


If the transparency is not selected, or the percentage is very low, you will see little to no light emission from your fixture.įor more tips and tricks, read our blog posts. If there is a diffuser, check to see if the diffuser material has a transparency.


Verify that you have selected the appropriate Daylight Portal options for sunlit interior renderings.For example, if you select the scheme called ‘Interior: Sun only,’ you will not be able to select any artificial lights fixtures. Keep in mind that you can only select Artificial Lights when a Lighting Scheme contains Artificial Lighting. Verify that your Light Groups are turned on with a checkmark and that dimming is set to 1.For example, if you select the scheme called ‘Interior: Sun only,’ you will not be able to render your view with any artificial light fixtures. Verify that you have the appropriate Lighting Scheme selected for your view (Revit offers six Lighting Schemes).If your renderings in Revit are too dark or completely black, you should look at some key lighting settings to determine if they are the root cause. After spending a considerable amount of time perfecting your settings and running many test renderings, nothing can be more frustrating than having lighting issues. If you have spent any time rendering, you probably have discovered that the entire process requires a lot of time and patience.
