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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
We are enabling a new Source Engine Beta system. This will allow you to run Source games with the latest beta version of the engine. You can use this feature to ensure mods will be compatible with a soon to be released version of the Source engine and report any bugs or compatibility issues before they are released to a wide audience. | We are enabling a new Source Engine Beta system. This will allow you to run Source games with the latest beta version of the engine. You can use this feature to ensure mods will be compatible with a soon to be released version of the Source engine and report any bugs or compatibility issues before they are released to a wide audience. | ||
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=== Current Status === | === Current Status === | ||
'''There is no beta engine currently available.''' If you were previously running the beta, the beta is no longer active, but you should remove the beta option as described [[#Switching_back_to_the_non-beta_engine|below]]. | |||
== Latest updates == | == Latest updates == | ||
=== Monday May 22nd, 2006 === | |||
Source Engine Beta updated with bug fixes reported. Read about the changes [[Source_Engine_Beta_Changelist#Update_Monday_May_22nd.2C_2006|here]]. | |||
===Thursday May 11th, 2006=== | ===Thursday May 11th, 2006=== | ||
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<div id="Getting_started"></div> | <div id="Getting_started"></div> | ||
== Getting the Source Engine Beta == | == Getting the Source Engine Beta == | ||
[[ | [[File:Source Engine Beta shortcut.jpg|right|frame|caption|Modifying a Steam shortcut to launch the Source Engine Beta]] | ||
Install instructions. | Install instructions. | ||
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To run this beta version you will need to add <code>-beta engine</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 engine</code> right after <code>Steam.exe</code>. Please report any bugs or issue you find [[Source Engine Beta Bug Reports|in this article]]. | To run this beta version you will need to add <code>-beta engine</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 engine</code> right after <code>Steam.exe</code>. Please report any bugs or issue you find [[Source Engine Beta Bug Reports|in this article]]. | ||
[[ | [[File:Warning.png|10px|link=]] '''Important:''' You should also disable Steam from running automatically when Windows starts, to prevent it from running the non-beta Source Engine. To disable Steam from running automatically: | ||
# Open the Steam window. | # Open the Steam window. | ||
# Choose '''Settings''' from the '''File''' menu. | # Choose '''Settings''' from the '''File''' menu. | ||
# Click on the '''Interface''' tab. | # Click on the '''Interface''' tab. | ||
# Uncheck the '''Run Steam when Windows starts''' option. | # Uncheck the '''Run Steam when Windows starts''' option. | ||
If you wish to have the Source Engine Beta launch when Windows starts, you can add a copy of your edited shortcut to the Windows Startup program group, under '''Start Menu > All Programs > Startup'''. | |||
== Current changelist == | == Current changelist == | ||
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# Launch Steam from the shortcut. | # Launch Steam from the shortcut. | ||
# Re-enable '''Run Steam when Windows starts''' option if desired. | # Re-enable '''Run Steam when Windows starts''' option if desired. | ||
# If you also added a modified Steam shortcut to the Windows Startup program group in order to launch the Source Engine Beta automatically, it also must be removed or edited. | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:03, 20 May 2025
Note:The content of this page only applies to 
Source 2006 or earlier, and has been long obsoleted.Overview
We are enabling a new Source Engine Beta system. This will allow you to run Source games with the latest beta version of the engine. You can use this feature to ensure mods will be compatible with a soon to be released version of the Source engine and report any bugs or compatibility issues before they are released to a wide audience.
Warning:This engine is currently in a testing phase. Running this beta version may cause problems running Source games under Steam. If this is the case, please consider submitting a bug report, describing the problem and its repro steps and your system configuration. You can also disable the Source engine beta by following the instructions in the Switching back to the non-beta engine section below.Current Status
There is no beta engine currently available. If you were previously running the beta, the beta is no longer active, but you should remove the beta option as described below.
Latest updates
Monday May 22nd, 2006
Source Engine Beta updated with bug fixes reported. Read about the changes here.
Thursday May 11th, 2006
Initial release. Further updates will link to a Source Engine Beta Changelist entry.
Getting the Source Engine Beta
Install instructions.
To run this beta version you will need to add -beta engine 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 -beta engine right after Steam.exe. Please report any bugs or issue you find in this article.
Important: You should also disable Steam from running automatically when Windows starts, to prevent it from running the non-beta Source Engine. To disable Steam from running automatically:
- Open the Steam window.
- Choose Settings from the File menu.
- Click on the Interface tab.
- Uncheck the Run Steam when Windows starts option.
If you wish to have the Source Engine Beta launch when Windows starts, you can add a copy of your edited shortcut to the Windows Startup program group, under Start Menu > All Programs > Startup.
Current changelist
For the latest changes and additions, see:
Known issues
Read about the current Known Issues with the Source Engine Beta on this page.
Bug reporting
To report any issues you find with the Source Engine Beta (and not the regular standard engine and games releases), visit these articles:
- Source Engine Beta Bug Reports - Report bugs here.
- Talk:Source Engine Beta Bug Reports - Discuss bugs here.
Switching back to the non-beta engine
You can revert to the "non-beta" standard Source Engine release by following these steps:
- Exit Steam if it's currently running by right-clicking on the Steam tray icon and choosing Exit.
- Open the Windows shortcut you use to launch Steam and remove
-beta engine. - Launch Steam from the shortcut.
- Re-enable Run Steam when Windows starts option if desired.
- If you also added a modified Steam shortcut to the Windows Startup program group in order to launch the Source Engine Beta automatically, it also must be removed or edited.