Light control fix (#1466)

* Updates the light control spatialToLight method for Directional and Spot lights to better handle rotations.

The directional light was using outdated code from before 3.0 that didn't make sense in these days, to the point of confusion whenever the

Also, the spotlight code wasn't working properly, as can be demonstrated by the new TestLightControlSpot test.

Thanks @pspeed42 for the help with simplifying the quaternion.

* Updates the light control lightToSpatial so it actually works with global coordinates and spot lights.

The spot light wasn't implemented at all, and the directional light didn't work.

* Fixes some error messages in the tests.

There should be far less (although one will inevitably pop up when the test first starts, for some reason.

* Converts spatialToLight to use TempVars.

It wastes less objects.

* Fixed some codacity issues.

* More formatting fixes

* Stops updating the rotation or translation when the parent light doesn't have those options.

It is a little less error-prone.

* Normalizes the rotation vector and adds some more readible names.

* Fixed some formatting/comment issues.

jme3-core/src/main/java/com/jme3/scene/control/LightControl.java

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
- * Copyright (c) 2009-2012 jMonkeyEngine
+ * Copyright (c) 2009-2021 jMonkeyEngine
  * All rights reserved.
  *
  * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ import com.jme3.light.DirectionalLight;
 import com.jme3.light.Light;
 import com.jme3.light.PointLight;
 import com.jme3.light.SpotLight;
+import com.jme3.math.Quaternion;
 import com.jme3.math.Vector3f;
 import com.jme3.renderer.RenderManager;
 import com.jme3.renderer.ViewPort;
@@ -51,6 +52,7 @@ import java.io.IOException;
  * This Control maintains a reference to a Camera,
  * which will be synched with the position (worldTranslation)
  * of the current spatial.
+ *
  * @author tim
  */
 public class LightControl extends AbstractControl {
@@ -69,7 +71,7 @@ public class LightControl extends AbstractControl {
          * Means, that the Spatial's transform is "copied"
          * to the Transform of the light.
          */
-        SpatialToLight;
+        SpatialToLight
     }
 
     private Light light;
@@ -127,49 +129,73 @@ public class LightControl extends AbstractControl {
         }
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Sets the light to adopt the spatial's world transformations.
+     *
+     * @author Markil 3
+     * @author pspeed42
+     */
     private void spatialToLight(Light light) {
+        TempVars vars = TempVars.get();
 
-        final Vector3f worldTranslation = spatial.getWorldTranslation();
+        final Vector3f worldTranslation = vars.vect1;
+        worldTranslation.set(spatial.getWorldTranslation());
+        final Vector3f worldDirection = vars.vect2;
+        spatial.getWorldRotation().mult(Vector3f.UNIT_Z, worldDirection).negateLocal();
 
         if (light instanceof PointLight) {
             ((PointLight) light).setPosition(worldTranslation);
-            return;
-        }
-
-        final TempVars vars = TempVars.get();
-        final Vector3f vec = vars.vect1;
-
-        if (light instanceof DirectionalLight) {
-            ((DirectionalLight) light).setDirection(vec.set(worldTranslation).multLocal(-1.0f));
-        }
-
-        if (light instanceof SpotLight) {
+        } else if (light instanceof DirectionalLight) {
+            ((DirectionalLight) light).setDirection(worldDirection);
+        } else if (light instanceof SpotLight) {
             final SpotLight spotLight = (SpotLight) light;
             spotLight.setPosition(worldTranslation);
-            spotLight.setDirection(spatial.getWorldRotation().multLocal(vec.set(Vector3f.UNIT_Y).multLocal(-1)));
+            spotLight.setDirection(worldDirection);
         }
-
         vars.release();
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Sets the spatial to adopt the light's world transformations.
+     *
+     * @author Markil 3
+     */
     private void lightToSpatial(Light light) {
         TempVars vars = TempVars.get();
-        if (light instanceof PointLight) {
+        Vector3f translation = vars.vect1;
+        Vector3f direction = vars.vect2;
+        Quaternion rotation = vars.quat1;
+        boolean rotateSpatial = false, translateSpatial = false;
 
