How do I compile a map without reloading TF2?

[Radiation | Assist Co.]

Hi. I've just begun dabbling in mapmaking, so I'm learning the basic tools right now. My problem is that whenever I compile my new map version Windows tells me there can only be one instance of TF2. Is there any way to load new map compiles in an already-running TF2 window?

 

[WillWow_mc]

Well you can turn off running the game in the compile options and then just open the map in the game again

 

[Yrr]

-hijack in compile options

 

[massacre master]

before pressing ok for compile, tick dont run the game after compiling, it is under the RAD section

 

[R4Y]

Well after u compile and that window appears close it then go to the game and reload the map
Easy

 

[massacre master]

when it finishes compiling create server and it should be there. naming it something like zzz would make it at the bottom, easy to find

 

[massacre master]

create server in tf2. do you know about bsp and vmf?

 

[Crowbar]

Calm, yrrzy has had the best answer! Just pass -hijack to the game exe and it will search for an already existing process and pass the arguments to that, so "hl2.exe -hijack +map blah" will load the map in the already launched hl2.exe instead of booting up a new one.

 

[Lampenpam]

it is under the RAD section

sounds like you are using the simplified window for the compiler. Learn to use the advanced mode with these commands: http://www.nodraw.net/2010/12/lighting-compile-options/ They will notably increase the lighting quality of your compiles.

 

[Radiation | Assist Co.]

Okay, I got it to work now. Thanks to everyone who posted answers!