Cubemap still confusing...

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Fevy

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... need some help.

Hello,

I'm totally new at the mapping world, and yes... I need some light.
So, I'm trying to understand how those cubemaps work.

Each time I test my map, I have to set those commands again :

Valve Dev page said:
mat_specular 0
buildcubemaps
mat_specular 1
changelevel mapname
mat_reloadallmaterials
Click to expand...

The purple/black missing texture always come back.
I mean, when I'll upload this map to my server, and my friends will download it,
they'll have the missing texture error too, no?

I don't know how to fix this. I searched the forums here, it seems to work fine for everyone.

I guess it's just a stupid beginners error... but still. Help would be apprecieted.


Thanks already,
cheers,
Fevy.
 
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ParanoidDrone

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Using the entity tool, place a cubemap entity near whatever has the odd reflections. You don't need to alter any settings for them, so it's really simple. I think the exact name is env_cubemap, but don't quote me on that. Try again after that.
 
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Fevy

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Mar 18, 2009
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Okay, I'll try the env_cubemap entity and see what it'll give.
Thanks already for the fast reply.
 
RavenStryker

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Also, make sure you attach it to a brush face (either glass or a floor or wall) otherwise it won't work. and as for building the cubemaps your going about it all wrong, this is how it should be done:

Load your map into TF2
(Type the rest in console)
  • mat_specular 0
  • buildcubemaps
  • disconnect
  • mat_hdr_level 0
  • map <the name of your map>
  • buildcubemaps
  • disconnect
  • mat_specular 1
  • mat_hdr_level 2
  • map <the name of your map>
(end console)
Enjoy!

Credits: Youme
 
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Fevy

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Mar 18, 2009
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Hmm...

Looks like it's still not working, even if there's an env_cubemap entity.

dmcleancity0003.jpg


Of course, I took this screenshot after entring all the commands again,
and restarting my game.

This is hopeless. :(


Edit: Didn't see your post BladeMasterPsi, I'm gonna try this right now.
 
RavenStryker

RavenStryker

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Everytime you compile the map your going to have to redo the cubemaps, that's just how it is. Take a look at what I said above and see if that works. Cause that's what I do and it works for me fine.
 
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Fevy

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Mar 18, 2009
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Well, I just tried it out, and... it works like a charm.
Thanks a lot.


Now, it's not gonna bother me again, hehe.

Cheers,
fevy.
 
RavenStryker

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:p w00t! Glad to be of assistance. If you have anymore questions just go ahead and ask.
 
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