fluorescent light with diffuser and IES file

[playford]

Hi All,

 

I've created a light fixture shown below in the render. I have been trying to use as a light in my scene but I can't work out how to use it.

I have an IES file which I have used on a free photometric light and positioned it just above the diffuser. I'm not sure how to illuminate the diffuser part of the light.

 

Has anyone ever done this before, if so could you give me some hints on how best to create the light.

 

I'm using max 2010 and Mental Ray

 

 

Thanks

Mark

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Mark Playford

Freelance 3D Designer