https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulationen-USTelligent Community 12https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulationFri, 24 Jun 2022 13:57:38 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:869b548b-aad2-49f3-8327-a2f89416e91bShane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation#commentsCurrent Revision posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 6/24/2022 1:57:38 PM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N\A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Installation and Licensing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Daylighting simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator utilise the lighting simulation engine, Radiance.</p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Radiance is non-Bentley software so should you need to download a copy, it can be obtained&nbsp;from the Radiance website:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install">https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install</a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <ol> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select Radiance Installers:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542196526v1.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Click on link provided:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1637856907298v1.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">This will bring you to the downloads, with each version listed. The most recent version should be fine. The install is found in <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Assets</strong></span>:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1637857009578v3.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select the Windows installation, eg:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1637857078397v5.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Once downloaded, double-click on the exe to install. Please <strong>ensure OpenBuildings is closed </strong>before doing so.</li> </ol> <p><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542472993v5.png" /></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Proceed though the installation, <strong>leaving all settings as default.&nbsp;<br /><br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Once complete you can run Daylighting Simulations&nbsp;to analyse <a href="/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48648/how-to-calculate-daylight-factors">daylight factors</a>, or <a href="/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48649/daylight-visualisation">daylight visualisation</a>.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/48648/how-to-calculate-daylight-factors"></a></p> <p></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/35185.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Cannot locate a valid Radiance install, Radiance, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, daylight</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation/revision/7Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:17:20 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:869b548b-aad2-49f3-8327-a2f89416e91bShane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation#commentsRevision 7 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 11/25/2021 4:17:20 PM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N\A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Installation and Licensing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Daylighting simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator utilise the lighting simulation engine, Radiance.</p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Radiance is non-Bentley software so should you need to download a copy, it can be obtained&nbsp;from the Radiance website:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install">https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install</a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <ol> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select Radiance Installers:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542196526v1.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Click on link provided:<br /><img src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1637856907298v1.png" alt=" " /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">This will bring you to the downloads, with each version listed. The most recent version should be fine. The install is found in <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Assets</strong></span>:<br /><img src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1637857009578v3.png" alt=" " /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select the Windows installation:<br /><img src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1637857078397v5.png" alt=" " /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Once downloaded, double-click on the exe to install. Please <strong>ensure OpenBuildings is closed </strong>before doing so.</li> </ol> <p><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542472993v5.png" /></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Proceed though the installation, <strong>leaving all settings as default.</strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/35185.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Cannot locate a valid Radiance install, Radiance, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, daylight</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation/revision/6Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:53:30 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:869b548b-aad2-49f3-8327-a2f89416e91bShane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation#commentsRevision 6 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 11/25/2021 2:53:30 PM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N\A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Installation and Licensing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Daylighting simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator utilise the lighting simulation engine, Radiance.</p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Radiance is non-Bentley software so should you need to download a copy, it can be obtained&nbsp;from the Radiance website:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install">https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install</a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <ol> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select Radiance Installers:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542196526v1.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Click on link provided:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542243842v2.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">This will bring you to the READ ME document.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542327687v3.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Scroll down to the downloads at the end, and select the Windows installation:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/640x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542389746v4.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Once downloaded, double-click on the exe to install. Please <strong>ensure OpenBuildings is closed </strong>before doing so.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542472993v5.png" /></li> </ol> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Proceed though the installation and leave all settings as default.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/35185.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Cannot locate a valid Radiance install, Radiance, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, daylight</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation/revision/5Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:01:30 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:869b548b-aad2-49f3-8327-a2f89416e91bShane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation#commentsRevision 5 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 9/24/2021 10:01:30 AM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N\A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Installation and Licensing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Daylighting simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator utilise the lighting simulation engine, Radiance.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">This is included in the software by default from Update 8 onwards, however this article shows how to download the Radiance engine, should you require.</p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Radiance is non-Bentley software so should you need to download a copy, it can be obtained&nbsp;from the Radiance website:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install">https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install</a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <ol> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select Radiance Installers:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542196526v1.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Click on link provided:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542243842v2.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">This will bring you to the READ ME document.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542327687v3.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Scroll down to the downloads at the end, and select the Windows installation:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/640x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542389746v4.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Once downloaded, double-click on the exe to install. Please <strong>ensure OpenBuildings is closed </strong>before doing so.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542472993v5.png" /></li> </ol> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Proceed though the installation and leave all settings as default.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/35185.