How I Compile With Hammer++

[YM]

This a quick explanation of how I compile maps for TF2 using Hammer++

Included is a .cfg which has the exact compile options I use that you can import to use yourself

Get Hammer++ here: https://ficool2.github.io/HammerPlusPlus-Website/

VDC references:
https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/VBSP
https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/VVIS
https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/VRAD
https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Command_line_options

Further reading for vrad lighting options: https://nodraw.net/2010/12/lighting-compile-options/

 

[YM]

Follow up, more of a tutorial angle:

RadShadowMan: https://tf2maps.net/downloads/radshadowman-forcetextureshadow-generator.9151/

 

[nesman]

Oh I love seeing other workflows, it lets me see things I can change for the better.