+        if (light instanceof PointLight) {
             PointLight pLight = (PointLight) light;
-
-            Vector3f vecDiff = vars.vect1.set(pLight.getPosition()).subtractLocal(spatial.getWorldTranslation());
-            spatial.setLocalTranslation(vecDiff.addLocal(spatial.getLocalTranslation()));
+            translation.set(pLight.getPosition());
+            translateSpatial = true;
+        } else if (light instanceof DirectionalLight) {
+            DirectionalLight dLight = (DirectionalLight) light;
+            direction.set(dLight.getDirection()).negateLocal();
+            rotateSpatial = true;
+        } else if (light instanceof SpotLight) {
+            SpotLight sLight = (SpotLight) light;
+            translation.set(sLight.getPosition());
+            direction.set(sLight.getDirection()).negateLocal();
+            translateSpatial = rotateSpatial = true;
+        }
+        if (spatial.getParent() != null) {
+            spatial.getParent().getLocalToWorldMatrix(vars.tempMat4).invertLocal();
+            vars.tempMat4.rotateVect(translation);
+            vars.tempMat4.translateVect(translation);
+            vars.tempMat4.rotateVect(direction);
         }
 
-        if (light instanceof DirectionalLight) {
-            DirectionalLight dLight = (DirectionalLight) light;
-            vars.vect1.set(dLight.getDirection()).multLocal(-1.0f);
-            Vector3f vecDiff = vars.vect1.subtractLocal(spatial.getWorldTranslation());
-            spatial.setLocalTranslation(vecDiff.addLocal(spatial.getLocalTranslation()));
+        if (rotateSpatial) {
+            rotation.lookAt(direction, Vector3f.UNIT_Y).normalizeLocal();
+            spatial.setLocalRotation(rotation);
+        }
+        if (translateSpatial) {
+            spatial.setLocalTranslation(translation);
         }
         vars.release();
-        //TODO add code for Spot light here when it's done
     }
 
