colour Property Sheet........................................................................................................ 34
2.9.1.
Colour Page............................................................................................................... 34
2.9.1.1. Lamp ID................................................................................................................. 34
2.9.1.2. Colour ID ............................................................................................................... 34
2.9.1.3. Initial Bare-lamp Output ........................................................................................ 34
2.9.1.4. Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve List ........................................................ 34
2.10. Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve Property Sheet .................................................. 34
2.10.1.
Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve Page.......................................................... 35
2.10.1.1.
Reference ......................................................................................................... 36
2.10.1.2.
Title ................................................................................................................... 36
2.10.1.3.
List of Curve Points........................................................................................... 36
2.10.1.4.
Grid Check Box................................................................................................. 36
2.10.1.5.
Print Curve Button............................................................................................. 36
2.10.1.6.
Curve Display.................................................................................................... 36
2.10.1.7.
LLMF/LSF Dialogue Box................................................................................... 37
2.11. Overview Dialogue Box ...................................................................................................... 37
2.12. User Name Dialogue Box................................................................................................... 38
2.12.1.
Login ID ..................................................................................................................... 38
2.12.2.
User Name................................................................................................................. 38
2.13. Database Calculations Dialogue Box................................................................................. 39
2.13.1.
Light Output Ratios and Spacing/Height Ratios Button ............................................ 39
2.13.2.
Utilisation Factors Button........................................................................................... 39
2.13.3.
Glare Data Button...................................................................................................... 39
2.13.4.
Aspect Factors Button ............................................................................................... 40
2.13.5.
BZ Classification Button ............................................................................................ 40
2.13.6.
LG3 Checks Button ................................................................................................... 40
2.13.7.
More Detail Check Box.............................................................................................. 40
2.13.8.
Print Output Button .................................................................................................... 40
2.13.9.
Clear Output Button................................................................................................... 40
2.13.10.
Results Area.......................................................................................................... 40
2.14. Batch Calculations Dialogue Box ....................................................................................... 41
2.15. Batch Edits Dialogue Box................................................................................................... 42
2.15.1.
Set Type Check Box.................................................................................................. 42
2.15.2.
Set Use Category Check Box.................................................................................... 42
2.15.3.
Luminaire Use Categories List .................................................................................. 42
2.15.4.
Set Manufacturer Check Box..................................................................................... 42
2.15.5.
Luminaire Manufacturer............................................................................................. 43
2.15.6.
Luminaire Manufacturers List .................................................................................... 43
2.16. Import Dialogue Box........................................................................................................... 43
General Import Page................................................................................................................... 44
2.16.1.1.
If the ID and Description Both Match an Existing Luminaire Option................. 44
2.16.1.2.
If it is Assumed to be a New Lamp Option ....................................................... 45
2.16.2.
IESNA Import Page ................................................................................................... 45
2.16.2.1.
Method for Obtaining the Luminaire and Lamp IDs and Descriptions Option . 46
2.17. LG3 Dialogue Box .............................................................................................................. 46
2.17.1.
Luminance Limit ........................................................................................................ 47
2.17.2.
Limiting Angle ............................................................................................................ 47
2.18. Import Summary Dialogue Box .......................................................................................... 47
2.19. Database Summary Dialogue Box ..................................................................................... 48
2.20. Results Dialogue Box ......................................................................................................... 48
2.20.1.
Clear Button............................................................................................................... 49
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2.20.2.
Print Button ................................................................................................................ 49
2.20.3.
Save Button ............................................................................................................... 49
2.21. Numeric Entry Dialogue Box .............................................................................................. 49
2.21.1.
Prompt ....................................................................................................................... 49
2.21.2.
Numeric Value ........................................................................................................... 49
2.22. Text Entry Dialogue Box .................................................................................................... 49
2.22.1.
Prompt ....................................................................................................................... 50
2.22.2.
Text Value.................................................................................................................. 50
2.23. Visualisation of Photometric Web ...................................................................................... 50
3.
Predefined Categories....................................................................................51
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
4.
Luminaire Use Categories.................................................................................................. 51

Luminaire Manufacturers ................................................................................................... 51
Lamp Type Categories ....................................................................................................... 52
Lamp Manufacturers .......................................................................................................... 52
Version History ...............................................................................................53

4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
Version 12.8.0.9 ................................................................................................................. 53

Version 12.8.0.5 ................................................................................................................. 53
Version 12.6.0.0 ................................................................................................................. 53
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1. Lighting Database Overview

The lighting database is stored in IES own format, and contains all the data
about luminaires, lamps and lamp colours required for performing Radiance or
FlucsPro calculations. You may edit any of the data, import it from or export it to
manufacturers' data in CIBSE, EULUMDAT or IESNA format files, or perform
database calculations to produce processed data such as light output ratios and
utilisation factors from the raw polar data.
The database can be used to add, delete, edit and store information about
luminaires and lamps. The information from the database is used by the IES
lighting applications (FlucsPro, Radiance, Template Manager, etc.). An
extensive system database is provided but this can be supplemented with your
own data.
Photometric data may be entered into the program either interactively or by
importing data from files in standard CIBSE, EULUMDAT or IESNA formats.
The standard CIBSE type-1 and type-2 formats are used and are described in
CIBSE TM14. For interactive input you describe the luminaire, the valid lamps
for the luminaire, and polar-curve data for luminous intensities. Optionally, lightoutput ratios, spacing-to-height ratios, utilisation factors, and glare indices may
be entered. For lamps the lamp description and, optionally, lamp-lumen
maintenance-factor curves are specified.
The database can calculate light-output ratios, spacing-to-height ratios,
utilisation factors, glare data and aspect factors and can perform LG3 checks
and BZ classifications for a luminaire, based on the polar-curve information. The
results can be viewed on the screen and output as hard copy if you wish.
The database is not an application that may be run directly, but instead is
accessed via other applications such as LightPro, FlucsPro, Radiance and the
Template Manager.
1.1. Access to the Lighting Database

