Design Master Photometrics Tutorial
These tutorials teach you the basics of using Design Master Photometrics.
The tutorials are sequential and built on each other. It is simplest to follow them from start to finish.
Tutorial Resources
Download the tutorial drawing files.
The files contained in this ZIP file are used in the tutorial. Extract the ZIP file to a folder where you can easily find it again.
Video Tutorial
You can also watch the video tutorial, which follows these tutorials.
Embedded videos on each page are set to play from the relevant material for that page.
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Design Master Photometrics Overview
Design Master Photometrics is an add-in for AutoCAD that calculates outdoor illuminance levels. It allows civil engineers and landscape architects to perform their own outdoor site lighting calculations.
Illuminance Levels: Calculate point-by-point illuminance levels on your site plan and have them displayed directly on your drawing.
AutoCAD Based: Work in the familiar AutoCAD interface, rather than learning an unfamiliar new program.
Uniformity Ratios: Calculate the uniformity ratios required by your local jurisdiction.
Isolines: Display isolines on your drawing to highlight critical illuminance levels.
Light Fixture Manufacturer Independent: Import IES files from any lighting manufacturer.
Design Changes: Make changes to the design and get immediate feedback on your lighting calculations without waiting for your lighting rep or another consultant.
Light Fixture Schedule: Display a schedule on the drawing of all of the fixtures used in the project.
Buildings, Overhangs, Slopes, and Trees: Model obstructions and different ground elevations to accurately calculate lighting levels.
To learn more about the software in general, watch the Photometrics Overview in the knowledge base.