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‎Compile Issues

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2008-01-03T14:44:04Z

‎Game Issues

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‎Editor Issues

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This page serves as a list of common issues that you may encounter while creating or editing a map of your own. Solutions or workarounds are provided wherever possible. '''Bugs and bug reports do not belong here!''' If you encounter an issue that is not answered or listed on this page, you are advised to try one of the [[#Additional Resources|support sites]] for guidance. Alternatively, try the [[Talk:Level Design Troubleshooting|talk page]] for this topic.

* Note: This page assumes you are using the default key shortcuts.
* '''See also [[How do I]] page for a quick reference to common tasks.'''

== General Questions ==

=== How do I run the SDK? ===
After you've installed the ETQW SDK, you can launch it by running the 'SDK Launcher' shortcut from the Start Menu (it's usually found in 'Programs > id Software > Enemy Territory - QUAKE Wars(TM) SDK')

=== How do I configure the SDK Launcher? ===
The SDK Launcher requires a retail path and a save path. These should typically be the place where you installed ETQW, for example 'C:\Program Files\id Software\Enemy Territory - QUAKE Wars'

=== How do I launch the level editor, editWorld? ===
On the SDK Launcher, tick the 'editWorld' tickbox and then press 'Launch SDK'. This will load the game and it's built-in editor.

Alternatively, you can run the SDK build of the game and use the {{consolecmd|editWorld}} console command.

== Editor Issues ==

=== I can't select a brush/surface ===
You're too close! '''Try moving the camera further away''' from the object you're trying to select. Otherwise the editor will assume you're intentionally inside the object and therefore don't want to select it.

=== I can only select one object and not anything underneath it ===
Shift-clicking to select an object only lets you select the 'nearest' (or 'topmost') object, be it a brush, surface or entity. '''Use {{accelkey|Alt}}{{accelkey|Shift}}{{accelbtn|LMB}}''' to drill down through multiple objects, to the one you want to select.

=== I pressed something and everything vanished ===
You may have accidentally hidden them. Pressing {{accelkey|H}} hides the selected objects. Pressing {{accelkey|Ctrl}}{{accelkey|Shift}}{{accelkey|H}} hides all the unselected objects. '''Pressing {{accelkey|Shift}}{{accelkey|H}} brings them all back.''' If that didn't do it, try {{accelkey|Ctrl}}{{accelkey|Z}} to undo the last edit you made.

=== I can't stretch brushes anymore, only move them ===
You may have accidentally turned the 'Move selection mode (no size)' option on. '''Toggle it by pressing {{accelkey|W}}.'''

=== 'Nothing to build' ===
Usually, you can stretch brushes by dragging from one of its surfaces using the mouse. However, if the surface you're trying to move is at a strange angle, or the brush is malformed, then you are not allowed to stretch it. '''This can often be overcome by selecting the brush and using {{accelkey|Ctrl}}{{accelkey|G}} to snap its vertices to the grid.'''

=== editWorld crashes when I load big maps (or lots of small ones) ===
This is most often caused by low memory. '''Try using the 'Open Low Memory' command''' from the File menu instead and see if that works. It is advised to have at least 1GB of memory when editing large maps, and 2GB or more is preferable.

=== A brush shows up as red in vertex manipulation mode ===
This indicates that '''the brush is malformed''', and hence editWorld will only let you fix or delete it. All brushes must have sides that are completely flat, and form a convex object (i.e. there aren't any holes or dents). Usually this can be fixed by selecting the object and pressing {{accelkey|Ctrl}}{{accelkey|G}}, which will snap its vertices to the grid and tries to fix any errors. If this doesn't work, you are best off deleting the brush and creating a new one.

=== How do I compile my map? ===
From the 'Compile' menu of editWorld, select '1 - Compile'. Remember to watch the console ({{accelkey|O}}) for any warnings or errors - these will appear in yellow and red.

== Compile Issues ==

=== 'Warning: No entities in open -- no filling' ===
There aren't any entities in the map. You need at least one. Try adding an [[Entity info_player_start|info_player_start]] entity to get started.

