If you are coming from the Batch + Compiler Setup tutorial then you should already be prepared to start a new preset; otherwise, if + you have not set Batch Compiler up, please see the Batch + Compiler Setup tutorial.
+ +To make sure that Batch Compiler is ready to create a new preset, go to the File menu and + select New Preset. Your screen should look like this (note it may differ if you are using a + different specification file):
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We are going to create a typical "Fast" preset that would be used on test BSP builds to quickly + preview a BSP. The switches mentioned in this tutorial are not the only switches that can be used for + a "Fast" compile. As you gain experience you will learn how to make use of the other switches to + tailor your map to your liking. They are, however, common switches for a "Fast" compile.
+ +The first stage we are going to look at is the BSP stage. Click the BSP tab. This tab doesn't + have any options that will greatly speed up the compiling process so leave everything as it is, but + feel free to examine the options.
+ +The next stage we are going to look at is the VIS stage. Click the VIS tab. Next check the + VIS Type checkbox and select a VIS Type of Fast. Your screen should look like + this when you're done:
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The next stage we are going to look at is the RAD stage. Click the RAD tab. Next check the + RAD Type checkbox and select a RAD Type of Fast. Your screen should look like + this when you're done:
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The next stage we are going to look at is the Shared stage. Click the Shared tab. This stage + has special switches that are common to all of the Source Tools stages and so changing a value here + applies this change to all of these stages. If you are going to be working on your computer while your + map compiles you might want to set the Priority option to Low, otherwise leave this + stage alone. Your screen may look like this when you're done:
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The next stage we are going to look at is the Batch stage. Click the Batch tab. This stage + contains options that are not associated with the Source Tools, but actual batch file commands. I am + going to check all the recommended file deletions to remove intermediate files used to compile the + BSP, and the BSP and LIN recommended file functions so my BSP and LIN files will be copied to my + output folder (as specified on the Options form). Your screen should look like this when you're done: +
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Finally, lets look at the Steam stage. Click the Steam tab. This stage will already be + partially set up for you (Run Map and Game should be checked). Select the Game + you want to launch Steam to from the Game combobox. Your screen should look like this when + you're done:
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Almost done, only two more steps to go... On the side of your screen you'll notice an additional + listbox labelled Stages. In the listbox select the stages you wish to run. This tutorial is + setup to run BSP, VIS, RAD, Batch, and Steam and thus I have them all selected as shown below:
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Last but not least, we need to specify a VMF file before we can start compiling it. Under the + File menu select Open File. Then browse to and select a VMF file to compile. You'll + notice that the Run buttons are now enabled and this is your sign that you are ready to compile + your map. You screen should look like this when you are ready:
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To compile your map simply press the Run button, an MS DOS window will pop up and your map + will commence compiling. Note: the Steam service must be running before you can compile your map. + If the compiling tools (not Batch Compiler) report any errors, please see this + site.
+ +Now that you have set up a "Fast" compiler preset, let's add it to your Presets menu for easy + access. Please continue to the next + page.
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+ I figured the compile was complete and went into CS:S to create server to have a looksy, but the map + wasn't there.
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+ So for some reason, it's not actually compiling?
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+ Any help?
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+ Error (16): Error parsing include file Source Tools.bci.
+ Error (389): Error parsing attribute "Min", invalid attribute string "0.0".
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+ If you encounter this error, open file "Source Tools.bci" with a text editor and remove decimals from + all Min and Max values in all TextBox blocks.
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+ Min "0.0"
+ Max "100.0"
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+ Min "0"
+ Max "100"
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+ Hope this hepls.
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