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MEL Script Methods

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The following methods of the the VRayLightMeter node are accessible from the Script Editor.

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VRayLightMeter MethodDescription

vrayLightMeterCalculate("VrayLightMeterShapeX");

Calculates the values along the light meter grid.
vrayLightMeterSaveToCSV("VrayLightMeterShapeX", "path/filename.csv");Saves the values from the grid into the specified text file, in CSV (comma separated values) format.
vray getLightmeterMaxValue <NODE NAME - STRING> [direct|gi|total]Returns the maximum value of a lightmeter (for Direct/GI/Total light).
vray getLightmeterAverageValue <NODE NAME - STRING> [direct|gi|total]Returns the average value of a VRayLightMeter node.



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Notes


  • The The VRayLightMeter node is based on the texture baking and render elements functionality of the V-Ray renderer.
  • The VRayLightMeter node uses brute force GI with user selected GI Subdivs and 100 Bounces to calculate the measured values.

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