Resolving Issues with Area Lights and Spotlights
Issue
Users may experience issues where area lights and spotlights in KeyShot Studio do not function correctly, even though HDRI lighting works fine. Attempts to restart the computer, update KeyShot Studio, or adjust light units (e.g., lumens to watts) do not resolve the issue.
Environment
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KeyShot Studio (any version)
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Windows/macOS
Cause
The issue was caused by Performance Mode settings, which were disabling lighting tools. Performance Mode optimizes KeyShot for faster rendering by reducing the impact of certain visual effects, including real-time lighting adjustments.
Resolution
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Open KeyShot Studio
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Turn off Performance Mode
After making these adjustments, area lights and spotlights should work as expected.
For further assistance, please contact KeyShot Support.