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newLight

Syntax

member(whichCastmember).newLight(newLightName, #typeIndicator)

Description

3D command; creates a new light named, newLightName, with the type #typeIndicator, and adds it to the light palette. You can not have two lights in the palette with the same name.

The #typeIndicator parameter has the following possible values:

#ambient is a generalized light in the 3D world.

#directional is a light from a specific direction.

#point is a light source like a light bulb.

#spot is a spotlight effect.

Example

This statement creates a new light in the cast member named 3D World. It is an ambient light called "ambient room light".

member("3D World").newLight("ambient room light", #ambient)