Basic Lighting Actions

To work with lighting, start in the DisplayManager , click View Scenes, Lights and Cameras , and expand the Lights folder.

To add a light source

Right-click the Lights folder or a light in the folder and select Add Directional Light, Add Spot Light, or Add Point Light.

To delete a light source

Right-click a light and select Delete.

To turn a light on or off

Right-click a light and select On in SolidWorks or Off in SolidWorks. If PhotoView is added in, you can also select On in PhotoView or Off in PhotoView. Indicators next to each light show the light's current state.

To modify lighting properties

Right-click a light and select Edit Directional Light, Edit Point Light, or Edit Spot Light.

To modify all lighting properties

Right-click the Lights folder or a light in the folder and select Edit All Lights. Click Back and Next to display each lighting PropertyManager.

To show all lights in the graphics area

Right-click the Lights folder or a light in the folder and select Show Lights .