Sun and Sky Simulation

Sun and Sky Simulation

Sun and Sky Simulation

 

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Sun and Sky Simulation

Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To change the geographic location of your model

1. Click View menu Render Light Geographic Location. At the Command prompt, enter geographiclocation.
2. In the Geographic Location dialog box, use one of the following methods:
   • In Region, select a region. Select the Nearest Big City check box. Click a location on the interactive map.
   • In Region, select a region. In Nearest City, select a city.
   • Enter a latitude and its direction and a longitude and its direction.
3. View the time zone, and if it is not correct, select the correct time zone from the list.
4. In North Direction, click the interactive image or enter a value to specify the angle of north on the XY plane of the WCS in your drawing. The diagram updates to show the current setting.
5. Click OK.
    Toolbar: Lights 
    Command entry: GEOGRAPHICLOCATION
    Dashboard: Light panel (click to expand), Geographic Location