The Source SDK (or Source software development kit) is a collection of tools compiled by Valve Software that is used to create levels or full-on Half-Life 2 modifications (or mods). It can also be used by developers to create a new game using the source game engine.Software
The main tools that are included in the Source SDK are:
Documentation
- Release Notes
- SDK Reference Notes
Utilities
- Create a Mod
- Refresh SDK Content
- Reset Game Configurations
There are also a number of smaller "hidden" applications. Most of these are command-line based and are used to process elements such as textures and models. These include Vtex (a compiler to turn TGA images into usable materials) and bspzip (a program to collect all items used in a level into a single file). Information on these is available at the .Obtaining the Source SDK
The Source SDK is available to all owners of Half-Life 2 through Steam. It is selectabe under "Tools" in the "Play Games" menu, and once selected, all the necessary files will be downloaded if they are not already on the user's computer.Full List of SDK Applications
The following applications are created within the sourcesdk/bin folder when the SDK is downloaded through Steam.
- bspzip
- demoinfo
- glview
- hammer
- height2normal
- hlfaceposer
- hlmv
- motionmapper
- qc_eyes
- SDKLauncher
- shadercompile
- studiomdl
- vbsp
- vconfig
- vrad
- vtex
- vtf2tga
- vvis
- xwad
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