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FikoN · 2006-05-02T12:57:00+00:00

Useful programs \r\n\r\n GCFScape \r\nIf you need a file hidden inside a GCF file, this is the tool you should use.\r\n\r\n How do I use this? \r\n\r\n Zoner Compiler tools \r\nA popular tool to compile maps with.\r\n\r\n How do I install? \r\n\r\n Valve Hammer Editor 3.4 & 3.5 \r\nThe most popular program to build maps with.\r\n\r\n \r\nHow do I install and configure? \r\n\r\n How do I install? \r\n\r\n Batch Compiler \r\nA popular tool to compile maps with.\r\n\r\n How do I configure? \r\n\r\n Wally 1.55b \r\nCreate your own textures (.wad)\r\n\r\n How do I use this? \r\n\r\n BSPtoMap \r\nA map decompiler. Select a.bsp file and transer it into a.map file, which can be edited in Valve Hammer Editor. Gives.map files with loads of bugs in them.\r\n\r\n Textract \r\nExtracts the textures in a.bsp file to a.wad file. Very useful program.\r\n\r\n CS-Expert FGD's \r\nThe latest version of the CS Expert FGD is cs_expert-tom793c.fgd, which contains the env_rain entity.\r\n\r\nVluzacn's FGD File includes latest entity's etc.\r\nhttps://www.mediafire.com/?a9qc3afp94a1daw\r\n\r\n TBLux Rad File Editor \r\nNo idea what this does:>\r\n\r\n Half-life Model Viewer \r\nView.mdl files using this tool.\r\n\r\n Map viewer \r\nDesigned for fast previewing of.map files.\r\n\r\n Revolver \r\nAn application that allows you to draw a 2D profile, then revolve it around an axis and export the final shape to the Valve Hammer 3.x.MAP format. You can create donuts, spirals, spheres. \r\n\r\n BSP Viewer \r\nUse this tool to view.bsp files. \r\n\r\n ResGen \r\nThis program creates.res files for maps. Res files makes the download of map resources faster.\r\nHow to use here:\r\nhttp://www.countermap2.com/Tutorials/tutorial7df0.html?id=41\r\n\r\n\r\n Tutorial sites \r\n\r\n Egir.dk \r\nNice website that also has a mapping forum.\r\n\r\n Qeradiant.com \r\nHas tutorials and prefabs.\r\n\r\n twhl.co.za \r\nAnother website with tutorials\r\n\r\n Prefab site \r\n Note: I strongly recommend you to not use prefabs, but in case you are too lazy/bad etc, I'll post links. \r\nhttps://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Prefab\r\n\r\n\r\n Error site \r\n\r\n slackkiller.com \r\n\r\n\r\n Model Units \r\nHeight of a standing player: 73 units\r\nHeight of a ducking player: 37 units\r\nThicked of a player: 33 units\r\nEyeheight: 53 units\r\nVertical jumpheight: 45 units\r\nVertical duckjump height: 63 units

FikoN02/05/2006 12:57(edited 07/05/2014 22:56)

Useful programs

GCFScape
If you need a file hidden inside a GCF file, this is the tool you should use.

How do I use this?

Zoner Compiler tools
A popular tool to compile maps with.

How do I install?

Valve Hammer Editor 3.4 & 3.5
The most popular program to build maps with.

How do I install and configure?

How do I install?

Batch Compiler
A popular tool to compile maps with.

How do I configure?

Wally 1.55b
Create your own textures (.wad)

How do I use this?

BSPtoMap
A map decompiler. Select a .bsp file and transer it into a .map file, which can be edited in Valve Hammer Editor. Gives .map files with loads of bugs in them.

Textract
Extracts the textures in a .bsp file to a .wad file. Very useful program.

CS-Expert FGD's
The latest version of the CS Expert FGD is cs_expert-tom793c.fgd, which contains the env_rain entity.

Vluzacn's FGD File includes latest entity's etc.
https://www.mediafire.com/?a9qc3afp94a1daw

TBLux Rad File Editor
No idea what this does :>

Half-life Model Viewer
View .mdl files using this tool.

Map viewer
Designed for fast previewing of .map files.

Revolver
An application that allows you to draw a 2D profile, then revolve it around an axis and export the final shape to the Valve Hammer 3.x .MAP format. You can create donuts, spirals, spheres.

BSP Viewer
Use this tool to view .bsp files.

ResGen
This program creates .res files for maps. Res files makes the download of map resources faster.
How to use here:
http://www.countermap2.com/Tutorials/tutorial7df0.html?id=41

Tutorial sites

Egir.dk
Nice website that also has a mapping forum.

Qeradiant.com
Has tutorials and prefabs.

twhl.co.za
Another website with tutorials

Prefab site
Note: I strongly recommend you to not use prefabs, but in case you are too lazy/bad etc, I'll post links.
https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Prefab

Error site

slackkiller.com

Model Units
Height of a standing player: 73 units
Height of a ducking player: 37 units
Thicked of a player: 33 units
Eyeheight: 53 units
Vertical jumpheight: 45 units
Vertical duckjump height: 63 units

Hardrave ;>28/05/2010 16:06

thanks :D

perd0

18/06/2010 17:34

Chordian.net

http://chordian.net/jchq/faq/errors.htm

Site describes some of basic map/compiling errors, such as leak, or max_map_clipnodes and others.

Very useful imo.

dEMolite

19/06/2010 02:21

Thx for the link Perdo, will write a new thread soon.

socialbidrag02/07/2010 08:59

ERROR CS-Expert FGD's :(

IH | Restiur104/01/2011 20:42

Reupload Valve hammer please

Keo

05/07/2011 18:23

someone should update either the links above, either make a new dl link with the goods.

KarLi

07/05/2014 21:56

Dead Links removed , re-added working ones.

Twize[k]07/05/2014 22:51

http://forums.svencoop.com/showthread.php/41411-Vluzacn-s-ZHLT-v33-Update
im recommending those compile tools over regular zhlt tools.. better lightning compiling and much more..

Kic

14/09/2014 22:57

Found an awesome photoshop plug-in that allows creating textures for mapping.
http://www.filterforge.com/