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Note:There are vtf plugins available for some graphics software packages, such as Photoshop and Paint.NET. These can be used to replace the first three steps of the following process.
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{{Note|There are vtf plugins available for some graphics software packages, such as [[Photoshop_VTF_Plugin|Photoshop]] and Paint.NET. These can be used to replace the first three steps of the following process.}} | {{Note|There are vtf plugins available for some graphics software packages, such as [[Photoshop_VTF_Plugin|Photoshop]] and Paint.NET. These can be used to replace the first three steps of the following process.}} | ||
# Create the source texture as [[TGA|a valid targa (.tga) image]] (using graphics software such as Photoshop or the free Gimp. MSPaint '''cannot''' do this). | # Create the source texture as [[TGA|a valid targa (.tga) image]] (using [[Image_Manipulation_Programs|graphics software]] such as Photoshop or the free Gimp. MSPaint '''cannot''' do this). | ||
# (Optional) Write the [[Vtex compile parameters|compile parameters]] for [[Vtex]] to use. | # (Optional) Write the [[Vtex compile parameters|compile parameters]] for [[Vtex]] to use. | ||
# Use the [[Vtex]] tool to compile the targa image into a [[VTF|Valve Texture File (.vtf)]]. | # Use the [[Vtex]] tool to compile the targa image into a [[VTF|Valve Texture File (.vtf)]]. | ||
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* [http://nemesis.thewavelength.net/index.php?p=39 VTF Plug-In for Photoshop] | * [http://nemesis.thewavelength.net/index.php?p=39 VTF Plug-In for Photoshop] | ||
* [http://nemesis.thewavelength.net/index.php?p=50 VTF Plug-In for Paint.NET] | * [http://nemesis.thewavelength.net/index.php?p=50 VTF Plug-In for Paint.NET] | ||
[[Category:Tutorials]] | [[Category:Tutorials]] | ||
[[Category:Material System]] | [[Category:Material System]] | ||
Revision as of 09:01, 27 January 2008
Here is a brief summary of the steps necessary to create a material for the Source engine from scratch:
Note:There are vtf plugins available for some graphics software packages, such as Photoshop and Paint.NET. These can be used to replace the first three steps of the following process.- Create the source texture as a valid targa (.tga) image (using graphics software such as Photoshop or the free Gimp. MSPaint cannot do this).
- (Optional) Write the compile parameters for Vtex to use.
- Use the Vtex tool to compile the targa image into a Valve Texture File (.vtf).
- Create a Valve Material (.vmt) file, where you refer to the Valve Texture File (.vtf) you've created.
- Launch the Hammer editor (or model viewer) and check that the new material works properly.
See also
- Creating a Material - A longer tutorial on this process.
- TGA
- Vtex
- Vtex compile parameters
- VMT
- VTF