custom lightsources based on photometric datafiles

[Kaare Baekgaard]

I wish custom lightsources based on photometric datafiles would be ressources just like textures and HDRI's

I wish that custom lightsources would have a separate dialogue window (in addition the OIP) with all controlable options like 'lightsource opening dimensions' etc.

– I wish that there would be a suitable preview of the lightsource in this dialogue window

- and maybe even the ability to edit the raw data of a custom light ressource in a VW spreadsheet

The custom lightsource is a truly great VW feature that I do not use often enough. So I tend to forget that they are so fantastic.

If they were ressources, they would be easier to handle and I am sure that I would use them a lot more.

[Benson Shaw]

+1

Just now need to create one (first time). We'll see how it goes!

-B

[Kaare Baekgaard]

To be fair, it is quite easy, if you just want to use a photometric file provided by a manufacturer – or one of these free samples:

http://www.mrcad.com/download-free-ies-lights/

But there is no preview inside VW, because it is not a proper ressource.

[Benson Shaw]

Tried it, Kaare, Thanks for the tip!

It's easy, as you say.

But I found Bizzare Results, maybe from the ies files, or maybe from vwx interpretation of them. Posted in the Renderworks Forum:

https://techboard.vectorworks.net/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=219984#Post219984

-B