How to properly "pack" maps

[PrivateerMan]

By that I mean how do I make them so that, when someone else loads the map, they get no missing models/textures, etc.

I'm mostly making maps for SFM, and am hoping to post them without trouble to the workshop.

 

[Mess About]

use compilepal, it will compile and pack your map, pretty useful tool, but make sure you read the tutorial before working on it

 

[Harritron]

I recommend pakrat, as you open your bsp file (your map file) in the program and all you really need to do is hit the “auto” button, which automatically scans for any custom props or textures and adds it to the map. Just make sure to save it as a separate file (I.e add a _rc1 or _final to it).

Here’s a tutorial for it: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Pakrat

 

[Crash]

I recommend pakrat, as you open your bsp file (your map file) in the program and all you really need to do is hit the “auto” button, which automatically scans for any custom props or textures and adds it to the map. Just make sure to save it as a separate file (I.e add a _rc1 or _final to it).

Here’s a tutorial for it: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Pakrat

Pakrat is extremely outdated and misses quite a bit. I personally use and recommend CompilePal, but if not that, Vide.