The command settings allow users to define geographic location, sun hours, and date parameters to create accurate sunlight simulations. Set these parameters in BIMO Add-in for Revit Settings before running the command.

• Latitude :

  Latitude :

  Specify the latitude for accurate sun angle simulation, which influences exposure calculations based on geographic location.

  Specify the latitude for accurate sun angle simulation, which influences exposure calculations based on geographic location.

• Sunrise and Sunset Hours :

  Sunrise and Sunset Hours :

  Define the start and end times for sunlight exposure analysis. These times are crucial to simulate actual sunlight conditions.

  Define the start and end times for sunlight exposure analysis. These times are crucial to simulate actual sunlight conditions.

• Day of the Year :

  Day of the Year :

  Choose the day of the year for which to simulate sunlight exposure, as sunlight angles vary seasonally.

  Choose the day of the year for which to simulate sunlight exposure, as sunlight angles vary seasonally.

Select the elements for sunlight exposure analysis:

• Selecting Curtain Walls or Panels :

  Selecting Curtain Walls or Panels :

  Choose either entire curtain walls or individual curtain panels. If "Select Using Curtain Walls" is enabled in settings, the command will process each panel in selected walls.

  Choose either entire curtain walls or individual curtain panels. If "Select Using Curtain Walls" is enabled in settings, the command will process each panel in selected walls.

• Manual Selection Prompt :

  Manual Selection Prompt :

  If manual selection is required, a prompt will guide you to pick the elements. Use the prompt to select panels or walls as needed for analysis.

  If manual selection is required, a prompt will guide you to pick the elements. Use the prompt to select panels or walls as needed for analysis.

Click on the "Solar Exposure" command in the BIMO Add-in for Revit ribbon to calculate sunlight exposure times.

• Results Output :

  Results Output :

  The exposure time is calculated for each element based on the defined sunlight parameters and stored in a designated parameter field (default: "Comments").

  The exposure time is calculated for each element based on the defined sunlight parameters and stored in a designated parameter field (default: "Comments").

To review the results of the "Solar Exposure" analysis, configure view filters based on the designated parameter (e.g., "Comments"). Apply these filters to the view to visually represent elements with varying exposure times, aiding in interpretation and further analysis.