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'''The {{srcsdk|3.1.nolink}} is freely available to all Steam users.''' It is used to develop mods and content for the [[Source 2006]], [[Source 2007]] and [[Source 2013]] engine branches. | |||
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<p style="margin:10px 0 10px; font-size:14px">'''[[Source|About Source]]''' · '''[[SDK Installation|Download and Installation]] · [https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/sdk/uploading/distributing_source_engine Distributing Source mods] · [[:Category:Source SDK FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]] · [[Source SDK Release Notes|Release Notes]]'''</p> | <p style="margin:10px 0 10px; font-size:14px">'''[[Source|About Source]]''' · '''[[SDK Installation|Download and Installation]] · [https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/sdk/uploading/distributing_source_engine Distributing Source mods] · [[:Category:Source SDK FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]] · [[Source SDK Release Notes|Release Notes]]'''</p> | ||
Revision as of 16:08, 13 May 2025
The Source SDK is freely available to all Steam users. It is used to develop mods and content for the Source 2006, Source 2007 and Source 2013 engine branches.
| Modding | Creating, organizing and releasing your Source project. |
| Level Design | Maps are the 3D worlds where everything comes together. |
| Programming | A mod's C++ code defines the way its world and game rules behave. |
| Scripting | Scripting can be used for adding new functionality or logic to entities. |
| Modeling | Models are the detailed 3D objects that appear in the game world. |
| Materials | Textures and shaders are combined in Source to create materials. |
| Sounds | Quality audio adds a fourth dimension to your world. |
| Particles | Effects like smoke, sparks, blood and fire are created with particles. |
| Artificial Intelligence | AI controls the behavior of all but the simplest of NPC actions. |
| Choreography | Direct your digital actors' performances with choreographed scenes. |
| Filmmaker | Create movies inside the Source Engine. |
| Tutorials | Step-by-step guides on a variety of topics. |
| Technical | In-depth discussion on the Source Engine's features. |
| Glossary | Explanations for terms you may encounter. |
| Official Tools | Official tools made by Valve for their games. |
| Third-Party Tools | Useful developer tools created by the community. |
| I/O System | The I/O system is the backbone of most levels in Source-based games/mods. |
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