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November 2024

Hammer 5 Tools
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Type	Third Party Tool
Engine	Source 2
Platforms	Windows

Hammer 5 Tools is a suite developed to optimize various mapping processes within the Counter-Strike 2 Workshop Tools. It offers features such as streamlined file editing, sound management, and custom tool presets.

Tools

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  Loading Editor: With this tool, you can add images, descriptions, and icons to the loading screen.

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  SoundEvent Editor : A tool for more comfortable sound editing within the game.

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  BatchCreator: Allows you to edit multiple files with the same parameters at one time. For example, if you have a modular set with 15 models, it is tedious to use the default Model/Material Editor, but with BatchCreator, you can do it all with one click.

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  Hotkey Editor: Edit default keyboard shortcuts and add your own!

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  SmartProp Editor: A tool that helps with smartprops creation in the game.

Introduction

Installation

Download the latest version from this link: Github

Unzip the archive and launch `hammer5tools.exe`.

Workflow

The entire workflow revolves around add-ons, similar to Valve Hammer 5. All tools operate using the selected add-on to streamline the process.

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Addon tools

Import and Export Addons

Exporting and importing addons in zip format.

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Create New Addon

Creating new addons with custom presets.

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Default Hammer5Tools Preset

Default Hammer5Tools preset includes smartprops and practical mapping setup

Adding Custom Presets

To add a custom preset, go to settings and click on the "Presets" button to open your presets folder. Copy the `valve_default` preset and modify the `.vmap` file. Alternatively, you can copy an existing project and rename the necessary files to match the add-on name in the format `xxx_mapname_xxx`.

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Opening Game and Content Folders

When the content is selected, the corresponding folder opens in the explorer:

• `Counter-Strike Global Offensive\content\csgo_addons\##ADDON_NAME##`

When the game is selected, the corresponding folder opens in the explorer:

• `Counter-Strike Global Offensive\game\csgo_addons\##ADDON_NAME##`

No Steam Logon Fix

This script restarts Steam and launches the current addon. This is optional and can be configured in the settings.

NCM Mode

NCM (`--nocustomermachine`) is a launch parameter that enables baking lightmaps with CPU and smartprops compilation. However, when CS2 is launched with this parameter, default assets will not be visible; only your custom assets will appear.

Loading Editor

Todo:  Loading Editor Guide

SoundEvent Editor

Todo:  SoundEvent Editor Guide

Hotkey Editor

Todo:  SoundEvent Editor Guide

BatchCreator

Todo:  BatchCreator Guide

SmartProp Editor

Todo:  SmartProp Editor Guide