topic Re: problem with using ligting objects in Libraries & objects

problem with using ligting objects

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:46:43 GMT

Hi,

I just downloaded some objects as lighters for my projects but they are not working and there is no kind of lights in my work shining. what can i do ?!

Re: problem with using ligting objects

Erika Epstein — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:25:05 GMT

We need more information such as which object? Perhaps a screen shot of its settings etc. to begin to help you with this.

Re: problem with using ligting objects

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:10:09 GMT

http://www.4shared.com/file/210348910/96d37e47/Sconce_1_N280808.html

this is my object.

i try to locate a spot light inside it but its not shining will rendering or viewing. i need to it works as a lamp or light in my porjcet. tanks...

Re: problem with using ligting objects

Erika Epstein — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:14:28 GMT

I didn't download it , but first check that the object subtype is LAMP.
To do this you will need to open the object. An easy way is to place the object in plan, select it and open it by File>Libraries and Objects> Open library part
On the upper right click on the button Select Subtype
Under Model Element >Electrical Element and click on Light.
Click on select and then save the change to the part.

This will add the lighting parameters you are looking forthat the object you downloaded may not have had if it wasn't an archicad object.

Also, remember to open the object using the lamp tool, not the library object tool.
HTH

Re: problem with using ligting objects

David Maudlin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:23:02 GMT

Erika wrote:
On the upper right click on the button Select Subtype
Under Model Element >Electrical Element and click on Light.
Click on select and then save the change to the part.

This will add the lighting parameters you are looking forthat the object you downloaded may not have had if it wasn't an archicad object.

This will add the parameters, but the 3D Script will need a LIGHT command for the part to emit light in a photorendering.

David

Re: problem with using ligting objects

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:21:48 GMT

You can also place the part as an ordinary object and add a separate light source from the standard lamp library. Kind of like screwing in the light bulb. This is probably the best approach as I suspect you may not be up for the GDL scripting. Writing the code for light sources can be a bit tricky.