any chance to get circular vray plane light ? :slight_smile:

This is already in the V-Ray 3 nightly builds since some days now and will be included in one of the next 3.0 official builds. It will not go into any V-Ray 2.x build. Best regards, Vlado

It’s bittersweet, I suppose. Good for those that can upgrade, and a big let down for those remaining on 2. Is it just not possible to implement in r2, or is this a sort of unofficial incentive to upgrade to 3? (Not that 3 needs more reasons to upgrade…just saying.) It’s been requested since r1.4x…

Technically it is possible; but it’s additional work to port the code to the older branch. Best regards, Vlado

aaah, well, thanks again vlado. I will nix this from my wishlist :slight_smile: and just wait to upgrade.

Interesting…how /where is this achieved? I don’t see any custom shape option in the Vray Light…Thanks

I think he means making a mesh light out of a circular shaped plane…

thanks for clarifying guys…So far, I am happy for now using svetlozar’s mask method until making the move to 3.

As I was reading this Corona related making of: Chaos: Industry-leading design and visualization software Especially the lighting part. Corona apparently has a few standard shapes which are directly combined with an IES. This seems like a VERY handy type of light. I don’t need to make a geometry wi…

The upcoming SP of V-Ray 3 does include a disc light shape. Best regards, Vlado

Circular plane light

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In any case I’m glad it will be added, doesn’t have to be soon

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Circular plane light

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