Question about Lights

Hi,

The D3DLIGHT_DIRECTIONAL means that it is directional.
it has only a direction but no position .. :confused:
I am unable to figure it out..

Can anybody tell me what is the best way..
I have objects at

Planet at -15, 0, 20
Planet at 0, -10, -100
Space Ship at 0, 3, 45

I want them to be visibily bright...

In 3d MAX if you make a directional light then you can position it.. why not here..

Thanks,
Pradeep

Directional lights do not need a position. Every object that is rendered is lit in a uniform direction, regardless of where it is in the scene. The main use would be to simulate sunlight.

Directional lights are cheaper then point lights, as a vector between the light position and the vertex to be lit position does not have to be calculated. The direction vector of the directional light is used instead.

Z.

Tell me how to light my world..

What is the best ambient color to simulate space..
i have already mentioned the coordinates.
Please tell me what lights to be placed where?.

Thanks,
Pradeep

Just play until you find something that looks right.

Z.

Yeah.

I have done it.. The problem was...
I dint enable light after setting up the light...

Thanks
Pradeep