In version 8.2, the emergency lighting function was not yet fully implemented . According to one source, emergency lighting was one of the few features from DIALux 4 that was not yet available in evo 8.2. This functionality was added in later versions, starting with DIALux evo 10 , where planners can intuitively plan escape routes and anti-panic areas according to EN 1838 . If you need to plan emergency lighting, it is highly recommended to use a newer version of DIALux evo.
Dialux evo 8.2 uses a CIE (International Commission on Illumination) standard overcast and clear sky model. You can input your geographical coordinates (latitude/longitude) and the software calculates the sun position for any date and time. The "Daylight Factor" (DF) is calculated as a percentage. A DF > 5% means the space rarely needs artificial light during daytime. dialux evo 8.2
is an open BIM tool. You can export your lighting design as an IFC file with embedded photometric data. When the architect opens the model in Revit or ArchiCAD, the luminaires are not just placeholders—they contain lumen output, wattage, and control system data. In version 8