Merging Lightscape Files Using Lsmerge - Autodesk LIGHTSCAPE Manual

Merging Lightscape Files Using LSMERGE

The lsmerge utility merges different Lightscape files into a single Preparation file or Solution file. The input to
lsmerge, in addition to options, consists of a list of Lightscape files. Different Lightscape files can be present in
the list (see the list of supported file types), but the first file in the list must be either a Preparation or a Solution
file. Preparation files and Solution files cannot be mixed in the same list. The lsmerge utility syntax is shown in
the following example:
lsmerge [options] file1 file2 ...
Unless the -o option is specified, the first file in the list is overwritten with the result of merging all subsequent
files. This operation is basically equivalent to loading the first Preparation or Solution file into Lightscape and
then sequentially adding all the other files in the list. Thus the original view, defaults, materials, and so on may
be changed as a result of this operation. If other Preparation or Solution files are present, they are merged with
the first file. Keep in mind that block and material definitions overwrite existing definitions, and that data on
layers with the same names is merged.
The following file types are supported:
• Block Library files (.blk) (only if the first file is a Preparation file). For information on Block files, see "Working
with Blocks" on page 85.
• Parameters files (.df). For information on Parameters files, see Chapter 11, "Radiosity Processing."
• Layer State files (.lay). For information on Layer State files, see "Working with Layers" on page 82.
• Material Library files (.atr). For information on Material Library files, see Chapter 7, "Using Materials."
• Preparation files (.lp) (only if the first file is a Preparation file).
• Solution files (.ls) (only if the first file is a Solution file).
• View files (.vw). For information on creating a view file, see Chapter 4, "The Interface."
To use the lsmerge utility:
Choose Start | Programs | MS-DOS Prompt.
1.
A DOS shell appears.
At the command line, type the following, then press Enter:
2.
CD "\PROGRAM FILES\LIGHTSCAPE\BIN"
Note: If the path to the Lightscape application files differs from above, enter it instead.
Using the following syntax, type a command at the command line, then press Enter:
3.
lsmerge [options] file1 file2
The specified files are merged together.
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