Chapter 8:
Main Toolbar Features
VSP User Manual
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Figure 30: Background Window
Lighting
The lighting on the model can be adjusted in order to see the model better. The
default light settings may not show surfaces and textures as well as desired. Note that
this feature works best when the model is near completion and is shaded. The lights
available are
not
directional, and as such will light up both the dorsal and ventral sides of
the model equally, but with different intensity. The more of the light boxes that are
selected, the more brightly lit the model will be. The user may choose from three
variables to control the light:
Ambient (Amb):
This slider controls the intensity of the selected lights, from 0.00 (off)
to 1.00 (full power).
Diffuse (Diff):
This slider controls the amount of diffusing of the selected lights, from
0.00 (no diffuse) to 1.00 (full diffuse). Note that the dramatic impact of the lighting and
the amount of shadow detail available will depend in part upon the Diffuse value.
Specificity (Spec):
The specificity of the selected lights influences the amount of
highlight detail present in the model. A low specificity will yield a very monotone model
with little highlight detail.
Figure 31: Lighting Window
