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This is a list of known and verified issues with the Source SDK release, and potential workarounds.
This is a list of known and verified issues with the Source SDK release, and potential workarounds.


=== Direct shortcuts to hammer will not work ===
== General issues ==
 
=== Visual Studio 2002 is no longer supported (Since 8/4/2006)===
 
As of this SDK Release Visual Studio 2002 is no longer supported. We are sorry for the inconvenience that this causes our customers.
 
For those who are brave there is a patch that allows for [[Compiling under VS2002|VS 2002 compilation]].
 
{{note|This patch is provided here as a convenience. Valve does not maintain or support it.}}
 
== Hammer Editor issues ==
 
=== Direct shortcuts to hammer will not work (Since 8/4/2006)===


With this version of the SDK you will get an error if you attempt to run hammer.exe from the 'sourcesdk\bin' directory. Here is the best way to work around this issue:
With this version of the SDK you will get an error if you attempt to run hammer.exe from the 'sourcesdk\bin' directory. Here is the best way to work around this issue:
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This has the added benefit of actually launching the SDK Launcher before Hammer, making sure it is the latest version.
This has the added benefit of actually launching the SDK Launcher before Hammer, making sure it is the latest version.


Also, you can create shortcuts to Model Viewer and Face Poser by creating other shortcuts and adding these command line arguments:
{{note|Shortcuts for Model Viewer and FacePoser can be created by following the same procedure and replacing <code>-runhammer</code> with one of these command line arguments: <code>-runmodelviewer</code> or <code>-runfaceposer</code>.}}


<code>-runmodelviewer</code>
=== 3D Lighting Preview View in Hammer causes strange behavior and crashes (Since 8/4/2006)===
There is a main menu item for 3D Lighting Preview that should not be exposed at this point. Please do not use it as it does not work.


<code>-runfaceposer</code>
''This issue is addressed and the fix will be available in the next release.''


=== SDK Launcher Will Terminate if No 'gameinfo.txt' Exists In A MOD Directory ===
=== 3D View in Hammer appears empty (Since 8/4/2006)===
 
The newest release of Hammer requires that at least on Camera be placed in the map in order for the 3D Views to work. If you are experiencing empty 3D views simply [[Hammer_Camera_Tool|place a camera]] in your map.
In order to remind MOD makers choose the correct <code>SteamAppId</code> the SDK Launcher will inspect all installed MODs and attempt to load their 'gameinfo.txt' files. If a MOD directory does not contain a 'gameinfo.txt' file then the user will see the following message and the SDK Launcher will terminate.
 
[[Image:Gameinfonotfound.JPG]]
 
Unfortunately, the SDK Launcher will attempt this check each time it is launched until the check is successful. This issue can be worked around in the following ways:
 
* Move the offending MOD directory, run the SDK Launcher, and then copy it back after the SDK Launcher starts successfully.
* Bypass this check altogether by creating a file named 'show_deprecatedappid_marker.txt' at '%Steam Root%\SteamApps\%Steam User%\sourcesdk\launcher'.
* Adding a 'gameinfo.txt' to the offending MOD's directory.
 
=== 3D View In Hammer Appears Empty ===
 
The newest release of Hammer requires that at least on Camera be placed in the map in order for the 3D Views to work. If you are experiencing empty 3D views simply place a camera in your map.
 
=== Error When Compiling Maps from Within A Mod ===
 
When compiling a map within Hammer you may see the following error message:
 
[[Image:Systemcannotfindpath.JPG]]
 
This is caused by the fact that the Create MOD Wizard does not create a 'maps' subdirectory under the $SteamDir\SteamApps\SourceMods\%ModName% directory. Until this problem is fixed in the SDK you can bypass the problem by adding this directory yourself and attempting to re-build the map.
 
=== Error When Compiling Maps from Within A Mod ===


=== Error when running maps from within a mod (Since 8/4/2006)===
When attempting to run a map from within Hammer you may come across the following error message:
When attempting to run a map from within Hammer you may come across the following error message:


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Here is the process for working around this issue until it is addressed in the SDK:
Here is the process for working around this issue until it is addressed in the SDK:


# On Hammer's Tools|Options|Build Tools page change the Game Executable page to be:
# On Hammer's Tools > Options > Build Tools page change the '''Game Executable''' to be:
 
#: <code>$SteamDir\steam.exe</code> instead of <code>$SteamUserDir\half-life 2\hl2.exe</code><br /><br />
<code>$SteamDir\steam.exe</code>
#: [[Image:SteamFSError-Sol1.JPG]]
 
# From the '''Run Map''' dialog, prepend the <code>-applaunch 215</code> parameter for the '$game_exe' command:
[[Image:SteamFSError-Sol1.JPG]]
#: [[Image:SteamFSError-Sol2.JPG]]
 
  Instead of:
<code>$SteamUserDir\half-life 2\hl2.exe</code>
 
# From the Run Map screen prepend the following to the parameters for the '$game_exe' command:


-applaunch 215
What this will do is run Steam and instruct it to launch 'Source SDK base' and point it to the map defined by the remainder of the <code>$game_exe</code> parameters. One thing to look out for is that you will need to build the DLL's for your mod before running it.