These commands are provided as buttons in the applications that use the
database.
1.1.1. Select Light Fitting Command
This command is available from several dialogue boxes in the applications that use
the lighting database. The button is named Select. It allows you to select the
luminaire, lamp, and colour from the database to use for the light fitting. The Select
light fitting dialogue box is displayed. The selection is made from a list view (as used
in the right-hand pane of Windows Explorer) that allows you to click any of the
column headers to sort the data based on the values in that column. In addition you
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may use filters to help when searching for items. Colour coded icons show the
source of the data.
Note you may also edit the database and perform database calculations from this
dialogue box, but only when called from LightPro.
1.1.2. Review Command

the lighting database. The button is named Review. It allows you to review and edit
the database. The Review database dialogue box is displayed. The five database
tables are displayed, allowing you to review the items in the tables. In addition you
may use filters to help when searching for items.
Note you may also edit the database and perform database calculations from this
dialogue box, but only when called from LightPro.
1.1.3. Path Command

the lighting database. The button is named Path. It allows you to set the list of
custom folder paths where lighting database files are to be accessed. This allows
you to access lighting data from different parts of your network in addition to the
system data and the data within your own project folder. The Database path
dialogue box will open allowing you to browse for and add folders, or to remove
folders, from the list of paths.
1.1.4. Filters Command

the lighting database. The button is named Filters. It allows you to set the filters
that affect what elements of the lighting database are to be displayed in the light
fitting selection or lighting database review dialogue boxes (Note filters only affect
the display - the program still has internal access to all of the data). The Filters
dialogue box opens, allowing you to enter filters based on type and manufacturer
categories, and on whether the data is from the system folder, the custom folders, or
the local project folder.
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2. Dialogue Boxes and Property Sheets

The dialogue boxes and property sheets in the lighting database, and the items
shown on them, are explained in this section.
2.1. Select Light Fitting Dialogue Box
This dialogue box allows you to select a luminaire, lamp, and colour from three
list views. When a luminaire is selected, the list of lamps is automatically
updated to show lamps that are valid for the luminaire, and the polar curve is
displayed. Similarly, when a lamp is selected, the list of colours is automatically
updated to show colours that are valid for the lamp. The column headers may
be clicked to sort on the property listed in that column. Menus are provided for
database activities (database path and filters commands, saving the database,
importing and exporting CIBSE, EULUMDAT or IESNA data, etc.) editing
activities (add, properties, delete, database calculations) and changing the list
view types.
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2.1.1. Database Menu
This menu (identical to the one in the Review database dialogue box) allows you to
select an option for editing the database path and filters:
Path - Allows you to set the list of custom folder paths where lighting
database files are to be accessed. This allows you to access lighting data
from different parts of your network in addition to the system data and the
data within your own project folder. The Database path dialogue box will
open allowing you to browse for and add folders, or to remove folders, from
the list of paths.
Filters - Allows you to set the filters that affect what elements of the lighting
database are to be displayed in the light fitting selection or lighting database
review dialogue boxes (NB filters only affect the display - the program may
still access all the data). The Filters dialogue box opens, allowing you to
enter filters based on type and manufacturer categories, and on whether the
data is from the system folder, the custom folders, or the local project folder.
Overview Shows the Overview dialogue box that displays a graphical
overview of the relationships between the database tables.
Save - Save the database to file, with any changes. Note any items that have
been changed are ALWAYS saved to your project folder, even if that is not
where they were originally held. Since the project folder is the only place
where the database is ever saved, the original items may still be present in
the system or custom folders. However, this is not a problem, since the
project folder is always searched first.
Database import - Allows access to the database import options.
o CIBSE - Allows you to import CIBSE/1 or CIBSE/2 format luminaire
data files into the database. The import dialogue box is displayed with
a single page, the General import page.
o EULUMDAT - Allows you to import EULUMDAT (European Luminaire
Data) format luminaire data files into the database. The import
dialogue box is displayed with a single page, the General import
page.
o IESNA - Allows you to import IESNA format luminaire data files into
the database. The import dialogue box is displayed with two pages,
the General import page and the IESNA import page.
Database export - Allows access to the database export options.
o CIBSE - Allows you to export CIBSE/1 or CIBSE/2 format luminaire
data files from the database.
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EULUMDAT - Allows you to export EULUMDAT (European Luminaire

Data) format luminaire data files from the database.
o IESNA - Allows you to export IESNA format luminaire data files from
the database.
Summary - Opens the Database summary dialogue box.
Exit - Close the dialogue box.
o
2.1.2. Edit Menu
This menu (not quite identical to the one in the Review database dialogue box)
allows you to select an option for editing the database:
Add - Allows you to add an item to the database. A copy of the currently
selected item is made and you are then allowed to edit it before saving it. The
item being added depends on the last list you clicked.
Properties - Edit the currently selected item.
Delete - Allows you to delete the currently selected item.
Calculations - Allows you to perform database calculations on the currentlyselected luminaire. Displays the Database calculations dialogue box (NB only
for luminaires).
Copy to project Copies the selected items from whatever source (Custom
or System) to the Project database.
Visualise use a window like the Model Viewer to see the photometric web
generated by the polar curves.
Note the currently selected item is the item selected in whichever of the three list
view panes last had the keyboard focus, i.e. was the last one where you clicked with
the mouse or navigated to with the tab or cursor keys.
2.1.3. View Menu
This menu (identical to the one in the Review database dialogue box) allows you to
change the type of view for the database lists. The option you choose will be applied
to the last list that you clicked in. The 4 options are the same as in Windows Explorer
- you may change between large and small icon views, list view or report view:
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Large icons - Select this option to display large icons in the list view.
Small icons - Select this option to display small icons in the list view.
List - Select this option to display each item on a new line in the list view.
Details - Select this option to display full details of each item on a new line in
the list view. Click the column headers to sort the list by the item referred to
by the column.
2.1.4. List View Panes

These three list view panes show the currently selected luminaire, valid lamp and
colour. Selecting any item and selecting the edit menu option, or simply doubleclicking the item, causes the items property sheet to be displayed for review and
editing.
2.1.5. Luminaire Label

Shows the selected luminaire.
2.1.6. Lamp Label

Shows the selected valid lamp.
2.1.7. Colour Label

Shows the selected lamp colour.
2.1.8. Path Button

This provides a shortcut to the Database > Path menu option. Selected options are
shown in the edit box alongside.
2.1.9. Filter Button

