Dialux Evo 9 [ Tested ]

Quick-start guide — DIALux evo 9

1) Install & start

  1. Download DIALux evo 9 from the official DIAL website and run the installer.
  2. Launch the program; create or sign in to your account if prompted.
  3. Set project units: File → Settings → Units (meters/cm, lux, etc.).

4. Native BIM Integration (IFC 4.0)

While DIALux evo has supported BIM for years, version 9 natively supports IFC 4.0 (Industry Foundation Classes). This is critical for large-scale projects.

Realistic Calculations: A new calculation method was implemented to visualize complex objects more realistically and speed up processing time. dialux evo 9

  • EN 12464-1 (Indoor workplace lighting)
  • EN 12464-2 (Outdoor workplace lighting)
  • CIE 115 & EN 13201 (Road lighting)
  • LEED v4.1 and BREEAM (via lighting energy reports)
  • DIN 5035 (German lighting standard)

3. Performance Improvements

  • Calculation Speed: Up to 4× faster than DIALux evo 8 for complex scenes with >500 luminaires.
  • GPU Acceleration: Full support for NVIDIA CUDA and AMD ROCm for parallel processing of ray tracing and calculation grids.
  • Memory Optimization: Handles scenes with up to 10,000 objects on standard business laptops (16GB RAM).

Problem 1: "The calculation seems stuck at 12%." Quick-start guide — DIALux evo 9 1) Install & start

Precise Luminaire Placement: The software revised light lines and snap mechanisms (including angle and length snaps), enabling users to distribute luminaires along a line by either a specific number or a set distance. Download DIALux evo 9 from the official DIAL