Autodesk LIGHTSCAPE, Manual

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Using LSnet
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Input File
Use this option to specify the file to render (either .lp
or .ls). You can enter the path and filename in the
box, or click Browse, navigate to the appropriate file
in the Open dialog that appears, and then click
Open.
You must specify an input file, regardless of which
job type you have chosen. If you are processing an
lsray job, you can only specify Solution files for this
option.
Save Preset
Use this option to save options that have been set on
the Job Setup panel for use at a later time. You can
save presets for any job type (lsrad, lsray, or
lsrender). Once you have set the required options on
the Job Setup panel, enter a name for the preset in the
box, and click Save Preset. The preset values are
saved, and you can apply them at any time.
Load Preset
Use this option to load preset options into the Job
Setup panel. Select the name of the preset you want to
load from the list and click Load Preset.
Delete Preset
Use this option to delete a preset from the list. Select
the preset name you want to delete from the list and
click Delete Preset.
LSRAD Options
Lsrad is used to process radiosity solutions. You can
set the following options if you are rendering an lsrad
job.
Reset Solution Before Processing
Use this option to reset the radiosity mesh before
processing.
Process Direct Light Sources Only
Use this option to process light from direct sources
only. Indirect illumination is not calculated.
Lock Mesh
Choose an option from this list to control the creation
of mesh elements during processing.