This provides a shortcut to the Database > Filter menu option. Selected options are
2.1.10.
Select System Databases Button
This allows you to select which system databases to load. Displays the Select
System Databases dialogue box.
2.1.11.
Polar Curve Display
This shows the polar curves for the selected luminaire. Double-clicking on this plot
has the same effect as using the Edit > Visualise menu option.
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2.2. Review Database Dialogue Box
This dialogue box allows you to review all of the data in the lighting database.
This data is organised into 5 tables (lists of data) in a relational-style database
- e.g. there is a table of luminaires, a table of lamps, and a table of valid lamps
which provides the cross reference between luminaires and the lamps which
are valid for each luminaire. Use the option buttons to select the table that will
be displayed in the list box. The column headers may be clicked to sort on the
property listed in that column. Menus are provided for database activities
(database path and filters commands, saving the database, importing or
exporting CIBSE, EULUMDAT or IESNA data, etc.) and editing activities (add,
properties, delete, database calculations).
2.2.1. Database Menu
This menu (identical to the one in the Select light fitting dialogue box) allows you to
select an option for editing the database path and filters:
Path - Allows you to set the list of custom folder paths where lighting
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database files are to be accessed. This allows you to access lighting data
from different parts of your network in addition to the system data and the
data within your own project folder. The Database path dialogue box will
open allowing you to browse for and add folders, or to remove folders, from
the list of paths.
Filters - Allows you to set the filters that affect what elements of the lighting
database are to be displayed in the light fitting selection or lighting database
review dialogue boxes (NB filters only affect the display - the program may
still access all the data). The Filters dialogue box opens, allowing you to
enter filters based on type and manufacturer categories, and on whether the
data is from the system folder, the custom folders, or the local project folder.
Overview Shows the Overview dialogue box that displays a graphical
overview of the relationships between the database tables.
Save - Save the database to file, with any changes you have made. Note any
items which have been changed are ALWAYS saved to your project folder,
even if that is not where they were originally held. Since the project folder is
the only place where the database is ever saved, the original items may still
be present in the system or custom folders. However, this is not a problem,
since the project folder is always searched first.
Database import - Allows access to the database import options.
o CIBSE - Allows you to import CIBSE/1 or CIBSE/2 format luminaire
data files into the database. The import dialogue box is displayed with
a single page, the General import page.
o EULUMDAT - Allows you to import EULUMDAT (European Luminaire
Data) format luminaire data files into the database. The import
dialogue box is displayed with a single page, the General import
page.
o IESNA - Allows you to import IESNA format luminaire data files into
the database. The import dialogue box is displayed with two pages,
the General import page and the IESNA import page.
Database export - Allows access to the database export options.
o CIBSE - Allows you to export CIBSE/1 or CIBSE/2 format luminaire
data files from the database.
o EULUMDAT - Allows you to export EULUMDAT (European Luminaire
Data) format luminaire data files from the database.
o IESNA - Allows you to export IESNA format luminaire data files from
the database.
Summary - Opens the Database summary dialogue box.
Exit - Close the dialogue box.
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2.2.2. Edit Menu
This menu (not quite identical to the one in the Select light fitting dialogue box)
allows you to select an option for editing the database:
Add - Allows you to add an item to the database. A copy of the currently
selected item is made and you are then allowed to edit it before saving it. The
item being added depends on the last list you clicked.
Properties - Edit the currently selected item.
Delete - Allows you to delete the currently selected item.
Calculations - Allows you to perform database calculations on the currentlyselected luminaire. Displays the Database calculations dialogue box (NB only
for luminaires).
Batch calculations - Allows you to perform database calculations globally on
the currently-selected set of luminaires. The Batch calculations dialogue box
is displayed (NB only works with luminaires).
Batch edits - Allows you to perform database edits globally on the currentlyselected set of luminaires. The Batch edits dialogue box is displayed. (NB
only works with luminaires).
Copy to project Copies the selected items from whatever source (Custom
or System) to the Project database.
Note the currently selected item is the item selected from the list of database items.
2.2.3. View Menu
This menu (identical to the one in the Select light fitting dialogue box) allows you to
change the type of view for the database lists. The option you choose will be applied
to the last list that you clicked in. The 4 options are the same as in Windows Explorer
- you may change between large and small icon views, list view or report view:
Large icons - Select this option to display large icons in the list view.
Small icons - Select this option to display small icons in the list view.
List - Select this option to display each item on a new line in the list view.
Details - Select this option to display full details of each item on a new line in
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the list view. Click the column headers to sort the list by the item referred to
by the column.
2.2.4. List of Database Items

This list shows the items in the database for the currently selected database table.
Selecting any item in the list and selecting the edit menu option, or simply doubleclicking the item, causes the items properties to be displayed for review and editing.
2.2.5. Table Options

Select the table you wish to review:
Luminaires option - Selects the luminaires table.

Valid lamps option - Selects the valid lamps table.
Lamps option - Selects the lamps table.
Colours option - Selects the colours table.
LLMF/LSF option - Selects the lamp-lumen maintenance factors curves table.
2.2.6. Path Button

This provides a shortcut to the Database > Path menu option. Selected options are
2.2.7. Filter Button

This provides a shortcut to the Database > Filter menu option. Selected options are
2.2.8. Select System Databases Button

This allows you to select which system databases to load. Displays the Select
System Databases dialogue box.
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2.3. Database Path Dialogue Box
This dialogue box allows you to edit the list of custom paths (including UNC
network paths such as "\\server\c\lighting\") that are searched for lighting
database files. The system files (in the "lights" folder below the IES installation
folder) and the project files (in the "lights" folder below your project folder) are
loaded by default. The custom files are loaded according to the set of paths
that you may edit here. You may make a particular set of paths always
available by editing "autoexec.bat" to add a line beginning "set FLUCS="
followed by a list of folder paths, separated by semicolons, e.g.:
set FLUCS="C:\Program Files\IES\apps\lights\osram";"C:\Program
Files\IES\apps\lights\Philips"
(This example would produce the set of paths shown in the diagram).
2.3.1. Custom Database Paths List
This list shows the list of custom database folder paths in effect.
2.3.2. Browse
Allows you to browse for another folder to add to the database path.
2.3.3. Remove
Allows you to remove the selected folder from the database path.
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2.4. Filters Dialogue Box
This dialogue box allows you to set the filters that are applied to the lighting
database data for display purposes. It is useful if you have a large list of
luminaires or lamps and wish to see a more relevant subset. Note filters do not
affect the accessible data - only what is displayed in the various dialogue
boxes.
2.4.1. Luminaire Use Categories List
Lists the luminaire use categories from which none, one, or more may be selected.
The luminaire category is a form of classification, so that particular types of luminaire
can be reviewed more easily. See Luminaire use categories for a list of available
categories.
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2.4.2. Luminaire Manufacturers List

The manufacturer name is the second form of luminaire classification so that the
review procedure can be used more easily. The manufacturer is represented by a
descriptive name. See Luminaire manufacturers for a list of available names, but any
additional strings can be entered in the box below.
2.4.3. Other Luminaire Manufacturers

Enter full or partial manufacturer names if they are not available in the list above.
Each name should be entered on a new line by pressing the Return key.
2.4.4. Description Contains This Text

Enter text here for a case-insensitive match with the text in the luminaire description.
If you know a word in the description, this will make your search much more efficient.
2.4.5. Lamp Type Categories List

Lists the lamp-type categories from which one may be selected. The lamp-type
category is a form of classification, so that particular types of lamp can be reviewed
more easily. See Lamp type categories for a list of available categories.
2.4.6. Lamp Manufacturers List

The manufacturer name is the second form of lamp classification so that the review
procedure can be used more easily. The manufacturer is represented by a
additional strings can be entered in the box below.
2.4.7. Other Lamp Manufacturers

Enter full or partial manufacturer names if they are not available in the list above.
Each name should be entered on a new line by pressing the Return key.
2.4.8. Description Contains This Text

