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Rendering Files Using LSRENDER
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LSRAY Syntax Example
lsray -aa 3 -vf view.vw -sh -rb 2 -x 640 -y 512 room.ls image.rgb
This command loads the Solution file room.ls and generates a 640 x 512 resolution image called image.rgb using
the view specified in view.vw. The image is antialiased (level 3), and two levels of reflections are rendered. Any
sunlight or direct light from specified luminaires is also ray traced to produce better shadows.
Rendering Files Using LSRENDER
Use the lsrender utility to render images from either Preparation files or Solution files. The lsrender utility creates
images that are displayed using OpenGL rendering. The images are not ray traced, and therefore can be gener-
ated much faster as compared to the lsray utility. Use lsrender to rapidly create images that do not require
specular reflections and accurate transparency effects. The lsrender utility syntax is shown in the following
example:
lsrender [options] lvs_file image_file
Although it is possible to generate images in Lightscape, it is more convenient to use this batch utility. In addition,
more advanced options are available in lsrender.
The lsrender program takes as input any Preparation file or Solution file and generates an appropriate image file.
It is also possible to produce a series of image files, corresponding to a list of view files, or an animation file. The
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Where: Indicates:
-aa 3 Level 3 antialiasing.
-vf view.vw The file called view.vw is used for viewing the model.
-sh Shadows from direct lighting are recomputed.
-rb 2 2 reflection bounces are used in the computations.
-x 640 The output image is 640 pixels wide.
-y 512 The output image is 512 pixels high.
room.ls The input Solution file is room.ls.
image.rgb The output image file is image.rgb.
Antialiasing Factor <l> Contrast Threshold <t> Sampling <n> Radius <r>