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What is the difference between Direct and Full Calculation mode?

April 26, 2017calculation difference mode

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What is the difference between Direct and Full Calculation mode?

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A. In Direct calculation mode: AGI-Light will calculate the direct component from all luminaires to the calculation points. AGI-Light will consider surfaces that block light but does not consider reflected light. This is fine for many exterior projects where shadowing and obstruction are of concern. Job files computed in Direct calculation mode cannot be rendered. In Full Calculation mode: the Radiosity calculation process is utilized (see Convergence) and the full interaction of all surfaces within the model is considered. Full calculation mode is required in order to see the rendered environment.