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# 1 14-10-2002 , 05:03 AM

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OK folks here is my problem:
Let’s suppose that we have a simple scene: a plane, a cube and a sphere.
Now if I put a directional light in scene I want this:
- cube to be illuminated and cast shadow
- sphere to no drop shadow and to not be illuminated.
This is possible? If yes please tell me how?
(I know that in 3D Studio Max at the light properties I have the possibility to enable or disable these properties.)
I’m waiting for solutions,
Arthur.

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# 2 14-10-2002 , 05:37 AM

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select sphere, choose window>attributes editor, click render stats, unclick "cast shadows" box.

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# 3 14-10-2002 , 06:06 AM

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while we're at it, does anyone know how to make objects reflective? I've tried messing with reflection things in the attributes window, but none seem to reflect anything even when I render the scene. Is it possible to make mirrors?

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# 4 14-10-2002 , 06:43 AM

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you have to make sure Raytracing is in effect in you render globals

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# 5 14-10-2002 , 07:14 AM

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OK Darkware,but my object has not to be illuminated either.
About this where can I check that properties?
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# 6 14-10-2002 , 09:59 AM

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select sphere, choose window>attributes editor, click render stats, and your back to the same place. There should be a box like "decieve light" or something. Unmark that back. This is the only place it would be in Maya, so just look down the list of items.

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# 7 14-10-2002 , 10:44 AM

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I foud it and it wors.
Thanks Darkware.
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# 8 14-10-2002 , 10:46 AM

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Sorry I want to mean "WORKS"
Arthur.

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# 9 14-10-2002 , 12:31 PM

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If you mean Max's light exlusion list, that can be found in maya by choosing Window -> Relationship editors -> Light Linking -> Light/Object-Centric.

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# 10 15-10-2002 , 04:19 AM

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kbrown, thanks a lot.
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# 11 19-10-2002 , 08:54 AM

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Originally posted by kbrown
If you mean Max's light exlusion list, that can be found in maya by choosing Window -> Relationship editors -> Light Linking -> Light/Object-Centric.

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Man I LOVED that when I was using Max so long ago...