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The following settings will be made available for an Area light, for the creation
of shadows (in the “Details” tab when “Area” is activated in the “General”
tab’s “Shadow” menu):
 Area Shape
 Object
 Size X, Y, and Z
A virtual area source strictly for the generation of the Area shadow will be
assumed.
Object
If “Object / Spline” is selected in “Area Shape”, you can use any (polygonal) object or spline for the
shape of your light. Simply drag the shape into the light’s “Object” text eld.
Size X / Y / Z
Here you can dene the size of the Area light in 2D or 3D. If you want to change all settings at once, use
the “Outer Radius” setting at the top of the “Details” tab. Many Area lights can be scaled interactively
in the editor by using the orange grabbers. The scaling occurs equally in all directions, if the SHIFT
key is pressed simultaneously.