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A '''texlight''' is a light generated by the map compiler in front of a surface with a given texture, making it appear as if the texture is emitting light. Older compilers, such as [[QRAD]] and [[VRAD]] create a single large texlight in front of the texture, adding a new texlight for every subdivision. Modern compilers, such as [[ericw-tools]], can instead create several smaller texlights across the textured face, making it look more like the texture is actually casting light, instead of looking like it has a [[ | |||
A '''texlight''' ("texture light") is a light generated by the map compiler in front of a surface with a given texture, making it appear as if the texture is emitting light. Older compilers, such as [[QRAD]] and [[VRAD]] create a single large texlight in front of the texture, adding a new texlight for every subdivision. Modern compilers, such as [[ericw-tools]], can instead create several smaller texlights across the textured face, making it look more like the texture is actually casting light, instead of looking like it has a [[light_spot]] placed right on top of it. | |||
{{modernConfirm|What method does [[VHLT]] use?}} | {{modernConfirm|What method does [[VHLT]] use?}} | ||
In {{src|4}}, only [[RAD file]]s can create texlights. | In {{src|4}}, only [[RAD file]]s can create texlights. | ||
In {{ | In {{gldsrc|4}}, [[RAD file]]s can be used, but they have been deprecated in [[ZHLT]] and [[VHLT]] by [[info_texlights]] and [[light_surface]]. | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[:Category:RAD]] | |||
* [[RAD file]] | |||
* Lists of [[:Category:Source RAD files|Source RAD files]] and [[:Category:GoldSrc RAD files|GoldSrc RAD files]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:22, 8 August 2025
A texlight ("texture light") is a light generated by the map compiler in front of a surface with a given texture, making it appear as if the texture is emitting light. Older compilers, such as QRAD and VRAD create a single large texlight in front of the texture, adding a new texlight for every subdivision. Modern compilers, such as ericw-tools, can instead create several smaller texlights across the textured face, making it look more like the texture is actually casting light, instead of looking like it has a light_spot placed right on top of it.
Confirm:What method does VHLT use?In 
Source, only RAD files can create texlights.
In 
GoldSrc, RAD files can be used, but they have been deprecated in ZHLT and VHLT by info_texlights and light_surface.
See also
- Category:RAD
- RAD file
- Lists of Source RAD files and GoldSrc RAD files