Light question

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John Blackledge (Posted 2005) [#1]

I just tried changing my LightRange light,far# value, and nothing appears to happen. Is this becuse the default light (light=CreateLight() or light=CreateLight(1)) has an infinite range, unlike CreateLight(2) and CreateLight(3)?

Shambler (Posted 2005) [#2]

Yes light type 1 is directional and has infinite range. Your lighting may be maxed out, in which case turn off any lights of type 1 and you should be able to see the effect of any type 2/3 lights then.

John Blackledge (Posted 2005) [#3]

Thanks Shambler. No, I just want a simple 'sun'. Do I still have to 'PointEntity light' down to my terrain, or is that light omnidirectional?

Shambler (Posted 2005) [#4]

A light of type 2 has a position but no direction, it's like a lightbulb. [edit] it creates light that shines in all directions. If you want a sun then that is what light type 1 is for, unless you want it to fade out that is.

John Blackledge (Posted 2005) [#5]

Cheers, Shambler.