From dcab91926445eb389dec2dd2f9e13ae731a2dd7f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Blixibon Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2020 12:24:52 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Created Mapbase Setup Troubleshooting (markdown) --- Mapbase-Setup-Troubleshooting.md | 22 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Mapbase-Setup-Troubleshooting.md diff --git a/Mapbase-Setup-Troubleshooting.md b/Mapbase-Setup-Troubleshooting.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6495172 --- /dev/null +++ b/Mapbase-Setup-Troubleshooting.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +This article tries to cover common issues encountered by users trying to set up Mapbase for Hammer. If you cannot find the solution to your problem here, you may be able to find help on [Mapbase's Discord server](https://discord.gg/nd8tXNg). + +--- +--- + +* ### My grid has disappeared and my brushes, models, etc. are either wireframe or missing! + +

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+ +This is because Hammer was launched without a valid `-game` parameter while using a Mapbase config. Make sure you are using a shortcut to launch Hammer and make sure the shortcut was set up correctly. Please return to the setup page for more information on setting up a shortcut. + +--- +--- + +* ### Hammer crashes every time I try to place a Mapbase entity! + +This is usually because the user has set up multiple FGDs in the Mapbase config. `halflife2.fgd` includes `base.fgd` automatically, and mod FGDs (e.g. Map Labs) may have their own FGD which includes both `halflife2.fgd` and `base.fgd`. Normally, you should only be using the `halflife2.fgd` in your Mapbase config. + +--- +