Light InitiallyDark Flag Doesn't Work Created 6 years ago2017-11-28 19:40:05 UTC by User#6970 User#6970

Created 6 years ago2017-11-28 19:40:05 UTC by User#6970 User#6970

Posted 6 years ago2017-11-28 19:40:05 UTC Post #338234
Hello,

I created this test map (http://www.filedropper.com/lighttest) to illustrate an issue that I have. The InitiallyDark flags as well as the Appearance property doesn't work. Lights are always rendered on and are still.

The example allows to switch between a normal light and a red strobing one. It doesn't work at all. I've tested using UMHLT and VHLT without success.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks
Posted 6 years ago2017-11-28 20:18:25 UTC Post #338236
Part of the problem is fixed, I had "r_dynamic 0" set in userconfig.cfg. Now the lights can toggle. However they don't flicker as expected.
Posted 6 years ago2017-11-28 20:36:44 UTC Post #338237
Solved: Excerpt from http://twhl.info/tutorial.php?id=51 :

Appearance: This property applies only if your light does not have a name.
Posted 6 years ago2017-11-28 22:03:37 UTC Post #338238
Shouldn't it be the other way around? As in, if a light doesn't have a name it can't be toggled. If it can't be toggled, what's the point of making it start off? You might as well not put it in at all.
Posted 6 years ago2017-11-28 22:51:16 UTC Post #338240
You can't use a switched light with a Preset Appearance. However, you can fill in any Custom Appearance (including copying the Preset Appearance values) and get the same result.

See http://twhl.info/articulator.php?art=52 too
Posted 6 years ago2017-11-28 23:27:55 UTC Post #338241
Thanks Unq! That is very helpful! This way I can toggle a flickering light.
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