The Lights
folder on the DisplayManager lists information about the lights applied to the current model.
To display this folder:
On the DisplayManager click View Scene, Lights, and Cameras
and expand the Lights
folder.
Lighting Indicators
Lighting controls are separate for SolidWorks and PhotoView 360.
SolidWorks
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By default, point, spot, and directional lights are on in SolidWorks. Scene lighting is not possible in RealView, so you often need to illuminate models manually.
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PhotoView
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By default, lighting is off in PhotoView. With lights off, you can use the realistic lighting provided by scenes, which is usually sufficient for rendering. You typically need additional lighting in PhotoView to illuminate occluded spaces in the model.
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The icons for specific lights in this image from the Scene, Lights, and Cameras pane of the DisplayManager have the following meanings:
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Directional1
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On in SolidWorks
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Off in PhotoView
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Spot1
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Off in SolidWorks
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Off in PhotoView
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Point1
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Off in SolidWorks
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On in PhotoView
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Lights Folder Context Menu
When you right-click the Lights folder in the DisplayManager, options are as follows.
Point, Directional, or Spot Light Context Menu
When you right-click a point, directional, or spot light in the DisplayManager, additional options are as follows:
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On in SolidWorks ![](doc1292870954959.image) Off in SolidWorks ![](doc1292870955255.image)
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Toggles the light on or off in SolidWorks. |
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On in PhotoView Off in PhotoView
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Toggles the light on or off in PhotoView. |
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Edit Type Light |
Opens the PropertyManager for the light. |
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Delete |
Removes the light from the model. |