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This {{w|WYSIWYG}} editor allows the user to create, compile and implement new [[shader|shaders]] easily into a source mod without any preliminary knowledge of [[HLSL]]. The shaders are based on ''nodes'' which are connected over ''bridges'' to finally compose a ''flowgraph'' for each, the vertex and pixel shader (similar to shader/material editors that you may know from other engines). Any shaders created this way can be referenced by a [[Material|vmt file]] in a similar manner to shaders that have been created through code.

Furthermore it allows you to create Rendertargets and implement post processing effects on the fly through the same principle.

{{Note|Shaders created through the editor will not work properly in [[Hammer]] or [[HLMV]] due to their non-hardcoded nature.}}


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== Introduction ==
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Installation|Download and installation]] - Download and implement the editor into ''your'' mod or try a precompiled demo.
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Implementation_info|Implementation info]] - Information about the clientside implementation.

== Editing shaders ==
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Basic_usage|Basic usage]] - Basic usage of the editor.
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Control_flow|Control flow]] - Using control flow nodes.
* [[SourceShaderEditor/External_input|External input]] - Manipulating shaders from the client library and custom parameters.
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Preview_usage|Real-time preview]] - How to use the preview modes.

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== Reference ==
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Ref_color_codes|Color codes]]
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Ref_controls|Controls]]
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Ref_nodes_HLSL|HLSL node types]]
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Ref_nodes_PPE|Post processing node types]]
* [[SourceShaderEditor/Ref_vocabulary|Vocabulary]]

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== Addendum ==
If you're experiencing crashes and you can track the crash back with your [[Using_mdmp_files|mdmps]] into either library of the editor, you can send the mdmp along with a brief description or even a canvas file (if possible) to [mailto:ShaderEditor@bio2k.homepage.t-online.de].

Use the [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|talk page]] of this article or [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?p=23735709 this thread on the Steam forums] for any other issues.

== Disclaimer ==
This software is provided ''as is'' and the developer takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or harm that may have emerged during the course of its use.

You are free to redistribute the software in any applicability.

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