Visual 2.0 Basic Edition Tutorial

Visual Tutorial – Basic Edition 1 Visual Basic Edition Tutorial www.VisualLightingSoftware.com Visual Tutorial – Basic Edition 2 Basic Edition Tutorial Introduction In this tutorial, you will use the Visual Basic Edition to create and modify a simple rectangular lighting model. Activities include starting a new project, using the Lumen Method Tool, modifying the design, interpreting the results and printing the design. This tutorial assumes that you have read the first four chapters of the Visual Basic Edition User's Guide. Starting a New Project The first step is to launch the Visual Basic Edition from the Visual Program Group under the Windows Start menu. The Visual Splash Screen will be displayed while the program is TMloading. When the program is loaded, the Lumen Method Tool will appear. In this tutorial, you will be designing the lighting system for an office space with the dimensions and design parameters shown below. Room Height: 10’ Work Plane: Desk Height (2.5’) Ceiling Reflectance: 80% Wall Reflectances: 50% Floor Reflectance: 20% 4’ x 2’ Ceiling Grid Recessed Parabolic Louvered Fixtures Desired Illuminance: 50fc Visual Tutorial – Basic Edition 3 Using the Lumen Method Tool The Lumen Method Tool, shown below, is the primary design tool of the Basic Edition and will automatically display each time the Basic Edition is ...