     @Override

jme3-examples/src/main/java/jme3test/light/TestLightControl2Directional.java

@@ -0,0 +1,169 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2009-2012 jMonkeyEngine
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
+ * met:
+ *
+ * * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *   notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *   notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *   documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * * Neither the name of 'jMonkeyEngine' nor the names of its contributors
+ *   may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *   without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ * "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
+ * TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
+ * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR
+ * CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
+ * EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
+ * PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR
+ * PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
+ * LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
+ * NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+package jme3test.light;
+
+import com.jme3.app.SimpleApplication;
+import com.jme3.light.AmbientLight;
+import com.jme3.light.DirectionalLight;
+import com.jme3.material.Material;
+import com.jme3.math.ColorRGBA;
+import com.jme3.math.FastMath;
+import com.jme3.math.Quaternion;
+import com.jme3.math.Vector3f;
+import com.jme3.scene.Geometry;
+import com.jme3.scene.Node;
+import com.jme3.scene.control.LightControl;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Cylinder;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Dome;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Sphere;
+import com.jme3.util.TempVars;
+
+/**
+ * Similar to {@link TestLightControlDirectional}, except that the spatial is controlled by the light this
+ * time.
+ *
+ * @author Markil 3
+ */
+public class TestLightControl2Directional extends SimpleApplication {
+    private final Vector3f rotAxis = new Vector3f(Vector3f.UNIT_X);
+    private final float[] angles = new float[3];
+
+    private Node lightNode;
+    private DirectionalLight direction;
+
+    public static void main(String[] args) {
+        TestLightControl2Directional app = new TestLightControl2Directional();
+        app.start();
+    }
+
+    public void setupLighting() {
+        Geometry lightMdl;
+        AmbientLight al = new AmbientLight();
+        al.setColor(ColorRGBA.White.mult(2f));
+        rootNode.addLight(al);
+
+        direction = new DirectionalLight();
+        direction.setColor(ColorRGBA.White.mult(10));
+        rootNode.addLight(direction);
+
+        lightMdl = new Geometry("Light", new Dome(Vector3f.ZERO, 2, 32, 5, false));
+        lightMdl.setMaterial(assetManager.loadMaterial("Common/Materials/RedColor.j3m"));
+        lightMdl.setLocalTranslation(new Vector3f(0, 0, 0));
+        lightMdl.setLocalRotation(new Quaternion().fromAngles(FastMath.PI / 2F, 0, 0));
+        rootNode.attachChild(lightMdl);
+
+        /*
+         * We need this Dome doesn't have a "floor."
+         */
+        Geometry lightFloor = new Geometry("LightFloor", new Cylinder(2, 32, 5, .1F, true));
+        lightFloor.setMaterial(assetManager.loadMaterial("Common/Materials/RedColor.j3m"));
+        lightFloor.getMaterial().setColor("Color", ColorRGBA.White);
+
+        lightNode = new Node();
+        lightNode.addControl(new LightControl(direction, LightControl.ControlDirection.LightToSpatial));
+        lightNode.attachChild(lightMdl);
+        lightNode.attachChild(lightFloor);
+
+        rootNode.attachChild(lightNode);
+    }
+
+    public void setupDome() {
+        Geometry dome = new Geometry("Dome", new Sphere(16, 32, 30, false, true));
+        dome.setMaterial(new Material(this.assetManager, "Common/MatDefs/Light/PBRLighting.j3md"));
+        dome.setLocalTranslation(new Vector3f(0, 0, 0));
+        rootNode.attachChild(dome);
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public void simpleInitApp() {
+        this.cam.setLocation(new Vector3f(-50, 20, 50));
+        this.cam.lookAt(Vector3f.ZERO, Vector3f.UNIT_Y);
+        flyCam.setMoveSpeed(30);
+
+        setupLighting();
+        setupDome();
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public void simpleUpdate(float tpf) {
+        final Vector3f INIT_DIR = Vector3f.UNIT_Z.negate();
+        /*
+         * In Radians per second
+         */
+        final float ROT_SPEED = FastMath.PI / 2;
+        /*
+         * 360 degree rotation
+         */
+        final float FULL_ROT = FastMath.PI * 2;
+
+        TempVars vars = TempVars.get();
+        Vector3f lightDirection = vars.vect2, nodeDirection = vars.vect3;
+        float length;
+
+        angles[0] += rotAxis.x * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        angles[1] += rotAxis.y * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        angles[2] += rotAxis.z * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        direction.setDirection(new Quaternion().fromAngles(angles).mult(INIT_DIR));
+        super.simpleUpdate(tpf);
+
+        /*
+         * Make sure they are equal.
+         */
+        lightDirection.set(direction.getDirection());
+        lightDirection.normalizeLocal();
+        lightNode.getWorldRotation().mult(Vector3f.UNIT_Z, nodeDirection);
+        nodeDirection.negateLocal().normalizeLocal();
+        length = lightDirection.subtract(nodeDirection, vars.vect4).lengthSquared();
+        length = FastMath.abs(length);
+        if (length > .1F) {
+            System.err.printf("Rotation not equal: is %s, needs to be %s (%f)\n", nodeDirection, lightDirection, length);
+        }
+
+        if (angles[0] >= FULL_ROT || angles[1] >= FULL_ROT || angles[2] >= FULL_ROT) {
+            direction.setDirection(INIT_DIR);
+            angles[0] = 0;
+            angles[1] = 0;
+            angles[2] = 0;
+            if (rotAxis.x > 0 && rotAxis.y == 0 && rotAxis.z == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(0, 1, 0);
+            } else if (rotAxis.y > 0 && rotAxis.x == 0 && rotAxis.z == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(0, 0, 1);
+            } else if (rotAxis.z > 0 && rotAxis.x == 0 && rotAxis.y == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1, FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1, FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1);
+            } else {
+                rotAxis.set(1, 0, 0);
+            }
+        }
+
+        vars.release();
+    }
+}