=== 'Warning: entity reached from outside -- no filling' ===
There is an entity on the outside of the map, in the void. This is the same problem as a leak (see below.)

=== 'Warning: (entity name): Entity leaked' ===
This means either a) you have an entity outside your map, or b) you have a 'leak' in your map. When you get this error, editWorld will indicate in the 3D view which entity leaked, and the path it leaked through. If you follow the path, it should lead you to a hole in your map - which might be a missing wall or ceiling, or just a tiny gap between brushes that leads to the void outside. Any holes or gaps must be sealed. This error will occur once for each leak in your map.

Remember that entities, patches and even some special textures do not seal the level - you need to have brushwork (even just using the caulk texture) to stop entities leaking into the void. Use the leak path to work out where the leak is occurring.

== Game Issues ==

=== The game can't see my map ===
First, ensure that your map has compiled correctly and is in the correct directory - there should be a few files named {{filename|''yourmap''.world}}, {{filename|''yourmap''.entities}}, {{filename|''yourmap''.cmb}}, and {{filename|''yourmap''.procb}} in the {{filename|base/maps}} folder of ETQW.

=== {{consolecmd|devmap}} only lists campaign maps ===
Use {{consolecmd|si_rules sdGameRulesObjective}} to change the game mode. {{consolecmd|devmap}} will then show non-campaign maps.

Alternatively, you can create a new campaign file in {{filename|base\def\campaigns\}} with your map specified in it, but this should only be used if you intend to create a campaign.

=== I can't build constructibles or capture spawns ===
The game may still be in warmup mode - press {{accelkey|f3}} to confirm you're ready and the game should start after 30 seconds.

== Lighting Issues ==

=== My map is pitch-black ===
The area either lacks [[Lighting Basics|lights]], has no ambience set, or is completely in shadow. If there are no lights, try adding some. Make sure they work in editWorld in Render Mode (usually toggled with {{accelkey|F3}}).

=== My map is multi-coloured green and purple ===
This indicates that an ambience ([[Entity light_ambient|light_ambient]]) has not been specified for the area, or has been given a bad ambience to use. Check that there is exactly one [[Entity light_ambient|light_ambient]] entity in the affected area, and that it specifies an ambience ({{keyname|Ambient Cubemap}}) that is both valid and not meant to produce multicoloured lighting. Ambient Cubemaps {{keyvalue|_blank}} and {{keyvalue|_default}} produce this sort of lighting, so make sure you're not using those - try something like {{keyvalue|area22}} instead.

== Collision Issues ==
TODO

== Graphical Issues ==

=== How do I make sky ===
Texture the brushes you want to appear as sky with the '[[Common Textures#common/caulk|common/caulk]]' texture. You'll also need an '[[Entity atmosphere|atmosphere]]' entity in your level, specifying the atmosphere you wish to use.

== See Also ==
* [http://community.enemyterritory.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=24 QUAKE Wars Mods and Editing] for mapping issues
* [http://community.enemyterritory.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28 QUAKE Wars Bugs & Tech Help] for suspected bugs

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		+	=== My map takes hours and hours to compile ===
		+	This often happens if you have large brushes in your level with tiling textures on them, since the compiler needs to split it up into smaller chunks. Try increasing the texture scale, reducing the size of the brush, or cutting the brush up into smaller parts yourself. (This does not apply to brushes with 'special' textures, such as caulk hulls.)

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-As above - this happens when the real texture does not exist.
+As above - this happens when the texture images don't exist, or when there is a problem with the material file.
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 The game may still be in warmup mode - press {{accelkey|f3}} to confirm you're ready and the game should start after 30 seconds.
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 === How do I compile my map? ===
 From the 'Compile' menu of editWorld, select '1 - Compile'. Remember to watch the console ({{accelkey|O}}) for any warnings or errors - these will appear in yellow and red.
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 Alternatively, you can create a new campaign file in {{filename|base\def\campaigns\}} with your map specified in it, but this should only be used if you intend to create a campaign.
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