max patches

how do u get the -sparse option to run when compiling the map ??? ive tried to run it using the expert setup but im hardly tht lol i cant get the compiler to run in expert mode

You must use some sort of a batch compiler, or a frontend that allows you to add it.

If I am not mistaken, you may even be able to do so on the advanced Hammer F9 compile.

just add it in the CSG stage if I recall.

I am not making this yellow, because its simply been to long and I am not sure enough to say so.

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The best things in life, aren't things.

-sparse is actually RAD stage
option and you can add it in the expert setup mode, but I'd advice you
to edit the paths by hand if the original paths don't work(it should
read them from the ones you wrote in the preferences).

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''Everyone wades in s**t until they're competent enough to walk on it. Jesus style.''
Dystopia - Empires

sorry scythe but can u repeat tht in a language i might understand like dumbarse lol .... all i get when i try to run expert mode is

** Executing...
** Command: D:\PROGRA~1\Hammer\hlcsg.exe
** Parameters: sewers -nowadtextures

hlcsg v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec 9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
----- BEGIN hlcsg -----
Command line: D:\PROGRA~1\Hammer\hlcsg.exe sewers -nowadtextures
Error: Error opening sewers.map: No such file or directory

----- END hlcsg -----

** Executing...
** Command: D:\PROGRA~1\Hammer\hlbsp.exe
** Parameters: sewers

hlbsp v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec 9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
----- BEGIN hlbsp -----
Command line: D:\PROGRA~1\Hammer\hlbsp.exe sewers

There was a problem compiling the map.
Check the file sewers.log for the cause.

----- END hlbsp -----

** Executing...
** Command: D:\PROGRA~1\Hammer\hlvis.exe
** Parameters: sewers -full

hlvis v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec 9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
----- BEGIN hlvis -----
Command line: D:\PROGRA~1\Hammer\hlvis.exe sewers -full

There was a problem compiling the map.
Check the file sewers.log for the cause.

----- END hlvis -----

** Executing...
** Command: D:\PROGRA~1\Hammer\hlrad.exe
** Parameters: sewers -extra -sparse

hlrad v2.5.3 rel Custom Build 1.7 (Dec 9 2002)
Zoner's Half-Life Compilation Tools -- Custom Build
Based on code modifications by Sean 'Zoner' Cavanaugh
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (merlinis@bigpond.net.au)
----- BEGIN hlrad -----
Command line: D:\PROGRA~1\Hammer\hlrad.exe sewers -extra -sparse

There was a problem compiling the map.
Check the file sewers.log for the cause.

----- END hlrad -----

some 1 plz tell me wot im doin wrong i dont have a clue, otherwise im just have to cut the map down which is gonna kill the setting a bit :sad:

Well, it's been a long time since I've mapped for HL, but don't you have to place the map in the target directory first?

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Dark_Kilauea
DVS Administration
http://www.dvstudio-production.com/

I am really short of time at the moment but here is a foolproof solution. Albeit, it takes the scenic route.

1st- use my tutorial. be sure that you have the create bat file option checked.

You do NOT need to let the compile finish, just turn it on for a moment and allow the program to generate the bat file.

2nd- Edit the bat file to include the "-sparse" command as previously specified by pvt.scythe.

3rd- run the bat file and let it compile your map.

From this point onward, you can use the bat file. All you need do is edit the relevant portions. (IE-new versions of the map and what not)

CAUTION: In order to use a batch file you MUST "Export to map"

Happy trails and good luck.

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The best things in life, aren't things.

Here is a working setup, if you have added right paths in the
preferences. Just remove/replace that -nowadtextures, since I took this
picture from a test of mine...

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''Everyone wades in s**t until they're competent enough to walk on it. Jesus style.''
Dystopia - Empires

ok im feeling really dumb, but ive entered all tht, now i take it ive got to replace $path\$file ... with ???

i dont supose theres tuts for the dumb on compiling

oi i think ill just give up and clip the map down until the normal setting works thts if i cant get the bat compile to work as well

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nevermind,

after a very large number of atemps and verious error logs, it worked .... thanks guys ... soon u can bitch about how crap my first attemp is pmsl

There are some solutions to the max patches error on the page this text directs you to.

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Elon Yariv