jme3-examples/src/main/java/jme3test/light/TestLightControl2Spot.java

@@ -0,0 +1,178 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2009-2012 jMonkeyEngine
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
+ * met:
+ *
+ * * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *   notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *   notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *   documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * * Neither the name of 'jMonkeyEngine' nor the names of its contributors
+ *   may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *   without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ * "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
+ * TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
+ * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR
+ * CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
+ * EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
+ * PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR
+ * PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
+ * LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
+ * NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+package jme3test.light;
+
+import com.jme3.app.SimpleApplication;
+import com.jme3.light.AmbientLight;
+import com.jme3.light.SpotLight;
+import com.jme3.material.Material;
+import com.jme3.math.ColorRGBA;
+import com.jme3.math.FastMath;
+import com.jme3.math.Quaternion;
+import com.jme3.math.Vector3f;
+import com.jme3.scene.Geometry;
+import com.jme3.scene.Node;
+import com.jme3.scene.control.LightControl;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Cylinder;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Dome;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Sphere;
+import com.jme3.util.TempVars;
+
+/**
+ * Similar to {@link TestLightControlSpot}, except that the spatial is controlled by the light this
+ * time.
+ *
+ * @author Markil 3
+ */
+public class TestLightControl2Spot extends SimpleApplication {
+    private final Vector3f rotAxis = new Vector3f(Vector3f.UNIT_X);
+    private final float[] angles = new float[3];
+
+    private Node lightNode;
+    private SpotLight spot;
+
+    public static void main(String[] args) {
+        TestLightControl2Spot app = new TestLightControl2Spot();
+        app.start();
+    }
+
+    public void setupLighting() {
+        Geometry lightMdl;
+        AmbientLight al = new AmbientLight();
+        al.setColor(ColorRGBA.White.mult(2f));
+        rootNode.addLight(al);
+
+        spot = new SpotLight();
+        spot.setSpotRange(1000);
+        spot.setSpotInnerAngle(5 * FastMath.DEG_TO_RAD);
+        spot.setSpotOuterAngle(10 * FastMath.DEG_TO_RAD);
+        spot.setColor(ColorRGBA.White.mult(10));
+        rootNode.addLight(spot);
+
+        lightMdl = new Geometry("Light", new Dome(Vector3f.ZERO, 2, 32, 5, false));
+        lightMdl.setMaterial(assetManager.loadMaterial("Common/Materials/RedColor.j3m"));
+        lightMdl.setLocalTranslation(new Vector3f(0, 0, 0));
+        lightMdl.setLocalRotation(new Quaternion().fromAngles(FastMath.PI / 2F, 0, 0));
+        rootNode.attachChild(lightMdl);
+
+        /*
+         * We need this Dome doesn't have a "floor."
+         */
+        Geometry lightFloor = new Geometry("LightFloor", new Cylinder(2, 32, 5, .1F, true));
+        lightFloor.setMaterial(assetManager.loadMaterial("Common/Materials/RedColor.j3m"));
+        lightFloor.getMaterial().setColor("Color", ColorRGBA.White);
+
+        lightNode = new Node();
