Advanced Renderworks LightingAdvanced Renderworks LightingDefault lighting is added by the Vectorworks program for the basic visibility of rendered objects. For a more realistic rendering, one or more light sources can be added to the drawing. The addition of a light source automatically hides the default lighting scheme, so that the scene is not overly bright.
The brightness and color of objects in shadow are affected by the layer’s ambient light setting.
The Vectorworks Fundamentals product provides three light types: directional, point, and spot. With the Renderworks product, additional parameters are provided for these light types, and additional light source types are included.
Renderworks product rendering modes must be used for the Renderworks lighting options.
For information on the lighting types and parameters in the Vectorworks Fundamentals product, see Adding Light.
Light Type |
Description |
Product |
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Directional |
Projects light with parallel rays |
Vectorworks and Renderworks |
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Point |
Radiates light in all directions |
Vectorworks and Renderworks |
|
Spot |
Projects light in a specific direction |
Vectorworks and Renderworks |
|
Line |
Emits light from a line |
Renderworks only |
|
Area |
Emits light from the surface of an object |
Renderworks only |
|
Custom |
Emits light based on a defined complex spatial distribution |
Renderworks only |
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