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OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki Cannot locate a valid Radiance install error
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    Cannot locate a valid Radiance install error

      Product(s): OpenBuildings Energy Simulator
      Version(s): CONNECT Edition
      Environment: N\A
      Area: Dynamic Simulation
      Subarea: N/A

    Overview

    Clicking on Daylight Simulation can give the following error:

    Method

    Daylighting Simulation is available as standard in OpenBuildings Energy Simulator.

    However, it utilises the free open-source Radiance engine to perform such simulations, so this must be installed. If it is not present the above message will appear.

    For guidance on how to install Radiance, please see this article.

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    • Shane Regan Created by Bentley Colleague Shane Regan
    • When: Fri, May 15 2020 9:22 AM
    • Shane Regan Last revision by Bentley Colleague Shane Regan
    • When: Tue, Apr 5 2022 10:49 AM
    • Revisions: 2
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