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Volume Scatter

 

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Description


Adds a volume scatter model to a material, using one of several available model types. This feature is not compatible for use with coherent raytracing.

 

 

Navigation


This feature can be accessed in the following ways:

From a materials dialog select the "Volume Scatter" tab.

 

 

Controls


Control

Inputs / Description

Defaults

Active

Turns volume scattering on or off

Unchecked

Maximum number of .......

Sets the maximum number of consecutive scatter events allowed in the material.

1000

Type

Sets model type: None, Henyey-Greenstein, User-Defined, Gegenbauer, Mie.

See links for associated type specific settings.

None

Scatter Coefficients

Type

Specify a scattering coefficient or the mean-free paths

scattering coefficients

Wavelength

Wavelengths corresponding to Scatter Coefficient/Mean-free Path

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Scatter Coefficient/Mean-free Path

Scatter coefficient (inverse system units)

Mean-free Path (system units)

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OK

Accept settings and close dialog box.

 

Cancel

Discard settings and close dialog box.

 

Apply

Accept settings and keep dialog box open.

 

Help

Access this Help page.

 

 

 

 

Related Topics


Gegenbauer Volume Scatter

Henyey-Greenstein Volume Scatter

Scripted Volume Scatter model

Mie Volume Scatter

Volume Scatter Catalogue

 

 

 

 

 

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