Light editor

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Light editor is an engine tool available in 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:Parented or Named lights are not editable, so you will need to set them up in Hammer.

Supported Games

• Alien Swarm Deferred
• Lambda Wars
• Portal 2: Desolation

Usage

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

Interface

Main menu

Show properties

Edit your currently selected light's properties.

Edit global light

Settings for dynamic lighting and shadows coming from Light_deferred_global.

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

• Alien Swarm Deferred
• CSM
• Lighting

External links

YOUTUBE Alien Swarm Deferred Lighting Showcase