light source editing, or options

[mr.ska]

light source editing, or options

I am finding that the default light source settings for Alibre can be somewhat limiting. It makes visualization of features on the left-hand of my screen difficult, because at times they are in the "shadow".

I'd like to see, at a minimum, the option to change the location of the light source from left to right, or have both on. I don't think we need to be able to set a custom location for the light source, but having at least a couple of options would be very helpful.

 

[playmart_CF]

I whole heartedly agree. some better lighting would do wonders.

Maybe even something like ambient light or lights in different isometric views.

 

[jwknecht]

I agree too. And, I may be imagining this, but it appears that the lighting may have changed in one of the last revisions. I did not have as much of a complaint about not being able to adjust the light source in the past. Now, I have had to switch to a lighter background and find myself rotating the model to place the features I need to see in the light. Or, maybe I am getting old and loosing my sight.

 

[MilesH]

I haven't tried Alibre yet, but this is something that's annoyed me in other programs. Is there any reason why they can't use 2 unequal light sources at 90 degrees to each other? Would it slow things down too much?

Miles

London UK

 

[jemmej]

Hmm...I found myself getting jeoulous of the rendering in the modelpress viewer workspace, much cleaner/crisper and easier to see (imo).

The lighting issues is a small nuisance to be sure.

Jim

 

[jwknecht]

Note from moderator: I split the last reply to the post (inre. the Lightwave Studios Downloads) to the add ons forum section.

 

[Larry Brown]

Hello,

I have to add that I would really appreciate having better control of lighting while working on parts and assemblies. As I posted in the "Using AD" forum I find that I am frequently rotating my models in order to select geometry and perform operations. Though not a big deal I think that this is one element that adds to a higher level of fatigue experienced when using AD as opposed to other MCAD software.

Best regards,
Larry Brown

 

[MilesH]

I second this request.

Miles