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<h1>LightRange light,range#</h1>
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light - light handle
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range# - range of light (default: 1000.0)
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<h1>Description</h1>
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Sets the range of a light.

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The range of a light is how far it reaches.  Everything outside the range of the light will not be affected by it.

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The value is very approximate, and should be experimented with for best results.
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See also: <a class=small href=CreateLight.htm>CreateLight</a>, <a class=small href=LightColor.htm>LightColor</a>, <a class=small href=LightConeAngles.htm>LightConeAngles</a>.
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<h1><a href=../3d_examples/LightRange.bb>Example</a></h1>
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Graphics3D 640,480
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camera = CreateCamera()
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MoveEntity camera,0,0,-3
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ball = CreateSphere()
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lite = CreateLight(2) ; try different lights 1 to 3
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MoveEntity lite,5,0,-5
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PointEntity lite,ball
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range# = 0.5
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LightRange lite,range
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While Not KeyDown(1)
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RenderWorld:Flip
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If KeyHit(57) Then ; hit SPACEBAR to increase light range
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range = range + 0.5
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LightRange lite,range
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EndIf
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Wend
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End
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