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    Light specific surfaces

    Topics in this section
    • Light linking
    • Determine a light’s area of illumination
    • Link light sources to surfaces
    • Link light sources to surfaces to control shadow calculations
    • Link sets of lights and objects
    • Select lights illuminating a specific object
    • Select objects illuminated by a specific light
    Parent topic: Set up a direct light source

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