distLumi is a plugin for Autodesk® Revit® that locates one or several lighting fixtures, air terminals, electrical fixtures and fire alarm devices in a selected location or area by selecting two points.

The plugin needs only a family instance previously located by the user in a Reference Plane, and works in a View Plan Type (Floor Plan or Ceiling Plan), the family instance must be of one of the following categories:

• Lighting Fixtures.
• Air Terminals.
• Electrical Fixtures.
• Fire Alarm Devices.

The Reference Plane mentioned must be made in a section, not in the View Plan.

The plugin will facilitate the work flow to the user for placing light fixtures, air terminals, electrical fixtures and fire alarm devices in rectangular areas without inclination.

• Push the plugin button:
• Previously the user had located the family instances in a Reference Plane.
• Then the user will insert the number of rows and columns, required to distribute (Only integer-type numbers and greater than 0).
• Select the type of disposition that the user wants to use:
  • D1 (Disposition 1): Locates family instances D/2-D-D/2.
  • D2 (Disposition 2): Locates family instances D/2-D-D/2 and locates additional family instances in the middle of 4 of the first family selected, this disposition allows to the user to use two different types of family instances and needs a minimum of 2 columns and  2 rows.
  • D3 (Disposition 3): Locates family instances D/2-D-D/2 and locates additional family instances in the middle of 2 of the first family selected of two rows, this disposition allows the user to use two different types of family instances and needs a minimum of 1 column and  2 rows.
  • D4 (Disposition 4): Locates family instances D/2-D-D/2 and locates additional light family instances in the middle of 2 family instances of two columns, this disposition allows the user to use two different types of family instances and needs a minimum of 2 columns and  1 row.
• Select two points in the View Plan.
• Select the light fixtures previously located.

The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. Or, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in.

To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall as you would for any other application from your system.