Creating a light item from the Asset Editor does not create it automatically into the viewport. You can find the item in SketchUp's Components list and add it to the scene from there.
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When changing the Units of a given light, its preview is updated accordingly. Changes of the light intensity value are displayed to a certain amount in order for the preview to remain illustrative.
Using the Esc key during light creation cancels the action without deselecting the tool.
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Create lights in the Asset Editor from the Create Asset button (bottom-left corner) or the Lights category icon (top). If the Lights category is empty, left- or right-clicking on the icon prompts you to create a new asset. Otherwise, it selects the category, in which case right-clicking on it opens the creation menu.
The Asset creation dropdown lists remain active when Ctrl (Cmd on Mac OS) key is pressed, allowing the creation of multiple assets in quick succession. The Asset creation dropdown lists can be activated via the Create Asset button or the Asset Category icons.
Selecting a V-Ray tool exposes hints about its usage in the SketchUp status bar. Basic info is also displayed in the SketchUp Instructor Panel. It works for Infinite Plane, Scene Interaction Tools, and Lights - Omni, Rectangle, Spot, Sphere, and Dome.
