hlbsp.exe

HI again
I have a really damn problem: hlbsp.exe isn't doing it's work( it doesent create a bsp file ).It stoped it self.I can't understend wuy
if there is a way to fix the problem i'll thank you.

Could you explain a bit more for me please, is there any error messages. Copy and paste your compile log please.

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I think you'd be best off reading a basics of compiling tutorial. Before hlbsp can run, hlcsg needs to run to build the hull files. Then hlvis needs to optimize the bsp file and hlrad needs to light the bsp file. These programs won't work simply by double clicking their icons - they use something called a 'commandline'. You'll probably need a program that runs the programs for you. Hammer can do this, so can a few other third party programs. This whole process is known as compiling.

Well, I do remember this guy posting help for other stuff and looking at his snarkmarks, I'd say this isn't his first compile. Its most likely an error in his map. But its like saying my head hurts, there is a million reasons why somebody's head can hurt. Post your compile log for starters.

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Aaron's Stuff

its like saying my head hurts, there is a million reasons why somebody's head can hurt

exactly, so apples and fresh water isn't always the answer :rolleyes:

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i eat paint

ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL.

Where is this tnkqwe guy?

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Here i am.

** Executing...
** Command: Change Directory
** Parameters: "E:\Valve"

** Executing...
** Command: E:\NEEZAI~1\PROGRA~1\tools\hlcsg.exe
** Parameters: "e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp"

hlcsg v2.5.3 rel (May 2 2001)
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (zoner@gearboxsoftware.com)
----- BEGIN hlcsg -----
Command line: E:\NEEZAI~1\PROGRA~1\tools\hlcsg.exe "e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp"

-= Current hlcsg Settings =-
Name | Setting | Default
---------------------|-----------|-------------------------
threads [ 1 ] [ Varies ]
verbose [ off ] [ off ]
log [ on ] [ on ]
developer [ 0 ] [ 0 ]
chart [ off ] [ off ]
estimate [ off ] [ off ]
max texture memory [ 4194304 ] [ 4194304 ]
priority [ Normal ] [ Normal ]

noclip [ off ] [ off ]
onlyents [ off ] [ off ]
wadtextures [ on ] [ on ]
skyclip [ on ] [ on ]
hullfile [ None ] [ None ]
min surface area [ 0.500 ] [ 0.500 ]
brush union threshold [ 0.000 ] [ 0.000 ]

Wadinclude list :
[zhlt.wad]

entering e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp.map
CreateBrush:
10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%...Error: Entity 21, Brush 0, Side 0: plane with no normal
Error: plane with no normal
Description: The map has a problem which must be fixed
Howto Fix: Check the file ZHLTProblems.html for a detailed explanation of this problem

(0.30 seconds)

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

** Executing...
** Command: E:\NEEZAI~1\PROGRA~1\tools\hlbsp.exe
** Parameters: "e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp"

hlbsp v2.5.3 rel (May 2 2001)
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (zoner@gearboxsoftware.com)
----- BEGIN hlbsp -----
Command line: E:\NEEZAI~1\PROGRA~1\tools\hlbsp.exe "e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp"

There was a problem compiling the map.
Check the file e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp.log for the cause.

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

** Executing...
** Command: E:\NEEZAI~1\PROGRA~1\tools\hlvis.exe
** Parameters: "e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp"

hlvis v2.5.3 rel (May 2 2001)
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (zoner@gearboxsoftware.com)
----- BEGIN hlvis -----
Command line: E:\NEEZAI~1\PROGRA~1\tools\hlvis.exe "e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp"

There was a problem compiling the map.
Check the file e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp.log for the cause.

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

** Executing...
** Command: E:\NEEZAI~1\PROGRA~1\tools\hlrad.exe
** Parameters: "e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp"

hlrad v2.5.3 rel (May 2 2001)
Based on Valve's version, modified with permission.
Submit detailed bug reports to (zoner@gearboxsoftware.com)
----- BEGIN hlrad -----
Command line: E:\NEEZAI~1\PROGRA~1\tools\hlrad.exe "e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp"

There was a problem compiling the map.
Check the file e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp.log for the cause.

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

** Executing...
** Command: Copy File
** Parameters: "e:\ne e za iztriwane\program files\valve hammer editor\maps\mapp.bsp" "E:\Valve\cstrike\maps\mapp.bsp"
-----------------------------------------------|
The command failed. Windows reported the error:|
"The system cannot find the file specified." |
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Thats the problem

CreateBrush:
10%...20%...30%...40%...50%...60%...70%...80%...90%...Error: Entity 21, Brush 0, Side 0: plane with no normal
Error: plane with no normal
Description: The map has a problem which must be fixed
Howto Fix: Check the file ZHLTProblems.html for a detailed explanation of this problem

(0.30 seconds)

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

You didn't consider, you know, reading this? CSG didn't finish because of an error.

"Plane with no normal" is an error which means that one side of a brush is majorly broken. (A normal is a line that's perpendicular to the entire plane, having a plane with no normal is a geometrical impossibility.) Potentially you clipped it funny or somesuch. You have to go to Entity 21, find out what it is (a brush-based entity of some sort), delete it and make that one entity from scratch.

Always ask tommy before you make a post about a compile error :wink:

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Aaron's Stuff

Go get zoner's compile tools. Your first mistake was using hlbsp.

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Posting And You

hlbsp IS zoner's. The box compile tool is actually qbsp, for quake.

For advanced purposes, I recommend Merl's or Cagey's tools though. They're even better than Zoner's (one of them fixes a clipping error that's been in the tools since Quake...)

Would you tell me from where can i get Merl's or Cagey's tools?

I can't find Cagey's just this second... his domain registration has lasped and I see a cute little puppy when I try to go to his site. Merl's can be found here

Edit: Ooooh, this website is good. Apparently even Cagey left a few errors in.

I recommended that latest version of the tools (3.4). They where finished on the 25 of Feb 2006. This one has the most features and has the most bug fixes.

http://zhlt.info/download-zhlt.html

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