Mod wizard complete

You have successfully completed the mod wizard! The folder you chose to install to now has several sub-folders beneath it:

mapsrc\

For your uncompiled VMF map files.

materialsrc\

For your uncompiled materials.

modelsrc\

For your uncompiled models.

src\

All of the C++ game source code for Half-Life 2: Episode One or Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, or just the "scratch" code, depending on which option you chose in the mod wizard.

src\utils\

All of the source code for most of the Source SDK's content creation tools.

Additionally, a folder with your mod's name has been created in <Steam install path>\steamapps\sourcemods\. This is where data compiled from the folders above will be loaded from, and the only folder people playing your mod will need.

What now?

There are many areas in modding. For a complete overview, visit the main SDK Docs page. Here are some highlights for beginners:

General advice

From Valve

From other modders

Programming

Choosing a compiler

My First Mod (if you chose the Episode One or Deathmatch source code)

My First Entity

Mapping

Your First Map

Hammer documentation

Modeling & Animation

Model Creation Overview

XSI Mod Tool

Compiling Models

Art & Sound

Material Creation

Soundscripts

Choreography

Choreography creation

Get help

Help is available from:

• The Source SDK FAQ
• The Steam User Forums
• The Help Desk
• The hlcoders mailing list (for programmers)

Good luck!