Enter text here for a case-insensitive match with the text in the lamp description. If
you know a word in the description, this will make your search much more efficient.
2.4.9. Project Check Box

Select this option to include the project database path (the "lights" folder below your
project folder) in the filter.
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2.4.10.
System Check Box
Select this option to include the system database path (the "lights" folder below the
folder where the IES software is installed) in the filter.
2.4.11.
Custom Check Box
Select this option to include the custom database paths (the folders specified using
the database path command or by the environment variable "FLUCS") in the filter.
2.4.12.
Clear All Search Filters Button
Allows you to reset all filters to the default state (i.e. no filters are in effect).
2.5. Select System Databases Dialogue Box

This dialogue box appears when you press the Select System Databases
button on the Review dialogue box or the Select Light Fitting dialogue box.
Using this you can easily select which system databases to load. Click to
select an individual item. Use Ctrl and click together to change the selected
status of a particular item without changing that of other items so you can
use this to add or remove items from the list of selected items. Note that some
of the databases are always loaded, but the manufacturer-specific databases
are mostly selectable using this mechanism. (Tip: You may even place your
own databases in the system folder, as long as they have unique names. If the
last 17 characters of the name are (always load).db2 it will be always loaded.)
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2.6. Luminaire Property Sheet

This property sheet is for editing the properties of a luminaire. It has five pages:
General page
Valid lamps page
Polar curves page
Utilisation factors page
Uncorrected glare indices page
2.6.1. Luminaire General Page
This page allows you to enter the general details required for the luminaire, including
its ID and title, type, dimensions, light output ratios and type and manufacturer
categories.
2.6.1.1. Luminaire ID
Enter a unique ID.
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2.6.1.2. Luminaire is Still Manufactured?

Select this box if the item is still manufactured, i.e. still available for use.
2.6.1.3. Title
Enter a title for this luminaire.
2.6.1.4. Type Options
Select the type of luminaire:
Point source option - Select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated
as a point source - i.e. has negligible area of light source.
Uplighter option - Select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated as
an uplighter - i.e. most of the light output is upwards.
Linear option - Select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated as a
linear luminaire - i.e. has an extended area of light source.
2.6.1.5. Standard Length

The luminaire standard length is the length used for photometry. It is the base for glare
corrections and has a correction factor for polar curves and a utilisation factor of 1.0 and a
glare-indices conversion factor of 0.
2.6.1.6. Width
The luminaire width is used to calculate the default luminous base area, which is used in
the detailed glare calculations.
2.6.1.7. Height
The luminaire height is used to calculate the default luminaire side and end areas which are
used in the detailed glare calculations.
2.6.1.8. Upward Light Output Ratio
The ratio of the total light output of a luminaire above the horizontal under stated practical
conditions to that of the lamp or lamps under reference conditions.
2.6.1.9. Downward Light Output Ratio
The ratio of the total light output of a luminaire below the horizontal under stated practical
conditions to that of the lamp or lamps under reference conditions.
2.6.1.10. Maximum Spacing/Height Ratio
This ratio describes the distance between luminaire centres in relation to their height above
the working plane. The maximum spacing-to-height value should not be exceeded if the
uniformity of illuminance is to be acceptable for general lighting.
2.6.1.11. Transverse Spacing/Height Ratio
The transverse spacing-to-height ratio ensures that spacing in the transverse direction
provides the illuminance uniformity.
2.6.1.12. Lamps per Luminaire
Enter the number of lamps mounted within the luminaire.
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2.6.1.13. Luminaire Use Categories List

Lists the luminaire use categories from which none, one, or more may be selected. The
luminaire category is a form of classification, so that particular types of luminaire can be
reviewed more easily. See Luminaire use categories for a list of available categories.
2.6.1.14. Luminaire Manufacturer
Enter a 2-character manufacturer reference if it is not available in the list below.
2.6.1.15. Luminaire Manufacturers List
The manufacturer name is the second form of luminaire classification so that the review
procedure can be used more easily. The manufacturer is represented by a descriptive
name. See Luminaire manufacturers for a list of available names, but any other name can
be entered in the box above.
2.6.2. Luminaire Valid Lamp Page
This page allows you to edit the list of valid lamps for the luminaire. This is basically
a list of entries in the valid lamps table, which contains cross-references to the
luminaire and lamps tables, with some additional data. When you add or edit a valid
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lamp the Valid lamp page appears which allows you to select a lamp from the lamps
table. You may also delete any existing valid lamp.
Any number of valid lamps may be specified for each luminaire. For a linear
fluorescent fitting for instance you may wish to define the various lengths, such as
1200, 1500 and 1800. Alternatively, a high-bay fitting may be capable of taking a
SON lamp or a MBF lamp. For each valid lamp a number of other relevant pieces of
data are required, such as the length and wattage, which will depend upon the lamp
being used.
Shows the luminaire ID. This is not editable here.
2.6.2.2. List of Valid Lamps
This displays the list of valid lamps for the luminaire.
2.6.2.3. Add New Button
Adds a new colour for the lamp and displays its property sheet.
2.6.2.4. Properties Button
Displays the property sheet for the selected colour.
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2.6.3. Luminaire Polar Page
This page allows you to edit the polar curve data for the luminaire. The polar curve
data is presented in a grid and displayed in the graphic area. Angles may be added,
inserted, edited or deleted from the context menu that appears when you click the
right mouse button in the shaded area of the grid. The design attitude and
photometry type may also be edited. Individual intensity values may be edited by
selecting an intensity value and clicking the right mouse button in the non-shaded
area of the grid. A range of intensity values may be selected and then edited by
pressing the Edit button.
Polar-curve data may be measured using the C-gamma (C-) system, the
HorizontalVertical (H-V) system or the IESNA Type C system (see CIBSE
Technical Memorandum 14 and IESNA-LM63 for further information on these
systems).
The C-gamma system allows both point and linear sources to be defined in the same
manner.
A maximum of 72 C (or H) angles and 55 gamma (or V) angles can be defined when
the data is entered interactively. For example, for a symmetrical luminaire this allows
the C angles to be in steps of 15 degrees from 0 to 180, and the gamma angles to
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be in steps of 5 degrees from 0 to 180. Such a large number of polar points will allow
almost any type of polar curve to be defined, yet not all values need to be entered
when specifying simple symmetrical polar curves. You can define the actual angles;
in this way a large number of points can be specified where the curve is rapidly
changing and fewer where the curve is changing little. The luminous intensities
should all be expressed in terms of candelas per thousand lumens. Note that if the
data are entered from a standard format file using the database facility, 72 C angles
and 55 gamma angles can be defined.
2.6.3.1. Data is Valid?
Select this box if the polar data is valid for use in calculations.
2.6.3.2. Design Attitude
The design attitude is the angle at which the luminaire is designed to operate. For normal
indoor luminaires it is zero.
2.6.3.3. Edit button
If a range of intensities are selected this button will allow you to enter a new value to apply
to the whole range. So, for instance, you may select the whole row at gamma=0 and set
them to the same value in one go.
2.6.3.4. Photometry Options
Select the photometry that was used to create this data:
C-gamma option - Most interior luminaires are photometered using the C-gamma
system.
Horizontal-vertical option - Floodlights (due to their intensity distribution) are usually
photometered using the horizontal-vertical system.
IESNA Type C option similar to H-V but differing in the pole direction.
2.6.3.5. Show Selected Column Only Check Box

