BSPFix

bspfix is a command-line tool designed to convert Half-Life: Blue Shift maps to the standard Half-Life BSP format and vice versa.

Overview

bspfix effectively converts bs maps, allowing them to be used once again with modder tools. Moreover, BSPFix has the capability to convert regular Half-Life BSPs to the Half-Life: Blue Shift format if necessary.

History

The release of the Half-Life: Blue Shift expansion by Gearbox Software resulted in a modification of the format, rendering the maps incompatible with map decompilers and other tools created by modders.

The only difference between the formats is swapping the positions of the plane and entity lumps.

Usage

To utilize BSPFix, simply drag a BSP file onto the executable and confirm the conversion by typing y at the Command Prompt.

Tip:It is strongly advised to keep a backup of the original map for safekeeping purposes.

Sample output:

bspfix ba_canal1.bsp
bspfix v1.1 by tschumann
Based on bshift_swap by prearle

Blue Shift format .bsp file
Press y to convert to Half-Life format .bsp
Press n to quit

External links

• BSPFix at ValveDev.Info