# RENDERUSERLIGHTS System Variable
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**Function Description:**
The RENDERUSERLIGHTS system variable is used to control whether to replace viewport light settings when rendering.
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| Type | Integer |
| Saved in | Registry |
| Initial value | 1 |
| Range | 0,1 |
Select one of the following way; keep the settings used in viewports and replace the DEFAULTLIGHTING for rendering.
**System Variable Value:**
**0:** use the current light in viewport when rendering, or use default light or users lights, which is specified by DEFAULTLIGHTING system variable.
**1:** replace settings of DEFAULTLIGHTING system variable. Only render users lights.
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## Other versions with matching text
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