This check box allows you to turn on or off the display of the selected column (i.e. one C (or
Horizontal) angle) of polar intensity values. This is useful if you have defined several C (or
Horizontal) angles and want to see the data for individual angles.
2.6.3.6. Polar Data Grid
Displays the numeric values of the polar data. C (or Horizontal) angles are listed along rows
1 and 2. Gamma (or Vertical) angles are listed down columns 1 and 2. The body of the grid
shows the intensities for the relevant pair of angles (in candelas/1000 lumen). The right
mouse button may be clicked in any of these three areas to edit the angles or intensity
values.
2.6.3.7. Angles Menu
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This menu is available when you right-click in grid row 1 or column 1, and it allows you to
select an option for editing angles for the polar curve:
Edit angle - Select this option to edit the selected angle.

Insert angle - Select this option to insert a new angle at the currently selected
position in the list.
Add angle - Select this option to add a new angle at the end of the list.
Remove angle - Select this option to remove the selected angle from the list.
Visualise use a window like the Model Viewer to see the photometric web
generated by the polar curves.
2.6.3.8. Polar Curve Display

Displays the polar curves graphically, for confirmation. If the Show selected column only
check box is selected, it displays only the column that has the currently selected grid cell:
Double-clicking on this plot has the same effect as using the Angles > Visualise menu
option.
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2.6.4. Luminaire Utilisation Factor Page
Allows you to edit the list of utilisation factors at standard room indices for the
luminaire. Individual values may be edited using the Utilisation factor dialogue box.
Note it is recommended that you use the database calculations to calculate these
values rather than entering them manually here. The utilisation factor is the
proportion of luminous flux emitted by the lamps that reaches the working plane. The
factors should be for zero reflectances for the nominal spacing-to-height ratio at the
standard room indices, as described in CIBSE TM5. Nine values should be entered
in ascending order, to correspond to room indices of 0.75, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5,
3.0, 4.0, and 5.0.
Select this box if the UF data is valid for use in calculations.
2.6.4.2. Utilisation Factor List
Displays the list of utilisation factors for the different room indices. Double-click a row to edit
it, or select a row and press the Edit button.
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2.6.4.3. Edit Button

Edits the selected row.
2.6.4.4. Utilisation Factor Dialogue Box
Allows you to edit an individual utilisation factor for the luminaire.
2.6.5. Uncorrected Glare Indices Page
This page allows you to edit the uncorrected crosswise and endwise glare indices at
the standard room reflectances. Individual rows may be edited using the Glare
dialogue box. Note it is recommended that you use the database calculations to
calculate these values rather than entering them manually here. The indices should
be entered for each of the nineteen standard-room dimensions, as described in
CIBSE TM10. They should be for ceiling, wall and floor reflectances of 70%, 50%
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and 20% respectively.

Select this box if the glare data is valid for use in calculations.
2.6.5.2. Glare Data List
Lists the glare indices for each set of standard room dimensions. Double-click a row to edit
it, or select a row and press the Edit button.
2.6.5.3. Edit Button
Edits the selected row.
2.6.5.4. Glare Dialogue Box
Allows you to edit an individual pair of uncorrected crosswise and endwise glare indices for
the luminaire.
Crosswise glare - allows you to edit the crosswise glare index.
Endwise glare - allows you to edit the endwise glare index.
2.7. Valid Lamp Property Sheet

This property sheet is for editing the properties of a lamp-luminaire relationship
(referred to as a valid lamp for a luminaire). It has only one page:
Valid lamp page
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2.7.1. Valid Lamp Page
This page gives the details of one valid lamp for a luminaire. It allows you to select
the lamp from the list of lamps in the database, and to enter the additional data
required for each luminaire-lamp cross-reference.
Shows the luminaire ID. This is not editable here.
2.7.1.2. Lamps List
Shows the complete list of lamps in the database, from which you must select one to use
with this luminaire.
2.7.1.3. Watts
The luminaire wattage is the TOTAL power consumed by the lamps AND control gear and
is used by the program to calculate the total wattage for a particular lighting scheme.
2.7.1.4. VA
The luminaire voltamperes are the apparent power consumed by the luminaire. It is the
product of the total current input to the luminaire and the supply voltage.
2.7.1.5. Lamp Length
Enter the lamp length in metres.
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2.7.1.6. Shape Codes List

Allows you to select from the list of standard shape codes. Select one of the following glareshape codes (as defined in the CIBSE Technical Memorandum Number 14):
Rectangular box
Sphere
Vertical cylinder or flat disc
Horizontal cylinder
Any other shape
Not applicable
2.7.1.7. Base Area

The luminous areas are used by the program when calculating glare indices from basic
principles. The default base area is the product of the luminaire width and length for this
lamp.
2.7.1.8. Side Area
principles. The default side area is the product of the luminaire height and length for this
lamp.
2.7.1.9. End Area
principles. The default end area is the product of the luminaire width and height for this
lamp.
2.7.1.10. Utilisation Factor Correction Factor
The utilisation-factor correction factor is used to convert the UF data when the standard is
not being used. It is also applied to the polar - curve data.
2.7.1.11. Ballast Correction Factor
The ballast-correction factor is the ratio of the light output of a reference lamp operated
under reference conditions on a test ballast to the light output of the same lamp operated
under the same conditions on a reference ballast.
2.8. Lamp Property Sheet

