CYPELUX

As of version 2025.d, CYPELUX incorporates the "Design surface" option in the "Design elements" group in the toolbar. This new feature can be used to define a grid of calculation points for the lighting analysis in a zone. As a result, the level of illuminance or glare can be evaluated in specific areas of a space, without having to take the entire space into account.

Design surfaces inherit certain parameters of the area in which they are located, such as the maintenance factor and reflectances, but allow specific settings to be adjusted, including the following:

• Type of design mesh
• Height of the workplane (normal lighting). For illuminance.
• Height of the workplane (normal lighting). For glare.
• Checks.

The results obtained in the design surfaces can be consulted via the "Check results" option and are included in the "Calculation annex" and "Project" reports, improving the documents of the lighting analysis.

As of version 2025.d, CYPELUX has extended and improved the lighting distribution options in the "Lighting" group of the toolbar. Users can now choose between different types of distributions and customise them according to the project's needs:

• Linear distribution
  Places lights along a reference line.
  
  
• Circular distribution
  Distributes lights on a circumference by adjusting an "initial angle" with respect to a reference line.
  
  
• Rectangular distribution
  Defines a grid of lights by means of a rectangle drawn by three points.
  
  
• Polygonal distribution
  A grid of lights can be outlined from a user-defined polygon.
  
  
• Distribution by zone
  Selects an area of the model and generates a polygonal distribution adjusted to its outline. It also includes the "Automatic distribution" tool, which calculates the optimum number of lights to achieve a target illuminance.

When selecting a distribution type, a dockable window is displayed where different parameters can be configured:

• Light
  Selects the type of light (indoor, outdoor or emergency) from a manufacturer's catalogue or a customised definition.
  
  
• Axis direction
  Adjusts the individual rotation of the lights, about their Z-axis, with respect to the reference line.
  
  
• Position
  Defines how the lights are placed according to the following criteria:
  • By quantity. They are distributed uniformly according to the number of lights indicated.
  • By distance. A fixed spacing is established between lights, measured between centres or between edges.
    
    
• Alignment
  Defines how the lights are placed with respect to the boundaries of the layout:
  • Symmetrical
  • External edges
  • Centre-centre

In the rectangular, polygonal and zone distributions, the "Only enter lights that are completely contained in the area" option has been added, which automatically excludes lights whose geometry is partially outside the distribution polygon.

As of version 2025.d, CYPELUX incorporates the element selection tool, available in the "Work area" when no other operation has been started.

This new feature allows users to select model elements intuitively and perform various tasks on them, such as modifying their properties, deleting them or adjusting them according to the project's needs. Its implementation improves the fluidity of model editing, optimising the design process and facilitating the management of the elements within the work environment.

In CYPELUX version 2025.d, the Radiance analysis engine, developed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, has been updated to its latest official version (Radiance 5.4).

The program lets users continue to work on 2D templates from the BIM model or on templates imported from the program in DXF, DWG, DWF formats; or in various image formats (JPEG, JPG, PNG or WMF). This maintains the compatibility of work in those projects that do not have a 3D architectural model.

Unlike the implementation of the "Bill of quantities" tab in other CYPE apps, in CYPELUX it is not necessary to establish a correspondence between the elements measured on the design model and the bill of quantities concepts (mapping). This is because CYPELUX has the capacity to generate items automatically from the lighting from the Open BIM Database.

Within the data table associated with each light, the "Bill of quantities" field has been included, which indicates whether the product contains the necessary information to generate the bill of quantities for the installation. In addition, the "Cost databases" button has been added within the "Project" group of the toolbar. This option can be used to indicate the location of the job and its characteristics in order to adjust the bill of quantities.

The documents for the bill of quantities can be extracted in various types of reports (Quantities, Price justification, Bill of quantities, Detailed priced bill of quantities, BOQ summary) which can be exported in HTML, DOCX, PDF, RTF and TXT format. When sharing the results in a BIMserver.center contribution, it is also possible to include these documents via the "BoQ Reports" option.

More information on the "Bill of quantities" tab in Open BIM project phase applications.

As of version 2025.d, lighting design in CYPELUX can be carried out in a 3D work environment. To optimise interaction with the 3D model, the application interface has been revamped with new dockable windows that facilitate project management and visualisation:

• Work area
  Displays the 3D model in the active view and is used for entering the components of the lighting installation.
  
  
• Views
  Manages the views of the model and can navigate between them.
  
  
• Levels
  Makes it easier to link installation components to structural elements, such as levels or buildings. More information on Level management.
  
  
• Own elements
  Manages the visibility and snapping of the lighting components inserted in the project.
  
  
• Elements read
  Manages the visibility and snapping of elements from other BIMserver.center contributions, integrated into the model during the linking process.

The program can be used to continue working on 2D templates from the BIM model or imported from the program in DXF, DWG, and DWF formats; or in various image formats (JPEG, JPG, PNG or WMF). This maintains the compatibility of work in those projects that do not have a 3D architectural model.

As of version 2025.d, CYPELUX features a new dockable window system that replaces the main screen user interface. As a result, users can now customise the workspace to suit their needs.

Dockable windows can be moved and resized. They can be floating windows, pinned to or dragged out of the main application window, or even moved to another monitor.

For more information on Dockable windows can be found in the link to the new features of version 2023.e.