Global Lighting Data Format
Standardised data format for the lighting industry
GLDF-Checker – free tool
With this free tool, you can check the data contained in your GLDF file. You can analyse the fill level of the native GLDF properties and compare what kind of application it supports: GLDF-Checker.
GLDF demo package
In our GLDF demo package, you will find a wide variety of GLDF files covering various applications.
Structure and content of the GLDF
GLDF is an open, free format that can be used across the entire lighting industry and meets the latest BIM process requirements. Manufacturers, planners and even software manufacturers can benefit from this new format.
FAQ GLDF
What does GLDF include?
Commercial data
Photometric and radiometric data
BIM characteristics to CEN/TS 17623
Individual and parametric geometric data
Mapping of real product variants
Who is compilling and maintaining GLDF?
Relux and DIAL are developing and maintaining the format.
Who owns GLDF?
It is not legally possible to take out a copyright on a data format, nevertheless Relux and DIAL are jointly maintaining this data and geometry format.
The GLDF XSD is published under MIT license, it remains free and open to all private and commercial usage.
Is GLDF free of charge and who is entitled to use it?
The format specifications, along with sample files and libraries for both reading and writing, are freely available, complete with source codes, for use by anyone. Additionally, free reader and editor applications will be supplied to all those interested.
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Status of the GLDF format
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More about GLDF
The website GLDF.io contains a description of the latest version of the format as well as tools,
sample files and the opportunity to enter suggestions and comments.
This website is operated jointly by the two companies DIAL and Relux.
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