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Description
Radiance is designed to assist lighting designers and architects in forecasting the illumination levels and visual characteristics of a space before it is built. This software package comprises tools for modeling and converting scene geometry, luminaire specifications, and material attributes, all essential for the simulation process. Utilizing ray tracing techniques, the lighting simulation calculates radiance values—representing the amount of light that travels through a specific point in a designated direction—and typically presents these values in a high-quality photographic image format. Users can analyze, view, and modify the resulting images within the software, as well as export them to various widely-used image file formats, thus enabling the creation of printed outputs. Of particular importance to users is the primary component of the Radiance package: the lighting simulation engine, which not only determines light levels but also generates detailed images, allowing for enhanced visualization and assessment of lighting designs. Furthermore, this capability aids in refining the design process by offering insights into potential adjustments before actual construction begins.
Description
Rayfront is a versatile toolkit that operates independently of platforms, offering a user-friendly graphical interface for the lighting simulation software Radiance. It can function both as an extension to programs like Autocad or Intellicad, in conjunction with the 3Dsolar building modeller, or as a standalone application. Radiance serves as the premier raytracing engine in the industry, known for delivering physically accurate lighting simulations. Although Radiance can be obtained for free from LBNL, it is tools like Rayfront that allow everyday users to harness its capabilities seamlessly on personal computers and within local networks. Furthermore, Rayfront is compatible with a wide array of CAD and modeling applications, as it supports all DXF file formats and comes equipped with translators for numerous other data formats. You can easily choose either a free or commercial geometry modeler that suits your needs, and rest assured that there will be a method to integrate its output data with Rayfront effectively. This flexibility makes Rayfront an invaluable asset for those looking to enhance their architectural and lighting design workflows.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
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iPhone App
iPad App
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Windows
Mac
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Radiance
Website
www.radiance-online.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
schorsch.com
Country
Germany
Website
www.schorsch.com/en/software/rayfront/