shader degradation

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On 27/04/2010 at 08:12, xxxxxxxx wrote:

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Cinema 4D Version:   11.5 
Platform:   Windows  ; Mac  ;  
Language(s) :     C++  ;

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Hi everyone !

I'm trying to implement some blurry stuff. 
for now I just implemented some basics to test, if the raytrace setup is ok.
but I noticed that the materials (blurry reflections for example) and area lights cast all rays always. Is there a way to degrade the lights/shaders so that they cast less rays (maybe just 1) ?

Many thanks,
Mike