LuxCoreRender / LuxCoreRender/BlendLuxCore

Show IES shape in OpenGL 3D view

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Python
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Description

The goal would be something like this:

ies_preview

It can be implemented as a draw handler.
Example code:

import bpy
from bgl import *

def draw_callback():
    # As an example, draw a red line from world coordinates (0, 0, 0) to (1, 1, 1)
    glColor3f(1.0, 0.0, 0.0)
    glLineWidth(2.0)
    
    glBegin(GL_LINES)
    glVertex3f(0.0, 0.0, 0.0)
    glVertex3f(1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
    glEnd()
    
def register():
    # The arguments for the draw_callback function, in our case no arguments
    args = ()
    bpy.types.SpaceView3D.draw_handler_add(draw_callback, args, 'WINDOW', 'POST_VIEW')
    
def unregister():
    bpy.types.SpaceView3D.draw_handler_remove(draw_callback, 'WINDOW')

if __name__ == "__main__":
    register()

See also this stackoverflow question.
Here is a proof-of-concept of these types of custom widgets: https://github.com/LuxCoreRender/BlendLuxCore/commit/f8c784462b58e1db3216e1e8ecd0ff5f8312e6de#diff-6408ff2ba505ecbce1cec82283fb7070R60


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Research direction

Start by searching the repository for IES handling and any existing Blender viewport drawing entry points. Review bpy.types.SpaceView3D.draw_handler_add and the linked proof of concept, then verify the implementation displays the IES shape in the OpenGL 3D view for the relevant light. Done means the shape appears as in the provided preview without disrupting the view.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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