Category:Hammer

The Valve Hammer Editor is the tool used for designing levels for Source engine games.

It can be used to:

• Create level architecture - geometry, texturing, and lighting.
• Place models ("props") created in 3D modeling packages.
• Place entities for gameplay.
• Script those entities with Inputs and Outputs.
• Add AI navigation nodes for NPCs.
• Compile and run game levels.

Getting Started

• Introduction to Editing - A introduction to the basic principles of map editing.
• Your First Map - How to create and run a simple map.
• Hammer Viewports - How to navigate the 2D and 3D views.

Reference

• Menus
• Dialogs
• Toolbars
• Tools
• Hotkey Reference

See also

• Source SDK FAQ
• Level Design FAQ
• Source Mapping Conversion (for users familiar with the HL1 tools)
• Source SDK Release Notes
•  Valve Hammer Editor