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Dave Speer has contributed 20 entries to our website, so far.

08 Jul
9

AGi32 Version 20 Define Dialog Update

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Luminaires

A few things have changed in the new version 20 Define dialog since the previous pre-release blog post and video. […]

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29 Dec
6

Symbol Flexing

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Luminaires

Let’s take a closer look at one of the new features in AGi32 version 20: Symbol Flexing. In the old […]

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03 Dec
7

First Look – New Luminaire Define System in AGi32 version 20

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Luminaires

As all of you seasoned AGi32 users know, the luminaire Define dialog and related experiences in AGi32 have been busting […]

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03 Sep
3

Farnsworth House – Relighting

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Visualization

One of our talented AGi32 users, Mr. Rob Pullin MIES of Work Light Pty Ltd in Australia took a stab […]

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02 Jun
4

Rippin’ Fast IES File Search!

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Instabase, Luminaires

In the past we have taken a little heat about the speed of the Instabase®, mostly from people who are […]

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10 Apr
3

Woodshedding – Users Deliver!

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Visualization

Back on March 19 I asked for some of you talented AGi32 users to send in some nifty images. Thankfully, […]

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19 Mar
4

Woodshedding during COVID-19

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Visualization

Hey AGi32 users, you are a creative bunch. If you find yourself working from home but not all that busy, […]

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27 Feb
2

Woodshedding

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Modelling tips, Visualization

Guest Author: Jack O’Hanlon, The O’Hanlon Group Composer Phillip Glass once said “You practice and you get better.  It’s that […]

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08 Oct
5

Sign Lighting

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Modelling tips

The task of illuminating exterior signs or billboards is a little abstract for many new AGi32 users. Most understand the […]

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17 Jul
5

Using Textures Effectively

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Visualization

Guest Authored by Jack O’Hanlon The O’Hanlon Group As a long-time user of AGi32 software, I’ve learned to use textures […]

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03 Dec
6

Rooms Inside of Rooms

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Modelling tips

It’s common to see smaller offices inside larger warehouse structures. To model this scenario, we often see users place small […]

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06 Aug
5

My Rendering Went Dark!

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Visualization

I had an opportunity to assist our tech-support team recently with a few people on vacation. During that time, I […]

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17 Jul
6

Create a Custom Luminaire Symbol in AGi32

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Luminaires

AGi32’s symbols library is by no means able to cover the variety of shapes encountered in today’s modern luminaire design […]

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21 Jun
4

Aiming Floodlights in Direct Mode

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Luminaires

It’s common practice in many flood and sports applications to place all pole mounted luminaires at a single point, the […]

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18 Jun
2

Change Texture Reflectance

Posted by Dave Speer AGi32, Visualization

Amazing as it may seem, we have never actually supported a blog dedicated to the function of the AGi32 software. […]

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15 Jul
2

Mapping Material Reflectances by Revit Category

Posted by Dave Speer How To's

Perhaps one of the most time consuming aspects of preparing your Revit model for accurate lighting calculations is the process […]

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14 Jul
1

ElumTools 2014 (and 2015) Calculation Geometry Settings

Posted by Dave Speer How To's

It might seem silly to talk about ElumTools 2014 after the 2015 release, but we communicate with Revit users all the […]

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17 Feb
1

How important are surface reflectances?

Posted by Dave Speer How To's

The obvious answer to this question is “it depends on the application,” and every lighting professional can expound on the […]

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06 Jan
3

Daylighting in ElumTools 2014.4

Posted by Dave Speer How To's

It is now possible to calculate daylight illuminance (fc or lux) in ElumTools 2014 (released 2014.4) using the familiar Room, […]

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02 Jan
0

Select any IES file for a family within ElumTools

Posted by Dave Speer How To's

Did you know you can attach any IES photometric file to families of your own creation, or from any source? […]

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