Light Primitives

Light primitive presets can be used with either the X3DObject.AddPrimitive or X3DObject.AddLight methods or one of the light-creation commands (GetPrimLight, SIGetPrimLight). All light types use the same set of light parameters configured differently.

Note	See Primitive Presets for list of the possible types of primitives. Also see Alphabetical Listing of All Primitive Presets for a complete list of available primitive types.

Preset	Primitives
Infinite	Infinite lights simulate light sources that are infinitely far from objects in the scene. There is no position associated with an infinite light, only a direction. All objects are lit by parallel light rays. The scene's default light is infinite.
Light_Box	Light Box lights simulate a light diffused with a white fabric, like a studio's light box. The light and shadows created by this light are very soft. Speculars are still visible, but noticeably weaker. The box can be manipulated to shape the projected light.
LightInfinite	See "Infinite".
LightPoint	See "Point".
LightSpot	See "Spot".
LightSun	See "Sun".
Neon	Neon lights simulate real-world neon lights. They are essentially point lights with their settings and shapes altered to resemble neon or fluorescent tubes. The manipulators can be used to change the tube into any rectangular or square shape.
Point	Point lights casts rays in all directions from the position of the light. They are similar to light bulbs, whose light rays emanate from the bulb in all directions.
Spot	Spot lights cast rays in a cone-shape, simulating real spotlights. This is useful for lighting a specific object or area. The manipulators can be used to edit the light cone's length, width, and falloff points. See the SIGetPrimSpotLight command.