shadow_control

Code classes:

• CShadowControl
• CBaseEntity (all ents)

shadow_control is a point entity present in all Source games. It sets properties of dynamic shadows cast by moving objects. Not needed in ; see env_cascade_light.

Keyvalues

Pitch Yaw Roll (Y Z X) (angles) <angle>

Direction shadows will cast in. This should usually match the angles of a light_environment.

Shadow Color (color) <color255>

Color of the shadows.

Maximum Distance (distance) <float>

Maximum distance that shows can cast in world units.

All Shadows Disabled (disableallshadows) <boolean>

Disables shadows completely.

Enable Local Light Shadows (enableshadowsfromlocallights) <boolean> (available in all games since )

If enabled, shadows will change angles realistically when the object is near a light source.

Note: Missing from the FGD in ; enabled by default.

Inputs

Color <color255>

Sets Shadow Color.

Direction <vector>

Sets the shadow direction as a vector.

SetDistance <float>

Sets Maximum Distance.

SetAngles <angle>

Sets Pitch Yaw Roll (shadow direction as a set of angles).

SetShadowsDisabled <boolean>

Sets All Shadows Disabled.

SetShadowsFromLocalLightsEnabled <boolean> (available in all games since )

Sets Enable Local Light Shadows.