Private beta — Lighting

Lighting plans that
update themselves.

Place fixtures, connect controls and export control diagrams and schedules straight from your SketchUp model. No more redrawing swags by hand.

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PLACE
4 downlights in 2 clicks

Click first. Click last. Choose count or exact spacing. DORN places the run and numbers each fixture.

CONNECT
Swags that follow

Move a fixture and the swag redraws. Add a switch and the designation updates automatically — S1 becomes S3.

EXPORT
One click to LayOut + PDF

Control diagrams, fixture schedules, control schedules and button assignments — on 17 × 11 in sheets, ready to print.

What it does

Every step, from model to sheet.

01 / PLACE
Fixture placement
Individual, first-last, or along a path. Set count or exact spacing with setbacks. Wall sconces auto-align to the wall. Repeat the last run with one click.
02 / GROUP
Lighting groups & IDs
Every fixture, control and swag gets a unique ID that matches across the model, plan sheets and schedules. Split groups, merge and reassign on the fly.
03 / SWITCH
Automatic switching
One switch is S1. Add a second and both become S3. A third becomes S4. Dimmers, keypads and sensors keep the designations you set. Manual overrides are never overwritten.
04 / SWAG
Self-routing swags
Curved lines show control relationships. They redraw when fixtures move. Customize curve rise, line style, weight, color and depth — per group or per swag.
05 / LIBRARY
Product library
Built-in symbols plus your own products: manufacturer, model, Kelvin, lumens, watts, CRI, dimming and more. Save to the project or a universal library. Export and share as JSON.
06 / EXPORT
LayOut, PDF & CSV
Control diagrams per group, fixture and control schedules, button assignments and product quantities — on 17 × 11 in sheets with job info on every page. CSV for estimating.
Symbol library

Everything you need to document a lighting plan.

Recessed, ceiling, pendant, wall, linear and exterior lights. Switches, dimmers, keypads, sensors, receptacles, heaters, thermostats and power points. Plus your own custom symbols — draw the line work, select it and capture it.

Light fixtures
Recessed, surface, pendant, wall, linear, exterior
Controls
Switch, dimmer, keypad, sensor, wireless, driver
Power
Receptacles, heaters, thermostats, power points
Swags
Control relationships, auto-routing, custom styles
Good to know

What it is — and what it isn't.

DORN LIGHTING IS
  • A lighting and control design tool inside SketchUp
  • A way to document fixture placement and switching intent
  • A schedule and diagram generator for LayOut and PDF
  • A product library you can build, save and share
DORN LIGHTING IS NOT
  • An electrical engineering or load calculation tool
  • A circuiting or panel schedule generator
  • A code-compliance or Title 24 verification tool
  • A substitute for a licensed professional's review

Diagram sheets are not to scale. Swags show control intent, not conductor routing. A qualified, licensed professional is responsible for reviewing and approving all drawings and installations. See our documentation and EULA.

Private beta

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BETA PRICE
$99 / year
Locked for as long as you stay subscribed. Includes every future tool.