Can a static mesh be used as a cut brush?

[Fireblade]

I'm trying to cut a trench into my level so I can fill with water and make a stream.
Is there a way to make a static mesh into a cut brush, or do I just need to cut out a large block and set a mesh into it?

[AndyCR]

No, afraid there isn't a way to do that. Yes, a static mesh used as the trench itself would be the best way.

[Fireblade]

Thanks for the help on that last issue

I have another question...

I've made some very nice .act actors, including a nicely-built (in my opinion) hut. The problem is that when I use the static mesh entity to get a an actor in, it doesn't seem to be affected by any of my lighting, it's either "glowing" or pure black. I spent about an hour playing with the different settings, and got nothing. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

[psYco]

I had this problem a while ago, but i think i got it working again by changing something in the scripts... Im not sure how though...

[Fireblade]

Would it be easier to use a StaticEntityProxy Entity + Clip brush for the same effect?

It looks like all of the .act-base entities are doing this. How do you apply a script to a static object?