+        lightNode.addControl(new LightControl(spot, LightControl.ControlDirection.LightToSpatial));
+        lightNode.attachChild(lightMdl);
+        lightNode.attachChild(lightFloor);
+
+        rootNode.attachChild(lightNode);
+    }
+
+    public void setupDome() {
+        Geometry dome = new Geometry("Dome", new Sphere(16, 32, 30, false, true));
+        dome.setMaterial(new Material(this.assetManager, "Common/MatDefs/Light/PBRLighting.j3md"));
+        dome.setLocalTranslation(new Vector3f(0, 0, 0));
+        rootNode.attachChild(dome);
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public void simpleInitApp() {
+        this.cam.setLocation(new Vector3f(-50, 20, 50));
+        this.cam.lookAt(Vector3f.ZERO, Vector3f.UNIT_Y);
+        flyCam.setMoveSpeed(30);
+
+        setupLighting();
+        setupDome();
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public void simpleUpdate(float tpf) {
+        final Vector3f INIT_DIR = Vector3f.UNIT_Z.negate();
+        /*
+         * In Radians per second
+         */
+        final float ROT_SPEED = FastMath.PI / 2;
+        /*
+         * 360 degree rotation
+         */
+        final float FULL_ROT = FastMath.PI * 2;
+
+        TempVars vars = TempVars.get();
+        Vector3f lightPosition = vars.vect1, lightDirection = vars.vect2, nodeDirection = vars.vect3;
+        float length;
+
+        angles[0] += rotAxis.x * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        angles[1] += rotAxis.y * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        angles[2] += rotAxis.z * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        spot.setDirection(new Quaternion().fromAngles(angles).mult(INIT_DIR));
+        super.simpleUpdate(tpf);
+
+        /*
+         * Make sure they are equal.
+         */
+        lightPosition.set(spot.getPosition());
+        lightPosition.subtractLocal(lightNode.getWorldTranslation());
+        length = lightPosition.lengthSquared();
+        if (length > 0.1F) {
+            System.err.printf("Translation not equal: is %s (%s), needs to be %s\n", lightNode.getWorldTranslation(), lightNode.getLocalTranslation(), spot.getPosition());
+        }
+        lightDirection.set(spot.getDirection());
+        lightDirection.normalizeLocal();
+        lightNode.getWorldRotation().mult(Vector3f.UNIT_Z, nodeDirection);
+        nodeDirection.negateLocal().normalizeLocal();
+        length = lightDirection.subtract(nodeDirection, vars.vect4).lengthSquared();
+        length = FastMath.abs(length);
+        if (length > .1F) {
+            System.err.printf("Rotation not equal: is %s, needs to be %s (%f)\n", nodeDirection, lightDirection, length);
+        }
+
+        if (angles[0] >= FULL_ROT || angles[1] >= FULL_ROT || angles[2] >= FULL_ROT) {
+            spot.setDirection(INIT_DIR);
+            angles[0] = 0;
+            angles[1] = 0;
+            angles[2] = 0;
+            if (rotAxis.x > 0 && rotAxis.y == 0 && rotAxis.z == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(0, 1, 0);
+            } else if (rotAxis.y > 0 && rotAxis.x == 0 && rotAxis.z == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(0, 0, 1);
+            } else if (rotAxis.z > 0 && rotAxis.x == 0 && rotAxis.y == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1, FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1, FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1);
+            } else {
+                rotAxis.set(1, 0, 0);
+            }
+        }
+
+        vars.release();
+    }
+}

