Overview

Daylight contours can be helpful in visualizing the effect of daylight factors in a room or in an energy model.

Method

To setup daylight contours you firstly need to calculate Daylight Factors as described in the article here.  After this, go to Results tab and select Show these contours as below:

Then, go to Contours tab and select the room and simulation with which you want to setup contours. A preview of the contours will be displayed on the right, and below you will have a setting option allowing you to create you own contour scale by providing colour and value according to your preference. See below:

                                                                                                                

To do so, deselect Auto scale and create a new scale by putting values manually into the scale, and click apply. New contours will be created based on the new values. If you opt for Auto scale option, the software will disregard the manual scale that you have set up and create standard contours according to the daylight factors.

The contours will then be displayed in the relevant rooms, as below. (You may find Wireframe view the most effective to display these).

Further, if you like to visualize the effects of daylight in a room, refer to the article here for guidance.