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To Assign a Shape to a Light

  1. Select the light in a drawing.
  2. Scroll down the Lighting Properties tab in the Properties Inspector to view the Shadow Detail.
  3. Change the Type property to Soft (sampled).
    Note: The Shape property is displayed depending on the Type property that is selected.
  4. Change the Shape property to an available option.
    Available shapes depend upon the type of light:
    • If Spotlight is selected: Rectangular and Disk shapes are available.
    • If Point light, soft (sampled), and Web are selected: Linear, Rectangular, Disk, Cylinder, and Sphere shapes are available.

  5. Change the Visible Render property to Yes.
  6. Render the image.

    The light is shown in the shape selected.

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