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*SDK shaders have not yet been updated for Orange Box games | *SDK shaders have not yet been updated for Orange Box games | ||
*New editors can be accessed by adding ‘-tools’ to the launch options for Orange Box games or mods utilizing the Orange Box engine | *New editors can be accessed by adding ‘-tools’ to the launch options for Orange Box games or mods utilizing the Orange Box engine | ||
== Getting the Source SDK Beta == | |||
[[Image:Beta sdk shortcut.jpg|right|frame|caption|Modifying a Steam shortcut to launch SDK Beta]] | |||
To run this beta version you will need to add <code>-beta sdk</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 sdk</code> right after <code>Steam.exe</code>. Please report any bugs or issue you find [[SDK_Beta_Bugs|in this article]]. | |||
'''Important:''' You should also disable Steam from running automatically when Windows starts, to prevent it from running the non-beta SDK. 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. | |||
'''Note''': Be sure to run the game you wish to edit ''before'' running the SDK, to make sure you have the latest updates. | |||
== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
Revision as of 02:26, 18 June 2008
There is a Source SDK Beta available now.
Enhancements
- Particle Editor, Material Editor, and Commentary Editor are now included in the Source SDK
- Updated SDK source code for Orange Box mods
- Added example particle system files to SDK content
Fixes
- Updated Linux binaries and makefiles for dedicated servers and server plugins
- The Faceposer phoneme editor now pops up a warning message when a phoneme cannot be saved
- Fixed crash in 'splitskybox.exe'
Known Issues
- SDK shaders have not yet been updated for Orange Box games
- New editors can be accessed by adding ‘-tools’ to the launch options for Orange Box games or mods utilizing the Orange Box engine
Getting the Source SDK Beta
File:Beta sdk shortcut.jpg
Modifying a Steam shortcut to launch SDK Beta
To run this beta version you will need to add -beta sdk 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 sdk 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 SDK. 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.
Note: Be sure to run the game you wish to edit before running the SDK, to make sure you have the latest updates.