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'''WinBSPC''' is a utility that can load HL1 bsp files and use their polygons to reconstruct geometry. Results vary depending on the geometry of the map.
{{instead|Half-Life Unified SDK Map Decompiler}}
{{wbspc|4}} is a utility used to convert [[.bsp]] to [[.map]] files. Results vary depending on the complexity of a given map.


Unlike other decompilers like [[BSP2MAP]], to create the map file WinBSPC makes one giant solid brush, and carves out the geometry it finds in the bsp.  This is a weird way to do it, but very effective, producing near perfect results, not a bunch of 1 unit thick walls. 
== Features ==
This is of course if it even decompiles the map, this system fails quite often.
* This decompiler uses the [[tree-based]] method exclusively.


[http://downloads.kingpinforever.com/utilities/mapping_tools/winbspc.v1.4.kingpin.update.zip.info.html Download WinBSPC]
== Drawbacks ==
* Maps larger than 4 MB will not be decompiled.
 
== Limitations ==
{{Important|Any commercial use of WinBSPC without prior written consent by the original map author is prohibited.}}
{{Bug|If you double click to the shortcut, it will caused Windows to prompt you to create the shortcut (.lnk) files. Regardless if you click Yes/No, it does nothing, then afterwards, if you continue navigating to the next folder, the same messages pops up again.}}
 
== Examples ==
=== {{hl|4}} ===
==== crossfire ====
<gallery mode=nolines widths=384px heights=256px>
Crossfire winbspc.PNG|WinBSPC's attempt to decompile HL crossfire
</gallery>{{clr}}
 
== Screenshots ==
<gallery mode=nolines widths=384px heights=256px>
Image:WinBSPC.jpg|GUI
</gallery>
 
== See also ==
* [[Comparison of BSP decompilers (GoldSrc)|Comparison of BSP decompilers]]
 
== External links ==
* [https://gamebanana.com/tools/5030 Gamebanana]
* [https://valvedev.info/guide/xJXl BSP2Map vs. WinBSPC] (Comparison)
 
{{gldsrc sdktools}}
[[Category:Third Party Tools]]
[[Category:Third Party Tools]]
[[Category:Third Party GoldSrc Tools]]
[[Category:Non-Steam Applications]]
[[Category:GoldSrc Level Design]]

Latest revision as of 02:26, 5 January 2024

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WinBSPC is outdated. Consider using a newer alternative.

WinBSPC WinBSPC is a utility used to convert .bsp to .map files. Results vary depending on the complexity of a given map.

Features

  • This decompiler uses the tree-based method exclusively.

Drawbacks

  • Maps larger than 4 MB will not be decompiled.

Limitations

Icon-Important.pngImportant:Any commercial use of WinBSPC without prior written consent by the original map author is prohibited.
Icon-Bug.pngBug:If you double click to the shortcut, it will caused Windows to prompt you to create the shortcut (.lnk) files. Regardless if you click Yes/No, it does nothing, then afterwards, if you continue navigating to the next folder, the same messages pops up again.  [todo tested in ?]

Examples

Half-Life Half-Life

crossfire

Screenshots

See also

External links