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Interface
Emit Light From (Shape) group
Drop-down list Use the list to choose the shadow-generating shape. When
you choose a shape other than Point, dimension controls appear in the Emit
Light group, and a Shadow Samples control appears in the Rendering group.
■ Point Calculates shadows as if the light were emitted from a point.
The Point shape has no other controls.
■ Line Calculates shadows as if the light were emitted from a line.
The Linear shape has a Length control.
■ Rectangle Calculates shadows as if the light were emitted from a
rectangular area.
The Area shape has Length and Width controls.
■
Disc Calculates shadows as if the light were emitted from a disc.
The Disc shape has a Radius control.
■
Sphere Calculates shadows as if the light were emitted from a
sphere.
The Sphere shape has a Radius control.
■ Cylinder Calculates shadows as if the line were emitted from a
cylinder.
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