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Vertex2Light

by Lucas Vera·Workflow

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Why we like it

A focused add-on script that ties light placement to mesh vertices, with the option to adjust all added lights together.

What is Vertex2Light?

Vertex2Light is an add-on script for Blender that adds a light at the location of the vertex or vertices you select on your current object. It supports any type of light and lets you position lighting by picking points directly on your mesh rather than manually placing and moving lights around.

Once lights are added, the script can dynamically change the properties of all of the added lights at once, including rotation, light intensity, and color. That means adjustments apply across every light the tool has placed, rather than editing each one individually.

Created by Lucas Vera and published under the GPL license, Vertex2Light lists compatibility across a range of Blender versions and is noted as ready to be used with Blender 3.6x. Support is offered by the developer through email for questions or help with the add-on.

Who is Vertex2Light best for?

Vertex2Light is best for blender users placing lights by selecting vertices on their mesh.

How much does Vertex2Light cost?

Vertex2Light is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Adds any type of light at the location of a specified vertex or vertices on your object
  • Dynamically changes the properties of all added lights at once, including rotation, light intensity, and color
  • Ready to be used with Blender 3.6x
  • Listed compatibility across Blender 2.93, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5
  • Released under the GPL license
  • Documentation included

Tags

#blender#lighting#3d-lighting#mesh#vertex#add-on#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Vertex2Light support?

Vertex2Light lists compatibility with Blender 2.93, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5, and it is noted as ready to be used with Blender 3.6x. If you run one of these versions, the add-on script should fit into your setup. Because it was published a few years ago, check the developer's page for the most current details on which releases are covered before installing it into a newer Blender build.

How does Vertex2Light decide where to place a light?

Vertex2Light adds a light at the location of the vertex or vertices you select on your current object. Instead of manually positioning a light and guessing its coordinates, you pick the point on your mesh and the script places the light there. It supports any type of light, so the workflow stays the same regardless of which light you choose to add to the selected vertex.

Can Vertex2Light adjust several lights at the same time?

Vertex2Light can dynamically change the properties of all of the added lights at once. This includes rotation, light intensity, and color. Rather than editing each light on its own, you apply changes across every light the tool has placed. This applies to lights added through the add-on, giving you a single point of control for the group of lights created during your session.

Is Vertex2Light free, and what license does it use?

Vertex2Light is listed as free here in our catalog, and it is released under the GPL license. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the latest details on availability and any current terms it is best to check the developer's page directly. Lucas Vera also offers support by email for questions or help, which is useful if you run into issues while using the add-on.

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