This property sheet is for editing the properties of a lamp. It has two pages:
General page
Valid colours page
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2.8.1. Lamp General Page
This page allows you to set the lamp ID and title, whether it is still manufactured,
select a type category, and select or enter a manufacturer.
2.8.1.1. Lamp ID
Enter a unique ID.
2.8.1.2. Lamp is Still Manufactured?
Select this box if the lamp data is valid, i.e. it is still manufactured.
2.8.1.3. Title
Enter a title for this lamp.
2.8.1.4. Lamp Type Categories List
Lists the lamp-type categories from which one may be selected. The lamp-type category is
a form of classification, so that particular types of lamp can be reviewed more easily. See
Lamp type categories for a list of available categories.
2.8.1.5. Lamp Manufacturer
Enter a manufacturers name if it is not available in the list below.
2.8.1.6. Lamp Manufacturers List
Displays a list of lamp manufacturers from which one may be selected. The lampmanufacturer is represented by a descriptive name. See Lamp manufacturers for a list of
available names. However you may enter ANY other manufacturer name in the box above.
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2.8.2. Lamp Colours Page
This page allows you to edit the list of valid colours for the lamp. This is basically a
list of entries in the colours table (not to a separate cross-reference table as used for
valid lamps). When you add or edit a valid colour the Colour property sheet appears
which allows you add a colour to the database. You may also delete any existing
valid colour.
2.8.2.1. Lamp ID
Shows the lamp ID. This is not editable here.
2.8.2.2. Colours List
Lists the available colours for the selected lamp. Double-click or select and press Properties
to edit.
2.8.2.3. Add New Button
Adds a new colour for the lamp and displays its property sheet.
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2.8.2.4. Properties Button

Displays the property sheet for the selected colour.
2.8.2.5. Delete Button
Deletes the selected colour.
2.9. Colour Property Sheet

This property sheet is for editing the properties of an available colour that has
been assigned to a lamp. It has only one page:
Colour page
2.9.1. Colour Page
This page allows you to edit a valid lamp colour. You may change its ID, its initial
bare lamp output, and its cross-reference to the LLMF/LSF curves table.
2.9.1.1. Lamp ID
Shows the lamp ID. This is not editable here.
2.9.1.2. Colour ID
Enter a unique ID.
2.9.1.3. Initial Bare-lamp Output
The initial bare-lamp output is the luminous flux measured after 100 hours and is used in
the calculations to determine the total luminous flux within the room.
2.9.1.4. Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve List
Shows the complete list of LLMF/LSF curve sets in the database, from which you must
select one to use with this lamp.
2.10. Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve Property Sheet

This property sheet is for editing the properties of a pair of time-depreciation
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curves for lamp-lumen maintenance factor and for lamp survival factor. It has
only one page:
2.10.1.
Lamp-lumen maintenance factor curve page

Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve Page
This page allows you to specify the curves used when looking up the lamp-lumen
maintenance factor and lamp survival factor based on the lamp replacement period.
Each curve is given a numeric reference and a title that will be displayed in the
selection lists. The curve is displayed in the graphic area for confirmation, and a grid
may be overlaid if you wish.
The percentage lamp-lumen maintenance factors and lamp survival factors for time
intervals of 1000 hours should be entered. Individual rows may be edited by doubleclicking the row; this displays the LLMF/LSF dialogue box where the values may be
edited.
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2.10.1.1. Reference
The lamp-lumen maintenance-factor (LLMF) curve reference is a code used to identify a
LLMF/LSF curve set. System curves have a code in the range of 1 - 99 and user curves
have a code in the range 100 - 9999.
2.10.1.2. Title
This allows you to specify a title for the LLMF/LSF curve set.
2.10.1.3. List of Curve Points
This displays the list of points on the LLMF and LSF curves. The first column shows the
time interval, the second column the LLMF value, and the third column the LSF value.
2.10.1.4. Grid Check Box
Turns on or off the display of the grid on the graph of the LLMF and LSF curves:
2.10.1.5. Print Curve Button

Allows you to print the contents of the dialogue box.
2.10.1.6. Curve Display
Displays the LLMF and LSF curves graphically, for confirmation.
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2.10.1.7. LLMF/LSF Dialogue Box
Allows you to edit an individual pair of points in the LLMF and LSF curves for the luminaire.
Interval - this displays the interval in hours of the selected curve points.
Lamp-lumen maintenance factor - allows you to enter the lamp lumen maintenance factor at
this time interval. This represents an average deterioration in lamp luminous output due to
dust build-up etc.
Lamp survival factor - allows you to enter the lamp survival factor at this time interval. This
category is used to assess the proportion of lamps that have not failed after a set time.
Typical lamp survival factors are shown in the CIBSE Code for Interior Lighting, 1994, Table
4.4.
2.11. Overview Dialogue Box
This dialogue box shows you an overview of the relationship between the 5
tables used in the database. It is for information only.
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2.12. User Name Dialogue Box
This dialogue box asks you to confirm your user name before any changes are
made to the database. It only appears once, the first time the user name is
required, and then the same name will be used for any subsequent changes.
The default name is based on your Windows login name.
2.12.1.
Login ID
Displays the ID you used to login to Windows. This is used as a base for the default
user name.
2.12.2.
User Name
Enter your user name or accept the default suggested for you.
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2.13. Database Calculations Dialogue Box
This dialogue box appears when you select the "Database" option from the
context menu when a luminaire is selected and then select "Calculations". The
buttons show the available calculations:
2.13.1.
Light Output Ratios and Spacing/Height Ratios Button
This option is used to calculate the upward and downward light-output ratios (LORs)
and the maximum, maximum transverse, and nominal spacing-to-height ratios
(SHRs) for the given luminaire. The calculation method is based on the procedures
in CIBSE TM5. Results are stored with the luminaire.
2.13.2.
Utilisation Factors Button
This option calculates the standard utilisation factors for the nine given room indices
(0.75 to 5) following the procedures given in CIBSE TM5. Results are stored with the
luminaire.
2.13.3.
Glare Data Button
The standard uncorrected glare indices for the nineteen standard room sizes of X
and Y for reflection factors of 70 (ceiling), 50 (walls) and 20 (floor) are calculated.
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For each room size, values for endwise and crosswise viewing are given based on
the procedures in CIBSE TM10. Results are stored with the luminaire.
2.13.4.
Aspect Factors Button
The parallel and perpendicular aspect factors for the luminaire are calculated at 5
degree intervals from 0 to 90 degrees.
2.13.5.
BZ Classification Button
Not available at present

