1.1.4 Command Tabs

Tabs group commands into different function families that align with the modeling process; construct objects, possibly modify them, then define luminaires, place calculation zones, and finally view the model. The commands on each tab are sub-grouped into panels to make navigation easier.

The Home tab contains common commands and sub-menus used the most. Remember that the presence of a down arrow means there is a sub-menu present; hover the mouse over buttons to see the sub-menu.

 

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The Construct tab contains commands used to build a model. There a panels for both solid object commands and reference object commands. The Navigation panel is included to change the view.

 

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The Modify tab contains two kinds of commands to modify the design: some commands create objects from other objects and others modify the base object. The Navigation panel is included to change the view.

 

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The Luminaire tab contains commands to build a Luminaire Schedule, place Luminaires, and modify Luminaire display. The View panel is included to change the view.

 

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The Calculations tab contains commands to place Calculation Zones and remove (Mask) points from those zones to fit detailed scenarios, insert Power Density Zones, and sub-divide Calculation Zones into different Statistical Zones if necessary. This is also where the design is Calculated and Rendered. The Navigation panel is included to change the view.

 

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The View tab contains commands to change how the model appears, provides access to saved views, and provides  in-depth navigation commands to manipulate how the model is viewed.

 

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The Tools tab contains links to web-based design tools, measurement commands, and buttons to initiate dialogs to change Visual options.

 

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