func_wall Last edited 2 months ago2024-09-02 13:47:37 UTC

func_wall - Brush Entity

This entity lets you create a stationary piece of geometry in your level which can then be modified (through its rendering properties) for a number of effects. Often used for things like unbreakable glass, masked textures (fences, ladders).

In the past it was also used for performance reasons, but nowadays func_detail (introduced by Vluzacn's compile tools aka VHLT) offers a compelling alternative.

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Commented 4 months ago2024-06-28 06:57:44 UTC Comment #106219
Relevant ZHLT toggled texlight hack is still available in VHLT:
  • have a light and func_wall entity pair of the same name
  • set func_wall's style to -3
  • set light's custom pattern if needed, and whether it will be initially dark
  • set an entity to trigger the pair. they will be triggered together because of the shared name.
the effect being that the light emitted by the texlight has the same light style as the paired light entity instead of being static, and thus can be toggled with it.

But now that VHLT has light_surface, just use that instead.

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