Revit light source not showing

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Hello! Just wondering… how do I turn on the lights in the render??

I use Revit 2021, D5 converter and D5 render 1.9.1.0296 PRO.

The specs says that it should support “Revit light sync” when:

  • Synchronization of light source types (point light, spotlight, strip light, rectangular light), positions, sizes (for rectangular/strip light). Other parameters of light sources are not supported for synchronization and should be configured within D5 Render.

The lights show in Revit render, but not in D5. What am I missing? Please help.

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Hello Cristian, please check the message I sent you privately. The latest beta version of Revit plugin should have fixed this problem, please give it a try. All lights work with latest exporter.

Regards,
Oliver

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Hello, Oliver.

I just encountered the same problem here, I am trying to sync all my lighting with D5 render and just one type of light would actually sync.

I would kindly appreciate your help.

Best,

Lucas Castro

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Hi @arquitectura.arqcast

Could you please specify which version of the plug-in you are currently using?

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  • If it’s possible, can you send me this specific file so I can test it on my end? You may send it to support@d5techs.com and have it titled ‘Clov-Forum Revit Light Source Not Showing’. Please let me know if you have sent it already
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Hello Clov,

Thanks again for your help.

My current plugin version is 0.4.7.0001. I have just sent the files to support@d5techs.com. As you’ll see, I’ve included both the family file that D5 isn’t recognizing and the main project file where it’s loaded.

I also wanted to report another issue I encountered. I recently tried updating the plugin to the latest version, 0.4.8.0005. With that version, the syncing process from Revit to D5 Render would get stuck and never complete. I had to revert to the previous version, 0.4.7.0001, which allows the sync to work properly.

You can use the project file I sent to test this, as it’s the one that fails to sync with the new plugin version 0.4.8.0005. It seems there may be a bug in the latest update.

Thank you for looking into both of these problems.

Best regards,

Lucas Castro

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Hi @arquitectura.arqcast

Alright, thanks for the information. But I would like to ask regarding the second problem that you are experiencing.

  • So, only this specific file is experiencing the syncing process issue?
  • I cant seem to find your email, can you share to me the email you have used?
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Hi @arquitectura.arqcast

I did several test on your file.

  1. The Light Source Issue - This issue stems from your model (family) and not a D5 issue. Anyway, it seems that your light source is labelled as “Light Fixture” instead of “Light Source”, I deleted it and replaced it with another Light Source, and it is syncing normally after clicking “Sync Lights”
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  1. I tested this file: 257 18_07_25 Esquema D, and I can’t sync it with the new Plug-in version. We are currently investigating your file. Thank you.
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Wow, @Clov that is super helpful, thanks a lot.

And for the second point, the problem about syncyng that´s also perfect, thank you so much for helping us.

I’ll stay tuned.

Best,

Lucas Castro

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Sure, thanks for your cooperation too!

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Hi Clov,

Just wanted to know if you were able to find the problem about syncing with that file and the new version of d5 render plug in for revit?

Thanks a lot.

Best,

Lucas

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Hi @arquitectura.arqcast

Our team is still investigating your file as to why it’s the only one with this issue. I’ll get back to you once there is an update. Thank you.

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Thanks you so much.

I´ll stay tuned.

Best,

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Hi @arquitectura.arqcast

Please check your inbox.