Chapter 72: MeshLambertNodeMaterial

Core Idea

Node material version of MeshLambertMaterial.

Key Concepts

• isMeshLambertNodeMaterial : boolean (readonly): This flag can be used for type testing.
• lights : boolean: Set to true because lambert materials react on lights.

Reference Tables

Constructor

Signature
new MeshLambertNodeMaterial( parameters : Object )

Properties

Property	Description
.isMeshLambertNodeMaterial : boolean (readonly)	This flag can be used for type testing.
.lights : boolean	Set to true because lambert materials react on lights.

Methods

Method	Description
.setupEnvironment( builder : NodeBuilder ) : BasicEnvironmentNode.<vec3>	Overwritten since this type of material uses BasicEnvironmentNode to implement the default environment mapping.
.setupLightingModel() : PhongLightingModel	Setups the lighting model.

Key Takeaways

1. MeshLambertNodeMaterial extends: EventDispatcher → Material → NodeMaterial
2. Most relevant properties: isMeshLambertNodeMaterial, lights.
3. Key methods: setupEnvironment, setupLightingModel.

Connects To

• EventDispatcher: parent class
• Material: parent class
• NodeMaterial: parent class
• Source: src/materials/nodes/MeshLambertNodeMaterial.js