The Calculate command calculates all of the values in the current job file. When the Full Radiosity Method is enabled, both the direct and interreflected light available in the environment contribute to the values. In the Direct Only Method, only the direct component of each luminaire affects the calculation values.
The AGi32 Desktop icon (on Windows task bar) will indicate "AGi32 calculating" while the calculations are proceeding as a helpful visual indicator if you are multitasking.
From the Control Bar select
Note: Three calculation options are available from the secondary menu adjacent to the Calculate button; the icon will indicate which option is active:
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Full Radiosity Method Full Radiosity calculations are calculated (direct and indirect components). These results may be rendered (visible in Render Mode). This method is recommended for most applications, particularly where reflected light is a major contributor. It is also recommended if you wish to see the rendered results. You must use Full Radiosity Method for the computation of Daylight component. |
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Direct Only Method A fast calculation type where only basic point-by-point calculations are applied (direct component only). The obstructive effects of objects and rooms are considered in the calculations, but the results can not be rendered because reflected light has not been calculated. This method is recommended for applications where reflected light is not important. You can always switch to Full Radiosity Method to render the results once the layout is complete. |
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Direct Only Method, AutoCalc On Same as above, but with AutoCalc enabled to minimize calculation time when adjusting an exterior layout (e.g. – sports lighting, parking lots, roadway, etc.). Eliminates the need to initiate the Calculate command. |
If the job file has been previously calculated and you select the Calculate command, you will be asked whether you wish to recalculate. This prevents you from accidentally calculating the job file.
A warning message is displayed after calculating in Full Radiosity Method if the desired Radiosity Stopping Criterion was not reached. In order to ensure the greatest precision in an environment, we recommend allowing the calculations to reach the Radiosity Stopping Criterion each time.
A message is displayed if the Stop or Cancel buttons are pressed to give you the option to continue with the command or not. This failsafe ensures you do not accidentally cancel the calculation process.
Calculating in Render Mode
In Render Mode, calculations may be paused and resumed to interact with the environment before the calculations have reached the preset Radiosity Stopping Criterion. Most render commands may be initiated while the calculations are paused including: default views, interactive views, Render View Manager, View Properties and Display Properties.
Calculations may also be paused in Model Mode.