jme3-examples/src/main/java/jme3test/light/TestLightControlDirectional.java

@@ -0,0 +1,168 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2009-2012 jMonkeyEngine
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
+ * met:
+ *
+ * * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *   notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *   notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *   documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * * Neither the name of 'jMonkeyEngine' nor the names of its contributors
+ *   may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *   without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ * "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
+ * TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
+ * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR
+ * CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
+ * EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
+ * PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR
+ * PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
+ * LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
+ * NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+package jme3test.light;
+
+import com.jme3.app.SimpleApplication;
+import com.jme3.light.AmbientLight;
+import com.jme3.light.DirectionalLight;
+import com.jme3.material.Material;
+import com.jme3.math.ColorRGBA;
+import com.jme3.math.FastMath;
+import com.jme3.math.Quaternion;
+import com.jme3.math.Vector3f;
+import com.jme3.scene.Geometry;
+import com.jme3.scene.Node;
+import com.jme3.scene.control.LightControl;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Cylinder;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Dome;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Sphere;
+import com.jme3.util.TempVars;
+
+/**
+ * Creates a directional light controlled by rotating a node. The light will shine on a surrounding sphere.
+ * The light will rotate upon each axis before working on a random axis and then reverting to the x
+ * axis.
+ *
+ * @author Markil 3
+ */
+public class TestLightControlDirectional extends SimpleApplication {
+    private final Vector3f rotAxis = new Vector3f(Vector3f.UNIT_X);
+    private final float[] angles = new float[3];
+
+    private Node lightNode;
+    private DirectionalLight direction;
+
+    public static void main(String[] args) {
+        TestLightControlDirectional app = new TestLightControlDirectional();
+        app.start();
+    }
+
+    public void setupLighting() {
+        Geometry lightMdl;
+        AmbientLight al = new AmbientLight();
+        al.setColor(ColorRGBA.White.mult(2f));
+        rootNode.addLight(al);
+
+        direction = new DirectionalLight();
+        direction.setColor(ColorRGBA.White.mult(10));
+        rootNode.addLight(direction);
+
+        lightMdl = new Geometry("Light", new Dome(Vector3f.ZERO, 2, 32, 5, false));
+        lightMdl.setMaterial(assetManager.loadMaterial("Common/Materials/RedColor.j3m"));
+        lightMdl.setLocalTranslation(new Vector3f(0, 0, 0));
+        lightMdl.setLocalRotation(new Quaternion().fromAngles(FastMath.PI / 2F, 0, 0));
+        rootNode.attachChild(lightMdl);
+
+        /*
+         * We need this Dome doesn't have a "floor."
+         */
+        Geometry lightFloor = new Geometry("LightFloor", new Cylinder(2, 32, 5, .1F, true));
+        lightFloor.setMaterial(assetManager.loadMaterial("Common/Materials/RedColor.j3m"));
+        lightFloor.getMaterial().setColor("Color", ColorRGBA.White);
+
+        lightNode = new Node();
+        lightNode.addControl(new LightControl(direction));
+        lightNode.attachChild(lightMdl);
+        lightNode.attachChild(lightFloor);
+        rootNode.attachChild(lightNode);
+    }
+
+    public void setupDome() {
+        Geometry dome = new Geometry("Dome", new Sphere(16, 32, 30, false, true));
+        dome.setMaterial(new Material(this.assetManager, "Common/MatDefs/Light/PBRLighting.j3md"));
+        dome.setLocalTranslation(new Vector3f(0, 0, 0));
+        rootNode.attachChild(dome);
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public void simpleInitApp() {
+        this.cam.setLocation(new Vector3f(-50, 20, 50));
+        this.cam.lookAt(Vector3f.ZERO, Vector3f.UNIT_Y);
+        flyCam.setMoveSpeed(30);
+
+        setupLighting();
+        setupDome();
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public void simpleUpdate(float tpf) {
+        /*
+         * In Radians per second
+         */
+        final float ROT_SPEED = FastMath.PI / 2;
+        /*
+         * 360 degree rotation
+         */
+        final float FULL_ROT = FastMath.PI * 2;
+
+        TempVars vars = TempVars.get();
+        Vector3f lightDirection = vars.vect2, nodeDirection = vars.vect3;
+        float length;
+
+        angles[0] += rotAxis.x * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        angles[1] += rotAxis.y * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        angles[2] += rotAxis.z * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        lightNode.setLocalRotation(new Quaternion().fromAngles(angles));
+        super.simpleUpdate(tpf);
+
+        /*
+         * Make sure they are equal.
+         */
+        lightDirection.set(direction.getDirection());
+        lightDirection.normalize();
+        lightNode.getWorldRotation().mult(Vector3f.UNIT_Z, nodeDirection);
+        nodeDirection.negateLocal().normalizeLocal();
+        length = lightDirection.subtract(nodeDirection, vars.vect4).lengthSquared();
+        length = FastMath.abs(length);
+        if (length > .1F) {
+            System.err.printf("Rotation not equal: is %s, needs to be %s (%f)\n", nodeDirection, lightDirection, length);
+        }
+
+        if (angles[0] >= FULL_ROT || angles[1] >= FULL_ROT || angles[2] >= FULL_ROT) {
+            lightNode.setLocalRotation(Quaternion.DIRECTION_Z);
+            angles[0] = 0;
+            angles[1] = 0;
+            angles[2] = 0;
+            if (rotAxis.x > 0 && rotAxis.y == 0 && rotAxis.z == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(0, 1, 0);
+            } else if (rotAxis.y > 0 && rotAxis.x == 0 && rotAxis.z == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(0, 0, 1);
+            } else if (rotAxis.z > 0 && rotAxis.x == 0 && rotAxis.y == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1, FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1, FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1);
+            } else {
+                rotAxis.set(1, 0, 0);
+            }
+        }
+
+        vars.release();
+    }
+}

