Elevator (Portal 2)

Elevators are used in Portal 2 to transition the player from level to level. They are not to be confused with the Disassembler, which took the players from level to level in coop.

Adding elevators to a map

Entrance elevator

1) Select the entity tool, create a func_instance, and give it the name "Arrival_Elevator" and the VMF file name "instances/turbine_elevator/arrival_elevator_a4_base.vmf"

Note:If the elevator does not load, save hammer and re-open it.

Both instances just after copying

2) To make things simpler, and to not have to create two func_instances and find the second one through all this mess, simply Shift+drag the "Arrival_Elevator" one unit in any direction to copy the first func_instance, and quickly put the copy exactly back on top of the original.

Note:This step is crucial as the two func_instances MUST be aligned directly on top of each other.

Note:If the elevator does not load, save the map and re-open it.

3) Double-click either one and change the name to "Arrival_Logic" with the VMF file name "instances/turbine_elevator/arrival_elevator_a4_logic.vmf"

Exit elevator

4) Create one more func_instance entity anywhere; a convenient place is right behind the elevator model (but not inside the arrival elevator!). Name this one "Arrival_Departure_Trans" with the VMF file name "instances/transitions/arrival_departure_transition_ents.vmf"

Connection to map

5) Your elevator is almost complete, now you will notice that at the middle of it, is a hallway looking extension. This is the hall where you will spawn into, you must seal off the "NoDraw" texture surrounding the hallway or the map will show a leak! (Note: You do not have to box the entire elevator, just seal off the NoDraw at around the exit hallway.)

Note:You do not need a spawn point or a portal gun entity, the instances cover this. However, a prop_testchamber_door would be ideal at the end of the hallway for a more aesthetic entrance to your level.

Now your elevator is complete, congratulations!