Many old-school professionals still cling to DIALux 4 because they know its keyboard shortcuts by heart. However, relying on DIALux 4 in 2024 is a professional liability.
: This tool allows you to see the light output of a single selected luminaire in the CAD view instantly, without needing to run a full calculation for the entire project. This is a huge time-saver when focusing or aiming adjustable lights. Faster Calculation Method dialux evo 9
, making reports accessible to stakeholders who may not be lighting experts. Enhanced Layout Customization Many old-school professionals still cling to DIALux 4
| Software Version | Release Date | Key New Features & Improvements | Featured Addressed | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | April 2020 | New documentation design, improved UI, new calculation method, enhanced snap mechanism, outdoor area view, introduction of Pro Features | Efficiency, Realism, Presentation | | DIALux evo 9.1 | September 2020 | New field arrangement for placing luminaires in X/Y grids, support for sloping ceilings, flexible start position options (edge, center), real-time CAD previews | Complex space planning | | DIALux evo 9.2 | January 2021 | Pro Feature Export (PowerPoint/Excel), drag-and-drop image import for reports, automatically generated project views (e.g., perspectives, floor plans), various bug fixes | Reporting & Interoperability | This is a huge time-saver when focusing or