jme3-examples/src/main/java/jme3test/light/TestLightControlSpot.java

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+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2009-2012 jMonkeyEngine
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+ * modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are
+ * met:
+ *
+ * * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+ *   notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *
+ * * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+ *   notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+ *   documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * * Neither the name of 'jMonkeyEngine' nor the names of its contributors
+ *   may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+ *   without specific prior written permission.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS
+ * "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
+ * TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
+ * PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR
+ * CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
+ * EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
+ * PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR
+ * PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
+ * LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING
+ * NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+ * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+package jme3test.light;
+
+import com.jme3.app.SimpleApplication;
+import com.jme3.light.AmbientLight;
+import com.jme3.light.SpotLight;
+import com.jme3.material.Material;
+import com.jme3.math.ColorRGBA;
+import com.jme3.math.FastMath;
+import com.jme3.math.Quaternion;
+import com.jme3.math.Vector3f;
+import com.jme3.scene.Geometry;
+import com.jme3.scene.Node;
+import com.jme3.scene.control.LightControl;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Cylinder;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Dome;
+import com.jme3.scene.shape.Sphere;
+import com.jme3.util.TempVars;
+
+/**
+ * Creates a spot light controlled by rotating a node. The light will shine on a surrounding sphere.
+ * The light will rotate upon each axis before working on a random axis and then reverting to the x
+ * axis.
+ *
+ * @author Markil 3
+ */
+public class TestLightControlSpot extends SimpleApplication {
+    private final Vector3f rotAxis = new Vector3f(Vector3f.UNIT_X);
+    private final float[] angles = new float[3];
+
+    private Node lightNode;
+    private SpotLight spot;
+
+    public static void main(String[] args) {
+        TestLightControlSpot app = new TestLightControlSpot();
+        app.start();
+    }
+
+    public void setupLighting() {
+        Geometry lightMdl;
+        AmbientLight al = new AmbientLight();
+        al.setColor(ColorRGBA.White.mult(2f));
+        rootNode.addLight(al);
+
+        spot = new SpotLight();
+
+        spot.setSpotRange(1000);
+        spot.setSpotInnerAngle(5 * FastMath.DEG_TO_RAD);
+        spot.setSpotOuterAngle(10 * FastMath.DEG_TO_RAD);
+        spot.setColor(ColorRGBA.White.mult(10));
+        rootNode.addLight(spot);
+
+        lightMdl = new Geometry("Light", new Dome(Vector3f.ZERO, 2, 32, 5, false));
+        lightMdl.setMaterial(assetManager.loadMaterial("Common/Materials/RedColor.j3m"));
+        lightMdl.setLocalTranslation(new Vector3f(0, 0, 0));
+        lightMdl.setLocalRotation(new Quaternion().fromAngles(FastMath.PI / 2F, 0, 0));
+        rootNode.attachChild(lightMdl);
+
+        /*
+         * We need this Dome doesn't have a "floor."
+         */
