Setting light for project

Module(s): Animation + Shortcut menu in navigation mode

You can use the Set Light for Project tool (How) to set artificial light sources for your 3D model. These light sources can be both inside and outside the model. When it comes to defining the types of light, you can choose between point light, spotlight, conical light or area light. You can combine these light sources as you need, even with natural lighting defined using Surroundings.

Activate Set Light for Project in one of the following ways

• Menu bar: Change Presentation Animation

• Toolbar: Change
• Palette: Tools Change area in the following module(s):

Animation

• Shortcut menu: Navigation Mode selected - Right mouse button

In addition, you can assign a color to each light source and configure each light source to cast shadows.

You can switch all artificial light sources on and off as you need, individually or together.

What do you want to do?

Set a new light source

Switch lights on and off

Modify artificial lighting

Delete light sources