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Bake lighting for only specific area?

Discussion in 'Global Illumination' started by ridethefader, May 23, 2020.

  1. ridethefader

    ridethefader

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    I know there is a way to bake lighting only for a specific area, like only where the camera is pointing. Does anyone know how to do this? Im using URP currently.
     
    ridethefader, May 23, 2020
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  2. JenniferNordwall

    JenniferNordwall

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    Hi

    Have you tried using the Progressive lightmapper with progressive updates? If you only want to bake a small part, then you might need the API we are working on. Can't tell you when it's ready, but we are trying to figure out how to make partial bakes. But try the progressive mode first and let me know how that goes :)
     
    JenniferNordwall, May 27, 2020
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  3. KEngelstoft

    KEngelstoft

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    Use the force stop button in the Lighting window when you are happy with the way things look.
     
    KEngelstoft, May 28, 2020
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  4. BuzzKirill

    BuzzKirill

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    What I used to use is just temporarily disable everything that's not needed. Obviously not ideal, but speeds things up and reduces the size of the lightmaps.
     
    BuzzKirill, May 30, 2020
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