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[Boris_Crack]

I noticed that the windows and other reflective materials in my level doesn't reflect anything at all. I did put an env_cubemap in front of all of them but still no reflections. For the reflective textures vmt files, I'm using this example:

"VertexLitGeneric"   OR   "LightmappedGeneric"
{
     "$basetexture" "Folder\NameOfTexture"
     "$surfaceprop" "material"
     "$envmap" "env_cubemap"
}

And for the windows, I guess I should check out the entity's func_breakable_surf settings.

[Sam Colt]

Did you build the cubemaps though? You need to go through the steps of building them for reflective surfaces to show up.

[Boris_Crack]

Did you build the cubemaps though? You need to go through the steps of building them for reflective surfaces to show up.

Oh! I didn't know that. Lol, Thanks.

[Sam Colt]

You're very welcome

[Boris_Crack]

Still doesn't work. I'm not sure what to choose from the cubemap size and I tried to directly attach the brushes to the cubemap but it doesn't seem to work.

[Sam Colt]

The only times I've done it, following Loafies example here ( http://forums.geshl2.com/index.php/topic,3321.0.html  ) have worked fine. You need to put at least one env_cubemap per room for it to work though, maybe more depending on how rooms are divided, I'm not sure. Anyway, this is what he said:


There's a lot of confusion about the correct way to compile cubemaps for HDR. Here's a quick rundown of commands to put in the developer console to get them quick, easy, and correctly.Enter these commands in this order:
buildcubemaps [This is to build cubemaps in HDR]
mat_hdr_level 0 [This sets your lighting to LDR only, but won't take effect until...]
map ge_yourmap [You need to reload your map, and using the map command will properly dis/reconnect you]
buildcubemaps [Build us some LDR cubemaps!]
mat_hdr_level 2 [Reset your HDR]
map ge_yourmap [Another disconnect and reload of your map to properly fire up HDR]

and presto, super sexy cubemaps! Hop to it!)

[Boris_Crack]

The only times I've done it, following Loafies example here ( http://forums.geshl2.com/index.php/topic,3321.0.html  ) have worked fine. You need to put at least one env_cubemap per room for it to work though, maybe more depending on how rooms are divided, I'm not sure. Anyway, this is what he said:


There's a lot of confusion about the correct way to compile cubemaps for HDR. Here's a quick rundown of commands to put in the developer console to get them quick, easy, and correctly.Enter these commands in this order:
buildcubemaps [This is to build cubemaps in HDR]
mat_hdr_level 0 [This sets your lighting to LDR only, but won't take effect until...]
map ge_yourmap [You need to reload your map, and using the map command will properly dis/reconnect you]
buildcubemaps [Build us some LDR cubemaps!]
mat_hdr_level 2 [Reset your HDR]
map ge_yourmap [Another disconnect and reload of your map to properly fire up HDR]

and presto, super sexy cubemaps! Hop to it!)

Thank you really much. Sorry to ask this question but, what is the delevoper's console ??

[Luchador]

The developer console lets you type in commands. It's accessed with the ~ key. You might need to enable it by going to
 options->keyboard->advanced->Enable developer console

[Boris_Crack]

The developer console lets you type in commands. It's accessed with the ~ key. You might need to enable it by going to
 options->keyboard->advanced->Enable developer console

I enabled it but nothing happens when I press the "~" key. I tried writting it into the chat box too but still nothing. I might look retarded but I really need precise informations lol.

[Sam Colt]

Check to see if the key is bound, if you haven't already.

[terps4life90]

I too, want to know what this "developer console" is....(shifty eyes) LOL!

[Boris_Crack]

I too, want to know what this "developer console" is....(shifty eyes) LOL!

Yeah. That's so funny.

[kraid]

If you wanna use func_breakable_surf you also should use one of the default breakable surf materials for it, otherwise you might end up with very strange results.
Building a own (working) breakable_surf texture is somewhat more complicated and you might not even need to do that for your map, because in most cases you're just fine with the default ones.

As for the developer console, it never worked for me to enable it with the ingame option, i always use the -console command in the startup options.

[Boris_Crack]

Nevermind guys, I even tried checking videos on youtube on how to do it and I just can't make it work. I'll just have no reflections in my map that's it, it's too damn complicated just for making your env_cubemaps work...

[The Cy]

Nevermind guys, I even tried checking videos on youtube on how to do it and I just can't make it work. I'll just have no reflections in my map that's it, it's too damn complicated just for making your env_cubemaps work...

its not that hard, even I can do it.   1. here´s how you can active your console in game: activate steam, go to your game list, right click on goldeneye 4.1, choose properties, click on "set launch options" and type -console and click "ok". this will show you your console when you`re starting the game. just let the console stay there. you can return to your console again in game by clicking esc.
2. for showing your cubemaps just try this out: create a simple brush and texture it with a reflective material, a marble texture for example. then put a cubemap next to it, as high as a player model. then compile your map with hdr enabled. when you´re in game, write buildcubemaps in command;. this should active your cubemaps. after that load your map again. and then you should see reflections on that brush.

[Boris_Crack]

its not that hard, even I can do it.   1. here´s how you can active your console in game: activate steam, go to your game list, right click on goldeneye 4.1, choose properties, click on "set launch options" and type -console and click "ok". this will show you your console when you`re starting the game. just let the console stay there. you can return to your console again in game by clicking esc.
2. for showing your cubemaps just try this out: create a simple brush and texture it with a reflective material, a marble texture for example. then put a cubemap next to it, as high as a player model. then compile your map with hdr enabled. when you´re in game, write buildcubemaps in command;. this should active your cubemaps. after that load your map again. and then you should see reflections on that brush.

Thank you really really much Cy. Clear instructions, exactly what I needed. Thanks and thanks again.