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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Black Mesa - Compiling | {{DISPLAYTITLE: Black Mesa - Compiling using HTCT}} | ||
{{back | Black Mesa Level Creation}} | {{back | Black Mesa Level Creation}} | ||
{{Tutorial Skill Level | skill=1}} | |||
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Compiling with the {{htct|4.1}} can be much easier than messing with {{hammer4|4.1}}'s Expert Compile | |||
{{Todo|Finish this, add some pictures, some nice formatting maybe like bold text.}} | {{Todo|Finish this, add some pictures, some nice formatting maybe like bold text.}} | ||
= Download and setting up = | = Download and setting up = | ||
== Downloading == | == Downloading == | ||
Download the software from one of these 2 places: | Download the software from one of these 2 places: | ||
*[https://htdlhost.s3.amazonaws.com/htct-0.6.0-BETA.zip HTCT v0.6.0 BETA download link] {{ | *[https://htdlhost.s3.amazonaws.com/htct-0.6.0-BETA.zip HTCT v0.6.0 BETA download link] {{warning | Chrome may mark the download as 'dangerous' due to low download activity -- it is not dangerous. }} | ||
* [https://therazzerapp.de/tools/tool?id=htct HTCT v0.5.0] Download @ TheRaZZeRApp | * [https://therazzerapp.de/tools/tool?id=htct HTCT v0.5.0] Download @ TheRaZZeRApp | ||
== | After downloading, extract the [[zip]] file into a folder that it is easy to access. | ||
Run htct | |||
== Setting up == | |||
[[File:Bms htct examplesetup.png|thumb|align=left|Example Setup of htct]] | |||
Run {{file|htct|exe}}, if you get an anti-virus popup, press continue. | |||
Configure as following: | Configure as following: | ||
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| Remember compile queue: || This is personal preference | | Remember compile queue: || This is personal preference | ||
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= Using the tool = | = Using the tool = | ||
== The main interface == | == The main interface == | ||
Once setup, you should see a window open, this is your main interface you will be using. | Once setup, you should see a window open, this is your main interface you will be using. | ||
* The top settings button allows you to change the configuration if needed | * The top settings button allows you to change the configuration if needed | ||
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{{warning|Editing presets is not recommended unless you are familiar with advanced compiling, creating new presets is fine.}} | {{warning|Editing presets is not recommended unless you are familiar with advanced compiling, creating new presets is fine.}} | ||
* And the last button is the select preset button which allows you to select a preset to use for the compile of your map(s) | * And the last button is the select preset button which allows you to select a preset to use for the compile of your map(s) | ||
== Starting a compile == | === Starting a compile === | ||
At the bottom of the main interface you will see a Map Source FIles list, to add your vmfs to the compile queue, simply press the add button | At the bottom of the main interface you will see a Map Source FIles list, to add your vmfs to the compile queue, simply press the add button | ||
* Once at-least one vmf has been added you can start the compile! | * Once at-least one vmf has been added you can start the compile! | ||
{{Todo|Maybe showcase the compile window?}} | {{Todo|Maybe showcase the compile window?}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:26, 20 November 2024
| Skill Level
This tutorial expects you to have this amount of knowledge within the topic to follow along smoothly. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | Familiar | Competent | Proficient | Expert | |
Compiling with the 
Hazard Team Compile Tool can be much easier than messing with 
Hammer 4.x's Expert Compile
Todo: Finish this, add some pictures, some nice formatting maybe like bold text.
Download and setting up
Downloading
Download the software from one of these 2 places:
- HTCT v0.6.0 BETA download link Warning: Chrome may mark the download as 'dangerous' due to low download activity -- it is not dangerous.
- HTCT v0.5.0 Download @ TheRaZZeRApp
After downloading, extract the zip file into a folder that it is easy to access.
Setting up
Run 
htct.exe, if you get an anti-virus popup, press continue.
Configure as following:
| Option | Needed input |
|---|---|
| Enter your path to your steam directory: | You may keep the default one if it is correct. |
| Choose SDK version to use: | Black Mesa |
| Choose game configuration: | Black Mesa |
| Remember compile queue: | This is personal preference |
Using the tool
The main interface
Once setup, you should see a window open, this is your main interface you will be using.
- The top settings button allows you to change the configuration if needed
- The Edit Presets button allows you to edit the presets.
Warning:Editing presets is not recommended unless you are familiar with advanced compiling, creating new presets is fine.- And the last button is the select preset button which allows you to select a preset to use for the compile of your map(s)
Starting a compile
At the bottom of the main interface you will see a Map Source FIles list, to add your vmfs to the compile queue, simply press the add button
- Once at-least one vmf has been added you can start the compile!
Todo: Maybe showcase the compile window?