Command Reference

This section describes all of the commands available in Design Master Photometrics. It is a direct listing of all of the commands and what they do.

More complete discussions about how to apply the commands are found in the Concepts and Procedures section.

The commands in this section are in the same order as the Design Master Photometrics pulldown menu:

📄️ Calculate

The Calculate command is used to calculate the illuminance levels on the drawing based upon the light fixtures and solids that have been inserted.

📄️ Query

The Query command is used to view and edit the information associated with Design Master Photometrics items inserted on the drawing. You can query light fixtures, calculation areas, and solid objects.

🗃️ Light Fixtures

This section describes how to use light fixtures. 6 items

🗃️ Light Fixture Schedule

This section describes how to use light fixture schedules. 3 items

🗃️ Calculation Areas

This section describes how to use calculation areas. 7 items

🗃️ Solids

This section describes how to use solids. Solids represent items on the drawing that will block light, such as buildings. 5 items

🗃️ Layer Management

This section describes the commands available to help you manage your layers. 2 items

🗃️ Utilities

This section describes the utility commands that are available to assist in maintaining the integrity of your project database and drawings. 17 items

🗃️ Help

This section describes the commands available for obtaining support, maintaining current licenses, and installing software updates. 15 items

🗃️ Customization

This section describes the commands available to customize the software. A wide variety of customization options are included to allow you to match the drawings that are created to your existing company standards. 12 items

📄️ Start New Photometrics Project

This section describes how to start a new project.