How to use Ray Tracing in a scene

 

In order to use Ray Tracing you must first create a scene with enough lighting to cast shadows, A scene like this one will work fine. You notice the brightness cast by the lights  

 

 

To get your picture like this you must hit the render screen button. 

 

When your screen comes up like this you must right click on the button and a screen like this one will pop up.               

 

You notice in the top left hand corner the button that says Raytrace. Click to the left of the word and an X will appear

 

You now render the scene again and there will be shadow and light changes that will improve the reality of your picture. Here is a look at the differences.

 This picture does not have Ray Tracing

 This picture does have Ray Tracing, you will notice the difference in the lighting and the shadows cast. You will also notice the mirror like image on the table.