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 SDK's C++ source code. (The project files inside are configured specifically for the game you selected in the mod wizard, however.)

Additionally, a folder with your mod's name has been created in <Steam>\steamapps\sourcemods\. This is from where files compiled from the folders will be loaded, and the only folder people playing your mod 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 Half-Life 2 SP or MP source code)

Your First Entity

Setting up source control

Mapping

Your First Map

Hammer documentation

Modeling & Animation

XSI Mod Tool

Exporting a model

Model Creation Overview

Art & Sound

Material Creation

Soundscripts

Choreography

Choreography creation

Getting help

Help is available from:

• The Source SDK FAQ
• The Steam User Forums
• The Help Desk
• The hlcoders mailing list (for programmers)
• The Noesis Interactive 'Mod Your World' tutorial series (various aspects of Source modding)
• The discussion page for each article - like this one's
• If you still can't find what you need here, give the Modding Sites section a look.

Good luck!