I find today that using the “all objects except” selector with a bulb no longer works.  I have tried in both C 8.0 and 8.5 and get the same effect.  If I put a light inside an object and add the object to the exception list, the light is obscured by the object.  Additionally, if the bulb is outside the object, and I select “all objects except” and add the object, it is still lit by the light.

Anyone else find this issue?  Is there a fix or work around?

Thanks,

Klebnor

Lotus 123 ~ S-Render ~ OS/2 WARP ~ IBM 8088 / 4.77 Mhz ~ Hercules Ultima graphics, Hitachi 10 MB HDD, 64K RAM, 12 in diagonal CRT Monitor (16 colors / 60 Hz refresh rate), 240 Watt PS, Dual 1.44 MB Floppies, 2 button mouse input device.  Beige horizontal case.  I don't display my unit.

I checked this in C8.1 works fine for me.

I have this happen sporadically in C8.0.

 

There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it.

I always have to delete the light and make a new one.

 

Strange, it is working well for me in 8.1, 8.5 (prerelease) and 8.5 v243. 

Are you running Mac or PC? 

I have had problems similar to this when tge scene has multiple objects with the same name.  Just as an idean, make sure the object has a unique name.

Its just an idea but maybe it will help.

once you rename object, clear it from the list in your light, then add it again.

-Kix

Good thought Kix. 

Thanks everyone.  I got some good tips over at DZ forum.  This model (bar lounge) uses bones throughout (god knows why for four walls, a ceiling, floor and some lights).  This somehow ties the objects together and seems to confuse this light function.  I am going to play around some more, but for the time being I just used a spot light with 90 degree angle placed at the bottom of the light fixture to get the effect I wanted.

Someone suggested I just need to uncheck casts shadow for the light fixture object, will try that just out of curiousity.

Klebnor

Lotus 123 ~ S-Render ~ OS/2 WARP ~ IBM 8088 / 4.77 Mhz ~ Hercules Ultima graphics, Hitachi 10 MB HDD, 64K RAM, 12 in diagonal CRT Monitor (16 colors / 60 Hz refresh rate), 240 Watt PS, Dual 1.44 MB Floppies, 2 button mouse input device.  Beige horizontal case.  I don't display my unit.

Quote - Strange, it is working well for me in 8.1, 8.5 (prerelease) and 8.5 v243. 

Are you running Mac or PC? 

Mark - I use a PC (didn't you see my sig?)

Lotus 123 ~ S-Render ~ OS/2 WARP ~ IBM 8088 / 4.77 Mhz ~ Hercules Ultima graphics, Hitachi 10 MB HDD, 64K RAM, 12 in diagonal CRT Monitor (16 colors / 60 Hz refresh rate), 240 Watt PS, Dual 1.44 MB Floppies, 2 button mouse input device.  Beige horizontal case.  I don't display my unit.

Quote - Mark - I use a PC (didn't you see my sig?)

Yes, after I posted. Apparently because I can't read and comprehend at the same time. 

Remember, I'll buy you a boubon the next time you're in Denver. 

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Quote - Mark - I use a PC (didn't you see my sig?)

Yes, after I posted. Apparently because I can't read and comprehend at the same time. 

Remember, I'll buy you a boubon the next time you're in Denver. 

Mark:

Could be a while - my entire Denver team defected to a competitor and I closed our office in the DTC.  If I do get there (spending more time in FL and AZ these days) I'll give you an advance heads up.  Would love to collect that Bourbon.

Klebnor

Lotus 123 ~ S-Render ~ OS/2 WARP ~ IBM 8088 / 4.77 Mhz ~ Hercules Ultima graphics, Hitachi 10 MB HDD, 64K RAM, 12 in diagonal CRT Monitor (16 colors / 60 Hz refresh rate), 240 Watt PS, Dual 1.44 MB Floppies, 2 button mouse input device.  Beige horizontal case.  I don't display my unit.

BTW, sig is weak sarcasm.

Frohe Weinachten!

Klebnor

Lotus 123 ~ S-Render ~ OS/2 WARP ~ IBM 8088 / 4.77 Mhz ~ Hercules Ultima graphics, Hitachi 10 MB HDD, 64K RAM, 12 in diagonal CRT Monitor (16 colors / 60 Hz refresh rate), 240 Watt PS, Dual 1.44 MB Floppies, 2 button mouse input device.  Beige horizontal case.  I don't display my unit.