What this will do is run Steam and instruct it to launch 'Source SDK base' and point it to the map defined by the remainder of the '$game_exe' parameters. One thing to look out for is that you will need to build the DLL's for your MOD before running it.
== SDK code issues ==


=== Error running a new mod (Since 8/4/2006)===
[[Image:Couldnotloadclient.JPG]]


In the new SDK it is necessary to build the client and server DLLs before running the mod. Please build them if you see this message when trying to run the mod.


=== From scratch mod exits when launching from Steam Menu (Since 8/4/2006)===
Launching a (Make a mod from scratch) mod from the Steam menu enters the game, shows the game menu, dings, and then exits, no error. Although, launching from a command line works fine.


: Well actually it should work fine. Though note that if you have compiled your DLLs in debug mode you have to add <code>-allowdebug</code> to the mod's launch options! The <code>run_mod.bat</code> already adds it.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Source SDK Release Notes]]


* [[Source SDK Release Notes]]
[[Category:Steam]][[Category:Changelists]]

Latest revision as of 18:30, 2 December 2006

This is a list of known and verified issues with the Source SDK release, and potential workarounds.

General issues

Visual Studio 2002 is no longer supported (Since 8/4/2006)

As of this SDK Release Visual Studio 2002 is no longer supported. We are sorry for the inconvenience that this causes our customers.

For those who are brave there is a patch that allows for VS 2002 compilation.

Note.pngNote:This patch is provided here as a convenience. Valve does not maintain or support it.

Hammer Editor issues

Direct shortcuts to hammer will not work (Since 8/4/2006)

With this version of the SDK you will get an error if you attempt to run hammer.exe from the 'sourcesdk\bin' directory. Here is the best way to work around this issue:

  1. Right-click on the Source SDK item on the Tools tab in Steam.
  2. Select Create desktop shortcut.
  3. Add -runhammer to the end of the steam.exe command line.
    For example: C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\Steam.exe -applaunch 211 -runhammer
  4. Rename the desktop shortcut to something appropriate, such as "Hammer Editor".

This has the added benefit of actually launching the SDK Launcher before Hammer, making sure it is the latest version.

Note.pngNote:Shortcuts for Model Viewer and FacePoser can be created by following the same procedure and replacing -runhammer with one of these command line arguments: -runmodelviewer or -runfaceposer.

3D Lighting Preview View in Hammer causes strange behavior and crashes (Since 8/4/2006)

There is a main menu item for 3D Lighting Preview that should not be exposed at this point. Please do not use it as it does not work.

This issue is addressed and the fix will be available in the next release.

3D View in Hammer appears empty (Since 8/4/2006)

The newest release of Hammer requires that at least on Camera be placed in the map in order for the 3D Views to work. If you are experiencing empty 3D views simply place a camera in your map.

Error when running maps from within a mod (Since 8/4/2006)

When attempting to run a map from within Hammer you may come across the following error message:

MountAppFilesystemFailed.JPG

Here is the process for working around this issue until it is addressed in the SDK:

  1. On Hammer's Tools > Options > Build Tools page change the Game Executable to be:
    $SteamDir\steam.exe instead of $SteamUserDir\half-life 2\hl2.exe

    SteamFSError-Sol1.JPG
  2. From the Run Map dialog, prepend the -applaunch 215 parameter for the '$game_exe' command:
    SteamFSError-Sol2.JPG

What this will do is run Steam and instruct it to launch 'Source SDK base' and point it to the map defined by the remainder of the $game_exe parameters. One thing to look out for is that you will need to build the DLL's for your mod before running it.

SDK code issues

Error running a new mod (Since 8/4/2006)

Couldnotloadclient.JPG

In the new SDK it is necessary to build the client and server DLLs before running the mod. Please build them if you see this message when trying to run the mod.

From scratch mod exits when launching from Steam Menu (Since 8/4/2006)

Launching a (Make a mod from scratch) mod from the Steam menu enters the game, shows the game menu, dings, and then exits, no error. Although, launching from a command line works fine.

Well actually it should work fine. Though note that if you have compiled your DLLs in debug mode you have to add -allowdebug to the mod's launch options! The run_mod.bat already adds it.

See also

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