This option calculates the British Zonal (BZ) classification for the luminaire within the
nine standard room indices (0.75 to 5).
2.13.6.
LG3 Checks Button
This option checks that the luminaire selected meets the criterion for the design of
downlighting, from the CIBSE Lighting Guide LG3, 'Areas for Visual Display
Terminals', as amended in 2001. You will be asked to select the luminance limit for
the luminaire and the limit elevation angle above which the luminance limit must not
be exceeded.
2.13.7.
More Detail Check Box
Select this option to get more control over, and more detailed output from, the
calculations.
Allows you to turn on or off the parts of the calculations which request more input
data from you or give more detailed output.
2.13.8.
Print Output Button
Allows you to print the messages from the calculations.
2.13.9.
Clear Output Button
Allows you to clear the messages from the calculations.
2.13.10.
Results Area
Displays the results of the database calculations.
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2.14. Batch Calculations Dialogue Box
This gives you important information about what the batch calculations will
perform.
After the calculations the results are displayed in a Results dialogue box.
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2.15. Batch Edits Dialogue Box
This allows you to override selected data on a global basis for all the selected
luminaires.
2.15.1.
Set Type Check Box
Select this if you want to set the type for all the selected luminaires, and then select
an option below:
2.15.2.
Point source option - select this option to specify that the luminaire may be
treated as a point source - i.e. has negligible area of light source.
Uplighter option - select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated
as an uplighter, i.e. most of the light output is upwards.
Linear option - select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated as
a linear luminaire, i.e. has an extended area of light source.
Set Use Category Check Box
Select this if you want to set the use category for all the selected luminaires, and
then select a use category below.
2.15.3.
Luminaire Use Categories List
Lists the luminaire use categories from which none, one, or more may be selected.
The luminaire category is a form of classification, so that particular types of luminaire
can be reviewed more easily. See Luminaire use categories for a list of available
categories.
2.15.4.
Set Manufacturer Check Box
Select this if you want to set the manufacturer for all the selected luminaires, and
then enter or select a manufacturer below.
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2.15.5.
Luminaire Manufacturer
Enter a manufacturer name if it is not available in the list below.
2.15.6.
Luminaire Manufacturers List
The manufacturer name is the second form of luminaire classification so that the
review procedure can be used more easily. The manufacturer is represented by a
additional name can be entered in the box above.
2.16. Import Dialogue Box

This property sheet is displayed when you import from external photometric
data. It has one or two pages, depending on which format you are importing
from:
General import page

IESNA import page
See http://www.helios32.com/Eulumdat.htm to view the specification of the

EULUMDAT format provided by HELIOS32.
The IESNA and CIBSE formats are available from the respective bodies.
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General Import Page
This property page allows you to control the process of importing luminaire data from
external file formats.
The options allow you control over what happens if the luminaire name already
exists, or if the lamp name does NOT already exist.
2.16.1.1. If the ID and Description Both Match an Existing Luminaire Option
Select the action you wish to take in this circumstance:
Overwrite option - overwrite the luminaire if it already exists.

Overwrite extra data option if this option is selected, the polar data of the existing
luminaire will be overwritten.
Prompt for unique ID option - ask for a new luminaire ID if it already exists.
Automatically generate unique ID option - automatically generate a new unique
luminaire ID if it already exists. This works by appending numbers to the ID, starting
with "0" and increasing until a unique ID is found (i.e. does not already exist in the
database). It is the safest option, because a new ID will always be created. The
downside of this is that the same luminaire may be stored in the database under
more than one ID.
Skip luminaire option if this option is selected, the luminaire data will not be
overwritten. The import file will continue to be read until another luminaire is found
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or the file has no more luminaire data.

2.16.1.2. If it is Assumed to be a New Lamp Option
Select the action you wish to take in this circumstance:
2.16.2.
Add valid lamp AND lamp option - if this option is selected, the relevant valid lamp
will be created in the database, and ALSO the relevant lamp will be created.
Add valid lamp ONLY option - if this option is selected, the relevant valid lamp will
be created in the database, but the relevant lamp will NOT be created.
IESNA Import Page
This property page only appears when importing IESNA format luminaire data (Note
IESNA = Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, NOT Integrated
Environmental Solutions).
The page is fairly complex because of the degree of flexibility the IESNA format
allows the manufacturers or photometric testers who produce the files. Some
manufacturers use particular lines within the first 9 lines of the file to encode the
luminaire and lamp catalogue reference and titles. Some use the keywords for
encoding this information. Finally, some do not encode the information within the file
at all, but instead encode it into the file NAME, using their own non-standard formats.
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In addition, there may be one luminaire per file or multiple luminaires per file.
2.16.2.1. Method for Obtaining the Luminaire and Lamp IDs and Descriptions Option
Select the method that will be used to obtain these items from the file:
Decode option - select this option if the luminaire and lamp ID's are encoded in the
filename. If this option is selected you must enter data in the next two fields also:
Delimiter - enter the character which the manufacturer or photometric tester

used to separate the luminaire and lamp ID's encoded into the file name; e.g.
for the ERCO file "ERCO_12408+T16_54W.IES", the luminaire is "12408", the
lamp is "T16_54W", and the delimiter is "+".
Ignore text - enter text which the manufacturer or photometric tester added to
the file name which must be ignored; e.g. for the ERCO file
"ERCO_12408+T16_54W.IES", the luminaire is "12408", the lamp is
"T16_54W", and the ignore text is "ERCO_".
Use line 2/3/4 option - select this option if the file contains the luminaire ID on line
2, the luminaire description on line 3, and the lamp description on line 4.
Use line 3/2/4 option - select this option if the file contains the luminaire ID on line
3, the luminaire description on line 2, and the lamp description on line 4.
Keywords option - select this option if the luminaire and lamp ID's and descriptions
are encoded in the file using keywords such as "[LUMCAT]ABCD".
2.17. LG3 Dialogue Box
This dialogue box is displayed when you select the LG3 calculation.
The CIBSE Lighting Guide LG3:1996 "The visual environment for display
screen use" specifies a test for assessing the potential for glare from a
luminaire. A luminance limit is specified and a limiting angle to the vertical
above which the luminance is checked. If the luminaire's luminance is below
the limit at all angles below the limiting angle then the LG3 check is
satisfactory.
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2.17.1.
Luminance Limit
Select the luminance limit to be checked above the specified limiting angle.
2.17.2.
Limiting Angle
Select the angle to the vertical above which to check the luminance limit.
2.18. Import Summary Dialogue Box
This appears after importing photometric data. You should heed the warnings
given, as the same categories must be applied to the whole batch of imports.
Also bear in mind that the import process depends on the quality of the
photometric data.
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2.19. Database Summary Dialogue Box
This dialogue box gives you a brief summary of the location and contents of
the lighting database, using a Results dialogue box.
2.20. Results Dialogue Box
This is a general purpose dialogue box that is used in different situations

where a list of results is required.
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2.20.1.
Clear Button
Allows you to clear the summary.
2.20.2.
Print Button
Allows you to print the summary.
2.20.3.
Save Button
Allows you to save the summary to file.
2.21. Numeric Entry Dialogue Box
This dialogue box is used when the program requires you to enter any numeric
value apart from the usual data entered via dialogue boxes or property pages.
2.21.1.
Prompt
Displays the text describing the data input that is required.
2.21.2.
Numeric Value
Enter the required numeric value here.
2.22. Text Entry Dialogue Box
This dialogue box is used when the program requires you to enter any text
value apart from the usual data entered via dialogue boxes or property pages.
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2.22.1.
Prompt
Displays the text describing the data input that is required.
2.22.2.
Text Value
Enter the required text value here.
2.23. Visualisation of Photometric Web

