Changing A Lighting Fixture In A Building Model; Displaying Light Sources In A View - Autodesk 24000-000000-9860 - Revit Architecture - PC User Manual

Changing a Lighting Fixture in a Building Model

Many parameters for lighting fixtures and their light sources are defined by the lighting fixture family. Some
of these parameters can be changed for individual instances in the building model. Other parameters must
be changed in the family type or family.
To change a lighting fixture in a building model
1 In a project view, select the lighting fixture.
2 Click
3 In the Element Properties dialog, under Instance Parameters, change the values of the parameters,
as needed.
The instance parameters that are available vary depending on the lighting fixture family and
how its family parameters are defined.
4 To change type parameters, do the following:
a Click Edit/New.
b In the Type Properties dialog, change parameter values as desired.
The type parameters that are available vary depending on the lighting fixture family and
how its family parameters are defined. See
on page 1119.
To specify an IES file for the light source, see
page 1114.
c Click OK.
5 Click OK.

Displaying Light Sources in a View

When adding lighting fixtures to a building model, you can display the light sources. By making light sources
visible, you can more easily plan their placement for maximum effect.
Spotlights in an elevation view with light sources displayed and
Shading with Edges turned on
NOTE For spotlights, the length of a light source symbol in a view does not indicate the extent of the intensity
of the light. However, the spot beam angle and spot field angle render as shown in views. See
on page 1132.
(Element Properties).
Parameters for Lighting Fixtures and Light Sources
Specifying an IES File for a Light Source
Using Lighting Fixtures in a Building Model | 1129
on
Angles for Spotlights