# Enum.Technology

Roblox Engine API enum from Roblox Studio 0.744.0.7441077 (version-7aaa6838d36c4448).

- HTML page: https://rapi.sleaze.dev/enums/Technology/
- Roblox documentation: https://create.roblox.com/docs/reference/engine/enums/Technology

Enum used by [`Lighting.Technology`](https://rapi.sleaze.dev/classes/Lighting.md) to represent the different lighting systems available for rendering the 3D world.

## Items

| Name | Value | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `Legacy` | 0 | Deprecated. **Deprecated:** This option is deprecated and cannot be selected in Studio. |
| `Voxel` | 1 | Uses a 4×4×4 voxel map for light and shadow calculation. |
| `Compatibility` | 2 | Simulates the removed legacy technology and is now deprecated. To achieve a similar look, use [`Voxel`](https://rapi.sleaze.dev/enums/Technology.md) Lighting and add a [`ColorGradingEffect`](https://rapi.sleaze.dev/classes/ColorGradingEffect.md) post‑processing effect set to the `Retro` preset. |
| `ShadowMap` | 3 | Features shadow mapping that produces more realistic and crisp shadows from sunlight or directional light sources. |
| `Future` | 4 | Features the most advanced technology for high-fidelity lighting and shadows. |
| `Unified` | 5 | Deprecated. **Deprecated:** This option is deprecated and cannot be selected in Studio. |

## Used by

Each entry lists the class, then the role and names of the members that use this type.

- [Lighting](https://rapi.sleaze.dev/classes/Lighting.md): property `Technology`