beam

This entity is not in the FGD by default.
It should not be put directly in a map because it can only be configured through code.

beam is a point entity available in all Source games.

When Dog holds objects, his hand creates four beams.

It is a base entity used by other entities to make beams or other effects, such as bubbles. The entities which use this one offer greater control over the effect.

Inputs

Width <floatRedirectInput/float>

Sets the beam width.

Noise <floatRedirectInput/float>

Sets the scale of noise effect.

ScrollSpeed <floatRedirectInput/float>

Sets the scroll speed.

ColorRedValue <floatRedirectInput/float>

Change the intensity of the red channel (0-255).

ColorGreenValue <floatRedirectInput/float>

Change the intensity of the green channel (0-255).

ColorBlueValue <floatRedirectInput/float>

Change the intensity of the blue channel (0-255).

SetDamageFilter <targetnameRedirectInput/string>

Sets a filter for this entity for when it receives damage.

EnableDamageForces

Allows the entity to be pushed by damage done to it (usually force amount correlates with the damage done).

DisableDamageForces

Prevents the entity from being pushed by damage done to it.

Shadow:

DisableShadow

Turn dynamic shadows off for this entity. Identical to applying  EF_NOSHADOW.

EnableShadow

Turn dynamic shadows on for this entity.

RenderFields:

Alpha <integer 0–255>

Sets the entity's transparency to a number from 0 (invisible) to 255 (fully visible). Requires the entity to have its rendermode set to a number other than 0.

Color <color255RedirectInput/color32>

Sets an RGB color for the entity.