is not just an update; it is a professional-grade evolution designed to help lighting designers meet the demands of modern construction and architectural lighting. With faster performance, improved documentation, and tighter BIM integration, DIALux Pro is an essential tool for those looking to stay ahead in the industry.
| Feature | DIALux evo (Free) | DIALux Pro | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ✅ Full access for indoor/outdoor, street & emergency lighting | ✅ Everything in free version, plus more | | Luminaire Access | ⚠️ Limited to >450 DIALux Member manufacturers only (as of March 2024) | ✅ Unlimited access to all manufacturers (Member & Non-Member) | | BIM/IFC Import & Export | ❌ Not available. Requires Pro version to import/export IFC files | ✅ Full IFC support for import and export, enabling Open BIM workflows | | Report Export | ✅ Basic exports are available | ✅ Advanced one-click exports to *.pptx, *.docx, *.xml, *.csv formats | | Custom Branded Layouts | ❌ Not available | ✅ Create your own branded report templates and layouts | dialux pro new
The journey began with DIALux evo 12, which first introduced IFC import and export. Subsequent versions have dramatically refined the experience. With DIALux evo 13, IFC spaces and their descriptions are now imported one-to-one into DIALux, automatically forming the foundation for standard-compliant lighting evaluations. Furthermore, information about where luminaires are placed and which zones they belong to is transferred back via the exported IFC model, including the most important product properties of the luminaires. is not just an update; it is a
Once your lighting layout is computed, DIALux Pro exports a dedicated 3D IFC lighting model. This model merges seamlessly back into the master BIM workflow, precisely placing fixtures in the shared architectural space. 2. The "Unlock Non-Members" Feature Requires Pro version to import/export IFC files |
: You can export project data and reports directly into editable Word , Excel , and PowerPoint formats with a single click.