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===The Block Tool===
===The Block Tool===
[[Image:block_tool.png|right]]
[[Image:block_tool.png|right]]
The block tool is fairly easy to use. You can draw out a "brush" by clicking on the white cube on the left on the toolbar (Shift+B) Then, simply drag out a square on the top grid view. Continue to make walls by dragging a brush on all 4 sides; constructing walls. Then, drag the floor while holding (Shift) on top of the walls; making a ceiling.
The block tool is fairly easy to use. You can draw out a "brush" by clicking on the white cube on the left on the toolbar (Shift+B) Then, simply drag out a square on the top grid view. Continue to make walls by dragging a brush on all 4 sides; constructing walls. Then, drag the floor while holding (Shift) on top of the walls; making a ceiling. After you've done that, click on the [[Selection Tool]] on the toolbar.




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==Textures==
==Texturing==
===Nodraw===
[[Image:block_tool.png|right]]
[[Image:Toolsnodraw.gif|right|thumb|500px|Nodraw Texture]]
To texture your walls you just placed down, select all of the brushes while holding (ctrl) then, click browse on the right to browse for textures. Choose any texture to your liking for now and then double click it. To apply the texture go to the toolbar then click on
Nodraw is a special (tool) texture that doesn't render the geometry that it is textured onto. The reason to use it is to reduce memory in your map and increase processing power on your computer.
 
 
 
 
==Applying The Texture==

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BMS Level Creation

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This is a very short tutorial on how to build your first Black Mesa (Source) level. It is also vital to include an immersive experience when creating your map and that is demonstrated in: PLACEHOLDER. This tutorial will just cover the basics of what you need to know when you're first starting out in Hammer.

Construction

The Block Tool

Block tool.png

The block tool is fairly easy to use. You can draw out a "brush" by clicking on the white cube on the left on the toolbar (Shift+B) Then, simply drag out a square on the top grid view. Continue to make walls by dragging a brush on all 4 sides; constructing walls. Then, drag the floor while holding (Shift) on top of the walls; making a ceiling. After you've done that, click on the Selection Tool on the toolbar.










Texturing

Block tool.png

To texture your walls you just placed down, select all of the brushes while holding (ctrl) then, click browse on the right to browse for textures. Choose any texture to your liking for now and then double click it. To apply the texture go to the toolbar then click on