---
title: lightType
framework: modelio
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: modelio/mdllight/lighttype
---

# lightType

The type of the light.

## Declaration

```swift
var lightType: MDLLightType { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion Light types determine both the shape and the style of illumination provided by a light.

## See Also

### Working with Lights

- [irradiance(atPoint:)](modelio/mdllight/irradiance(atpoint:).md)
- [irradiance(atPoint:colorSpace:)](modelio/mdllight/irradiance(atpoint:colorspace:).md)
- [colorSpace](modelio/mdllight/colorspace.md)