This displays the photometric web generated by the polar curve data. It is
useful for examining complex webs and for checking your edits. It is obtained
by using the Visualise menu option, or by double-clicking the polar curve plot,
on the Select light fitting dialogue box or on the Luminaire polar curve page. It
uses the same 3d viewer control as the Model Viewer, so the buttons for
navigation, movie-making etc. are the same. The only difference is that the
ground plane is irrelevant here, so it is disabled. The x and y axes and the
bounding rectangle of the luminaire are also displayed.
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3. Predefined Categories
3.1. Luminaire Use Categories
C
I
D
U
S
Commercial
Industrial
Downlighter
Uplighter
Spotlight
H
L
W
N
High-bay
Low-bay
Wall-mounted
Non-classified
3.2. Luminaire Manufacturers

3F Filippi
ABS Lighting
Acculite
Advanced
Alera
Ansorg
Appleton Electric LLC
Atelje Lyktan
Bartenbach
Bega
Belux
Claude
Columbia
Concord
Cooper Crouse-Hinds
Cooper Lighting
Crompton
DAL
Designed Architectural Lighting
Designplan
Durlum
EMCO
Eness
Erco
ETAP
ExceLine
Fagerhult
Fluolite
Fluora
GE
Glamox
Glasshuette Limburg
Hess
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Hitech Architectural Lighting

Hoffmeister
Holophane
Hubbell Lighting
Huco
HVAC & Lighting
iGuzzini
Illuma
Intereuro
Lanzini
LBM
LCL
Ledalite
Leipziger Leuchten
Lenneper
Lighting and Ceiling Louvres
LiteLicht
Lithonia
Louis Poulsen
LTS
Lumiance
Luminaire Lighting
Marlin
Metalicht
Mitralux
Moorlite
Newey and Eyre
Norka
Oligo
Osram
Parklume
Philips
Praezisa
Rada
Rademacher
Regent
Regiolux
Ribag
Ridi
Riegens
Ruud Lighting
RZB
Schmitz
SEAE
Selux
Side
Siemens
Simes
Spectral
Spittler
Staff
Sylvania
Systemtechnik
Targetti
Thorlux
Thorn
Tobias Grau
Treciluce
Trilux
Trust
Tulux
Urbis
Waldmann
Wever+Ducre
Whitecroft
WILA
Woodhouse
WRTL
Xenon
Zumtobel
3.3. Lamp Type Categories

IN
TH
LF
CF
ME
Incandescent
Tungsten Halogen
Linear Fluorescent
Compact Fluorescent
Mercury
MH
SX
SN
NC
Metal Halide
Low-Pressure Sodium
High-Pressure Sodium
Non-classified
3.4. Lamp Manufacturers

General Electric
Osram
Philips
Sylvania
Thorn
Wotan
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4. Version History
4.1. Version 12.8.0.9
The system database has been updated and extended. 39000

luminaires have been added (total now 85000).
Polar curves are now displayed in the Select Light Fitting dialogue box
Polar curves may now be visualized in 3d
Plots of polar curves and LLMF's now redraw themselves when the
dialogue box needs to be redrawn on the screen after another window is
closed
Their respective print buttons now also work
Fixed bug where LSF curve always set equal to LLMF curve on property
page
Manufacturers names and user names no longer limited to 2 or 4
characters
Database files can now have any name with a .db2 extension (formerly
they were called lighting.db2)
The system database now has a set of (mostly) manufacturer-specific
databases, and the user may now use a new dialogue box to select
which of these databases are loaded, making browsing and selection
easier. The custom path mechanism is now not required for selecting
system manufacturers databases, though it is still useful in other
circumstances.
After importing the imported filename and type are now stored in the
luminaire.
EULUMDAT files with symmetry indicator 3 now imported correctly.
Some errors on import came up in dialogue boxes these have now
been added to the import summary.
4.2. Version 12.8.0.5
IP units may now be used

Copy item to project will now also copy all referenced items
Easier to edit polar intensities - and no flashing afterwards
4.3. Version 12.6.0.0
The database format has been revised to allow a simpler, more logical,
data structure and presentation.
The database screens allow more filtering and sorting to enable you to
find the required luminaire.
The database has been added to considerably, now featuring data from
over 40 manufacturers.
The database import and export facilities have been extended to include
EULUMDAT and have also been made more robust.
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The database calculations and interface have been completely rewritten

and improved.
The new CIBSE LG3 (display screen) calculations have been
implemented.
Many small fixes.
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Lighting Database User Guide

<Virtual Environment> 5.9

Lighting Database Overview............................................................................6

Dialogue Boxes and Property Sheets .............................................................8

2.6.1.6. Width ..................................................................................................................... 21

2.8.2.1. Lamp ID................................................................................................................. 33

Luminaire Use Categories.................................................................................................. 51

Version History ...............................................................................................53

Version 12.8.0.9 ................................................................................................................. 53

1. Lighting Database Overview

1.1. Access to the Lighting Database

1.1.2. Review Command

1.1.3. Path Command

1.1.4. Filters Command

2. Dialogue Boxes and Property Sheets

2.1. Select Light Fitting Dialogue Box

2.1.1. Database Menu

EULUMDAT - Allows you to export EULUMDAT (European Luminaire

2.1.2. Edit Menu

2.1.3. View Menu

2.1.4. List View Panes

2.1.5. Luminaire Label

2.1.6. Lamp Label

2.1.7. Colour Label

2.1.8. Path Button

2.1.9. Filter Button

Select System Databases Button

Polar Curve Display

2.2. Review Database Dialogue Box

2.2.2. Edit Menu

2.2.3. View Menu

2.2.4. List of Database Items

2.2.5. Table Options

Luminaires option - Selects the luminaires table.

2.2.6. Path Button

2.2.7. Filter Button

2.2.8. Select System Databases Button

2.3. Database Path Dialogue Box

2.4. Filters Dialogue Box

2.4.2. Luminaire Manufacturers List

2.4.3. Other Luminaire Manufacturers

2.4.4. Description Contains This Text

2.4.5. Lamp Type Categories List

2.4.6. Lamp Manufacturers List

2.4.7. Other Lamp Manufacturers

2.4.8. Description Contains This Text

2.4.9. Project Check Box

System Check Box

Custom Check Box

Clear All Search Filters Button

2.5. Select System Databases Dialogue Box

2.6. Luminaire Property Sheet

2.6.1.2. Luminaire is Still Manufactured?

2.6.1.5. Standard Length

2.6.1.13. Luminaire Use Categories List

2.6.2. Luminaire Valid Lamp Page

2.6.3. Luminaire Polar Page

2.6.3.5. Show Selected Column Only Check Box

Edit angle - Select this option to edit the selected angle.

2.6.3.8. Polar Curve Display

2.6.4. Luminaire Utilisation Factor Page

2.6.4.3. Edit Button

Allows you to edit an individual utilisation factor for the luminaire.