Plotter.enable_shadows

Plotter.enable_shadows() → None

Enable shadows.

Examples

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First, plot without shadows enabled (default)

>>> import pyvista as pv
>>> mesh = pv.Sphere()
>>> pl = pv.Plotter(lighting='none', window_size=(1000, 1000))
>>> light = pv.Light()
>>> light.set_direction_angle(20, -20)
>>> pl.add_light(light)
>>> _ = pl.add_mesh(mesh, color='white', smooth_shading=True)
>>> _ = pl.add_mesh(pv.Box((-1.2, -1, -1, 1, -1, 1)))
>>> pl.show()

Static Scene

Interactive Scene

Now, enable shadows.

>>> import pyvista as pv
>>> mesh = pv.Sphere()
>>> pl = pv.Plotter(lighting='none', window_size=(1000, 1000))
>>> light = pv.Light()
>>> light.set_direction_angle(20, -20)
>>> pl.add_light(light)
>>> _ = pl.add_mesh(mesh, color='white', smooth_shading=True)
>>> _ = pl.add_mesh(pv.Box((-1.2, -1, -1, 1, -1, 1)))
>>> pl.enable_shadows()
>>> pl.show()

Static Scene

Interactive Scene