Light sources

Like the camera, the light sources are set in the 4-views window. Control using the right mouse button is the same as with the camera. For each view, the light sources can be switched on or off separately and their intensity individually controlled.

Using the light sources in the 4-views window
Depending on the light type, there are various handles available, which you can use to manipulate the light type interactively by left-clicking on them.

Here is a spotlight, for example:

Modify position of light source	Move light source
Modify direction of light source	**Modify opening angle of light source **

Workshop

1. Load the model view "Exterior view".
   
   
2. Open the light parameters, deactivate "Camera light" and "Sun", activate "Front" and modify the following settings for the same light source.
   Ensure that the light source by which you set the intensity and the shadow resolution is also selected in the list.
   
   
   Tip

   Do not set the controller for shadow resolution to an unnecessarily high level, since detailed resolution will also use more internal memory. Gradually raise the slider until you are happy with the result.

3. Leave the light adjustment by closing the 4-veiws mode and confirming the query with .
   
4. Close now the light window.
   
   
5. Load the model view "Interior view" onto the screen.
   
   
6. Open the light parameters, deactivate "Camera light" and "Sun", activate "Side left" and modify the following settings for the same light source.
   
   
7. Right-click in the model window and select the option "Render model".
   
   
8. Set the light source with the handles roughly in such a way as shown below and confirm the dialog with .
   
   
9. Switch to solid mode.
   
10. Save work copy Ctrl+W

Render

Workshop

1. Load the model view "Exterior view".
   
2. Access the screen settings.
   
   
3. Under “Render”, select the data record "good" and click to close the dialog.
   
   
4. Trigger rendering.
   
   
5. The progress is displayed in the information line.
   
   
6. The image should now look roughly as follows:
   
   
7. Load the model view "Interior view" onto the screen.
   
   
8. Access the screen settings, select the data record "good" and close the dialog with schliessen.
   
   
9. Render.
   
   
10. The image should now look roughly as follows:
    
    

Tip

The rendered image is "frozen" and is no longer automatically up to date. If the model view remains in render mode, it can be brought up to date by clicking "Refresh view".