Video Tutorial: Revit Export Best Practices

Overview

The Light Stanza Revit plugin enables full or partial model export for cloud-based lighting analysis, supporting Revit versions 2021-2026.
Uninstall previous plugin versions before installing the latest version to avoid conflicts and issues.
Attach LightStanza parameters to lighting families/instances to control emergency lighting, IES proration, and more.
Export from any 3D view using a section box to reduce model complexity, enhancing focus on key areas.
Use View Templates to limit the model to the categories of interest for lighting design.
Optionally create calculation grids automatically based on room data, utilizing standard work plane heights for consistent analysis.
Export the model to LightStanza to create a digital twin for lighting simulations and renderings.
Point-by-point lighting calculations with heat map visualizations aid in assessing room lighting efficiency across the building.
Innovative rendering capabilities in Light Stanza offer enhanced photometric accuracy compared to Revit’s internal rendering tools.

Notes

Installation and Setup (00:00 - 01:33)

Light Stanza Revit plugin enables full or partial Revit model export for cloud-based lighting simulation analysis.
Uninstall previous plugin versions through programs and features before installing new version.
Download latest plugin from lightstanza.com under Resources tab, Plugins and Families section.
Plugin supports Revit versions 2021 through 2026 with option to install for all or select specific versions.
Load LS parameters using dedicated button to attach lighting parameters to all fixtures in project.

️ Parameter Configuration (01:33 - 02:56)

LS Active parameter functions as on/off switch controlling which fixtures export to Light Stanza.
Emergency fixtures setting enables fixtures for emergency mode calculations when connected to backup circuits.
The LS-Emergency Output parameter allows derating fixture output in emergency mode from the default of 100%.
LS luminous length parameter controls linear fixture proration calculations.
Copy existing length parameters to LS luminous length using dropdown list of all fixture length parameters.
Set LS IES basis length automatically reads photometric file length and calculates proration factors.

Export Process (04:29 - 08:06)

Export from any 3D view with optional section box to reduce model complexity and focus on areas of interest.
Optionally set the default folder path for uploaded models in the export wizard.
Level of geometry detail (LOD4 recommended) controls model complexity with higher levels for quality renderings.
Create a dedicated 3D view named 'LightStanza Sync View' for bidirectional changes between programs.
Choose between default export template (includes furniture) or minimal export (floors, walls, ceilings, windows, luminaires only).
- Or use your any View Template in the model for further customization.
Typically use 30-inch work plane height standard for general calculations, floor level for emergency egress calculations.

Model Analysis and Results (09:11 - 14:12)

Digital twin creation in web-based Light Stanza environment with 2D plan view navigation.
Proration factors applied to linear fixtures ranging from 5 to 7 based on fixture length ratios.
Automatic calculation grids generated for each room using Revit room names.
Default material reflectances: 20% floors, 50% walls, 80% ceilings with override capability.
Option to use actual Revit materials by disabling automatic default reflectance values in user settings.
Grid analysis calculates entire building or individual spaces with faster individual space processing.
Photometrically accurate rendering capabilities superior to Revit's built-in rendering technology.

Results Integration (14:12 - 15:34)

Point-by-point lighting calculation results with heat map visualization for all building rooms.
Send calculation points to current Revit view feature requires active 2D view in Revit.
Results saved as DWG file background in Revit ceiling plan for archival and access purposes.
Optional workflow allows working entirely in Light Stanza without Revit integration.