Adding Light Sources

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The Light tool is in the Visualization tool set.

The Light tool places light sources in the drawing. Select the type of light and specify the light preferences from the Tool bar.

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When the Renderworks product is installed, additional parameters and light source types are available. These additions are described in this section and in Advanced Renderworks Lighting.

Mode
Description

Directional Light

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Projects light with parallel rays, like the sun

Point Light

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Radiates light in all directions, like a bare light bulb

Spot Light

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Projects light in a specific direction, aimed at a specific object, like a flashlight or conventional spotlight

Custom Light

(Renderworks required)

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To insert a custom light, see Inserting a Custom Light

Default Direction

For directional lights, click to specify the light position

Set Direction

For directional lights, click to set the light direction, and then click to specify the light position

Preferences

Sets the preferred light parameters

 

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Adding a Light Source

Light Source Properties

 

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