LightType Enumeration (Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D)

Defines the light type.

Definition

Visual Basic	Public Enum LightType
C#	public enum LightType
C++	public enum class LightType
JScript	public enum LightType

Members

Member	Value	Description
Directional	3	Light is a directional light source. It is equivalent to using a point light source at an infinite distance.
Spot	2	Light is a spotlight source. It is similar to a point light, except that the area of illumination is limited to a cone. This light type has a direction and several other parameters that determine the shape of the cone it produces. For more information, see the Light class.
Point	1	Light is a point source. The light has a position in space and radiates light in all directions.

Remarks

Directional lights are slightly faster than point lights, but point lights look a little better. Spotlights offer interesting visual effects but are slow.

Enumeration Information

Namespace	Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D
Assembly	Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D (microsoft.directx.direct3d.dll)
Strong Name	Microsoft.DirectX.Direct3D,  Version=1.0.900.0,  Culture=neutral,  PublicKeyToken=d3231b57b74a1492