In previous versions of CYPELUX, the visualisation of the results on the model design surfaces could be done by means of contour plots, contour lines or numerical values, but separately.
As of version 2025.d, the possibility of selecting and overlaying several options simultaneously is introduced, allowing a more detailed representation of the results.
As of version 2025.d, lights from manufacturers integrated into the Open BIM Database can include realistic 3D models. These models can be displayed both in the luminaire selection panel and once they have been entered into the model. In addition, they can be shared in the 3D model of the installation for the BIMserver.center project, improving the quality of the project representation and facilitating integration with the other disciplines.
The "Daylight" configuration window in CYPELUX has been reorganised to improve its clarity. This option, accessible from the "Lighting" group in the toolbar, now has a more intuitive and segmented structure.
The data related to the location of the model and the reflectance of the exterior surfaces have been separated from the specific configuration of the various calculations available. In addition, the simulation parameters required for the verification of LEED 4.0 CAI CREDIT 8.1 have been integrated, allowing a more precise adjustment of the sky model used in the simulation.
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:
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:
When selecting a distribution type, a dockable window is displayed where different parameters can be configured:
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:
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.
As of version 2025.d, the CYPELUX EN, CYPELUX CTE, CYPELUX SCE and CYPELUX LEED applications will be combined in a single version of CYPELUX, consolidating all their features in a single tool.
In previous versions, CYPELUX could already import the regulatory requirements of:
Now, the CYPELUX LEED feature is also integrated in this version. The "LEED 4.0 CAI CREDIT 8.1" check can be selected directly from the "Specific requirements of each zone" settings in the "General parameters" menu.
In addition, in the "Daylight" configuration panel, options have been added to adjust the parameters of the sky model to be used in the simulation, allowing for greater accuracy in natural lighting calculations.
Generating justification documents
With this update, CYPELUX now offers an extended generation of justification reports. In addition to the "Calculation annex" and "Project" documents, the following reports can now be generated:
The "Filter" tool has been added to the light selection panel. Thanks to this new feature, the available lights can now be filtered according to the following parameters:
This improvement streamlines the light selection process, allowing specialists to quickly find products that meet the technical specifications of the project.
