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{{wrongtitle|Creating a laser}}


{{portal2}} This tutorial will walk you through the basics of adding a laser beam with relays and a catcher to your Portal 2 map.
{{todo|Add pictures}}
{{note|This tutorial is currently using [http://www.moddb.com/games/portal-2/tutorials/getting-setup-for-portal-2-mapping an alternate method] to create Portal 2 maps. Some entities must be manually written in Hammer. This will most likely need updated once the official SDK is released.}}
= Creating the beam =
First you'll need to create the base for the laser. If you're attaching the laser to the wall, you'll need a ''64 x 64 x 32'' space in the wall.
Then create a new entity named '''env_portal_laser''' and create the following keyvalues:
:{| {{standard-table}}
! Key || Value
|-
| StartState || 0
|-
| angles || 0 90 0
|-
| skin || 0
|-
| AutoAimEnabled || 1
|-
| model || models/props/laser_emitter_center.mdl
|-
| drawinfastreflection || 0
|-
| LethalDamage || 0
|-
|}
{{note|These were the default values as found in Portal 2's official map '''sp_a2_column_blocker'''. The only value you need to worry about changing is ''angles''.}}
Using Hammer's handles (the X marks you see that shows the center of a brush), line up the new entity inside your hole. Make sure the laser is pointing in the direction you'd like it to.
= Creating the relay =
This also requires a ''64 x 64 x 32'' hole.
Create a new entity and name it '''prop_laser_relay''' with the following keyvalues:
:{| {{standard-table}}
! Key || Value
|-
| angles || 0 0 0
|-
| model || models/props/laser_receptacle.mdl
|-
| targetname || ''name of the catcher (required for logic entities)''
|-
| vscripts || laser_target/musical_laser_catcher.nut
|-
|}
{{note|Once again, these are the defaults taken from the Portal 2 map as mentioned above. Feel free to play with the values. With an angle of 0 0 0, the laser relay will be placed facing up.}}
As done before, line up the entity with Hammer handles, but raise it so it will be lined up with the real floor surface.
= Creating the catcher =
Once again, create the standard ''64 x 64 x 32'' hole in your wall.
Create a new entity and name it '''prop_laser_catcher''' with the following keyvalues:
:{| {{standard-table}}
! Key || Value
|-
| angles || 0 0 0
|-
| model || models/props/laser_catcher_center.mdl
|-
| skin || 0
|-
|}

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