+        Geometry lightFloor = new Geometry("LightFloor", new Cylinder(2, 32, 5, .1F, true));
+        lightFloor.setMaterial(assetManager.loadMaterial("Common/Materials/RedColor.j3m"));
+        lightFloor.getMaterial().setColor("Color", ColorRGBA.White);
+
+        lightNode = new Node();
+        lightNode.addControl(new LightControl(spot));
+        lightNode.attachChild(lightMdl);
+        lightNode.attachChild(lightFloor);
+        rootNode.attachChild(lightNode);
+    }
+
+    public void setupDome() {
+        Geometry dome = new Geometry("Dome", new Sphere(16, 32, 30, false, true));
+        dome.setMaterial(new Material(this.assetManager, "Common/MatDefs/Light/PBRLighting.j3md"));
+        dome.setLocalTranslation(new Vector3f(0, 0, 0));
+        rootNode.attachChild(dome);
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public void simpleInitApp() {
+        this.cam.setLocation(new Vector3f(-50, 20, 50));
+        this.cam.lookAt(Vector3f.ZERO, Vector3f.UNIT_Y);
+        flyCam.setMoveSpeed(30);
+
+        setupLighting();
+        setupDome();
+    }
+
+    @Override
+    public void simpleUpdate(float tpf) {
+        /*
+         * In Radians per second
+         */
+        final float ROT_SPEED = FastMath.PI / 2;
+        /*
+         * 360 degree rotation
+         */
+        final float FULL_ROT = FastMath.PI * 2;
+
+        TempVars vars = TempVars.get();
+        Vector3f lightPosition = vars.vect1, lightDirection = vars.vect2, nodeDirection = vars.vect3;
+        float length;
+
+        angles[0] += rotAxis.x * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        angles[1] += rotAxis.y * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        angles[2] += rotAxis.z * ROT_SPEED * tpf;
+        lightNode.setLocalRotation(new Quaternion().fromAngles(angles));
+        super.simpleUpdate(tpf);
+
+        /*
+         * Make sure they are equal.
+         */
+        lightPosition.set(spot.getPosition());
+        length = lightPosition.subtract(lightNode.getWorldTranslation(), vars.vect4).lengthSquared();
+        if (length > 0.1F) {
+            System.err.printf("Translation not equal: is %s, needs to be %s\n", lightNode.getWorldTranslation(), spot.getPosition());
+        }
+        lightDirection.set(spot.getDirection());
+        lightDirection.normalizeLocal();
+        lightNode.getWorldRotation().mult(Vector3f.UNIT_Z, nodeDirection);
+        nodeDirection.negateLocal().normalizeLocal();
+        length = lightDirection.subtract(nodeDirection, vars.vect4).lengthSquared();
+        length = FastMath.abs(length);
+        if (length > .1F) {
+            System.err.printf("Rotation not equal: is %s, needs to be %s (%f)\n", nodeDirection, lightDirection, length);
+        }
+
+        if (angles[0] >= FULL_ROT || angles[1] >= FULL_ROT || angles[2] >= FULL_ROT) {
+            lightNode.setLocalRotation(Quaternion.DIRECTION_Z);
+            angles[0] = 0;
+            angles[1] = 0;
+            angles[2] = 0;
+            if (rotAxis.x > 0 && rotAxis.y == 0 && rotAxis.z == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(0, 1, 0);
+            } else if (rotAxis.y > 0 && rotAxis.x == 0 && rotAxis.z == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(0, 0, 1);
+            } else if (rotAxis.z > 0 && rotAxis.x == 0 && rotAxis.y == 0) {
+                rotAxis.set(FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1, FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1, FastMath.nextRandomFloat() % 1);
+            } else {
+                rotAxis.set(1, 0, 0);
+            }
+        }
+
+        vars.release();
+    }
+}