POINTCLOUDLIGHTSOURCE (System Variable)

Determines light source for point clouds when lighting is turned on.

Type:Integer
Saved in:Drawing
Initial value:0

This setting is stored in a drawing and applies to all point clouds attached to the drawing. It applies when lighting is turned on with the POINTCLOUDLIGHTING system variable.

Note: Legacy point clouds ignore this setting.
Value Lighting Effect
0 Uses default point cloud lighting: two lights on either side of view with ambient lighting.
1 Uses a single light from the view direction similar to Autodesk ReCap lighting.