large sun like light entity

[hero]

how can i make a large sun like light entity for an outdoor map?

any help at all would be greatly appreciated

 

[The Dark Elf]

light_env + env_sun for the glare effect

 

[hero]

thanks a bundle

 

[hero]

also is their a way so that i can see the lighting that i have created in hammer without having to compile it?

 

[Hazar]

nope, too bad

(unfortunate, isn't it?)

 

[hero]

sorry for bringing this thread back but can someone elaborate on what the dark elf said. I just started mapping yesterdat and i am unsure what he means.

 

[DrDevin]

Tutorial here: http://www.snarkpit.com/editing.php?page=tutorials&id=116

 

[hero]

thanks for the help