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Cannot locate a valid Radiance install, Radiance, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, daylight</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation/revision/4Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:01:04 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:869b548b-aad2-49f3-8327-a2f89416e91bShane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation#commentsRevision 4 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 9/24/2021 10:01:04 AM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N\A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Installation and Licensing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Daylighting simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator utilise the lighting simulation engine, Radiance.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;">This is included in the software by default, however this article shows how to download the Radiance engine, should you require. </p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Radiance is non-Bentley software so should you need to download a copy, it can be obtained&nbsp;from the Radiance website:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install">https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install</a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <ol> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select Radiance Installers:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542196526v1.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Click on link provided:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542243842v2.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">This will bring you to the READ ME document.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542327687v3.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Scroll down to the downloads at the end, and select the Windows installation:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/640x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542389746v4.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Once downloaded, double-click on the exe to install. Please <strong>ensure OpenBuildings is closed </strong>before doing so.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542472993v5.png" /></li> </ol> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Proceed though the installation and leave all settings as default.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/35185.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Cannot locate a valid Radiance install, Radiance, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, daylight</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation/revision/3Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:27:12 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:869b548b-aad2-49f3-8327-a2f89416e91bShane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation#commentsRevision 3 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 8/18/2020 10:27:12 AM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N\A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Installation and Licensing</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Daylighting simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator utilise the lighting simulation engine, Radiance.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Radiance is non-Bentley software so you will need to download this from the Radiance website:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install">https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install</a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <ol> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select Radiance Installers:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542196526v1.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Click on link provided:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542243842v2.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">This will bring you to the READ ME document.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542327687v3.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Scroll down to the downloads at the end, and select the Windows installation:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/640x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542389746v4.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Once downloaded, double-click on the exe to install. Please <strong>ensure OpenBuildings is closed </strong>before doing so.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542472993v5.png" /></li> </ol> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Proceed though the installation and leave all settings as default. You will now be able to run the Daylight simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/35185.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Cannot locate a valid Radiance install, Radiance, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, daylight</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation/revision/2Fri, 15 May 2020 13:21:26 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:869b548b-aad2-49f3-8327-a2f89416e91bShane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation#commentsRevision 2 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 5/15/2020 1:21:26 PM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N\A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Installation and Activation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>N/A</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Daylighting simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator utilise the lighting simulation engine, Radiance.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Radiance is non-Bentley software so you will need to download this from the Radiance website:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install">https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install</a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <ol> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select Radiance Installers:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542196526v1.png" /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Click on link provided:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542243842v2.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">This will bring you to the READ ME document.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542327687v3.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Scroll down to the downloads at the end, and select the Windows installation:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/640x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542389746v4.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Once downloaded, double-click on the exe to install. Please <strong>ensure OpenBuildings is closed </strong>before doing so.<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542472993v5.png" /></li> </ol> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Proceed though the installation and leave all settings as default. You will now be able to run the Daylight simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/35185.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Cannot locate a valid Radiance install, Radiance, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, daylight</div> https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation/revision/1Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:40:52 GMT6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:869b548b-aad2-49f3-8327-a2f89416e91bShane Reganhttps://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/47194/installing-the-radiance-engine-for-daylight-simulation#commentsRevision 1 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Shane Regan on 4/28/2020 10:40:52 AM<br /> <table style="background-color:#dce5f0;border:0px solid #dce5f0;" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;" width="30%"><strong>Product(s):</strong></td> <td>OpenBuildings Energy Simulator</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Version(s):</strong></td> <td>CONNECT Edition</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Environment:</strong></td> <td>N\A</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Area:</strong></td> <td>Installation and Activation</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></td> <td style="text-align:right;"><strong>Subarea:</strong></td> <td>Licensing</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h1>Overview</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">The Daylighting simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator utilise the lighting simulation engine, Radiance. If this is not installed the following error will be returned:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582541805807v1.png" alt=" " /></p> <h1>Method</h1> <p style="text-align:justify;">Radiance is non-Bentley software so you will need to download this from the Radiance website:</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install">https://www.radiance-online.org/download-install</a></p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <ol> <li style="text-align:justify;">Select Radiance Installers:<br /><img src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542196526v1.png" alt=" " /><br /><br /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Click on link provided:<br /><img src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542243842v2.png" alt=" " /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">This will bring you to the READ ME document.<br /><img src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542327687v3.png" alt=" " /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Scroll down to the downloads at the end, and select the Windows installation:<br /><img alt=" " src="/resized-image/__size/640x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542389746v4.png" /></li> <li style="text-align:justify;">Once downloaded, double-click on the exe to install. Please <strong>ensure OpenBuildings is closed </strong>before doing so.<br /><img src="/resized-image/__size/320x240/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/pastedimage1582542472993v5.png" alt=" " /></li> </ol> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p style="text-align:justify;">Proceed though the installation and leave all settings as default. You will now be able to run the Daylight simulations in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p><a href="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/35185.NewLogo.png"><img style="border-width:0px;" alt=" " height="60" src="/cfs-file.ashx/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/TSG-Logo.png" width="189" /></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Cannot locate a valid Radiance install, Radiance, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, daylight</div>