You can choose to use those settings for the rendering by checking the box below the date field. This may be a setting used from a previously conducted Solar Study, or a date and time used simply to visualize shadows in the Revit 3d model view. Alternatively, all 3d views contain a setting for the date and time, and this setting can be used automatically. The date and time to be used in the rendering can be set in the dialog box. You can learn how to set the location for your project on the Specifying the Project Location page. The location for the illuminance rendering is always taken from the Revit Model Location. Work through these tabs to set the simulation settings for the rendering. Please see Setting up Plan View for Illuminance Simulation to properly set-up a camera (a 3D view) to get a clean 2D floor plan.Īfter selecting Illuminance, you will be prompted to select the Location/Date, Sky Model, and Legend Settings. However, most lighting and daylighting studies are done for a floor plan view. Note: It is only possible to do renderings for a 3d model view.

See Rendering and Re-rendering from the Render Gallery if you want to re-render the same scene using different illuminance settings directly from the Render Gallery.

When your renderings are competed, view the renderings by selecting Render Gallery in the View ribbon from Revit.

When you have completed your selections, select Start Rendering.

Set the image size to set the resolution of the rendering.

In the Legend tab set Units (Foot-candles or Lux), Scale Range, and Scale Increment. See Sky Model and Irradiance Value for more information

Use the Sky Model tab to select the sky model that best suits your needs and enter irradiance values appropriate to your location. Learn how to set the location for your project on the Specifying the Project Location page.ĭefine the date and time to be used in the rendering or use date from view option.

Work through Location/Date, Sky Model, and Legend Settings tabs to set the simulation settings for the rendering:.

Select a 3D View for the illuminance rendering.

You will be prompted with render in cloud window.

From the View ribbon in Revit select Render in Cloud.

Revit rendering