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== Recent updates ==
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The following '''Source SDK Base Beta''' versions are available:


===Tuesday December 6th, 2005===
*{{srcsdk13sp|4}}
** {{code|upcoming}} - Originally was planned to be the next version to be released, but Valve instead abandoned it's release. Many Source 2013 SP mods often require "upcoming" branch to operate.
*{{srcsdk13mp|4}} (currently based on {{tf2branch|1}})
** {{code|prerelease}} - Upcoming version (last updated May 14, 2025 at the time when the page was edited)
** {{code|previous}} - The previous release (based on {{src13mp|1}}, but even older).
** {{code|previous2021}} - The previous release (based on {{src13mp|1}}). To play older Source SDK 2013 MP mods, you will need to select this beta branch.
** {{code|previous_upcoming}} - Obsoleted pre-release upcoming version circa 2016. Only use for viewing demos or for certain mods.


There was an update to the Source SDK last evening, sorry for not announcing it quicker.
== Changelog archives ==
{{Note|These archived page applies to {{Srcsdk07|1}} and {{srcsdk06|1}} only.}}
* [https://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/index.php?title=SDK_Beta&oldid=115412 29 Mar 2009]
* [http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/index.php?title=SDK_Beta&oldid=71031 24 Jan 2008]
* [http://developer.valvesoftware.com/w/index.php?title=SDK_Beta&oldid=34147 17 Jan 2006]


[[12062005SDKBeta|Changelog for December 5th SDK Update]]
[[Category:Steam]]
 
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===Wed November 22nd, 2005===
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[[Category:Betas]]
We've begun testing of the next version of the Source SDK. The initial release includes updates to all of the tools. The highlights are support for HDR throughout the tools and support for Day of Defeat: Source. The entire changelist is available [[SDK_Beta_Changelist|here]]. To run this beta version you will need to add <code>-beta sdk</code> to your command line when you start Steam, and once you do please report any feedback [[SDK_Beta_Bugs|here]]. We'll be using that page as a tool to iterate on the beta before it's general release, as well as a way to communicate with the community on individual issues.
 
== Getting the Source SDK Beta ==
 
[[Image:Beta sdk shortcut.jpg|right|frame|caption|Modifying a Steam shortcut to launch SDK Beta]]
 
To run this beta version you will need to add <code>-beta sdk</code> to your command line when you start Steam. This can be done by opening up the Windows shortcut you use to launch Steam and adding <code>-beta sdk</code> right after <code>Steam.exe</code>. Please report any bugs or issue you find [[SDK_Beta_Bugs|in this article]].
 
'''Note''': Be sure to run the game you wish to edit ''before'' running the SDK, to make sure you have the latest updates.
 
== Current changelist ==
 
* [[SDK Beta Changelist]]
 
== Bug reporting ==
 
To report any issues you find with the SDK beta (and ''not'' the regular standard SDK release), visit this article.
 
* [[SDK Beta Bugs]] - Report bugs here.
* [[Talk:SDK Beta Bugs]] - Discuss bugs here.
 
== Switching back to the non-Beta SDK ==
 
You can revert back to the "non-Beta" standard SDK release by following these steps:
# Close the Source SDK panel and exit Steam if it's currently running.
# Open the Windows shortcut you use to launch Steam and remove <code>-beta sdk</code>.
# Launch Steam from the shortcut.
# Choose Source SDK from the Steam window.
# Choose '''Refresh SDK Content''' from the Source SDK panel.
# Wait for the Source SDK panel to finish refreshing the SDK content with the standard SDK files.
 
== See also ==
 
A list of SDK Documents related to new SDK features.
 
* [[HDR Lighting Basics]]
 
* [[HDR Lighting Settings]]
 
* [[HDR Skybox Creation]]
 
* [[env_tonemap_controller]]
 
* [[New SDK Feature List]]

Latest revision as of 17:43, 18 May 2025

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The following Source SDK Base Beta versions are available:

  • Source SDK Base 2013 - Singleplayer Source SDK Base 2013 - Singleplayer
    • upcoming - Originally was planned to be the next version to be released, but Valve instead abandoned it's release. Many Source 2013 SP mods often require "upcoming" branch to operate.
  • Source SDK Base 2013 - Multiplayer Source SDK Base 2013 - Multiplayer (currently based on Team Fortress 2 branch)
    • prerelease - Upcoming version (last updated May 14, 2025 at the time when the page was edited)
    • previous - The previous release (based on Source 2013 Multiplayer, but even older).
    • previous2021 - The previous release (based on Source 2013 Multiplayer). To play older Source SDK 2013 MP mods, you will need to select this beta branch.
    • previous_upcoming - Obsoleted pre-release upcoming version circa 2016. Only use for viewing demos or for certain mods.

Changelog archives

Note.pngNote:These archived page applies to Source SDK Base 2007 and Source SDK Base 2006 only.

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