Exclude objects from LightMtl?

[Streetwise]

Is there a way to exclude objects from something that's using LightMtl as a light source, much like you can exclude objects from a Vray light?

[vlado]

No; you'll have to make those into an actual mesh VRayLight.

Best regards,
Vlado

[Streetwise]

But is it possible to make a circular mesh VRayLight in 2.4?

[Mokiki]

Sure. Just create a circle spline convert it to editable poly and make it a mesh light.

[Streetwise]

Sure. Just create a circle spline convert it to editable poly and make it a mesh light.

You lost me at "make it a mesh light". I think that can be done in VRay object properties, but you still can't exclude anything.

[Vizioen]

You lost me at "make it a mesh light". I think that can be done in VRay object properties, but you still can't exclude anything.

Create Light -> Vray Mesh Light
Scroll down in your modifier panel with the light selected and find the pick mesh button
Select the previously created mesh (in your case the circular object)