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'''Light editor''' is an [[Engine tools|engine tool]] available in {{asd|4}} and other mods that use [[Alien Swarm Deferred]]'s code. It is meant to place, edit, and save {{ent|light_deferred}} and {{ent|light_deferred_global}} entities, while the game is still running.
'''Light editor''' is an [[Engine tools|engine tool]] available in {{asd|4}} and other mods that use [[Alien Swarm Deferred]]'s code. It is meant to place, edit, and save {{ent|light_deferred}} and {{ent|light_deferred_global}} entities, while the game is still running.
{{warning|Parented or Named lights are not editable, so you will need to set thoose up in hammer.}}
{{note|Parented or Named lights are not editable, so you will need to set them up in {{hammer|4.1}}.}}
==Supported Games==
==Supported Games==
*{{asd|4}}
*{{asd|4}}
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==Usage==
==Usage==


To use it type [[Sv_cheats]] into the [[console]] then simply press {{key|TAB}} on the keyboard.
To use it type {{command|sv_cheats|1}} into the [[console]] then simply press {{key|TAB}} on the keyboard.


==Interface==
==Interface==

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Light editor is an engine tool available in Alien Swarm Deferred Alien Swarm Deferred and other mods that use Alien Swarm Deferred's code. It is meant to place, edit, and save light_deferred and light_deferred_global entities, while the game is still running.

Note.pngNote:Parented or Named lights are not editable, so you will need to set them up in Hammer Hammer.

Supported Games

Usage

To use it type sv_cheats 1 into the console then simply press Tab on the keyboard.

Interface

Deferred phong ref.png

Main menu

Asd deferred main editor.png

Show properties

Edit your currently selected light's properties.

Asd deferred main editor properties.png

Edit global light

Settings for dynamic lighting and shadows coming from Light_deferred_global.

Global light deferred lighte.png

VMF handling

Load, edit, and save your VMF's lights.

Todo: add images

Debug

  • Turn on and off deferred statics
  • Render modes:
    • None
    • Light
    • Dept
    • Normal
Todo: add images

See also

External links

YOUTUBE Alien Swarm Deferred Lighting Showcase