athlete473
2008 Feb 25 • 41

ok like i know how to use prefabs and stuff but how do you add some that u download like http://www.snarkpit.net/editing.php?page=files&game=HL2&type=prefabs&subcat=examples has a bunch of prefabs u can download that are .vmf files where would i put that file so that i can use it while making a map with valve hammer editor?

athlete473
2008 Feb 25 • 41

also how do u make ur whole map smaller. like everything. cuz i got an error and read .err file and it said could have been caused by too big of a room

eDan Co.
Mighty Typist



2007 Sep 24 • 2921
252 ₧

Are you sure it's vmf not rmf?
You can go to Tools-> Prefab Factory... But you can load only .rmf's there. idk

Select all (by dragging with select tool across your WHOLE map) and make it ALL smaller. If you don't mean to edit your map afterwards, that's all. If you will need to make changes later, this might be problematic.

athlete473
2008 Feb 25 • 41

huh...well yeah the stairs one i want is a .vmf and wont open with hammer cuz like it says sumtin bout the 1 solid having errors..but i also found a bridge i want that is a .map file. so ill jus make that a prefab...but like yeah the one is a .vmf

eDan Co.
Mighty Typist



2007 Sep 24 • 2921
252 ₧

How to make the map smaller was posted.

athlete473
2008 Feb 25 • 41

yeah sorry didnt see it . but wat do i do if its .vmf? cuz thats what most of the prefabs im finding are

eDan Co.
Mighty Typist



2007 Sep 24 • 2921
252 ₧

Copy your .vmf to ...\Steam\SteamApps\--UserName--\sourcesdk\bin\prefabs

Then, in Teh Hammer, when using brush tool, you will be able find it under the Prefabs.

athlete473
2008 Feb 25 • 41

i dont have source sdk was i sopposed to download hammer from that? cuz ik u can..but i downloaded it from link in tutorial should i uninstall and than download source sdk?

Down Rodeo
Cap'n Moth of the Firehouse


2007 Oct 19 • 5486
57,583 ₧

Source SDK will make source maps. If you want to make maps for HL2DM, CS:S, TF2 etc then use the Source SDK. Otherwise continue to use the other Hammer Editor.

athlete473
2008 Feb 25 • 41

well i want one for cs..so what do i do for that

Down Rodeo
Cap'n Moth of the Firehouse


2007 Oct 19 • 5486
57,583 ₧

I wasn't joking.

athlete473
2008 Feb 25 • 41

yeah..i know..i dont think u understood what i meant..but anyways i figured it out...but thanks for help...

Down Rodeo
Cap'n Moth of the Firehouse


2007 Oct 19 • 5486
57,583 ₧

I did understand what you meant. The Hammer that you downloaded from this site will make maps for Counter-Strike 1.6. So basically, use that one.