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The authoring tools is a special edition by Valve released as an update to the original [[Source SDK]]. Currently, the program is in an Open Beta state, which allows owners of Portal 2 to create and run their own custom-made maps. However, there are possible bugs within the system, so use of the program '''is cautioned'''.
The '''Portal 2 Authoring Tools''' is a download containing files needed to make mods and [[Hammer]]-based maps for [[Portal 2]]. The Portal 2 Authoring Tools are available for free on Steam to all owners of the PC version of Portal 2. Note that most [[Portal Level Creation|Portal 1 level design]] theory applies to Portal 2 as well. Newer information for Portal 2 may be found at [[:Category:Portal 2 Level Design]].


[[File:Authoring_Tools.jpg|270px|thumb|right|Authoring Tools]]
For more extended information, see the [[Level Design FAQ]] and [[:Category:Level Design]].


Note that most situations in Portal still apply to the original Portal's level development system (which can be found in the [[Portal Level Creation]] category). However, special units (like the Aerial Faith Plates) will be placed in the [[:Category:Portal_2_Level_Design|Portal 2 Level Design]] category.
==Downloading and Installation==
To install the Portal 2 Authoring Tools:
#Open your Steam library (or {{Steam App Install|id=629|notification=2|customnotification=click here}} to download)
#In the drop-down menu that says '''Games''' by default, check '''Tools''' if it isn't already.
#Double-click on the ''Portal 2 Authoring Tools'' entry.
The Portal 2 Authoring Tools will download to your computer via Steam. To open the launcher (pictured right), run it from the Steam library or a shortcut.


For more extended information, see the [[Level_Design_FAQ|level design FAQ]] and [[Level_Design|level design category]].
==Linux compatibility==
Portal 2 Authoring Tools does not have native Linux support.
If you want to use Portal 2 Authoring Tools on Linux, you need to do the following:
* Set Portal 2 and Portal 2 Authoring Tools run under Proton.
* To avoid rendering bugs, add a launch option: ''PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command%''
P.S: Portal 2 runned through in hammer "Run Map" (F9), may have visual bugs in the form of screen flickering. (Will not effect steam Portal 2 or Authoring Tools).


== Availability ==
[[Category:Portal 2 Level Design|Portal 2 Level Design]]
 
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The Portal 2 Authoring Tools - Beta are freely available on Steam to all owners of the PC version of Portal 2.
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== Downloading and Installation ==
To install the Portal 2 Authoring Tools - Beta, either [steam://install/629 click here] or:
# Restart Steam if it's currently running.
# Open the '''Steam''' window.
# Choose the '''Tools''' tab.
# Double-click on the '''Portal 2 Authoring Tools - Beta''' entry.
# The Portal 2 Authoring Tools will download to your computer via Steam.
# Once it has been fully installed, you will be able to launch it in the same way you installed it (from the '''Tools''' tab).
 
[[Category:Portal_2_Level_Design]]

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The Portal 2 Authoring Tools is a download containing files needed to make mods and Hammer-based maps for Portal 2. The Portal 2 Authoring Tools are available for free on Steam to all owners of the PC version of Portal 2. Note that most Portal 1 level design theory applies to Portal 2 as well. Newer information for Portal 2 may be found at Category:Portal 2 Level Design.

For more extended information, see the Level Design FAQ and Category:Level Design.

Downloading and Installation

To install the Portal 2 Authoring Tools:

  1. Open your Steam library (or click here to download)
  2. In the drop-down menu that says Games by default, check Tools if it isn't already.
  3. Double-click on the Portal 2 Authoring Tools entry.

The Portal 2 Authoring Tools will download to your computer via Steam. To open the launcher (pictured right), run it from the Steam library or a shortcut.

Linux compatibility

Portal 2 Authoring Tools does not have native Linux support. If you want to use Portal 2 Authoring Tools on Linux, you need to do the following:

  • Set Portal 2 and Portal 2 Authoring Tools run under Proton.
  • To avoid rendering bugs, add a launch option: PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command%

P.S: Portal 2 runned through in hammer "Run Map" (F9), may have visual bugs in the form of screen flickering. (Will not effect steam Portal 2 or Authoring Tools).

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