Sunlight
The Sunlight is the scene's directional sun. Place it from the Lights tab or adjust it from Project Settings → Editing → 3D & Lighting.
Every project has a single scene-wide directional light that simulates the sun — it casts shadows across every plant, structure, and surface at once. You set its compass direction (azimuth), height above the horizon (elevation), and brightness (intensity) from Settings → 3D & Lighting → Sun, and you can also dial the sun angle live in Presentation mode using the Sun controls and the spatial Sky Dial. Set the project's site in Settings → Site & location so location-aware sun behavior matches the real site.
Position controls
Azimuth (0°–360°) sets the compass direction the sun comes from. Elevation (0°–90°) sets the sun's height above the horizon. These can be adjusted from the Inspector or from Project Settings → Editing → 3D & Lighting.
Set the sun direction with Azimuth
Drag the Azimuth slider (0°–360°) to rotate the sun around the compass. The current value displays in degrees next to the slider so you can dial an exact heading, and shadows swing as you change it.
Set the sun height with Elevation
Drag the Elevation slider (0°–90°) to raise or lower the sun above the horizon. Low values produce long, low shadows; values near 90° place the sun almost directly overhead with very short shadows.
Adjust brightness with Intensity
Use the Intensity slider (0–10) to control overall sunlight strength. Higher values simulate a bright midday sky; lower values suit an overcast or early-morning mood.
Enable shadows
Toggle Enable Shadows to have objects cast shadows from the sunlight. This is a single global switch for the directional light — when it is off, no object casts a sun shadow regardless of its other settings.
Dial the sun live in Presentation mode
Open the Presentation section to adjust the sun while you view the scene. The Sun controls offer one-click Time Presets (Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Golden Hour, Evening, Dusk, Midnight) and a spatial Sky Dial you drag to set the sun's compass direction and height together. A Light Warmth slider shifts the sunlight from warm to cool.
Set the project site
Open Settings → Project → Site & location and search for the project's city or address. The selected location is saved with the project so location-aware sun behavior matches the real site, and you only need to set it once.
For client presentations, choose the Golden Hour time preset, then nudge the Sky Dial to place the sun low and to the side. A low sun casts warm, long shadows that show depth and texture in planting beds and structures without feeling harsh.
A very low Elevation places the sun close to the horizon, where objects become heavily backlit and shadows stretch long — the scene may look dark. Raise Elevation a few degrees for a usable dawn or dusk look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't my objects cast shadows?
Shadows require the Enable Shadows toggle to be on in Settings → 3D & Lighting → Sun. This is a single global switch — if it is off, no object in the scene casts a sun shadow regardless of its other settings. Turn it on and shadows appear.
Can I have more than one sun (directional light)?
No. Each project has exactly one directional sunlight. If you need more light in shadowed areas, add point lights, spotlights, or area lights to supplement the sun.
How do I quickly preview different times of day?
Open Presentation mode and use the Time Presets in the Sun controls — Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Golden Hour, Evening, Dusk, and Midnight each set the sun height and warmth in one click. For finer control, drag the Sky Dial to position the sun by hand.
Where do I set the project's location?
Open Settings → Project → Site & location and search for the city or address. The location is saved with the project, so you only set it once.
Are sun settings saved per project?
Yes. The sun azimuth, elevation, intensity, and shadow toggle are saved with the project alongside your other settings, as is the project location. A new drawing in the same project inherits these settings.