Source SDK Base Beta: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 02:53, 18 June 2008

There is a Source SDK Beta available now.

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

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'

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

Opting in to the Beta SDK

Within Steam click "View" > "Settings". You can now change your Beta Participation within the Settings Menu.

Note: Be sure to run the game you wish to edit before running the SDK, to make sure you have the latest updates.

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 == Getting the Source SDK Beta ==
-[[Image:Beta sdk shortcut.jpg|right|frame|caption|Modifying a Steam shortcut to launch SDK Beta]]
+[[Image:Beta sdk shortcut.jpg|right|frame|caption|Opting in to the Beta SDK]]
-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]].
+Within Steam click "View" > "Settings". You can now change your Beta Participation within the Settings Menu.
-'''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.