What is irradiance caching in SAP CA-VE - SAP Visual Enterprise?

SAP Term: irradiance caching

• Component: CA-VE

• Component Name: SAP Visual Enterprise

• Description: A ray tracing-based technique for processing global illumination on diffuse surfaces. Global illumination is calculated by processing only selected areas and results are stored in a cache for use at other points.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Irradiance caching is a feature of SAP Visual Enterprise (CA-VE) that allows for faster rendering of 3D models. It works by pre-calculating the lighting of a 3D model and storing it in a cache, so that when the model is rendered again, the lighting calculations don’t have to be done from scratch. This makes the rendering process much faster and more efficient. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use irradiance caching, you must first enable it in the settings of your 3D model. Once enabled, the lighting calculations will be stored in a cache and used for future renderings. You can also adjust the settings to determine how often the cache should be updated. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using irradiance caching, it’s important to keep in mind that the cache can become outdated if the lighting conditions of your 3D model change. To ensure that your renderings are accurate, you should periodically update the cache or disable irradiance caching altogether. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on irradiance caching and other features of SAP Visual Enterprise (CA-VE), please visit the official SAP website.