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  Re: light_group question  
From: Jim Holsenback
Date: 4 Apr 2011 06:11:46
Message: <4d999962$1@news.povray.org>
On 04/03/2011 06:55 PM, Alain wrote:

>> Am I wrong to expect a light_source that's been included in a
>> light_group to interact with scattering media? Also I've noticed in the
>> scene stats that it's reporting one less light source when it's included
>> as part of a light_group ... wuz up wid dat?
>
> Light from a light_group will only illuminate scattering media that is
> part of it's group, BUT, the absorbtion from such media will affect the
> light even if it's not in the light_group.

ah ... thanks the one thing I didn't try. I didn't see anything in the 
docs, so I'll double check and make an addition if I come up empty handed.


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