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OpenPlant PID Help

OpenPlant PID Help
OpenPlant PID 2024 Help What's New Introduction to OpenPlant PID OpenPlant PID Interface AccuSnap and AccuDraw Working with OpenPlant PID Components Component Creation and Customization MicroStation Related HelpGetting StartedSetting Up the EnvironmentCreating Drawing ElementsWorking with Existing ElementsReferences, Raster Images, Point Clouds, and Reality Mesh3D Design and ModelingDrawing CompositionWorking with Complete DesignsDigital Rights TechnologiesPrintingVisualizationIntroduction to RenderingLightingLighting TypesLighting Considerations for PhotorealismLights ToolboxMaterial CharacteristicsSetting Up the CameraGenerating Rendered ImagesSaving Rendered ImagesProducing Flythrough SequencesConducting Solar Studies and Solar AnalysisCreating Visualization Presentations for Civil ProjectsAnimationPlaying and Editing SequencesVisualization ToolboxVisualization GlossaryPublishing iModelsDesign Review Issue Resolution Service (Web Component) Components Center Sync to iTwin Attach iModel (Technology Preview) Collaboration Workflows Programmed CustomizationsDeprecated FeaturesGlossaryTechnical Information Resources ReadMe
  1. OpenPlant PID 2024 Help
  2. MicroStation Related Help
  3. Working with Complete Designs
  4. Visualization
  5. Lighting

Lighting

Lighting is essential for producing realistic rendered images, since light determines what you see. All light source placement features are available with the Place Light tool. For photo-realistic rendering, the use of IES lighting files is recommended.

  • Luxology Illumination
  • Lighting Types
  • Lighting Considerations for Photorealism
  • Lights Toolbox