Command or function	AGI-Light	AGI32 version 1.5
CAD Import	DXF	DWG/DXF
CAD Export	DXF	DXF
3D Model Import	N.A.	Yes, 3D Face surfaces imported as Planar Objects
Room Estimator (zonal cavity calculator)	Yes	Yes
Roadway optimizer (IES RP-8-2000)*	Yes, print only. No export to main drawing	Yes, Export to main drawing for modification
# luminaire locations	Limited to 200	Unlimited
# photometric files	Limited to 5	Unlimited
Luminaire aiming	Limited to Orient, Tilt	Orient,Tilt,Roll,Spin
# rooms	Limited to one	Unlimited
Room types	Odd-Flat, Vertical Extrusion	Odd-Flat, Vertical Extrusion, Vault, Gable, Hip, Pyramid, Rotation, Dome, Cylinder
Object types	Odd-Flat, Vertical Extrusion	Odd-Flat, Vertical Extrusion, Cone, Sphere, Rotation, Cylinder
Building types	N.A. use Objects for this function	Odd-Flat, Vertical Extrusion, Vault, Gable, Hip, Pyramid, Rotation, Dome, Cylinder
Object Libraries	N.A.	Factory delivered and user defined
Calculation grid types	Autoplace, 2 point grid, Polygon	Autoplace, 2 point grid, 3 point grid, Polygon, line, scattered, Pavement luminance, CIE Glare rating, Exitance
Lightmeter aiming	Horizontal, vertical, normal	Horizontal, vertical, normal, TV, specify aiming angles
Statistical areas	Limited to 3	Ten
Lighting Power Density areas	N.A.	Unlimited
Luminaire arrangements	Standard	Standard and custom, Groups
Autocalc	N.A.	Direct mode
Project Manager	One project only	Multiple projects
Page Builder Output	N.A.	Yes
Custom luminaire symbols	N.A.	Yes, recognize and build
Render viewpoints	N.A.	Yes, w/slideshow
Render export	BMP	BMP, VRML
Variable mesh	N.A.	Adaptive subdivision
Render modes	RGB, Pseudo, Grayscale, Wireframe	RGB, Pseudo w/scale, Grayscale, Wireframe, Wireframe overlay, Exposure, Gamma, Clipping, Textures
Parametric luminaire mirror	N.A.	Two active
Daylight Calculations	N.A.	Yes
Daylight Studies	N.A.	Yes

 

* Roadway optimizer is optional in private label versions, standard in LAI version.

For those already familiar with AGI-Light and ready for the jump to additional power and performance, this is the place. We will dissect AGI-Light a bit and summarize the major differences between the two programs. For those simply looking for information on AGI32 in general, head straight to www.agi32.com and browse.

The AGI-Light software was built on the AGI32 platform and has simply had its wings clipped a bit to be less intimidating and appeal to a more casual user. AGI-Light's general operation and the majority of commands are exact duplicates or slightly detuned versions of those available in AGI32. Therefore, users electing to upgrade to AGI32 will already know and understand many features of the program - they are the same! However, dramatic additional functionality is inherent in many areas and most of the commands AGI-Light users are familiar with have expanded capabilities. In short, upgrading to AGI32 is as easy as it gets for busy professionals. Immediate productivity with familiar tools allows exploration when time permits.

The major differences between the AGI-Light and AGI32 version 1.5 programs are summarized to the right.

Upgrading to AGI32 from AGI-Light is quite easy and can be done directly through Lighting Analysts in the USA (pam@agi32.com) or through one of our international representatives.

The best part - Lighting Analysts provides credit of $100 towards the purchase of AGI32 with SupportPlus for all registered users of AGI-Light!

Find out more on the AGI32 website